List of records Vondrousova set by winning Wimbledon 2023 title
1 year, 5 months ago

List of records Vondrousova set by winning Wimbledon 2023 title

The Hindu  

Marketa Vondrousova beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon on Saturday to win her maiden Grand Slam title. Here are all the records set by the 24-year-old Vondrousova with her triumph:- 1 - Marketa Vondrousova is the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era. pic.twitter.com/LqEjDYHvZ7 — Sportstar July 15, 2023 5 - Vondrousova is the fifth left-handed woman to win The Championships in the Open era after Ann Jones, Martina Navratilova, Petra Kvitova and Angelique Kerber. 24 - Vondrousova is the 24th woman to win the women’s singles title at Wimbledon in the Open era.

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Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 6 - Sept. 12

Associated Press  

Sept. 6 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Billy Miske in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 2003 — Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, in the U.S. Open men’s singles final. 2012 — Bob and Mike Bryan beat Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-4 to …

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 …

Wimbledon | Novotna told me that I had the potential to be a champion, says Krejcikova
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon | Novotna told me that I had the potential to be a champion, says Krejcikova

The Hindu  

Wimbledon and the Czech Republic seem to have a special relationship. Four women representing the country have won Grand Slam singles titles and all four have triumphed at SW19, with Barbora Krejcikova joining Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and Marketa Vondrousova. I didn’t have a good season and it is unbelievable that I am standing here with this trophy.” The 28-year-old …

Wimbledon 2024 final prize money: How much champion Barbora Krejcikova pocketed after lifting second Grand Slam title
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024 final prize money: How much champion Barbora Krejcikova pocketed after lifting second Grand Slam title

Hindustan Times  

Number 31 seed Barbora Krejcikova held off seventh-seed Italian Jasmine Paolini to win her maiden Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam trophy, after coming through 6-2 2-6 6-4 on a sunlit Centre Court on Saturday. Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic reacts as she holds her trophy after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles final Serving for …

Wimbledon women’s single final: Krejcikova beats Paolini
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon women’s single final: Krejcikova beats Paolini

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova held off Italian crowd favourite Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, coming through 6-2 2-6 6-4 on a sunlit Centre Court. It was heartache for the popular Paolini who lost the French Open final a few weeks ago and was bidding to become the first Italian player to win a Wimbledon singles title. Krejcikova, …

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win second Grand Slam title

Hindustan Times  

Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2-, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday on the iconic Centre Court in the Wimbledon 2024 women's singles final to claim her second Grand Slam title. With the win, Krejcikova became the fourth Czech player to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the Open Era after her one-time mentor Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and last year’s champion …

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final
5 months, 1 week ago

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final

Associated Press  

LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon. I could reach a Wimbledon final, that I can be a different player,” said Krejcikova, who won the 2021 French Open for her only Grand Slam singles title. 31 seed, ousted 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court …

Marketa Vondrousova follows in Steffi Graf’s footsteps with early Wimbledon exit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Marketa Vondrousova follows in Steffi Graf’s footsteps with early Wimbledon exit

The Independent  

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Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Which player has won most singles titles at Wimbledon?

The Hindu  

With the iconic grass Major - Wimbledon - beginning from Monday, tennis enthusiasts all over the world are guaranteed a sporting spectacle of the highest quality. However, since 1968, when the Open Era began, no male or female player has won more singles titles than USA’s Martina Navratilova. She reached the women’s singles final 12 times and ended up lifting …

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova retires from Berlin match because of injury
6 months ago

Wimbledon champion Vondrousova retires from Berlin match because of injury

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova retired from her match in Berlin on Thursday because of an apparent leg injury less than two weeks before play begins at the All England Club. Vondrousova was leading 5-3 in her second-round match against Anna Kalinskaya at the grass-court Ladies Open when she slipped behind the baseline and clutched her right leg. The …

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
6 months, 3 weeks ago

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman

Associated Press  

PARIS — Varvara Gracheva was the last French woman or man standing in the French Open singles. That’s how I always play.” Andreeva already knew Gracheva well from having trained together at the Elite Tennis Center in Cannes in the south of France. “She served well, she played a very serious match.” Andreeva became the third woman in the last …

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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

List of records Djokovic set by beating Medvedev to win US Open 2023 title
1 year, 3 months ago

List of records Djokovic set by beating Medvedev to win US Open 2023 title

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday to win his 24th Major title, equalling Margaret Court’s all-time record. 36 - At the age of 36, Djokovic is the oldest man to win US Open in the Open Era, surpassing Ken Rosewall, who won the 1970 edition. pic.twitter.com/LmZGzxT4Tp — …

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Andy Roddick wins his first Grand Slam tournament title

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1892 — Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans to win the first world heavyweight title fought with gloves under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. 1953 — Maureen Connolly becomes the first woman to complete the Grand Slam when she beats Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, in the U.S. Open women’s singles …

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open
1 year, 3 months ago

An even chance: The Hindu Editorial on the 2023 U.S. Open

The Hindu  

The last men’s singles player to defend the U.S. Open title was Roger Federer in 2008. The 23-time Major winner may well find added motivation if he so desires to course-correct at the U.S. Open, a tournament where he has lost a record six finals, been defaulted once and barred from competing for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The …

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: How well do you know Grand Slam tennis? Try the AP’s quiz

Associated Press  

How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this AP quiz about the tournament that begins Monday in New York: 1st Round: Serena Williams and Roger Federer Last year’s U.S. Open was the last tournament of Serena Williams’ playing career. 1998 c.) 1997 d.) 1996 2nd Round: Equal Prize Money The U.S. Tennis Association is marking the 50th anniversary …

More pressure but Vondrousova settling into life as Wimbledon champion
1 year, 4 months ago

More pressure but Vondrousova settling into life as Wimbledon champion

The Hindu  

Marketa Vondrousova is slowly adjusting to the pressure that accompanies Grand Slam success and the Wimbledon champion said her immediate goal was to get through matches at this week’s Canadian Open without succumbing to nerves. “People around me, I feel like they’re going to expect so much now,” Vondrousova, who opened her campaign in Montreal with a 6-4 6-2 win …

Marketa Vondrousova | The Czech who came full circle
1 year, 5 months ago

Marketa Vondrousova | The Czech who came full circle

The Hindu  

“On grass, I didn’t play well before. Now this happened, it’s crazy”, said Marketa Vondrousova with Wimbledon’s Venus Rosewater Dish in her hands on Saturday, July 14, 2023. In the first set and leading five games to four, Vondrousova had not only endured an early break of serve but also the Centre Court’s cacophony that was defiantly backing world number …

Vondrousova ready to face more motivated rivals after Wimbledon win
1 year, 5 months ago

Vondrousova ready to face more motivated rivals after Wimbledon win

The Hindu  

New Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is getting ready for more motivated rivals challenging her after her first Grand Slam win. The 24-year-old Czech said she surprised herself by overcoming the two weeks of pressure to take the Wimbledon title against Ons Jabeur in Saturday’s final, the first time an unseeded player won the grasscourt major. “I won a Grand Slam …

Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon trophy keeps him at No. 1. Marketa Vondrousova’s lifts her to No. 10
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon trophy keeps him at No. 1. Marketa Vondrousova’s lifts her to No. 10

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz held onto No. 2 Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, and Marketa Vondrousova’s first Grand Slam title pushed her all the way up to a career-high No. Alcaraz’s 1-6, 7-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 defeat of Djokovic on Sunday marked the third time in the past four major tournaments that the men’s title match determined who would be at …

Rafael Nadal's million-dollar message after Alcaraz ends Djokovic's Wimbledon reign to protect Federer's record
1 year, 5 months ago

Rafael Nadal's million-dollar message after Alcaraz ends Djokovic's Wimbledon reign to protect Federer's record

Hindustan Times  

Carlos Alcaraz pulled off an absolute stunner on Sunday evening on Centre Court. After being hammered in the opening set, Alcaraz bounced back to beat Djokovic in an enthralling five-setter on Centre Court to keep Roger Federer's Open Era record at the SW19 intact. Moments after the win, Rafael Nadal, the last Spaniard to have won a Wimbledon trophy, sent …

Analysis: Wimbledon’s champion says a taste for McDonald’s makes her normal. But she’s unique
1 year, 5 months ago

Analysis: Wimbledon’s champion says a taste for McDonald’s makes her normal. But she’s unique

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Marketa Vondrousova held four pieces of chocolate candy in her Wimbledon-winning left hand as she sat down with a half-dozen reporters for one of her last interviews of the evening. “I like sweets, so I’m always eating them,” Vondrousova said with a smile a few hours after beating Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 at Centre Court on Saturday …

After Marketa Vondrousova’s unexpected win, all eyes on Djokovic-Alcaraz clash
1 year, 5 months ago

After Marketa Vondrousova’s unexpected win, all eyes on Djokovic-Alcaraz clash

Live Mint  

Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon on Saturday, with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur in the women's final. Djokovic is attempting to equal Roger Federer's record of eight titles at the All England Club and match Margaret Court's all-time mark of 24 Grand Slam crowns. He has won the Australian Open and …

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. …

Swiatek, Billie Jean King and others react to Vondrousova’s maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Swiatek, Billie Jean King and others react to Vondrousova’s maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon 2023

The Hindu  

Marketa Vondrousova won her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday when she beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final. 1 Iga Swiatek, four-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova and many others from the tennis community congratulated the left-handed player and also praised Jabeur for her effort. Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼☺️ — Iga Świątek July 15, 2023 Four-time Wimbledon champion Billie Jean …

Wimbledon: A left-handed Czech and a champion, one few saw coming
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: A left-handed Czech and a champion, one few saw coming

Hindustan Times  

In 2022, for the third time in her young career, Marketa Vondrousova missed six months of the tour due to injury. Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova celebrates with the trophy after beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur to win the final of the women's singles on day thirteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships Up against sixth seed Ons Jabeur in the final, playing …

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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Who is Marketa Vondrousova? The Wimbledon 2023 finalist with unusual tattoos
1 year, 5 months ago

Who is Marketa Vondrousova? The Wimbledon 2023 finalist with unusual tattoos

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Wimbledon 2023: Vondrousova beats Jabeur, becomes first unseeded women’s champion in Open era
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Vondrousova beats Jabeur, becomes first unseeded women’s champion in Open era

The Hindu  

Czech Marketa Vondrousova left Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur heartbroken once again as she claimed a surprise 6-4, 6-4 victory on Saturday to become the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title. Marketa's magical moment 🏆 Marketa Vondrousova becomes the third Czech woman to win the ladies' singles title, defeating Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/AAHThI1ZYn — Wimbledon July 15, 2023 …

Wimbledon women’s final 2023 | Unseeded Vondrousova beats Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 to lift maiden title
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon women’s final 2023 | Unseeded Vondrousova beats Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 to lift maiden title

The Hindu  

Czech Marketa Vondrousova stunned Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 on July 15 to become the first unseeded player in the professional era to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title. Jabeur was bidding to become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam title and the first African woman to lift one of the four major trophies. Showing great court …

When is the Wimbledon women’s final?
1 year, 5 months ago

When is the Wimbledon women’s final?

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Marketa Vondrousova is the tattoo and trainer-obsessed Wimbledon finalist
1 year, 5 months ago

Marketa Vondrousova is the tattoo and trainer-obsessed Wimbledon finalist

Daily Mail  

The Czech athlete comes from a lineage of sporting stars and is herself thriving A quick look through the Vondrousova family tree should have given away the hallmarks of a future champion. Marketa Vondrousova takes on Ons Jabeur in the final at Wimbledon on Saturday The Czech athlete comes from a lineage of sporting stars and is herself thriving in …

Marketa Vondrousova is Wimbledon’s first unseeded female champion after beating Ons Jabeur
1 year, 5 months ago

Marketa Vondrousova is Wimbledon’s first unseeded female champion after beating Ons Jabeur

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Marketa Vondrousova came to the All England Club a year ago unable to play tennis at all. Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon on Saturday, coming back in each set for a 6-4, 6-4 victory over 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur in the final. “When I was coming back, I didn’t know what’s going to …

Ons Jabeur looks to get second time lucky in Wimbledon final but unseeded Marketa Vondrousova stands in her way
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur looks to get second time lucky in Wimbledon final but unseeded Marketa Vondrousova stands in her way

India Today  

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia is on the verge of making history by claiming her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. However, standing in her way is the Czech surprise contender, Marketa Vondrousova, who has the potential to upset the script and extend Jabeur's quest for glory at Centre Court on July 15. Jabeur, known as her country's "Minister of Happiness", …

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur vs Vondrousova final preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur vs Vondrousova final preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info

The Hindu  

Last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur takes on unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova in the final of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Saturday. The women’s singles final between Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select and live streaming will be available …

Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. One will win Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. One will win Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Ons Jabeur left Wimbledon a year ago without the trophy but more confident than ever that she would win a Grand Slam title one day. “For me, I’m going to learn a lot from not only Wimbledon’s final but also U.S. Open final, and give it my best,” Jabeur said Thursday after defeating No. The big-hitting Sabalenka, …

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova elated to overcome 'tough' semi-final against Elina Svitolina
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova elated to overcome 'tough' semi-final against Elina Svitolina

India Today  

Marketa Vondrousova secured a place in her second career Grand Slam final after defeating Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-3 in the Wimbledon last-four match on Thursday. Marketa Vondrousova is a #Wimbledon finalist 👏 The 24-year-old defeats Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-3 to reach her second Grand Slam final pic.twitter.com/zcGBtItA0L — Wimbledon July 13, 2023 After reaching the final at The Championships, Vondrousova …

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 2023: Svitolina vs Vondrousova, semifinal preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Svitolina vs Vondrousova, semifinal preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info

The Hindu  

Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina takes on unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova in the semifinals of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Thursday. The semifinal clash between Elina Svitolina and Marketa Vondrousova will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select and live streaming will be available on Disney+Hotstar. …

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 …

Marketa Vondrousova wins final five games to reach Wimbledon semifinals by beating Jessica Pegula
1 year, 5 months ago

Marketa Vondrousova wins final five games to reach Wimbledon semifinals by beating Jessica Pegula

Hindustan Times  

Marketa Vondrousova won five straight games in the final set to beat fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 and reach the semifinals at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova celebrates winning her quarter final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. Vondrousova, a left-handed Czech player who reached the French Open final in 2019, trailed 4-1 in the third …

Wimbledon 2023: Vondrousova comes through roller-coaster clash with Pegula to reach semis
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Vondrousova comes through roller-coaster clash with Pegula to reach semis

The Hindu  

Marketa Vondrousova reached the semifinals of Wimbledon with a roller-coaster 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win over American Jessica Pegula in the last eight on Tuesday. The Czech came through a topsy-turvy encounter on Court One against the fourth seed to book her place in the last four against either world number one Iga Swiatek of Poland or Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina. READ …

Wimbledon 2023: 16-year-old Andreeva reaches fourth round; Vondrousova reaches quarters
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: 16-year-old Andreeva reaches fourth round; Vondrousova reaches quarters

The Hindu  

Russian prodigy Mirra Andreeva, playing in her first senior grasscourt tournament at the age of 16, upset her compatriot and 22nd seed Anastasia Potapova 6-2 7-5 on Sunday to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. Potapova found some range and consistency at the start of the second set and broke twice to lead 4-1, but Andreeva discovered new reserves of …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13
1 year, 5 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, July 7 - July 13

Associated Press  

July 7 1911 — Dorothea Lambert Chambers sets the record for the shortest championship match at Wimbledon — 25 minutes — by disposing of Dora Boothby 6-0, 6-0 in the women’s finals. 1985 — West Germany’s Boris Becker, 17, becomes the youngest champion and first unseeded player in the history of the men’s singles at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-7, …

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final
1 year, 5 months ago

Today in Sports - Serena Williams wins her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title in the Wimbledon final

Associated Press  

July 9 1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim the 100-meter freestyle under 1 minute as he breaks Duke Kahanamoku’s world record with a time of 58.6 seconds. 1965 — Peter Thomson wins his fifth British Open title by two strokes over Brian Huggett and Christy O’Connor Sr. Thomson shoots a 7-under 285 at the Royal Birkdale Golf …

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate
1 year, 5 months ago

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer received a standing ovation of 1 1/2 minutes from spectators including Princess Kate as he entered the Royal Box at Centre Court on Tuesday, when he was celebrated during a brief ceremony for his career and his men’s-record eight singles championships at Wimbledon. Wearing a cream-colored suit with his purple All England Club member’s pin …

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