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Tennis Channel takes Jon Wertheim off the air for comment about Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova
2 months ago

Tennis Channel takes Jon Wertheim off the air for comment about Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tennis Channel took analyst Jon Wertheim off the air “indefinitely” after Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova called him out on social media for what she called “coverage that focused on my appearance rather than my performance.” The network said in a statement posted online Sunday that Wertheim made “an inappropriate comment” and it “holds its employees to a …

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Krejcikova calls for respect and professionalism after TV comment about her appearance
2 months ago

Krejcikova calls for respect and professionalism after TV comment about her appearance

The Hindu  

Czech Barbora Krejcikova called for respect and professionalism in sports media on Sunday as she hit out at “unprofessional” remarks about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel. Wimbledon champion Krejcikova was competing at the WTA Finals in Riyadh this week, where she was beaten 6-3, 7-5 by Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals. During the …

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Iga Swiatek gets hit by a ball at Olympic tennis and is called insincere by Danielle Collins
5 months, 1 week 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 …

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Krejcikova and Paolini vie for their maiden Venus Rosewater Dish
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Krejcikova and Paolini vie for their maiden Venus Rosewater Dish

The Hindu  

A fortnight ago, a Wimbledon women’s singles final between Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini would have been no tipster’s recommendation. On Saturday, they will compete for their maiden Venus Rosewater Dish and become the eighth different singles champion at the All England Club in as many years. While Krejcikova blunted the big-hitting Elena Rybakina’s challenge 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, Paolini outlasted …

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Barbora Krejcikova tames Jelena Ostapenko to reach semi-finals
6 months ago

Barbora Krejcikova tames Jelena Ostapenko to reach semi-finals

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in a brutally swift quarterfinal on Tuesday to keep her Australian Open title defence firmly on course and set up a showdown with US Open champion Coco Gauff. Give it all in the practice court so you can be ready for the matches as good as you can.” The second seed hammered her …

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Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final
1 year, 6 months ago

Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final

The Hindu  

Top two seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will meet in the final of the Birmingham Open after coming through their semifinals in contrasting fashion on Saturday. “It’s always difficult to play on the grass because the game can change quickly, so I’m happy how I handled the match and that I’m in the final.” By contrast, Ostapenko has been …

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Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses

Firstpost  

Bianca Andreescu was wheelchaired off court after suffering a left ankle injury and retiring against Ekaterina Alexandrova at Miami Open. Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to 11 matches as she booked her place in the Miami Open quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Belgium’s Elise Mertens on Monday while world number two Aryna Sabalenka powered past Barbora Krejcíkova …

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Top Seed Barbora Krejcikova Out Of Indian Wells
2 years, 10 months ago

Top Seed Barbora Krejcikova Out Of Indian Wells

News 18  

World number two and tournament top seed Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from this week’s ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters tournament after failing to overcome an arm injury. “I was looking forward to playing in Indian Wells very much but unfortunately I won’t be able to do so this year,” she said. “I will focus on getting the right treatment as soon …

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Australian Open: Krejcikova and Siniakova fight back to win doubles crown
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Krejcikova and Siniakova fight back to win doubles crown

The Hindu  

French Open champions Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova added the Australian Open's women's doubles title to their resume on Sunday, with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over Anna Danilina and Beatriz Haddad Maia. Krejcikova and Siniakova broke on Haddad Maia's serve five games into the deciding set to claim the advantage, and Siniakova's forehand winner down the line on Danilina's …

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WTA Finals: Anett Kontaveit secures semis spot; Garbine Muguruza beats Barbora Krejcikova
3 years, 1 month ago

WTA Finals: Anett Kontaveit secures semis spot; Garbine Muguruza beats Barbora Krejcikova

Firstpost  

To qualify for the semi-finals for the second time in her career, Garbine Muguruza needs a win on Sunday against Kontaveit and a Krejcikova victory over Pliskova. Anett Kontaveit stretched her winning streak to 12 matches by beating Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-0 on Friday to secure a spot in the semi-finals at the WTA Finals. “The balls just started rolling.” …

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Anett Kontaveit Crushes Karolina Pliskova to Reach WTA Finals Semi-finals
3 years, 1 month ago

Anett Kontaveit Crushes Karolina Pliskova to Reach WTA Finals Semi-finals

News 18  

Anett Kontaveit powered past third-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-0 on Friday to lead the way into the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals. The eighth-seeded Estonian notched her 12th straight WTA match win as she assured herself of finishing in the top two of her group in the round-robin phase. Kontaveit, whose win streak included titles at Moscow and Cluj-Napoca, …

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WTA Finals: Kontaveit crushes Pliskova to reach semis
3 years, 1 month ago

WTA Finals: Kontaveit crushes Pliskova to reach semis

The Hindu  

Estonian Anett Kontaveit handed Czech Karolina Pliskova a 6-4, 6-0 drubbing to become the first player to qualify for the semifinals at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara on Friday. The number eight seed dominated the round-robin stage match and closed out the opener with a drop shot to break Pliskova's serve, having saved three break points in the third game. …

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‘Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open SF
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open SF

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When Leylah Fernandez wins a pivotal point at the U.S. Open — and she’s won enough of them to become the tournament’s youngest semifinalist since Maria Sharapova in 2005 — the teenager with the exciting game and enthusiasm to match raises her right fist or windmills her arms, firing up herself and the crowd. “It’s really tough …

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'Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open Semi Finals
3 years, 4 months ago

'Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open Semi Finals

New Indian Express  

What often happens next, after good points or bad, is just as important to the success of the unseeded Canadian left-hander with the quick reflexes: She'll turn her back to the court and her opponent, face the wall behind the baseline for a few moments, gather herself and repeat whatever that day's mantra of choice is. “It's really tough to …

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The Barbora Krejcikova Express is on its way
3 years, 6 months ago

The Barbora Krejcikova Express is on its way

Firstpost  

It would be not merely churlish but gross injustice if in her moment of triumph, aspersions are cast on Barbora Krejcikova’s future in the sport. ‘Doesn’t matter how many titles you’re going to win, you always have to come and say hello, please and thank you,’ was one of the first things Jana Novotna told her the first time 18-year …

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Linz Open: Aryna Sabalenka, Elise Mertens Set Up Season-ending Final
4 years, 1 month ago

Linz Open: Aryna Sabalenka, Elise Mertens Set Up Season-ending Final

News 18  

Top-seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elise Mertens had three-set wins to advance to the final of the season-ending Upper Austria Ladies Linz on Saturday. The 11th-ranked Sabalenka outlasted Barbora Krejcikova 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, and Mertens rallied to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova 2-6, 6-1, 7-5. In the second semifinal, Sabalenka led by a set and a break in the second when Krejcikova battled …

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Australian Open 2020: Fifth-seeded duo Barbora Krejcikova, Nikola Mektic clinch mixed doubles title with comeback victory
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2020: Fifth-seeded duo Barbora Krejcikova, Nikola Mektic clinch mixed doubles title with comeback victory

Firstpost  

Krejcikova and Mektic proved too strong for the reigning US Open champions in the tiebreak, winning eight straight points on their way to a 5-7 6-4 victory on Rod Laver Arena Melbourne: Fifth seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Nikola Mektic completed a remarkable comeback win over American Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Briton Jamie Murray to clinch the mixed doubles title at the …

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