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 Tim Henman, a member of the board at the All England Club, said on the BBC broadcast, “but to get a disruption like that is disappointing.” The showers that were so problematic on Tuesday returned Wednesday, limiting the hours available for competition and making everyone wait and wait and wait. “It was a little bit frustrating at the end.” Spectators walk with their umbrellas after a rain delay on day three of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a return to Australia’s Jordan Thompson in the men’s singles match on day three of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Just chilling, honestly.” One of the highlights of Tuesday’s schedule — 2020 U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem vs. two-time major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas — got through just 1 1/2 sets that afternoon and so turned into one of the highlights of Wednesday’s schedule.

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Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic will open the new tennis season at the Brisbane International tournament, a warmup event for the Australian Open. “I’m excited to be kicking off my Australian swing at the Brisbane International and to compete again at Pat Rafter Arena,” Djokovic, who will be seeking his 100th tour-level title, said. The tournament is scheduled for Dec …

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Do not believe Novak Djokovic is doomed’: Sinner’s coach fires warning to Serbian’s rivals ahead of 2025 comeback

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic won't be competing in the ATP Finals due to an injury, which also caused him to withdraw from the Paris Masters. Speaking to Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera, Jannik Sinner's coach Darren Cahill warned players about Djokovic and called him 'a legend'. He reached the Australian Open semi-finals, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in four sets, …

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis

India Today  

Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending tournament on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4, which meant the Polish world number two was unable to advance to the semifinals. With the win, Gauff will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a high-profile semifinal, while Krejcikova will take on China’s Olympic champion …

Alex de Minaur secures ATP Finals spot after Novak Djokovic withdraws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur secures ATP Finals spot after Novak Djokovic withdraws

ABC  

After 10 long months, slogging through 20 tournaments in 10 different countries, battling against a debilitating injury while winning 47 of 63 hard-fought matches, Alex de Minaur has at last got his just desserts. The Australian number one finally got the good news when Novak Djokovic's announcement that he was withdrawing from next week's showpiece ensured de Minaur and his …

ATP Finals 2024: Novak Djokovic withdraws due to unspecified injury
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals 2024: Novak Djokovic withdraws due to unspecified injury

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic won't defend his ATP Finals title after ruling himself out on Tuesday due to an unspecified injury. Djokovic wrote in an Instagram story, “I was really looking forward to being there, but due to ongoing injury I won't be playing next week. Apologies to those who were planning to see me.” Novak Djokovic wrote about his injury via …

Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Tour Finals as line-up finally confirmed

The Independent  

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Iga Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals

India Today  

Iga Swiatek staged an incredible comeback to defeat Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals 2024. Despite being rusty in the first set, Swiatek fought her way back and eventually won the match 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. The match was a testament to Swiatek's resilience and determination, and it will be a major talking point in the coming days.

Novak Djokovic is now last of ‘big three’ standing and must find new motivation
2 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic is now last of ‘big three’ standing and must find new motivation

The Telegraph  

That exception came in the final of the Paris Olympics, where Djokovic pulled on his ultimate game face to edge past Alcaraz and end a 20-year Olympic jinx. In the semi-final of that event, Djokovic unexpectedly “laid an egg” – to borrow one of John McEnroe’s favourite phrases – as he sprayed unforced errors in all directions. Even in his …

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years

Live Mint  

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset on Friday as the defending champion lost to Alexei Popyrin in the third round of US Open, ending hopes for a 25th Grand Slam title and 100th career title. Notably, this is the first time Djokovic has failed to make it to the 4th round of US Open in 18 years, …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 US Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open

LA Times  

Alexei Popyrin celebrates during his third-round victory over Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open on Friday night. “Serving — by far — the worst ever.” With 14 double-faults, raising his tournament total to 32, Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, another shocking result at Flushing Meadows one night after 2022 …

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to watch at U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff continue title defense

New York Times  

Day 3 of the U.S. Open moves the tournament on to the second round, with the bottom half of the draw returning for their next matchups. Here’s what to watch on the three show courts and around the grounds: Start time: Noon ET, 9 a.m. PT TV: ESPN, Tennis Channel Madison Keys vs. Maya Joint Madison Keys had a resounding …

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the Olympic tennis men’s singles gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the Olympic tennis men’s singles gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the men’s tennis singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in the latest installment of a fascinating old-vs.-young rivalry that included a matchup in the Wimbledon final three weeks ago. “Hopefully,” Alcaraz said with a chuckle, “the same as Wimbledon.” Here is what else to know about the …

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men’s singles gold at the 2024 Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men’s singles gold at the 2024 Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Novak Djokovic’s first berth in an Olympics tennis final was secured, when he was assured of a chance to win the gold medal that’s missing from his lengthy list of accomplishments, he fell back on the clay, limbs spread apart — the sort of pose generally reserved for securing a championship. “The way he’s playing, he’s definitely …

Iga Swiatek gets hit by a ball at Olympic tennis and is called insincere by Danielle Collins
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek gets hit by a ball at Olympic tennis and is called insincere by Danielle Collins

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek dropped to her knees and clutched at her midsection after getting hit by a ball in the Paris Olympics quarterfinals Wednesday, but it was her opponent, Danielle Collins, who stopped playing in the third set because of an injured stomach muscle she said was caused by cramping and dehydration from a lack of cold water available …

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 …

Paris 2024: Novak Djokovic scripts history with four Olympic quarterfinals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Novak Djokovic scripts history with four Olympic quarterfinals

India Today  

Novak Djokovic became the first player in the history of tennis to qualify for four quarterfinals in the history of the Olympics. The Roland Garros crowd is very knowledgeable and passionate about tennis, but the Olympic crowd is something different,” Djokovic said after the win. Novak Djokovic ‘serves’ his way to victory In the sweltering heat of Paris, Novak Djokovic …

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

It turned out to be a one-sided affair as Novak Djokovic cruised past Rafael Nadal in straight sets, winning 6-1 6-4 in the men's singles second round fixture at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, on Monday. Spain's Rafael Nadal shakes hands with chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein of France after his defeat to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their men's singles second …

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal Loses To Novak Djokovic In Possibly Their Final Faceoff In Men's Singles
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal Loses To Novak Djokovic In Possibly Their Final Faceoff In Men's Singles

ABP News  

Paris Olympics 2024: The two legends of world tennis Rafeal Nadal of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia possibly faced off each other for one final time in a competitive men's singles tennis match in Paris Olympics 2024. Djkovic eased past Nadal in the opening set 6-1 and even though Nadal made Djokovic work hard in the second set, it …

Novak Djokovic unable to hide excitement for Paris Olympics showdown vs Rafael Nadal, shares special post for arch-rival
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic unable to hide excitement for Paris Olympics showdown vs Rafael Nadal, shares special post for arch-rival

Hindustan Times  

The stage is set for Monday as Rafael Nadal takes on Novak Djokovic in the second round of Paris Olympics 2024 men's singles. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hugs Spain's Rafael Nadal during a practice session. Djokovic began his Paris Olympics campaign with an easy 6-0, 6-1 win vs Australia's Matthew Ebden. Nadal is partnering countryman Carlos Alcaraz in the men's doubles …

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday

Associated Press  

PARIS — The fans’ first standing ovation for Rafael Nadal occurred when he wasn’t even in their presence, merely an image shown on a video screen as he waited in a stadium hallway to walk out on the court used for the Paris Olympics and the French Open, a tournament he made his domain. This,” the 38-year-old Nadal said with …

Swiatek, Alcaraz and Djokovic start the Olympics with wins at the French Open’s site. Osaka loses
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek, Alcaraz and Djokovic start the Olympics with wins at the French Open’s site. Osaka loses

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz got the Paris Olympics tennis competition started with first-round victories Saturday under closed roofs at Roland Garros, the site of their French Open titles less than two months ago. “I don’t know if I’m going to play or not.” In Saturday’s last match, Angelique Kerber defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in a contest …

Novak Djokovic hails ‘legend of our sport’ Andy Murray ahead of Scot’s swansong
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic hails ‘legend of our sport’ Andy Murray ahead of Scot’s swansong

The Independent  

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Elena Rybakina withdraws from Paris Olympics tennis competition
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Elena Rybakina withdraws from Paris Olympics tennis competition

New York Times  

Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the women’s tennis competition at the Paris Olympics. Rybakina becomes the latest in a number of high-profile names to pull out of the competition on the women’s side including Ons Jabeur, Marketa Vondrousova and Madison Keys. ‘The Olympics loses another top tennis player’ Analysis by Matthew Futterman The Olympic tennis tournament lost another top player …

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 …

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz defends men's singles title with straight sets win over Novak Djokovic in final
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz defends men's singles title with straight sets win over Novak Djokovic in final

Firstpost  

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in men’s singles final of the 2024 Wimbledon on Sunday, with Spanish youngster successfully defending the title. AP Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon men’s singles crown after he defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final on Sunday. A familiar feeling 🤩 Carlos Alcaraz lifts the …

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic Again To Successfully Defend His Wimbledon Title
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic Again To Successfully Defend His Wimbledon Title

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the Wimbledon men’s final Sunday to collect his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. A familiar feeling Carlos Alcaraz lifts the #Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy for the second time pic.twitter.com/O73owrPkk6 — Wimbledon July 14, 2024 This one — played in front of a Centre Court crowd that included Kate, the …

Wimbledon final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz registered a dominant win over Novak Djokovic to retain his Wimbledon title. The Serb was chasing history at the iconic venue, aiming to match Roger Federer's ATP record for the most Wimbledon titles won and win an unprecedented 24th Grand Slam title in the Open Era. Fresh from his …

Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon by beating Novak Djokovic and now owns 4 Slam titles at age 21
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon by beating Novak Djokovic and now owns 4 Slam titles at age 21

Associated Press  

LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz was ready from the get-go this time. “He just was better than me in every aspect of the game,” said the 37-year-old Djokovic, who had knee surgery less than 1 1/2 months ago yet was hoping to tie Federer’s men’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and become the first player in tennis history to win 25 …

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 …

Djokovic in final after a long time but the Alcaraz challenge seems insurmountable
5 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic in final after a long time but the Alcaraz challenge seems insurmountable

Hindustan Times  

Djokovic vs Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his semi final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti It was the only grand slam that Djokovic didn't win last year. He had looked in great touch all through the season and was tipped as hot favourite to win all four grand slams, but a young Alcaraz dashed his …

Novak Djokovic is 37 and had knee surgery last month but faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic is 37 and had knee surgery last month but faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final

Associated Press  

LONDON — Not surprisingly, Novak Djokovic was far from convinced he could win Wimbledon when the tournament began less than a month after his surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. After getting through his first few matches at the All England Club, though, Djokovic thought: “OK, I’m actually playing close to my best, and I can …

Wimbledon men’s final: Djokovic ready to live up to his own lofty expectations against Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon men’s final: Djokovic ready to live up to his own lofty expectations against Alcaraz

The Hindu  

Without a title for over six months, Novak Djokovic is now within touching distance of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy — with the all-conquering Serb saying Wimbledon always brings the best out of him. The 37-year-old lost in his Australian Open fortress at the start of the year, with his bid to win a record-extending 11th Melbourne Park title …

Novak Djokovic's violin celebration at Wimbledon 2024 | Explained
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic's violin celebration at Wimbledon 2024 | Explained

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic is one of the highly polarizing athletes going around in the tennis circuit for a very long time and his new celebration of imitating to play violin on the court has sparked another controversy. The Serb hammered a spirited Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 in the second semifinal of gentlemen's singles at Wimbledon and imitated playing the violin …

Novak Djokovic enters 10th Wimbledon final; to face Carlos Alcaraz in rematch of previous edition
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic enters 10th Wimbledon final; to face Carlos Alcaraz in rematch of previous edition

India TV News  

Second seed Novak Djokovic made light work of semifinal opponent Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6 and 6-4 to storm into his 10th Wimbledon gentlemen's singles final. I also remind myself not to take anything for granted, particularly when you are playing finals in the most important tennis tournament in the history of this sport," Djokovic said after winning the semifinal. "Coming …

Novak Djokovic says Nick Kyrgios hinted at a return at the US Open -- but it might have been a joke
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic says Nick Kyrgios hinted at a return at the US Open -- but it might have been a joke

Associated Press  

LONDON — No one knows for sure when 2022 Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios will return to competition after nearly two years away from the tour because of injuries. “But let me tell you, he’s hitting the ball as good as ever, really.” Kyrgios, a 29-year-old Australian, lost to Djokovic in the Wimbledon final two years ago, before knee and wrist …

Novak Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6 6-4 on Friday and reach a 10th Wimbledon final, where he will meet holder Carlos Alcaraz in a mouthwatering 2023 rematch. Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Italy's Lorenzo Musetti after winning their semi final match With Centre Court still filling …

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Wimbledon men’s final again
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Wimbledon men’s final again

Associated Press  

LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz is only a couple of months past his 21th birthday, and yet this whole Grand Slam success thing is already a bit been-there, done-that for him. “He’s as complete a player as they come,” Djokovic said about Alcaraz, who won the 2023 final in five sets. “I’m sure he knows what he has to do to …

Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year
5 months, 1 week ago

Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year

The Independent  

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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 …

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic to meet again in Wimbledon final
5 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic to meet again in Wimbledon final

LA Times  

Carlos Alcaraz, left, and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday. “He’s as complete a player as they come,” Djokovic said about Alcaraz, who won the 2023 final in five sets. “I’m sure he knows what he has to do to beat me.” Late in Djokovic’s semifinal, as he let his first three match points …

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Elena Rybakina to set up Paolini final
5 months, 1 week ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Elena Rybakina to set up Paolini final

India Today  

Barbora Krejcikova entered her first Wimbledon final after securing a comeback win over Elena Rybakina at Centre Court on July 11, Thursday. Krejcikova got a game back to break the winning streak of Rybakina but the former champion ensured she had set the game up to take the first set at 5-1. Rybakina was able to level things up but …

Lorenzo Musetti reaches first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, to face Novak Djokovic
5 months, 1 week ago

Lorenzo Musetti reaches first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, to face Novak Djokovic

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Lorenzo Musetti threw his head back and spread his arms wide to celebrate reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, then covered his face with both hands. “Jokes apart, he’s a legend everywhere, but especially here in Wimbledon.” This will be Djokovic's record-tying 13th semifinal at Wimbledon alone — equaling Roger Federer — and 49th Slam semifinal overall, …

Elena Rybakina beats Svitolina to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and will next face Krejcikova
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Novak Djokovic reaches a record 13th Wimbledon semifinal after injured Alex de Minaur withdraws
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic reaches a record 13th Wimbledon semifinal after injured Alex de Minaur withdraws

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic's smooth trip through the Wimbledon bracket got even easier on Wednesday, when he moved into his record-tying 13th semifinal at the tournament via a walkover because his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, pulled out with a hip injury. Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles tennis match on the eighth day …

Lorenzo Musetti reaches his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon and will face Novak Djokovic
5 months, 1 week ago

Lorenzo Musetti reaches his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon and will face Novak Djokovic

Associated Press  

LONDON — Lorenzo Musetti threw his head back and spread his arms wide to celebrate reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, then covered his face with both hands. “Jokes apart, he’s a legend everywhere, but especially here in Wimbledon.” This will be Djokovic’s record-tying 13th semifinal at Wimbledon alone — equaling Roger Federer — and 49th Slam semifinal …

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