From defeating Roger Federer to frontline of war – the Ukrainian tennis player fighting the Russians
1 year, 5 months ago

From defeating Roger Federer to frontline of war – the Ukrainian tennis player fighting the Russians

The Telegraph  

While Elina Svitolina prepares for Thursday’s semi-final against Czech No 7 Marketa Vondrousova, her friend Sergiy Stakhovsky has a very different path ahead of him, leading to the trenches on the road to Mariupol. At 37, Stakhovsky is nine years older than Svitolina, but he was Ukraine’s top-ranked player in his early twenties. “Hopefully it will be happy Monday after happy Saturday, if Elina wins the title.” Stakhovsky says the whole of Ukraine has taken inspiration from Svitolina’s feats of the past week. The two players have been friends for over a decade – and are now collaborating on an upcoming junior tournament, the Svitolina & Stakhovsky Tennis Tour, which hopes to reintroduce competitive sport to ravaged cities such as Bucha.

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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 …

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 …

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

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Tearful Svitolina Svitolina wept on court after reaching the last eight for a third time with a 6-2, 6-1 win against China's Wang Xinyu in just 55 minutes. The 21st seed, wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt, was in action after Russia struck cities across Ukraine in missile attacks, killing 36 people and heavily damaging a Kyiv children's …

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 …

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 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 …

Elina Svitolina: I am fighting for Ukraine and the fans who watch me in bomb shelters
11 months, 1 week ago

Elina Svitolina: I am fighting for Ukraine and the fans who watch me in bomb shelters

The Telegraph  

“My grandma and my uncle and his family are still in Odessa,” she explained. “Because it is so close to the sea, sometimes the Russians are sending missiles and people don’t have time to go in a bomb shelter. “In November, I went to Odessa, Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro,” added Svitolina, citing the four largest cities in Ukraine. It’s really …

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 …

A new era – Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win sparks men’s tennis into life
1 year, 5 months ago

A new era – Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win sparks men’s tennis into life

The Independent  

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Carlos Alcaraz decimates Daniil Medvedev, to face Novak Djokovic in maiden Wimbledon final
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz decimates Daniil Medvedev, to face Novak Djokovic in maiden Wimbledon final

India Today  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz delivered the Wimbledon final the world wants to see with a brutal demolition job on Russia's Daniil Medvedev on Friday, racing to a 6-3 6-3 6-3 victory. The 20-year-old phenomenon will now face seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, who earlier on Centre Court eased past Italian Jannik Sinner to reach his 35th Grand Slam final. Two nonchalant …

Elina Svitolina elated her Wimbledon 2023 semi-finals match was live in Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

Elina Svitolina elated her Wimbledon 2023 semi-finals match was live in Ukraine

India Today  

Marketa Vondrousova's victory over Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon 2023 not only shattered the dreams of a new mother but also disappointed a war-torn nation seeking solace. Svitolina's incredible journey to the semi-finals, just nine months after giving birth, had provided a glimmer of joy for Ukrainians amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Millions of Ukrainians followed Svitolina's progress at Wimbledon, …

Ukraine's Kichenok wins Wimbledon mixed doubles title with Pavic
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine's Kichenok wins Wimbledon mixed doubles title with Pavic

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina's bid to win the Wimbledon singles fell short on Thursday but her war-torn nation could still celebrate a Grand Slam champion as Lyudmyla Kichenok and Croatian partner Mate Pavic later won the mixed doubles. Croatia’s Mate Pavic and Ukraine’s Lyudmyla Kichenok celebrate with their trophies after winning their mixed doubles final match against Belgium’s Joran Vliegen and …

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 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”, …

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: 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 …

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic reaches semi-final, Elina Svitolina stuns World no.1 Iga Swiatek
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic reaches semi-final, Elina Svitolina stuns World no.1 Iga Swiatek

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic is closing on his record 24th Grand Slam title as he beat Andrey Rublev in the men's singles quarter-final event at Wimbledon 2023 on Tuesday, July 11. Meanwhile, the world no.1 and title favorite Iga Swiatek suffered an upset in the women's singles quarter-final against Elina Svitolina. First, Marketa Vondrousova ended the world no.4 USA ace Jessica Pegula's …

‘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 | 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 …

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: 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 …

Hugs, handshakes and blanking your opponent: How geopolitics is impacting Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Hugs, handshakes and blanking your opponent: How geopolitics is impacting Wimbledon

New York Times  

Another day at Wimbledon, another set of geopolitical issues to navigate. A day after that non-handshake, Azarenka’s compatriot and No 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka said that crowds should be forewarned that this will happen involving Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian players, something Svitolina also called for. And following Svitolina and Swiatek onto Centre Court on Tuesday was a Russian player, Andrey …

‘War made me stronger’: Ukrainian Elina Svitolina upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek
1 year, 5 months ago

‘War made me stronger’: Ukrainian Elina Svitolina upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek

LA Times  

The last time Elina Svitolina was a Grand Slam semifinalist — twice, actually, in 2019 — she was pursuing the usual trappings of success in professional sports: trophies, money and fame. “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 one last …

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: 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, …

Meet Mirra Andreeva, the 16-year-old Russian tennis star wowing Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Meet Mirra Andreeva, the 16-year-old Russian tennis star wowing Wimbledon

New York Times  

If you would like to follow The Athletic’s Wimbledon coverage, This piece has been updated to reflect Mirra Andreeva’s third round win against Anastasia Potapova, the No 22 seed at Wimbledon. When asked to describe her game earlier this year, she said: “You don’t have to play fast because I’m pretty good at keeping the fast rhythm and I can …

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic looks to equal Federer, Swiatek hopes to crack grass code and other talking points
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic looks to equal Federer, Swiatek hopes to crack grass code and other talking points

Firstpost  

Wimbledon 2023 talking points: Novak Djokovic is the clear favourite at All England Club. That’s why he’s for me the greatest in the history of tennis.” Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and other men’s title favourites Alcaraz said: “He does things really, really easy. “I don’t want to say that I am the greatest, because I feel it’s disrespectful …

Roland Garros 2023 Svitolina to meet Sabalenka in quarters beats Kasatkina French Open Results
1 year, 6 months ago

Roland Garros 2023 Svitolina to meet Sabalenka in quarters beats Kasatkina French Open Results

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina says she feels “17 again” after being adopted as an honorary Frenchwoman ahead of her politically-charged quarterfinal clash against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Roland Garros. Yeah, I feel like more free.” Two of Svitolina’s matches at this year’s French Open have been against Russians - Anna Blinkova and Daria Kasatkina. “I have played last two matches …

Novak Djokovic’s two victories help Europe take control of Laver Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic’s two victories help Europe take control of Laver Cup

The Independent  

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Quote Box: Reaction to Federer's retirement from tennis
2 years, 3 months ago

Quote Box: Reaction to Federer's retirement from tennis

The Independent  

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Gauff, Nadal play in US Open exhibition to benefit Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

Gauff, Nadal play in US Open exhibition to benefit Ukraine

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff’s shoes carried the message “Play for Peace” as she joined Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and other tennis stars in a pre-U.S. Open exhibition event Wednesday night that helped generate more than $1 million for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. “You guys all know me: I like to speak out when it’s right,” Gauff said after teaming …

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina on a ‘mission’ to help war-torn country
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina on a ‘mission’ to help war-torn country

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina says she has a “mission” to help her country and wants to use her platform to provide hope to the war-torn nation. “One of the most important things as well is to keep their spirits up.” Elina Svitolina wants to use her platform to help Ukraine. “And this is definitely something that all …

Former Ukraine tennis star Alexandr Dolgopolov swaps racket for gun to defend Kyiv
2 years, 9 months ago

Former Ukraine tennis star Alexandr Dolgopolov swaps racket for gun to defend Kyiv

Firstpost  

Retired Ukraine tennis player Alexandr Dolgopolov has returned home to take up arms and defend his native city Kyiv from the Russian invasion. “Hi Kiev, I’m back to help with what I can and defend our home,” the 33-year-old who climbed to a highest rank of 13 in 2012 told his Instagram followers. Fellow former tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky, who …

Novak Djokovic set for swift return to world No 1 after Daniil Medvedev loses to Gael Monfils
2 years, 9 months ago

Novak Djokovic set for swift return to world No 1 after Daniil Medvedev loses to Gael Monfils

The Telegraph  

Daniil Medvedev’s unexpected exit from Indian Wells will have two significant consequences. Gael Monfils, the 35-year-old Frenchman who ousted Medvedev on Monday via a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 comeback win, happens to be married to Ukraine’s best player: world No 18 Elina Svitolina. But we manage it the best way that we can.” Indian Wells has seen many blue-and-yellow badges and …

Svitolina of Ukraine beats Potapova of Russia in WTA event
2 years, 9 months ago

Svitolina of Ukraine beats Potapova of Russia in WTA event

The Hindu  

After her sport's governing bodies agreed to the changes she demanded, Elina Svitolina put on the yellow and blue colors of Ukraine and beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Monterrey Open. Top-seeded Svitolina earlier said she wouldn't play against Potapova in Mexico or against any Russian or Belarusian opponents until the …

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina won't play Russian opponent unless tours act
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina won't play Russian opponent unless tours act

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina, a 27-year-old professional tennis player from Ukraine, says she will withdraw from the Monterrey Open rather than face a Russian opponent at the Mexican tournament unless tennis's governing bodies follow the International Olympic Committee’s lead and insist that players from Russia and Belarus are only identified as “neutral athletes.” Svitolina wrote Monday on Twitter that she did …

Tennis-Former player Stakhovsky enlists in Ukraine's reserve army
2 years, 9 months ago

Tennis-Former player Stakhovsky enlists in Ukraine's reserve army

The Hindu  

Ukrainian former tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky enlisted in his country's reserve army last week prior to Russia's invasion, he said, despite a lack of military experience, although he can handle a gun. The 36-year-old Stakhovsky, who won four ATP titles and had a shock win over Roger Federer in the second round of Wimbledon in 2013, said on Saturday he …

Tennis at Tokyo 2020: Svitolina set for semifinal; Medvedev survives cramps to advance
3 years, 4 months ago

Tennis at Tokyo 2020: Svitolina set for semifinal; Medvedev survives cramps to advance

The Hindu  

Elina Svitolina will go up against Marketa Vondrousova and Belinda Bencic will take on Elena Rybakina in the women’s singles semifinals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. It’s very special for me.” READ| Svitolina will next face Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic, who moved past Paula Badosa of Spain. I was really focused.” Heat wave concerns In the men’s …

Wimbledon | Hurkacz knocks out Federer; Shapovalov wins five-setter
3 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon | Hurkacz knocks out Federer; Shapovalov wins five-setter

The Hindu  

Roger Federer crashed out of Wimbledon on Wednesday, losing to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals, potentially bringing down the curtain on the Swiss legend’s All England Club career. It was only the eight-time Wimbledon champion's 14th defeat at the tournament in 119 matches and his first straight sets loss since an opening round exit against Mario Ancic in 2002. …

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