Category: Tennis
Wimbledon: Sinner Makes Strong Start in Opening Round
[ad_1] While Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, got off the mark on Centre Court with a three setter win in the early afternoon, his main rival, Jannik Sinner, was taken to four in the early evening of the opening day, with the fourth set completed under the closed roof of No.1 Court. There is no…
Harris Clinches Historic Wimbledon Win with Spectacular Match Point Conversion
[ad_1] Getty Images The outer courts at Wimbledon–or at any Grand Slam, for that matter–always deliver drama during the first few days of the tournament. Monday at the All-England Club was no exception. A whole host of five-setters–including a hard-to-believe four comebacks from two sets down–saw Lloyd Harris outlast Alex Michelsen 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2,…
Osaka Climbs Back into Top 100 Following Wimbledon First-Round Victory
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka is set to re-enter the Top 100 of the WTA rankings thanks to her first Wimbledon main draw win since 2018. The Japanese star overcame a determined Diane Parry in her opening match at the Championships on Monday 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 on Court 2. The last time she won a match at…
Lloyd Harris emerges victorious in intense final set tiebreaker at Wimbledon
[ad_1] By Erik Gudris | @atnennis | Monday, July 1, 2024 The 2024 edition of Wimbledon is only one day old, and yet we may already have the point of the fortnight. South Africa’s Lloyd Harris scrambled across all parts of Court No. 9 as he held a match point late in a final set…
Murray yet to make decision about Wimbledon
[ad_1] Andy Murray after practice, still keeping his options open (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Andy Murray has delayed his decision on whether he plays singles at Wimbledon this year until the morning of his first-round match against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic on Tuesday. The two-time champion, 37, is due to retire and…
Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka Withdraw from Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
[ad_1] Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from Wimbledon with a shoulder injury. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images A pair of Belarusian Grand Slam champions are out of Wimbledon. Both Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka withdrew from The Championships due to injury. Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka withdrew prior to her opening-round match due…
Tsitsipas Shares New Perspectives on Rekindled Relationship with Badosa
[ad_1] Stefanos Tsitsipas got back with girlfriend Paula Badosa recently and spoke about their relationship. Both tennis stars are currently in London for the Wimbledon Championships. It was there that Tsitsipas sat down with the Daily Express to discuss his relationship with Badosa. While fairly private about it at the moment, the couple briefly split…
Rob Newell’s Wimbledon Day 1 Photo Gallery
[ad_1] By Rob Newell/CameraSport | @Tennis_Now | Monday, July 1, 2024All Photos: Rob Newell/CameraSport Editor’s Note: Accomplished British photographer Rob Newell of CameraSport is shooting his ninth Wimbledon for Tennis Now in 2024. Today, Rob Newell shares his favorite shots from The championships Day 1. More: Shoulder Injury Knocks Sabalenka Out of Wimbledon [ad_2]
Broady’s Wimbledon dreams dashed again
[ad_1] Liam Broady wipes his brow as he fights for survival (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Liam Broady has been knocked out of Wimbledon after receiving the all-clear to take part following a freak concussion after fearing he would miss the Championships. The British No.6 ,who made the third round beating highly-rated Norwegian Casper Ruud…
Coco Gauff Continues Strong Start at 2024 Wimbledon with Victory Over Countrywoman; Paolini and Sakkari Advance, Zheng Exits Early
[ad_1] Coco Gauff in action against Caroline Dolehide (not pictured) on day one of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Monday July 1, 2024. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images) (July 1, 2024) No. 2 Coco Gauff waltzed into the second round of…