Wimbledon 2021: Ons Jabeur casts spell over Garbine Muguruza to reach last 16
3 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2021: Ons Jabeur casts spell over Garbine Muguruza to reach last 16

The Hindu  

Tunisian Ons Jabeur cast a spell over former champion Garbine Muguruza and dazzled the Centre Court crowd to reach the Wimbledon fourth round with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Friday. The artful 26-year-old showed great resilience to fend off Muguruza's heavy hitting early on and eventually took control to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon for the first time. Jabeur, who last month became the first Arab woman to win a WTA title when she triumphed on grass in Birmingham, will face 2020 French Open winner Iga Swiatek on Monday. READ | To her credit former world number one Muguruza won the opening set as her power game just about held sway but she never looked comfortable trying to solve the Jabeur puzzle.

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Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Djokovic’s boos, Murray’s goodbye and 5 things we learned from Wimbledon
5 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic’s boos, Murray’s goodbye and 5 things we learned from Wimbledon

The Independent  

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Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic deserves respect, appreciation even in Wimbledon defeat

Firstpost  

After two weeks of sarcastic ‘Gooooood night’ and ’nice flight home’ wishes, tennis world must acknowledge the likes of Sinner and Alcaraz but not forget the jaw-dropping achievements of Novak Djokovic. It’s a bitter taste to lose the final the way I did today.” Novak Djokovic has not won a title in 2024, after going down to Carlos Alcaraz in …

Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Wimbledon result and reaction as Alcaraz retains title with demolition after Alfie Hewett wins wheelchair singles title
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Wimbledon result and reaction as Alcaraz retains title with demolition after Alfie Hewett wins wheelchair singles title

The Independent  

✕ Close Princess of Wales receives standing ovation at Wimbledon as crowd welcomes her to final Carlos Alcaraz is a two-time Wimbledon champion after beating Novak Djokovic for the second year in a row to successfully defend his men’s singles title. The 21-year-old once again denied Djokovic in his bid to win a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men’s title, as the …

Wimbledon 2024 Final | Magical Alcaraz leaves Djokovic spellbound
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024 Final | Magical Alcaraz leaves Djokovic spellbound

The Hindu  

Lightning never strikes twice. But it did on Centre Court on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz played celestial tennis to vanquish the Serb 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 for a second straight time in the Wimbledon final. The only time Djokovic’s tennis matched Alcaraz’s was in the 13-minute opening game that had seven deuces and finished with an Alcaraz break of serve. The …

'Abse Tennis Pe Ek Hi Raj Karega': Sachin Tendulkar Tips Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz For Future Greatness
5 months, 1 week ago

'Abse Tennis Pe Ek Hi Raj Karega': Sachin Tendulkar Tips Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz For Future Greatness

News 18  

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to X to congratulate Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz after he defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Sunday to win the Wimbledon 2024 men’s singles final. The win in the final on Sunday also helped him become the sixth male tennis player in history to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same …

Jasmine Paolini 'scared to dream' after Wimbledon heartbreak
5 months, 1 week ago

Jasmine Paolini 'scared to dream' after Wimbledon heartbreak

Firstpost  

In five weeks, Jasmine Paolini has been to the final of consecutive majors and lost both. Jasmine Paolini lost in three sets in the Wimbledon final against Barbora Krejcikova. AP Jasmine Paolini said she was “scared to dream too much” after the disappointment of losing the Wimbledon final to Barbora Krejcikova – a few weeks after she lost the title …

Wimbledon | Alcaraz overcomes the initial jitters, powers past Medvedev
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon | Alcaraz overcomes the initial jitters, powers past Medvedev

The Hindu  

Successful sporting careers depend on three things — talent, hard work and luck. On Friday at the Centre Court, the 21-year-old first wobbled like he had all tournament, weathered a first-set storm from Daniil Medvedev before hitting a purple patch to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. In a repeat of last year’s final, the third seed will meet seven-time winner …

Carlos Alcaraz crushes Daniil Medvedev to enter Wimbledon 2024 men's singles final
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz crushes Daniil Medvedev to enter Wimbledon 2024 men's singles final

India TV News  

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the final of the men's singles with an impressive win over Daniil Medvedev in the first semi-final of Wimbledon 2024 on Friday, July 12. The 21-year-old Alcaraz also extended his winning run at Wimbledon to 13 matches while Medvedev suffered two consecutive semi-final defeats in Wimbledon. I tried to hit great shots, I moved well, so …

Wimbledon 2024, July 10 Highlights: Djokovic gets walkover, Musetti beats Fritz in five-setter; Rybakina, Krejcikova set up semifinal clash
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 10 Highlights: Djokovic gets walkover, Musetti beats Fritz in five-setter; Rybakina, Krejcikova set up semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic progressed to the semifinals after getting a walkover from ninth-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur on the 10th day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Wednesday. In women’s singles quarterfinals, former champion and fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina beat 21st-seeded Ukrainian and last year’s semifinalist Elina Svitolina while …

Wimbledon 2024 Day 10 schedule: Novak Djokovic, Rybakina in quarter-final action
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024 Day 10 schedule: Novak Djokovic, Rybakina in quarter-final action

India Today  

The day 10 of the Wimbledon 2024 will witness the conclusion of the quarter-final stage of the tournament. The 7-time champion, Novak Djokovic will return to the centre court in his pursuit of record-extending 25th Grand Slam. Another three major winners, including Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko and Barbora Krejcikova will also arrive at the All England Club. SHOW COURTS ORDER …

Wimbledon 2024, July 10 schedule: Djokovic, Fritz and Ostapenko eye semifinal spots
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 10 schedule: Djokovic, Fritz and Ostapenko eye semifinal spots

The Hindu  

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic takes on ninth-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur in the men’s singles quarterfinals on the 10th day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Wednesday. In women’s singles, former champion and fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina faces 21st-seeded Ukrainian and last year’s semifinalist Elina Svitolina while 13th-seeded Latvian Jelena …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin for his daughter as he celebrates winning against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. LONDON - Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin for his daughter as he celebrates winning against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. LONDON - Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday …

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic cruises, Alexander Zverev crumbles
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic cruises, Alexander Zverev crumbles

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic setup a quarter-final with Alex de Minaur following a straightforward win against Holger Rune. AP Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Fritz comeback FIVE STAR FRITZ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taylor Fritz comes from two sets down to …

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic has his sights set on reaching a seventh successive Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday. Diminutive giant-killer Yulia Putintseva will target another upset against former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, while lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard aims to make more Wimbledon history. AFP Sport looks at three fourth-round matches to watch on the eighth day of action …

Women’s Wimbledon draw wide open with four first-time quarter-finalists
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Wimbledon draw wide open with four first-time quarter-finalists

The Independent  

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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Coco Gauff loses
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Coco Gauff loses

Associated Press  

LONDON — There Carlos Alcaraz was, down on his backside at a baseline below the Royal Box, briefly taking a seat in the grass after doing the splits when he slipped while running to hit a forehand during his fourth-round match Sunday. 1 in the ATP rankings, and last month’s French Open championship made him the youngest man to win …

Wimbledon 2024: Rybakina overpowers former world No. 1 Wozniacki to reach fourth round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Rybakina overpowers former world No. 1 Wozniacki to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

Elena Rybakina overpowered former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to blast her way into the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday, dropping just one game in a brutal display. The opening set went by in a flash as Rybakina came out firing on all cylinders and only a short mid-match break while the Court One roof was slid across slowed her …

Wimbledon 2024: World no.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out; India's challenge ends with Rohan Bopanna's exit
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: World no.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out; India's challenge ends with Rohan Bopanna's exit

India TV News  

The title favourites Iga Swiatek suffered a shock third-round exit at Wimbledon 2024 after a 6-3, 1-6, 2-6 defeat against Yulia Putintseva on Saturday, July 6. The world no.10 Ons Jabeur also witnessed an exit after a third-round loss against Ukraine's star Elina Svitolina. The world no.13 and the 2017 French Open champions Jelena Ostapenko and the Czechia star Barbora …

Elina Svitolina ends Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon dream in third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Elina Svitolina ends Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon dream in third round

Hindustan Times  

Fifty one weeks after a heartbroken Ons Jabeur trudged off Wimbledon's Centre Court with tears streaking down her face after a second successive defeat in the final, the tormented Tunisian was left to digest another painful loss on Saturday. Elina Svitolina Ukraine reacts after win ng a point against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia during their third round match at the …

Wimbledon 2024: Svitolina ends Jabeur’s Wimbledon dream in third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Svitolina ends Jabeur’s Wimbledon dream in third round

The Hindu  

Fifty one weeks after a heartbroken Ons Jabeur trudged off Wimbledon’s Centre Court with tears streaking down her face after a second successive defeat in the final, the tormented Tunisian was left to digest another painful loss on Saturday. Jabeur’s long cherished dream to hold aloft the Venus Rosewater Dish was dashed for at least another year following a brutal …

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev suffers injury scare but holds off Norrie to reach round four
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev suffers injury scare but holds off Norrie to reach round four

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev survived an injury scare and an epic third-set tiebreak to beat Britain’s Cameron Norrie and match his best Wimbledon run by reaching the fourth round for the third time on Saturday. The German produced a sensational display of serving to win 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 - finally ending Norrie’s rugged resistance by converting his sixth match point. …

Wimbledon 2024, July 6 Highlights: Djokovic, Zverev advance; Swiatek, Jabeur knocked out in third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 6 Highlights: Djokovic, Zverev advance; Swiatek, Jabeur knocked out in third round

The Hindu  

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic defeated Australia’s Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the round of 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday. Here’s the full list of third-round fixtures for day six of Wimbledon 2024: Centre Court Men’s Singles - Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 Women’s Singles - Elina Svitolina beat Ons Jabeur 6-1, …

Iga Swiatek out of Wimbledon after Yulia Putintseva defeat: How the shock happened
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek out of Wimbledon after Yulia Putintseva defeat: How the shock happened

New York Times  

WIMBLEDON — Iga Swiatek, the world No 1 who has never won Wimbledon, has been eliminated from this year’s tournament. But it’s still only sort of what happened, because the final points difference was 88 for Putintseva and 75 for Swiatek, a 12-point swing back in the world No. According to data from Tennis Viz, Swiatek was more effective than …

Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe and the best match of Wimbledon so far
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe and the best match of Wimbledon so far

The Independent  

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Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round

Associated Press  

LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz found himself pushed to a Grand Slam fifth set again, this time at Wimbledon, this time against good pal Frances Tiafoe. “Sometimes for the other player, it’s difficult to at this kind of intensity.” In front of a Centre Court crowd that included Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman, and …

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev swats aside Giron to reach third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev swats aside Giron to reach third round

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev stepped up his bid for an elusive Grand Slam title by thumping American Marcos Giron 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Wimbledon third round, where he will face Briton Cameron Norrie. The 2020 U.S. Open runner-up, who lost again in a major final at the French Open last month, underlined his credentials for grasscourt …

Wimbledon 2024, July 5 Highlights: Sinner, Alcaraz, Raducanu and Gauff through to round of 16
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 5 Highlights: Sinner, Alcaraz, Raducanu and Gauff through to round of 16

The Hindu  

Defending champion and third seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated 29th-seeded American Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 in third round of men’s singles on the fifth day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Friday. Here’s the full list of third-round results for day five of Wimbledon 2024: Centre Court Men’s Singles - …

Meet the Wimbledon wild card who has previously defeated current champion Carlos Alcaraz and Jannick Sinner and watched his 'idol' Andy Murray play at the age of 12
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet the Wimbledon wild card who has previously defeated current champion Carlos Alcaraz and Jannick Sinner and watched his 'idol' Andy Murray play at the age of 12

Daily Mail  

GO back a couple of weeks and the name Jacob Fearnley would most likely have been met with a nonchalant shrug of the shoulders by most tennis fans. However the 22-year-old has already proven that he can dance with the big boys, having previously beaten world no.1 Jannick Sinner and last year's Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz at youth level. 22-year-old …

Defending champion Alcaraz cruises into third round at Wimbledon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Alcaraz cruises into third round at Wimbledon

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns against Australia's Aleksander Vukic during their men's singles second round tennis match on the third day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 3, 2024. LONDON - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Aleksander Vukic in straight sets to reach the men's singles …

Wimbledon 2024, Matches Today: Murray in men’s doubles action; Djokovic, Swiatek play in second round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, Matches Today: Murray in men’s doubles action; Djokovic, Swiatek play in second round

The Hindu  

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic takes on local wildcard Jacob Fearnley in second round of men’s singles on the fourth day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Thursday. Here’s the full list of fixtures for day four of Wimbledon 2024: Centre Court Men’s Singles, 2nd Round - Jacob Fearnley vs …

Wimbledon 2024: Osaka’s comeback ended by on-fire Navarro
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Osaka’s comeback ended by on-fire Navarro

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka’s goal to improve her grasscourt game will have to wait for at least another 12 months after her Wimbledon comeback stalled in the second round following a 6-4, 6-1 walloping by American Emma Navarro that mercifully lasted only 58 minutes. READ | Wimbledon, July 3 Highlights: Alcaraz, Gauff, and Raducanu reach third round She put in a rousing …

Wimbledon 2024: Making third straight final would be a dream, says Jabeur
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Making third straight final would be a dream, says Jabeur

The Hindu  

Tunisian 10th seed Ons Jabeur said she is dreaming of reaching a third straight Wimbledon final this month and that managing the negative emotions would be a key factor in getting to the title decider. Jabeur, who lost the 2022 final to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina and the 2023 title match to Czech Marketa Vondrousova, got her latest grasscourt Grand Slam …

Wimbledon day two: Murray, Djokovic and Vondrousova in the spotlight
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon day two: Murray, Djokovic and Vondrousova in the spotlight

The Independent  

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Wimbledon 2024: India's Sumit Nagal goes down fighting, bows out after loss in Round 1 – India TV
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: India's Sumit Nagal goes down fighting, bows out after loss in Round 1 – India TV

India TV News  

Sumit Nagal, India's 26-year-old top-ranked singles player, put up a valiant fight on his Wimbledon debut but his Serbian opponent Miomir Kecmanovic proved to be too good on the day. The grass court may not be Nagal's biggest strength but still, he covered the court well in the second set and hit some of the shots quite confidently and cleanly …

Wimbledon 2024, Day 1 Highlights: Alcaraz, Sinner reach second round; Sabalenka, Azarenka withdraw due to injury
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, Day 1 Highlights: Alcaraz, Sinner reach second round; Sabalenka, Azarenka withdraw due to injury

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz began his title defence with a 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 win over Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal in first round of men’s singles on the opening day of Wimbledon 2024 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on Monday. 2 Men’s Singles - Grigor Dimitrov beat Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 Men’s Singles - Stan Wawrinka beat …

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Daniil Medvedev storms into 2nd round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Daniil Medvedev storms into 2nd round

India Today  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off a valiant threat from World No. Alcaraz needed 2 hours and 23 minutes to beat Lajal 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a pulsating battle at the center court as fans had their money's worth. Lajal, playing in his first match in the main draw of a Grand Slam match, showed he is set for a …

Wimbledon 2024 draw: Sinner and Alcaraz in same half; Sumit Nagal to face Miomir Kecmanovic in first round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024 draw: Sinner and Alcaraz in same half; Sumit Nagal to face Miomir Kecmanovic in first round

India TV News  

The world no.1 Jannik Sinner will kick off his Wimbledon 2024 campaign against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann on July 1. The 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic faces Czech qualifier Vit Koprica in the first round and can potentially clash against Holger Rune in the fourth round. India's best hope Sumit Nagal faces a tough draw as he is set to …

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennis

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — There is a real shift happening at the top of tennis, a youth movement that long seemed inevitable but never actually arrived until now. As the sport’s attention shifts to the grass of Wimbledon, where play begins Monday, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are the players whose names are on everyone’s lips. Alcaraz …

Wimbledon 2024: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know

Associated Press  

LONDON — Get caught up at Wimbledon with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the grass-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the betting odds are, what the schedule is and more: How to watch Wimbledon on TV — In the U.S.: Tennis Channel, ESPN. Betting favorites for the U.S. Open Carlos Alcaraz …

Wimbledon 2024: Hard-court specialist Medvedev gunning for breakthrough on grass
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Hard-court specialist Medvedev gunning for breakthrough on grass

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev is aiming for another deep run at Wimbledon next month but the Russian is unlikely to get his hands on the trophy as his grasscourt game lacks the variety to unsettle the best players on the surface, tennis analyst Patrick McEnroe said. 1 and self-proclaimed “hard-court specialist” reached the semifinals of the tournament last year for his best …

Wimbledon fans could say goodbye to Rafael Nadal, 37, this summer after tennis legend is featured on entry list... but he may still shun Championships in favour of French Open and Olympics
7 months ago

Wimbledon fans could say goodbye to Rafael Nadal, 37, this summer after tennis legend is featured on entry list... but he may still shun Championships in favour of French Open and Olympics

Daily Mail  

Wimbledon fans may get their chance to bid goodbye to Rafael Nadal, as the two-time champion’s name appeared on the tournament entry list. The biggest priorities for Nadal are the French Open, which starts on Sunday, and the Paris Olympics back at Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal is not prioritising Wimbledon but his name is on the entry list Nadal has …

Age no bar for Mirra Andreeva as she beats sixth seed Ons Jabeur at Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Age no bar for Mirra Andreeva as she beats sixth seed Ons Jabeur at Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Blazing forehand winners down the line, off backhands that paint the baseline at the other end, drop shots disguised to perfection, clutch serves – Mirra Andreeva showcased her full repertoire in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Russia's Mirra Andreeva hugs Tunisia's Ons Jabeur after their women's singles match At the highest level of a sport, the …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic survived a huge test Wednesday to stay on track at the Australian Open but sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to exciting young Russians. “Hopefully I can find a way to build on this as the tournament progresses.” The hard-earned win put him into a showdown next with Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who …

A 16-year-old Andreeva advances over 3-time major runner-up Jabeur to Australian Open’s 3rd round
11 months, 1 week ago

A 16-year-old Andreeva advances over 3-time major runner-up Jabeur to Australian Open’s 3rd round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — When their paths crossed after first-round wins, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva saw Ons Jabeur make a light-hearted gesture that signaled she could see her. Ons Jabeur of Tunisia waves as she walks from the court following her second round loss to Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. …

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova sent packing from Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, succumbing to Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska 6-1, 6-2. Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic plays a backhand return to Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine during their first round match at the Australian Open The Czech seventh seed pulled out of the warm-up Adelaide International last week …

Ons Jabeur out to fulfil ‘life mission’ at Australian Open: ‘I have to do this’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ons Jabeur out to fulfil ‘life mission’ at Australian Open: ‘I have to do this’

The Independent  

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Jabeur’s mission for Grand Slam success continues at Australian Open
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jabeur’s mission for Grand Slam success continues at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur has already established herself as a trailblazer in the sport, but ahead of the season-opening Australian Open the Tunisian is determined to finally claim an elusive Grand Slam title and shrug off her heartbreaking Wimbledon failures. Despite those issues, the world number six claimed a WTA 500 title in Charleston and reached the final at Wimbledon, her third …

WTA Finals 2023: Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur beats Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon final re-match
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WTA Finals 2023: Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur beats Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon final re-match

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The victory boosted Swiatek’s chances to overtake Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka for the year-end world number one ranking World number two Iga Swiatek defeated third-ranked Coco Gauff 6-0, 7-5 in a showdown of reigning Grand Slam champions on Wednesday in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals. Poland’s 22-year-old Swiatek, the French Open winner and a four-time Grand Slam …

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