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By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, July 4, 2024Photo credit: Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Some things are better left unsaid. Taunt Taylor Fritz as a whiner, and you’re not coming out a winner as Arthur Rinderknech learned today at Wimbledon. More: Gauff Soars Into Wimbledon Third Round In a rematch of a contentious 2023 Roland Garros clash, Fritz…
Mixed results for Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon on Day Four
Australia’s Alex De Minaur applauds his partner Britain’s Katie Boulter as she plays against Britain’s Harriet Dart Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images The Australian eased into round three despite windy conditions on Court Three before watching girlfriend Katie Boulter lose a three-hour marathon to fellow Brit Harriet Dart on No.1. It is never…
Fritz Outplays Rinderknech in Straight Sets to Advance
Getty Images Taylor Fritz vs. Arthur Rinderknech at the 2023 French Open was one of the more contentious matches of last year’s tennis season. There was not any particularly bad blood between the two competitors, but the French fans–in typical French fans fashion–made sure to get behind their home player. And when it comes to…
Jabeur Discusses Coaching Collaboration with Verdasco at Wimbledon
Ons Jabeur is once again trying to fulfill her dream of winning Wimbledon, and she has Fernando Verdasco in her corner. The Tunisian has lost two Wimbledon finals in the past. While the first loss to Elena Rybakina was understandable due to Rybakina’s strength on grass courts, the second final was particularly painful as she…
Andy Murray Receives an Emotional Farewell on Centre Court at Wimbledon
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday July 4, 2024 Andy Murray’s glorious Wimbledon career isn’t quite over yet – he’s still scheduled to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu – but the two-time champion is getting close to the end. And, properly, he was given a perfect send-off on Thursday evening in the hallowed…
Andy Murray and Dan Evans selected to represent Great Britain at the Olympics in London
Andy Murray was confirmed on Thursday (4th July) as playing in the singles and doubles (with Dan Evans) as the International Tennis Federation revealed the complete entry list for the Paris 2024 Olympics. It is due to be the two-time champion’s last event with the 37-year-old having announced his decision to retire. The twice-Wimbledon winner…
Andy Murray Honored at Wimbledon as He Retires After Doubles Defeat with Brother; Swiatek and Djokovic Progress, Pegula and Tsitsipas Stunned on Day Four
Andy Murray following the gentlemen’s doubles match against Rinky Hijikata and John Peers on day four of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) (July 4, 2024) On Thursday Wimbledon saluted the career of…
Dimitrov to face Monfils, Shelton set to take on Shapovalov in upcoming matches
Seeds Grigor Dimitrov and Ben Shelton will have no days off following five-setters in the Wimbledon second round. They have blockbuster Friday matchups on their hands with Gael Monfils and Denis Shapovalov, respectively.(10) Grigor Dimitrov vs. Gael MonfilsGet your popcorn ready for a matchup between two of the tour’s beloved veterans. Dimitrov and Monfils will…
Fritz displays fire on fruitful July 4 for American players at Wimbledon
Taylor Fritz vs. Arthur Rinderknech at the French Open was one of the more contentious matches of the 2023 tennis season. There was not any particularly bad blood between the two competitors, but the French crowd–in typical French crowd fashion–made sure to get behind its home player. And when it comes to the fans at…