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☆ Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Rafael Nadal serves during a French Open match in 2018. Frank Coppi/Popperfoto/Getty Images Nadal, 13, competes at a junior tournament in France in 2000. Alessia Pierdomenico/Pool/Getty Images Nadal, center, listens to the Spanish national anthem after winning gold at the Beijing Olympics in August 2008. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Nadal carries Spain’s flag during the Olympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Nadal receives the Camino Real Award from Spain’s King Felipe in September 2022.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, Nadal, ” Roger Federer, “, ” Novak Djokovic, “ I’ve, ” Serena Williams, ”, Carlos Moyá, Andy Roddick, Federer, ” Federer, Andre Agassi’s, Clay, Christophe Simon, Toni, Frank Coppi, Manuel Blondeau, Friedemann Vogel, Al Bello, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Tommy Robredo, Jordi Arrese, Carlos Moya, Clive Brunskill, Nick Laham, Mariano Puerta, Christophe Ena, AP, Roger Federer, Dani Cardona, Philippe Chatrier, Anja Niedringhaus, Simon Bruty, Alessia, Chile’s Fernando Gonzalez, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, Behrouz Mehri, Andrew Brownbill, AP Nadal, Juan Martin del Potro, Djokovic, Andy Murray, Fernando Verdasco, Nikolay Davydenko, Robin Soderling, Julian Finney, David Ramos, Iker Casillas, Alex Livesey, David Saffran, Ho, David Ferrer, Charles Platiau, Reuters Nadal, Suzanne Plunkett, Jaime Reina, Hannah Peters, Franck Fife, Stan Wawrinka, Daniel Leal, Aly Song, Philippe Lopez, Adrian Dennis, Daniil Medvedev, Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, Maria Francisca Perello, Fundacion Rafa Nadal, Fred Lee, Alexander Zverev, Thomas Samson, Casper Ruud, Spain’s King Felipe, Jesus Hellin, Laver Cup Federer, Ella Ling, Shutterstock Nadal, ” Thibault Camus, Carl Lewis, Nadia Comăneci, Serena Williams, Alex Pantling, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Patricia de Melo Moreira, Manu Fernandez, Pete Sampras, Robin Söderling, Roland Garros, that’s, Alex de Minaur, Rafa, Taylor Fritz, –, hadn’t Organizations: CNN, Davis, ATP, Spain, Nadal, Miami, Getty, Hamburg Masters, Miami Seaquarium, Team Spain, AP Nadal, Wimbledon, Federer, Spanish, Beijing, AP, FIFA, Qatar, Qatar Tennis Federation, Reuters, Paris Masters, Mallorca ”, AFP, Fundacion, Camino, Spain’s, Europa Press, Laver, Laver Cup, Paris Olympics, Spaniard, CNN Sport, Court, ” ATP Locations: Spanish, Spain, Netherlands, Mallorca, AFP, France, Germany, Palma , Spain, Monaco, Doha, Qatar, Ho New, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, London, Málaga

☆ What’s it like to play Rafael Nadal on clay? We asked Djokovic, Ruud and Dimitrov
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Charlie Eccleshare | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +19 min

The players we heard from, including world No 1 Novak Djokovic, almost unanimously described playing Nadal on clay as “the toughest test in tennis”. Ruud’s words call to mind Andy Roddick’s famous “first your legs, then your soul” description of Novak Djokovic, so what exactly makes playing Nadal specifically so terrifying? GO DEEPER Why you should be excited about this year's tennis clay court swingLet’s start with the ultimate, ultimate test — playing Nadal on Chatrier. Nadal beat Monfils in the 2016 Monte Carlo final (Michael Steele/Getty Images)Corentin Moutet, the world No 79, played Nadal at the French Open two years ago. But perhaps it’s fitting that the only person who has properly got the better of Nadal on clay is Rafael Nadal himself.

Persons: Rafael Nadal’s, ” Casper Ruud, Rafael Nadal, Philippe, Chatrier, Roland Garros, Nadal, Ruud, Novak Djokovic, ”, Monfils, Tim Clayton, Corbis, Karen Khachanov, Andy Roddick’s, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Arthur Ashe, Djokovic, Rod Laver, — Djokovic, “, ” Nadal, It’s, Novak, Alexander Zverev, Zverev, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Philippe Chatrier, can’t, ” Zverev, Nadal’s, Sebastian Korda, “ He’s, ” Korda, Korda, Julian Finney, Clive Brunskill, haven’t, Kecmanovic, Rafa, ” Khachanov, “ It’s, there’s, Federer, Grigor Dimitrov, —, ” Dimitrov, Neal Simpson, ” Bergs, Monte, Michael Steele, Moutet, I’ve, Yannick Hanfmann, Nadal didn’t, ” Hanfmann, Bergs, ” Ruud, “ I’m, Fabio Fognini, Andy, Roger, Nole, Hubert Hurkacz, Mike Hewitt, Mateo Villalba, Dan Goldfarb Organizations: Nadal, Getty, PlayStation, Centre Court, Federer, Monte Carlo, Wimbledon, Athletic Locations: Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, German, Chatrier, Paris, Australia

☆ Catherine, Princess of Wales, ‘doing what I can to stay cancer free’ after finishing chemotherapy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Max Foster | Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

London CNN —Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she has completed her chemotherapy and is “doing what I can to stay cancer free,” as she plans to return gradually to public life in the coming months. “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus,” she continued. “The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.”Catherine and William stand with their daughter, Princess Charlotte, on the English coast. Her diagnosis stunned the country, coming just weeks after King Charles III announced in February that he had also been diagnosed with cancer. In her initial announcement, Kate stressed she had been advised to undergo a course of “preventative” chemotherapy.

Persons: London CNN — Catherine, Princess of Wales, Catherine, ”, Kate, Prince William, “, William, – Prince Louis , Princess Charlotte, Prince George –, ” Catherine, Princess Charlotte, Will Warr, ” Kate, William Dahut, Warr, Kate’s, King Charles III, Karen Knudsen, Charles, Queen Camilla, Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak, ” Starmer, ” “, ” Sunak Organizations: London CNN, American Cancer Society, CNN, Court, Wimbledon, British Locations: Norfolk, London, Buckingham, Wales

☆ Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When Andy Murray announced he would retire from professional tennis after the Paris Olympics, the script seemed to be set. I was emotional because it’s the last time I will play a competitive match,” Murray told reporters after the match. Murray climbs to his friends and family after winning the Wimbledon title in 2013. Anja Niedringhaus/Pool/Getty ImagesHis best professional year was arguably 2016, though, where Murray won his second Wimbledon title and became the world No. — Andy Murray (@andy_murray) August 1, 2024But Murray will clearly miss tennis and tennis will miss Murray: his dedication, his famous roar and his stoic mom who always seemed to be cheering her son on from the stands.

Persons: Andy Murray, Murray, American’s Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Dan Evans, Roland Garros, Julian Finney, Murray couldn’t, “, ” Murray, Craig Prentis, Jamie, Judy, ”, Rafael Nadal, David Nalbandian, Tom Jenkins, Roger Federer –, –, Anja Niedringhaus, Injuries, Federer, Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Evans, “ It’s, Williams, — Andy Murray, @andy_murray Organizations: CNN, Paris Olympics, Getty, Olympics, Wimbledon, Rio, tennis Locations: Dunblane, Scotland, Spain, London, Paris

☆ Andy Murray confirms he will retire after the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Murray was unable to play in the singles competition in the final Wimbledon tournament of his career earlier this month after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst, but got an emotional farewell playing doubles with his brother Jamie on Centre Court. “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament. Murray won the first Olympic gold of his career at London 2012 after beating Roger Federer in straight sets just weeks after a heartbreaking defeat to the Swiss in the Wimbledon final. Murray then defended his Olympic title four years later in Rio, defeating Juan Martín del Potro in the final. Murray won his first Olympic gold at London 2012.

Persons: Andy Murray, Murray, Jamie, “, ”, Roger Federer, Juan Martín del, Leon Neal, Judy Organizations: CNN, Paris, Wimbledon, Court, Team GB, Twitter, London, Swiss, Getty Locations: Paris, Rio, Juan Martín del Potro, AFP

☆ Spain revels in golden Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz and men’s football team emerge victorious
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Sunday was a glorious day in the history of Spanish sport. Several of the Spanish national team’s legends were also in attendance to celebrate the country’s record-breaking fourth European Championship. “A happy night after what was also a happy afternoon, with Carlos Alcaraz beating Djokovic with enormous superiority in the Wimbledon final. Carlos Alcaraz is a world-class tennis star. The attitude of the group has been crucial to Spain winning its fourth European Championship and Carlos Alcaraz overflows with talent with a key team to create the most suitable environment for a very young champion.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak, Spain’s King Felipe VI, Infanta Sofía, Andrés Iniesta, David Villa, Iniesta, Villa, Carlos Alcaraz’s, ”, Alvaro Morata, Alcaraz, Alfredo Relaño, “, Santi Nolla, Djokovic Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Court, team deservedly, England, Spanish, La Roja, Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon, Sport, Diario AS ’, Diario, Djokovic, Eurocup, ”, Mundo Deportivo ’, European Locations: Berlin, Spain, Madrid, Europe, Serbian

☆ Wimbledon final analysis: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic for second Wimbledon title
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Matthew Futterman | Charlie Eccleshare | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +17 min

Follow live coverage of the 2024 Wimbledon men’s final and mixed doubles final hereWIMBLEDON — Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final at the All England Club 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 on Sunday. That’s any match, against any ailing opponent — let alone a Wimbledon final against a 24-time Grand Slam champion. By the time he had raised his level to where it needed to be to hang with Alcaraz, Djokovic was down two sets. In Sunday’s final, Wimbledon got a glimpse of how irresistible he is when this area of his game clicks. As they were watching my final, I have to watch their final and support them.”What did Novak Djokovic say after the final?

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Djokovic’s, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg, Rod Laver, Alexander Zverev, Roland Garros, Andy Murray, Charlie Eccleshare, Matt Futterman, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Djokovic didn’t, Clive Brunskill, It’s, —, John Walton, Alex de Minaur, Doctors, Novak, Frances Tiafoe, Daniil Medvedev, Alexei Popyrin, Holger Rune, De Minaur, Arthur Fils, Lorenzo Musetti, Carlos, it’s, ” Alexander Zverev, Henry Nicholls, bamboozled Djokovic, volleyed, Max Purcell, Jordan Thompson, ”, “, I’m, “ I’ve, Daniil, Medvedev, I’ve, …, Alcaraz “ Organizations: Wimbledon, WIMBLEDON, All England, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Court, Getty, England, “ Locations: Wimbledon, Spain

☆ Princess of Wales receives standing ovation from Centre Court crowd as she attends Wimbledon men’s final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —Catherine, Princess of Wales, received a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she attended the Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday alongside her daughter Princess Charlotte. GET OUR FREE ROYAL NEWSLETTER • Sign up to CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on the royal family, what they are up to in public and what’s happening behind palace walls. While Kate is in southwest London for the tennis final, her husband Prince William is due in Berlin for the UEFA Euro 2024 final between England and Spain. The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte met British tennis players, including Emma Raducanu. Aaron Chown/PA WireThe Prince of Wales is the president of England’s Football Association (FA) and a regular sight at England football games.

Persons: London CNN — Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Kate, Charlotte, Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Kate –, King Charles III, “, It’s, Prince William, Wales, Aaron Chown, Prince, William, you’re, ” King Charles, Gareth Southgate’s, ” Organizations: London CNN, Court, Wimbledon, Sunday, CNN’s Royal, Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, London Clinic, UEFA, England’s Football Association, England, Switzerland Locations: Wales, London, Berlin, England, Spain, British, Düsseldorf

☆ Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz to take on Novak Djokovic in rematch of 2023 final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Carlos Alcaraz is looking to defend his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday when he takes on seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. Both players have won a grand slam each since that unforgettable final and are now one win away from increasing their tallies. How to watchThe final is set to begin at 9 a.m. E.T on Sunday, July 14, on Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court. Alcaraz serves against Medvedev in the semifinal match on Friday. Alcaraz bravely joked with the crowd after his semifinal that “Sunday is going to be a good day for Spanish people.”

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Margaret Court, E.T, Alex de Minaur, Jacob Fearnley, Alex Popyrin, Lorenzo Musetti, John Walton, Garros, Francisco Cerúndolo, Roger Federer’s, “, ” Djokovic, “ He’s, ” Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Mark Lajal, Aleksandar Vukic, Francis Tiafoe, Ugo Humbert, Tommy Paul, Daniil Medvedev, Clive Brunskill, ”, “ Daniil, I’ve Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Court, ESPN, Roland, BBC, Alcaraz, Medvedev, Cincinnati Masters, ATP, Garros, national football team Locations: SW19, Alcaraz’s, Spain, England

☆ Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini takes on Barbora Krejčíková in women’s final with both players already breaking new ground
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The 2024 Wimbledon women’s singles final is set: Jasmine Paolini will battle Barbora Krejčíková for the right to lift the iconic Venus Rosewater Dish for the first time in either of their careers. Paolini has already made history by becoming the first Italian woman to make the Wimbledon final and is seeking her maiden grand slam title after falling short in the French Open final last month. Paolini recently went on a surprise run to the French Open final, upsetting former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals and defeating 17-year-old rising star Mirra Andreeva in the semis. Coming into Wimbledon as the seventh seed this year, Paolini had never won a match on the lawns of SW19. A three-time finalist at the All-England Club, Novotná won the Wimbledon title in 1998 and passed away from cancer in 2017.

Persons: Jasmine Paolini, Barbora Krejčíková, Świątek, Coco Gauff, Markéta Vondroušová, Aryna Sabalenka, Paolini, Roland Garros, Elena Rybakina, Andrej Isakovic, E.T, Anna Kalinskaya, hasn’t, Andreeva, Bianca Andreescu, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, Donna Vekić, Henry Nicholls, ”, “ I’m, Krejčíková, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Danielle Collins, Rybakina, Sean M, Jana Novotná, Novotná, “, Jana Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Getty, ESPN, Paolini, Italian, WTA, Dubai Championships, French, Vekić, WTA Tour, Indian Wells, England Locations: AFP, Wimbledon, Czech, Indian, Miami

☆ Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini’s Wimbledon final met Jana Novotna’s legacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

WIMBLEDON — The final points were like the match and the tournament itself. There was a flurry of gutsy winners, nervy errors, rising hopes and risks that didn’t pay off — and Jasmine Paolini trying to claw the Wimbledon title away from Barbora Krejcikova one last time. GO DEEPER Game, Set, Match: Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini to win first Wimbledon titleHer fellow finalist is the newest entrant into the tennis list of enticing characters. Jana Novotna, the Czech great of the 1990s, coughed up a 4-1 lead in the third set against Steffi Graf in the 1993 Wimbledon final. Flash forward nearly two decades, to 2014, and Barbora Krejcikova is trying to find her way as a tennis player.

Persons: Jasmine Paolini, Krejcikova, —, she’ll, Robert Prange, it’s, Naomi Osaka, Jana Novotna, Steffi Graf, Duchess, Kent, Novotna, Henning Bangen, ” Krejcikova, “, ”, Paolini, Shi Tang, Donna Vekic, ” Paolini, isn’t, Clive Brunskill Organizations: WIMBLEDON, Wimbledon, Court, England Locations: Czech, Novotna’s, Africa

☆ Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon final is a duel of extraordinary quests
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Follow live coverage as Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini face off in the women’s final at Wimbledon todayWIMBLEDON — Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are at opposite ends of their careers. Alcaraz beat Djokovic in last year’s final in five sets (Charlotte Wilson/Offside via Getty Images)Alcaraz won the French Open five weeks ago. On June 5, 25 days before the start of the tournament, Djokovic had surgery on a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. He beat Francisco Cerundolo, a clay court standout going through the same transition, then lost handily to Jack Draper of Britain. (A few days of celebrating his maiden French Open title in Ibiza might have had something to do with it.)

Persons: Krejcikova, Jasmine Paolini, WIMBLEDON — Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Lorenzo Musetti, Djokovic, Charlotte Wilson, —, Roland Garros, Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Emmanuel Dunand, I’m, Medvedev, “, shouldn’t, ”, Ben Stansall, ” Medvedev, ” Dominic Thiem, Federer, Nadal, Francisco Cerundolo, Jack Draper of, Andrej Isakovic, Tommy Paul, ” Paul, ” Djokovic, “ He’s, didn’t, Tara, Musetti, Julian Finney, Alex de Minaur Organizations: Wimbledon, WIMBLEDON, Court, Getty, Djokovic, Games, Athletic, Queen’s Club, All England, Serbian, All England Club Locations: Wimbledon, AFP, London, Ibiza, Queen’s, Spain

☆ Carlos Alcaraz jokes with Wimbledon crowd that Sunday is ‘going to be a good day for Spanish people’ ahead of Euro 2024 final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached his second straight Wimbledon final on Friday, beating Daniil Medvedev 6-7(1) 6-3 6-4 6-4 in an entertaining semifinal encounter on Centre Court. After the match, Spaniard Alcaraz bravely joked with the crowd that “Sunday is going to be a good day for Spanish people” ahead of the Wimbledon final and Euro 2024 final, in which Spain will face England, drawing loud boos. Alcaraz then held his hands together, asking for forgiveness from the crowd with a big grin on his face. “I just said it’s going to be a fun day.”Still only 21 years old, Alcaraz is now into the fourth grand slam final of his career. That is now 13 straight wins at Wimbledon for Alcaraz and 13 straight grand slam victories after winning the French Open last month.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Alcaraz, ”, Alex Zverev, “, Medvedev, Matthew Childs, I’ve, ” Alcaraz, ’ –, Novak Djokovic, Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti Organizations: CNN —, Wimbledon, Court, England, Medvedev, Alcaraz, Reuters Locations: Spain, Murcia, Alcaraz, Friday’s

☆ Jasmine Paolini reaches Wimbledon final after winning three-set epic over Donna Vekić
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman in history to reach a Wimbledon final after beating Donna Vekić 2-6 6-4 7-6(8) in an all-time classic. “I was trying to think about what to do on the court point by point and repeating to myself that there is no place better than here where to fight for every ball, every point. But Paolini, who admitted she was “serving really bad” to start the match, soon found her range in the second set. It was a supremely tense affair, with Paolini only breaking Vekić in her final service game of the set. She then reached her first grand slam final at the French Open last month, where she was beaten by Iga Świątek.

Persons: Jasmine Paolini, Donna Vekić, Serena Williams, ” Paolini, “, ”, I’m, Vekić –, Iva Majoli, Bastien Fachan –, Paolini, Vekić, Henry Nicholls, Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Court, Getty, Dubai Tennis Locations: Croatian, AFP

☆ Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start to beat Tommy Paul and reach Wimbledon semifinals
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to beat Tommy Paul in four sets on Tuesday and book his place in the Wimbledon semifinals. “At the beginning, the first set and the beginning of the second set, it kind of felt like I was playing on clay. 5 seed Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, in what is a rematch of their semifinal clash from last year’s tournament. The 27-year-old continued his impressive play on Tuesday against Alcaraz, winning the first set and holding a 2-0 lead in the second. Sinner did impressively win the fourth set but appeared to run out of steam in the final set as Medvedev booked his spot in the final four.

Persons: CNN — Carlos Alcaraz, Tommy Paul, ” Alcaraz, “, I’m, Daniil Medvedev, Paul, Queen’s –, Paul’s, ”, Ben Stansall, Medvedev, Sinner, ” Medvedev, Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, “, Queen’s, Alcaraz, Getty, Court Locations: London, SW19, AFP, Russian

☆ Novak Djokovic accuses Wimbledon crowd of ‘disrespect’ after reaching quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic produced another impressive performance at Wimbledon on Monday to cruise into the quarterfinals, but the 24-time grand slam champion was far from happy after his win. You guys can’t touch me.”It’s not the first time Djokovic has been left angry by the crowd after a match against Rune. At the 2021 US Open, the same situation occurred when Djokovic was confused by what he thought was booing from the crowd. Andrej Isakovic/AFP/Getty ImagesDespite being unhappy by sections of the crowd on Monday, Djokovic managed to remain calm and dispatch a below-par Rune. Looking forward to the match,” Djokovic added.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, Holger Rune –, “ Ruuuuune, “, ” Djokovic, Rune, Djokovic, I’ve, “ I’ve, ” It’s, ” Rune, Denmark's Holger Rune, Andrej Isakovic, Alex de Minaur, “ Alex, de Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon Locations: AFP

☆ Wimbledon day 8: Will Rybakina break cycle? Did we see the most chaotic match-up?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Charlie Eccleshare | Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

Follow live coverage of Wimbledon 2024Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On day eight of Wimbledon 2024, Elena Rybakina stepped up to her new billing, the ATP made a germy decision, and there was chaos on Court One. Elena Rybakina is one of three players left in the women’s field who has won a Grand Slam title before. Rybakina plays with a big serve and with flat power that keeps her ball low. More importantly, do we too often discount the data point of winning a tournament on grass the week before Wimbledon?

Persons: Elena Rybakina, Rybakina, Julian Finney, ”, Anna Kalinskaya, “, Elina Svitolina, She’s, Jelena Ostapenko, Barbora, Krejcikova, It’s, “ it’s, ” Matt Futterman, Yulia Putintseva, Ostapenko, Putintseva’s, Putintseva, 😂😂, ould, Fritz, ryo, aylor Fritz, Finney, Getty, bea, Rafael Nadal,, ” “Th, is ano, bec, hird, D., 🇪, 🇦 L., 🇸 A., Alves (Q, 🇹, B., Marte, J, Choi, 🇵, Nishiok, Goff, iva, J., 🇸 R., 🇷 L., 🇸 J., rin, Safi, T omlj, R, 🇸 R. M, Gade, 🇧 H., Tom o, 🇸 M., Zhan, 🇸, 🇳, Wang, 🇧, 🇦 28 D. Y, Bouzas, Su, D. Y, 🇷, ina, vito Organizations: Wimbledon, ATP, All England, Getty, WTA Tour, rte, acc, 🇨🇱, 🇬, 🇷, avon, 🇸, ritz, 🇺, ub, 🇧, (Q), 🇴 I. Begu, 🇴, Collins, Saville, Keys, uc Locations: Wimbledon, Ukraine, French

☆ Coco Gauff out of Wimbledon after Emma Navarro shock on Centre Court
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

WIMBLEDON — The ball whistled past Coco Gauff’s shoulder, and seconds later her hand was over her mouth. 1, and one of the current favorites for the Wimbledon title that will be handed out on Saturday July 13. Navarro, who shows little emotion regardless of the numbers on the scoreboard, kept her cool and stayed steady. Gauff was the only player to make it to at least the semifinals of the last three Grand Slams. AdvertisementAnother forehand error from Gauff earned Navarro a third match point.

Persons: Gauff’s, Emma Navarro, Iga Swiatek, Brad Gilbert, Navarro, isn’t, Gauff, Clive Brunskill, Naomi Osaka, “, Jasmine Paolini — “, ” Navarro, Henry Nicholls Organizations: WIMBLEDON, NCAA, Wimbledon, U.S, All England Club, Getty

☆ Andy Murray: No last hurrah for tennis star at Wimbledon after Emma Raducanu withdraws from mixed doubles competition
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —There will be no last hurrah for Andy Murray at Wimbledon after his playing partner and fellow Briton, Emma Raducanu, withdrew from the mixed doubles event. “I’m disappointed as I was really looking forward to playing with Andy but got to take care,” the 21-year-old Raducanu said in a statement. It means that 37-year-old Murray has played his last match at Wimbledon after announcing earlier this year he will retire from tennis this season. Murray has become a legend at Wimbledon ever since making his debut at the tournament as a teenager in 2005. Murray made his first Wimbledon singles final in 2012 where he lost to Roger Federer – a defeat which moved the British star to tears and somewhat changed the public’s perception of him.

Persons: Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu, Murray, Raducanu, “ I’m, Andy, Lulu Sun, ‘, ’, Jamie, John Peers, Rinky Hijikata, Murray –, it’s, ” Murray, Novak Djokovic, Iga Świątek, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Roger Federer –, –, Ben Church, Jill Martin Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Wimbledon –, Court, Paris Locations: London

☆ Beckham, Guardiola and the Princess of Wales: Welcome to Wimbledon’s Royal Box
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Nick Miller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +13 min

On the upside, you get the best view in the house for the most famous tennis tournament in the world. The Royal Box at Wimbledon is an unending source of fascination for people ostensibly tuning in to watch some top-class sport. Guardiola and Williamson acknowledged the crowd, as is traditional in the Royal Box on middle Saturday. You get drinks on arrival, served on the balcony behind Centre Court, which overlooks some of the smaller courts. The invitation reads: ‘The Chairman and Committee of Management of The Championships request the pleasure of the company of [insert name] & Guest in the Royal Box on [insert date].

Persons: Jeff Bezos, David Attenborough, Princess, Wales, Kylie Minogue, Prince Albert of Monaco, Pep Guardiola, Bear Grylls, David Beckham, Samuel L Jackson, David Cameron, Sachin Tendulkar, Richard Branson, Alex Ferguson, James Bond, Christopher Eubanks, Debbie Jevans, Jevans, Pat Cummins, Niamh Cusack, Sir John Timpson, Keir Starmer’s, Theresa May, Sir David Attenborough, Katherine Jenkins, Dave Grohl, Olga Morozova, Ian Hewitt, Dame Sarah Gilbert, Gilbert, Irene Tracey, Dame Ruth Beverley, Nazanin Zaghari, Ratcliffe, Andy Murray’s, Murray, Zaghari, Roger Federer, Ryan Peniston, Karwai Tang, Pierce Brosnan, Anna Wintour, Russell Wilson, Sam Mendes, Eddie Redmayne, Sienna Miller, Jude Law, Ian McKellen, Maggie Smith, Michael McIntyre, Duke, Duchess of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Queen Elizabeth II, Geordie Greig —, —, George Osborne, John Witherow, they’re, Guardiola, Williamson, Andrej Isakovic, Mark Philippoussis, Roger Federer’s, Conchita Martinez, Leah Williamson, Denise Lewis, Ben Stokes, Beckham, Gareth Southgate, Jordan Henderson, Geoff Hurst, Bobby Charlton, Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, David Haye, Chris Hoy, Kelly Holmes, Nicola Adams, Jessica Ennis, Hill, you’ve, Aaron Chown, Tom Cruise ”, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, ” sniffed, –, ” Alan Chalmers, didn’t, ”, Pippa Middleton, Ilie Nastase, Serena Williams’s, hasn’t, Boris Becker, Eamonn Dalton Organizations: National Health Service, Wimbledon, Court, Lawn Tennis, Green Sport, Conservatives, Foo Fighters, BBC Radio, Royals, Evening, The, England women’s, European, Getty, Manchester City, Augusta, British, The New York Times, Olympic, Management, Inter Miami CF ’, “ Wimbledon Locations: British, Iran, Ratcliffe, Wales, That’s, London, AFP, England, Marbella, it’s, Romanian

☆ Andy Murray brought to tears by emotional ceremony as Wimbledon farewell begins with doubles defeat
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —It was an emotional night for three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray on Thursday, as the 37-year-old’s Wimbledon farewell began with doubles defeat. Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesMagical Wimbledon memoriesOver the years, the crowds at Wimbledon have fallen in love with Murray. Murray made his first Wimbledon singles final in 2012 where he lost to Federer – a defeat which moved the British star to tears and somewhat changed the public’s perception of him. In 2016, Murray won his second Wimbledon title – a victory which he says was his favorite. He had hoped to play singles in what would be his last Wimbledon this year but was unable to recover from back surgery last month.

Persons: Andy Murray, old’s, Murray, Jamie, it’s, ” Murray, Novak Djokovic, Iga Świątek, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, ”, Kim, “, Brit Emma Raducanu, Mike Hewitt, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, –, John Peers, Rinky Hijikata Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Court Locations: London

☆ Carlos Alcaraz beats Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon in five-set escape
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

Carlos Alcaraz nearly crashed out at Wimbledon on Friday at the hands of a familiar foe. 3 Alcaraz came alive, running away with the fourth-set tiebreak and the fifth set to prevail 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(2) 6-2. Tiafoe played his best tennis of the year, or maybe even two. But with his hopes for the tournament resting on the outcome of a fourth-set tiebreak, it was Alcaraz who came alive. Tiafoe played with the fearlessness and confidence that has been missing.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Alcaraz, “, ” Alcaraz, Tiafoe, Alcaraz’s, Jannik Sinner, American Brandon Nakashima, Ugo Humbert, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Matteo Arnaldi, Glyn Kirk, unreturnable, ”, Zac Goodwin Organizations: Wimbledon, U.S ., That’s, Alcaraz, U.S, Getty, Croatian Borna, Court Locations: American, —

☆ Naomi Osaka knocked out of Wimbledon by American Emma Navarro
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Naomi Osaka was beaten in less than an hour by American Emma Navarro in the Wimbledon second round, losing 6-4 6-1 to the No. Navarro needed just 59 minutes to ease past four-time grand slam champion Osaka, who recorded her first win at Wimbledon since 2018 against Diana Parry in the first round. 113 in the world, Osaka was competing as a wildcard at Wimbledon this year. Osaka, who has won all four of her grand slam titles on hard courts, still hasn’t been past the third round at Wimbledon. 17 position and looks a real threat in SW19 after reaching the semfinals of the Bad Homburg Open in the lead up to Wimbledon.

Persons: Naomi Osaka, Emma Navarro, Navarro, Diana Parry, hasn’t, “, ”, There’s, Jordan Pettitt, ” Navarro, “ I’ve, I’m, Diana Shnaider, Sloane Stephens Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Osaka, Bad, Court Locations: Osaka, ” Osaka, SW19

☆ Wimbledon recap day one: Coco Gauff joined by lucky losers in women’s draw, Tiafoe rises
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Charlie Eccleshare | Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. For world No 2 Coco Gauff, the draw at this year’s Wimbledon has been more than kind: It’s been positively loving. There are no Wimbledon champions in this half of the draw, but there is still a four-time slam winner. (Glyn Kirk / AFP via Getty Images)Can Frances Tiafoe make this the first day of the rest of his tennis life? Tiafoe came back from two sets down for the first time in his career, winning 6-7(5), 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3.

Persons: Casper Ruud, Aryna Sabalenka, Frances Tiafoe, Casper Ruud’s, Ruud, Alexander Zverev, Alex Bolt, Henry Nicholls, I’m, ”, Swiatek, you’ve, Coco Gauff, Victoria, Zheng, Lulu Sun, Mirra, —, Brenda Fruhvirtova, Jasmine Paolini, Maria Sakkari, Gauff, Caroline Dolehide, Naomi Osaka, Diane Parry, Glyn Kirk, Tiafoe, Mateo Arnaldi, ” Tiafoe, He’s, Roland Garros, craves, Borna Coric, — Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Stansall, Erika Andreeva, Britain’s Sonay Kartal, Aryna, Linda, Erika, Donna Vekic, rika, ade, ound, hird, Ber, G, 🇦🇷 18 S. Baez, 🇿 J., Kor, Borge, Dan, 🇪 E., Diaz, Hurkacz 🇲🇩 R, 🇸 J., . Ju, Kar, J, Fearnley, 🇹 1, Nakashima 🇦 🇺 J., F. J, 🇷 P., eva 🇩🇪, 🇦, A. Pot, Colli, 🇸, . Wozniacki, Bro, Fer, U vardy, Tomova 🇺 🇸, 🇴, K, 🇿 K., Yastrems, 🇷, Wang, 🇹, Danilo, eva, 🇯, Nava Organizations: Wimbledon, London, Getty, Tennis, Victoria Azarenka, U.S, 🇬, Monfils, ritz, emi, eni, Sta Locations: Wimbledon, Halle, Germany, Queen’s, London, Norway, Swiatek’s, Italy, AFP, Roehampton, Russian, Croatia, novi, Bou, Ste

☆ Why Wimbledon is the Grand Slam title that every player craves
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

After she’d won her fourth Grand Slam title and her third French Open, while still just 22 years old. GO DEEPER The trick to winning on Wimbledon grass? Gilbert had never watched one of his players win Wimbledon from the coaches’ box. Barty won Wimbledon in 2021 for the first and only time, then won the Australian Open the following January. “Every year it’s easier for me to adapt to grass,” Swiatek said.

Persons: Iga Swiatek, she’d, Swiatek, Iga, Zac Goodwin, “, ” Swiatek, ”, —, Joe Toth, Grass, Serena Williams, Julian Finney, haven’t, Greg Norman, Casper Ruud, Ivan Lendl, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, Roland Garros, Brad Gilbert, Coco Gauff, Zendaya, Gilbert, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, ” Gilbert, Gauff, Sofia Kenin, Daniel Leal, Rod Laver, ” Laver, it’s, Cliff Drysdale, ” Drysdale, Drysdale, Mark McCormack, Ash Barty, Barty, Matthias Hangst, Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic, Marketa Vondrousova, ” Djokovic, He’s, Paris, Djokovic, ” Sinner, Sinner, Jason Bourne, volleying, Gavin MacMillan, Aryna Sabalenka, they’ve, ” MacMillan, Shi Tang, Eamonn Dalton Organizations: Tennis, Wimbledon’s, England Club, French, of Fame, Wimbledon, Getty, Augusta, dodger, Roland, Slams, ESPN, All England, U.S, Broadway, La Scala, Bolshoi Theater, Court, Central Press, Hulton, National, West, IMG, Olympic Games, U.S ., Players, “, Deutsch, The Athletic Locations: SW19, London, Paris, Italy, Halle, Augusta, Wimbledon, California, New Jersey, Basel, Australia, New York City, Bentleys, Australian, Serbia

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