There was a brief complication as Sinner served for victory, with a second double fault bringing up his first break point. The top seed responded with a perfect forehand winner, then another delicate winner at the net. Match point was secured as he forced a Kecmanovic error. It adds to a...
JOHN McENROE: Well, that’s a difficult one to answer. I mean, I think you’re talking about apples and oranges. She’s certainly one of the greatest athletes in the history of our sport, male or female, there’s no doubt about that. I mean, that’s a given. I don’...
Unfortunately, Rybakina’s Wimbledon success has been accompanied by political controversies. The 23-year-old, born and raised in Moscow, in 2018 took up the citizenship of Kazakhstan for financial benefit and support and has now become the first Kazakh player — male or female — to win a Gr...
The draw has been made for the 2023 Junior Championships, Wimbledon with some intriguing ties set to be played over the coming days
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Kate Middleton is known to be a tennis fan and has presented the winner's trophy in the past. Photograph: Reuters/Sang Tan This was a particular consideration in the men’s draw, where Medvedev would have been among the favourites to win the tournament. Last year the D...
Garrison saved that match point with a forehand drive, then won 10 of the next 11 points, breaking Seles at 15 on a netted forehand for an 8-7 lead and closing the match at love on a backhand into the net, a backhand dropshot, a service winner and a backhand long off a big Garris...
With the final offering either the first Kazakh or the first Arab winner, either way both have more than themselves to remember when they step onto Centre Court. Johnny Watterson Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times Opens in new window ...
1 and 2003 French Open winner Juan Carlos Ferrero, have instilled a mentality that emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hard work –“a culture of effort” – as his physiotherapist Juanjo Moreno told CNN in 2022. In addition to the culture of excellence built around him, the ...