Wimbledon 2023: Svitolina comes out on top in blockbuster battle with Azarenka
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Svitolina comes out on top in blockbuster battle with Azarenka

The Hindu  

It turned out to be the mother of all battles and Victoria Azarenka produced some telling blows in an electrifying contest but in the end she lacked the chutzpah to prevent Elina Svitolina from securing a place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. READ:Swiatek comes back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the quarterfinals Bizarrely, the crowd booed Azarenka as she left the court, obviously not realising the reason why the Belarusian did not offer Svitolina the obligatory post match handshake. There were nothing but roaring cheers for Svitolina, who summed up her achievement by saying: “After giving birth to our daughter, this is the second happiest moment in my life.” Svitolina frustrated Azarenka for over 11 minutes in the fourth game of the match which dragged on for five deuces, with the Ukrainian missing a break point chance in the process. Two games later the pair went toe-to-toe in a ferocious 25-shot baseline exchange that drew a chorus of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from the enthralled Court One crowd which only ended when Svitolina overcooked a forehand. ANGUISHED CRY Azarenka may have thought she was on the home stretch when she opened up a 2-0 lead in the second set but two games later Svitolina finally punched a hole through her opponent’s rock solid serve to break for the first time.

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Elena Rybakina beats Svitolina to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and will next face Krejcikova
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Elena Rybakina beats Svitolina to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and will next face Krejcikova

Associated Press  

LONDON — Elena Rybakina knows people see her as the favorite to win her second Wimbledon title. “It’s a great moment for me,” said Krejcikova, who is from the Czech Republic. “It’s an unbelievable moment that I’m experiencing right now.” Krejcikova had struggled with injuries and illness earlier this season. Svitolina said it was “a big privilege to play Wimbledon …

Three instances where Novak Djokovic lost his cool on a tennis court
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The Hindu  

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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 …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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WTA Finals 2023: Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur beats Marketa Vondrousova in Wimbledon final re-match
1 year, 1 month ago

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 …

Swiatek echoes complaints at WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’
1 year, 1 month ago

Swiatek echoes complaints at WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’

The Hindu  

Three-time major title winner Iga Swiatek and reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joined the chorus of competitors at the WTA Finals, criticising the playing conditions at the season-ending championship for women’s tennis. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka called the conditions at the season-ending championship “another level of disrespect.” The WTA defended the court as meeting its “strict performance standards. That’s not the …

Swiatek echoes complaints at the WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’
1 year, 1 month ago

Swiatek echoes complaints at the WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’

Associated Press  

CANCUN, Mexico — Three-time major title winner Iga Swiatek and reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joined the chorus of competitors at the WTA Finals criticizing the playing conditions at the season-ending championship for women’s tennis. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka called the conditions at the season-ending championship “another level of disrespect.” The WTA defended the court as meeting its “strict performance standards.” …

Tennis fans in Washinton Open are warned that Ukraine’s Svitolina and Belarus’ Azarenka won’t shake hands
1 year, 4 months ago

Tennis fans in Washinton Open are warned that Ukraine’s Svitolina and Belarus’ Azarenka won’t shake hands

The Hindu  

Spectators at the DC Open were told before Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina defeated Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka 7-6, 6-4 on Monday night that the players would not shake hands when their first-round match ended. In earlier action on Day 1 at the first combined ATP-WTA 500 event, defending champion Liudmila Samsonova stretched her winning streak in Washington to six matches by beating …

Wimbledon 2023: Back to square one for Jabeur as she looks to past champions for inspiration
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Back to square one for Jabeur as she looks to past champions for inspiration

The Hindu  

The tears flowing down Ons Jabeur’s face as she trudged up to accept a Wimbledon runner’s-up plate for the second year running from Britain’s Princess of Wales told their own story -- the Tunisian did not want another silver salver in her collection. Add in the fact that she also finished second best to Iga Swiatek at last year’s U.S. …

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova writes her own history after women’s singles triumph over Ons Jabeur
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova writes her own history after women’s singles triumph over Ons Jabeur

The Independent  

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Wimbledon final: Revenge on ‘Avenger-era’ Jabeur’s mind, Vondrousova banking on history
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon final: Revenge on ‘Avenger-era’ Jabeur’s mind, Vondrousova banking on history

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur is in her Avenger era, and it seems she won’t be stopping anytime soon with her next target in sight – Marketa Vondrousova. LIVE UPDATES “I’m going to prepare and take my revenge from two years ago,” Jabeur had said ahead of the semifinal clash against Sabalenka, to whom she lost in the 2021 Wimbledon quarterfinal. During the …

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur rides the punches to beat Sabalenka and reach final
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur rides the punches to beat Sabalenka and reach final

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur showed that it is sometimes better to float like a butterfly than sting like a bee as her wily artistry overcame the brutal hitting of Aryna Sabalenka to reach her second Wimbledon final with a 6-7 6-4 6-3 victory on Thursday. Jabeur, who was beaten in last year’s final, looked destined to suffer more heartbreak on Centre Court …

Wimbledon 2023: Wondrous Vondrousova ends Svitolina's run to reach first Grand Slam final
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Wondrous Vondrousova ends Svitolina's run to reach first Grand Slam final

Hindustan Times  

Much of the talk ahead of the Wimbledon semi-final between Marketa Vondrousova and Elina Svitolina centered around the latter. Wimbledon - Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova celebrates winning her semi-final match against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina Of the two, though, it was only Vondrousova who had the distinction of winning a Grand Slam semi-final. Leading 4-0 in the second set, it seemed …

Wimbledon Semifinal: Vondrousova ends Svitolina’s run to reach final
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon Semifinal: Vondrousova ends Svitolina’s run to reach final

The Hindu  

Czech Marketa Vondrousova showed there was no room for any gushing sentiment as she ended the remarkable run of new mum Elina Svitolina with a 6-3, 6-3 victory to reach the Wimbledon final for the first time on Thursday. In the run-up to a first All England Club women’s semifinal featuring two unseeded players, Vondrousova said the Ukrainian was “incredible”, …

Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka both make their way back into the Wimbledon semifinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka both make their way back into the Wimbledon semifinals

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Ons Jabeur exacts revenge as defending champion Elena Rybakina suffers Wimbledon quarterfinal exit
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur exacts revenge as defending champion Elena Rybakina suffers Wimbledon quarterfinal exit

Hindustan Times  

It was the perfect revenge from Ons Jabeur. In 2022 Wimbledon final, the Tunisian, the overwhelming favourite back then, won the opening set before going down in the next two to hand Elena Rybakina the Venus Rosewater Dish. On Wednesday evening, in front of a packed Centre Court crowd, Jabeur conceded the first set, but bounced back in brutal manner …

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic into 12th semi-final at All England Club, as Elina Svitolina shines
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic into 12th semi-final at All England Club, as Elina Svitolina shines

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic, playing his 400th Grand Slam match, progressed to the Wimbledon semi-finals for a 12th time and remains on course for an eighth title Novak Djokovic progressed to a 12th Wimbledon semi-final and record-equalling 46th at the Grand Slams on Tuesday as Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina stunned top-ranked Iga Swiatek, delivering an emotional boost for her war-torn homeland. Djokovic, seeking …

Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur set for rematch in Wimbledon quarter-finals
1 year, 5 months ago

Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur set for rematch in Wimbledon quarter-finals

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‘Are you crazy?’: Svitolina writes off Wimbledon title dream‘Are you crazy?’: Svitolina writes off Wimbledon title dream
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Are you crazy?’: Svitolina writes off Wimbledon title dream‘Are you crazy?’: Svitolina writes off Wimbledon title dream

The Hindu  

Elina Svitolina dismissed her chances of winning Wimbledon as “crazy” on Tuesday, preferring to focus on the tidal wave of support she is receiving from her war-torn Ukraine homeland, which “melts my heart”. READ: Day Nine Results: Djokovic, Svitolina move to semis; Swiatek, Pegula knocked out “I’m happy I can bring a little happiness to their lives. “These kind of …

Tennis-Top seed Swiatek toppled by Svitolina in Wimbledon quarter-finals
1 year, 5 months ago

Tennis-Top seed Swiatek toppled by Svitolina in Wimbledon quarter-finals

The Hindu  

Even the world's best players are not immune to crippling nerves as Iga Swiatek discovered when her Wimbledon dreams were turned to dust in a 7-5 6-7 6-2 quarter-final defeat by Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. But the momentum suddenly swung Svitolina's way as from 0-30 down on her serve in the ninth game, she went on to win …

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina knocks out Iga Swiatek, keeps Ukraine flag flying
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina knocks out Iga Swiatek, keeps Ukraine flag flying

Hindustan Times  

Twelve months ago, Elina Svitolina, while on maternity leave from the tour, served as chair umpire during Iga Swiatek's charity match for Ukraine. Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates after beating Poland's Iga Swiatek to win their women's singles match on day nine of the Wimbledon tennis championships Right now, many around the world would be looking to hire Elina Svitolina's script-writer, …

Wimbledon 2023 | Vondrousova reaches semifinals; Svitolina topples Swiatek in quarterfinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 | Vondrousova reaches semifinals; Svitolina topples Swiatek in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Unseeded Marketa Vondrousova reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon with a roller-coaster 6-4 2-6 6-4 win over American Jessica Pegula in the last eight on July 11. The Czech came through a topsy-turvy encounter on Court One against the fourth seed to book a clash with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, who beat world number one Iga Swiatek. But the momentum suddenly swung …

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina stuns World No 1 Iga Swiatek to reach semi-finals
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina stuns World No 1 Iga Swiatek to reach semi-finals

Firstpost  

Elina Svitolina came through 7-5, 6-7, 6-2 despite being a break down in both of the first two sets against the reigning US Open and French Open champion Iga Swiatek. Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina stunned world number one Iga Swiatek to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Tuesday, just three months after returning from maternity leave. The world number 76 came through …

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina stuns World No 1 Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina stuns World No 1 Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Even the world’s best players are not immune to crippling nerves as Iga Swiatek discovered when her Wimbledon dreams were turned to dust in a 7-5, 6-7, 6-2 quarter-final defeat by Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. But the momentum suddenly swung Svitolina’s way as from 0-30 down on her serve in the ninth game she went on to win …

Elina Svitolina has the Ukraine war and her baby in mind as she beats Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Elina Svitolina has the Ukraine war and her baby in mind as she beats Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — The last time Elina Svitolina was Grand Slam semifinalist — twice, actually, in 2019 — she was pursuing the usual trappings of success in professional sports: trophies, money, fame, etc. “Also, because I just started to play again, I have different pressures,” Svitolina said after kneeling down, then covering her face with her hands, when Swiatek missed …

Aryna Sabalenka wants shield from ‘hate’ after Victoria Azarenka booing at Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka wants shield from ‘hate’ after Victoria Azarenka booing at Wimbledon

Firstpost  

Victoria Azarenka, from Belarus, was booed off-court following her defeat by Ukraine’s Svitolina at Wimbledon on Sunday. Earlier on Monday, Aryna Sabalenka backed Elina Svitolina’s call for officials to respond to help shield players from “so much hate”. “If people are going to be focusing only on handshakes or the crowd, quite adrunk crowd, booing in the end, that’s a …

Wimbledon 2023, Day 9 HIGHLIGHTS: Djokovic, Sinner set up semifinal clash; Svitolina upsets Swiatek; Bopanna-Ebden reach last-eight in doubles
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023, Day 9 HIGHLIGHTS: Djokovic, Sinner set up semifinal clash; Svitolina upsets Swiatek; Bopanna-Ebden reach last-eight in doubles

The Hindu  

July 11, 2023 20:10 Swiatek vs Svitolina: Second set tiebreak Svitolina begins with a forehand winner - 1-0. Kick serve from Swiatek, Svitolina sends a short return, and the Pole puts the ball away with a forehand winner - 1-1. Swiatek hits a good, deep return but spoils it with a wild crosscourt forehand - 3-1 to Svitolina. Wide serve …

WTA makes statement on Wimbledon booing episode after Victoria Azarenka blasts 'drunk' crowd
1 year, 5 months ago

WTA makes statement on Wimbledon booing episode after Victoria Azarenka blasts 'drunk' crowd

Hindustan Times  

Day after Wimbledon chief spoke up on the unfortunate booing incident against Victoria Azarenka on Court 1 on Sunday night for not shaking hands with Ukrainian star Elina Svitolina, the Women's Tennis Association has now broken silence on the matter as they released a statement. Victoria Azarenka of Belarus leaves the court after being defeated by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in …

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva lets Wimbledon umpire have it as Tsitsipas shocked and Djokovic wins again
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva lets Wimbledon umpire have it as Tsitsipas shocked and Djokovic wins again

ABC  

Wimbledon this year loomed as a fairytale for 16-year-old Russian qualifier Mirra Andreeva, instead it ended with a fourth round fade-out and loveless spat with the chair umpire. Key points: Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a shock loss to American Christopher Eubanks Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was caught up in a heated dispute with the chair umpire during her loss to Madison …

Wimbledon 2023: Swiatek vs Svitolina, quarterfinal preview, Head-to-head record, where to watch
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Swiatek vs Svitolina, quarterfinal preview, Head-to-head record, where to watch

The Hindu  

Top women’s seed Iga Swiatek faces wildcard Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Tuesday. The quarterfinal clash between Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select and live streaming will be available on Disney+Hotstar. 1 …

Watch: Russian star snubs handshake with umpire after argument over 'Code violation' penalty during Wimbledon loss
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Russian star snubs handshake with umpire after argument over 'Code violation' penalty during Wimbledon loss

Hindustan Times  

16-year-old Mirra Andreeva was touted to pull of a Coco Gauff at the Wimbledon as she stood a set away from becoming the youngest female player to reach the quarter-finals since Anna Kournikova back in 1997. The Russian teen sensation, who has been a revelation on WTA tour for over a last few months, was on the verge of scripting …

Wimbledon chief breaks silence on Victoria Azarenka episode, issues sharp warning they 'can't control' booing
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon chief breaks silence on Victoria Azarenka episode, issues sharp warning they 'can't control' booing

Hindustan Times  

It was a disappointing end to a riveting clash on Court 1 on Sunday night between Elina Svitolina and Victoria Azarenka as the former world no.1 was booed off the court leaving her disgruntled. It was a dramatic clash wth Svitolina claiming her first ever career win against Azarenka after fight back twice in the three-setter tie to reach the …

Svitolina receives Harry Styles offer after missing 'Love on Tour' concert to beat Azarenka in dramatic Wimbledon clash
1 year, 5 months ago

Svitolina receives Harry Styles offer after missing 'Love on Tour' concert to beat Azarenka in dramatic Wimbledon clash

Hindustan Times  

Elina Svitolina did not anticipate a run to the quarterfinals at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships. The Ukrainian was ready to fly off to Vienna to watch Harry Styles' 'Love on Tour' concert but eventually had to let go of the tickets to play against Azarenka in the round of 16 match. Elina Svitolina has her Harry Styles moment after missing …

Wimbledon 2023: Victoria Azarenka blasts 'unfair' crowd after being booed off court
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Victoria Azarenka blasts 'unfair' crowd after being booed off court

Firstpost  

Victoria Azarenka walked off Court 1 to the sound of boos after the Belarusian and Ukrainian Elina Svitolina didn’t shake hands. Victoria Azarenka called the Wimbledon crowd “unfair” and “drunk” after she was booed off Court 1 following her defeat to Elina Svitolina in a politically charged clash. As has become a common feature, Svitolina did not shake hands with …

Victoria Azarenka Blasts 'Unfair' and 'Drunk' Wimbledon Crowd After Being Booed
1 year, 5 months ago

Victoria Azarenka Blasts 'Unfair' and 'Drunk' Wimbledon Crowd After Being Booed

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Victoria Azarenka blasted the Wimbledon crowd as “unfair” and “drunk” after she was booed off Centre Court following her defeat to Elina Svitolina in a politically charged clash on Sunday. Ukraine’s Svitolina came through 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 after two hours and 46 minutes of thrilling shotmaking on Court One to set up a quarter-final clash with world number one Iga …

Wimbledon 2023: Iga Swiatek, Elina Svitolina win epics as curfew halts Novak Djokovic
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Iga Swiatek, Elina Svitolina win epics as curfew halts Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina produced epic comebacks to beat Belinda Bencic and Victoria Azarenka respectively at Wimbledon. World No 1 Iga Swiatek saved two match points while Elina Svitolina triumphed in a stormy, politically-charged duel with Victoria Azarenka on Sunday as Novak Djokovic was defeated by a night-time curfew. Swiatek, the reigning US Open and French Open champion, saved …

Wimbledon 2023: Azarenka booed off court for failing to offer Svitolina obligatory handshake
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Azarenka booed off court for failing to offer Svitolina obligatory handshake

The Hindu  

Win or lose, Victoria Azarenka knew there would be no handshake offered by Ukrainian rival Elina Svitolina at the end of Sunday’s Wimbledon contest that had been billed as the ‘battle of the mums’. Calling the reaction “unfair”, Azarenka did not want to make a big deal of it, realising that perhaps the crowd were not aware as to why …

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus booed at Wimbledon after loss to Elena Svitolina of Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus booed at Wimbledon after loss to Elena Svitolina of Ukraine

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Victoria Azarenka said it “wasn’t fair” that she was booed at Wimbledon after her loss to Ukrainian rival Elina Svitolina on Sunday. Azarenka, who’s from Belarus, had just lost a third-set tiebreaker and — knowing that Svitolina does not shake hands with Russian and Belarusian players after matches in protest of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — walked …

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur battles back to beat Andreescu
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur battles back to beat Andreescu

The Hindu  

Last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur came from a set down to keep alive her Wimbledon dream with a 3-6 6-4 6-3 victory over former Grand Slam champion Bianca Andreescu on Saturday. The Tunisian, the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final, struggled to find her best on her first match back on Centre Court since last year’s final. …

Wimbledon: Battling Svitolina knocks out Mertens
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: Battling Svitolina knocks out Mertens

The Hindu  

Former Wimbledon semifinalist Elina Svitolina continued her excellent run in Grand Slams following her maternity break as the Ukrainian wildcard downed 28th seed Elise Mertens 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 on Thursday to move into the third round. READ | Wimbledon 2023, Day 4 Order of Play: Murray, Rybakina feature in second round matches “I enjoy so much being on the court, …

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek won at Wimbledon. Protesters and rain captured the attention
1 year, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek won at Wimbledon. Protesters and rain captured the attention

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — The developments at Wimbledon on Wednesday included Novak Djokovic joining Roger Federer and Serena Williams as the only players in tennis history to win 350 Grand Slam matches; a runner-up two years ago, Karolina Pliskova, exiting in the first round against a qualifier; a player seeded No. “We’ve had enough disruptions with the weather,” four-time Wimbledon semifinalist …

‘You know I’m not Russian, right?’: Victoria Azarenka left confused as reporter mixes up her nationality in Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

‘You know I’m not Russian, right?’: Victoria Azarenka left confused as reporter mixes up her nationality in Wimbledon

Hindustan Times  

Opening day of Wimbledon 2023 saw former grand slam champions take to the courts to put on a show, and amongst them was Belarusian former world number one Victoria Azarenka. Belarusian athletes were banned from Wimbledon 2022, including Azarenka and her compatriot Aryna Sabalenka, due to their role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Slightly taken aback, Azarenka answered “You …

Venus Williams beaten by Elina Svitolina on Wimbledon return
1 year, 5 months ago

Venus Williams beaten by Elina Svitolina on Wimbledon return

The Independent  

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Wimbledon 2023 draw: Swiatek could meet Gauff in QFs; bottom half loaded with Rybakina, Sabalenka among six Slam winners
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 draw: Swiatek could meet Gauff in QFs; bottom half loaded with Rybakina, Sabalenka among six Slam winners

Hindustan Times  

On Friday, Wimbledon announced the draws for the 2023 edition of The Championships and while no.1 seed Iga Swiatek has been handed a comfortable draw, defending champion Elena Rybakina will have to navigate her way through the bottom half of the draw that is filled with in-form grass-courters besides as many as five other Grand Slam winners including reigning Australian …

Wimbledon 2023 Preview: Swiatek faces Sabalenka, Rybakina challenge in pursuit of maiden title
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 Preview: Swiatek faces Sabalenka, Rybakina challenge in pursuit of maiden title

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek will look to get hands on her first Wimbledon title when The Championships begin at the All England Club on Monday. The lifting of the ban this time means the arrival of Belarusian world number two Aryna Sabalenka who will challenge the likes of Swiatek and defending champion Elena Rybakina. READ - Wimbledon 2023 women’s …

Donna Vekic upsets Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina at the Berlin Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Donna Vekic upsets Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina at the Berlin Open

The Hindu  

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina’s preparations for the grass-court Grand Slam hit a snag Wednesday when she lost to Donna Vekic 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Berlin Open. It was Rybakina’s second match, after beating qualifier Polina Kudermetova on Tuesday, since withdrawing ahead of her third-round match at the French Open when a virus left her with …

Roland Garros 2023: Svitolina returns to French Open quarterfinals by downing Kasatkina
1 year, 6 months ago

Roland Garros 2023: Svitolina returns to French Open quarterfinals by downing Kasatkina

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A charged-up Elina Svitolina powered into the French Open quarterfinals for the fourth time with a 6-4 7-6 victory over Russian ninth seed Daria Kasatkina on Sunday as she kept alive hopes of winning a maiden Grand Slam title. I hope I can push even further, I’m really motivated for the next few matches.” In the quarterfinals, Svitolina will take …

Dubai Tennis Championship: Krejcikova ends Sabalenka’s winning streak, reaches semifinals
1 year, 10 months ago

Dubai Tennis Championship: Krejcikova ends Sabalenka’s winning streak, reaches semifinals

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Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka saw her 13-0 undefeated start to the season come to an end as she squandered a 6-0, 3-1 lead in a Dubai quarter-final defeat to Barbora Krejcikova on Thursday. “Barbora deserved it, she played great tennis, and I will just keep working and keep getting better; make sure that Indian Wells will be a better …

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