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☆ Kyrgios withdraws from U.S. Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 10 (Reuters) - Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the U.S. Open, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Thursday as the Australian continues to recover from ankle and wrist injuries that have limited him to one tournament this season. The 28-year-old had surgery on his left knee earlier in the year and was beaten in his comeback match following a five-month layoff when he fell to China's Wu Yibing in the Stuttgart Open first round in June. Kyrgios missed the French Open due to a foot injury suffered during the theft of his car and pulled out of Wimbledon with wrist issues. Germany Jan-Lennard Struff has also withdrawn from the U.S. Open, the USTA said. Due to the withdrawals Argentine's Facundo Diaz Acosta and Diego Schwartzman move into the main draw.

Persons: Nick Kyrgios, China's Wu Yibing, Kyrgios, Germany Jan, Lennard Struff, Facundo Diaz Acosta, Diego Schwartzman, Steve Keating, Ken Ferris Organizations: U.S ., United States Tennis Association, USTA, Thomson Locations: Stuttgart, Germany, Toronto

☆ Swiatek solves Pliskova test to reach third round in Montreal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Aug 9, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Iga Swiatek (POL) hits a forehand against Karolina Pliskova (CZE) (not pictured) during second round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY SportsAug 9 (Reuters) - World number one Iga Swiatek overcame an early test before running away with a 7-6(6) 6-2 victory over Czech Karolina Pliskova in Montreal on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Canadian Open. "This first match was a challenge, it's always a challenge especially against a player like that," Swiatek said during her on-court interview. In the second set, Swiatek found a new gear and followed an early break with a hold to love to grab control and never looked back as her mix of power and control proved to much for Pliskova to overcome. While serving for the match, Swiatek handed a break to Pliskova with her first double fault of the set but the Pole immediately broke back in the next game to seal the win.

Persons: Iga Swiatek, Karolina Pliskova, Eric Bolte, Czech Karolina Pliskova, it's, Swiatek, Pliskova, Karolina Muchova, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Liudmila Samsonova, Belinda Bencic, Frank Pingue, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: IGA, Czech, Canadian, U.S, Alycia Parks, Thomson Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Pliskova, Czech, Toronto

☆ More pressure but Vondrousova settling into life as major champion
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 8, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) hits a volley against Mayar Sherif (EGY) during a first round match at IGA Stadium. The Czech left-hander became the first unseeded player to capture the Wimbledon women's singles title after a surprise 6-4 6-4 victory over Ons Jabeur in the final last month and the 24-year-old is keen to remain focused. "People around me, I feel like they're going to expect so much now," Vondrousova, who opened her campaign in Montreal with a 6-4 6-2 win over Mayar Sherif on Tuesday, told reporters. "I feel like everybody is going to play great tennis and everybody wants to beat you," Vondrousova said. "When we came home (from Wimbledon), the first week was really crazy," Vondrousova said.

Persons: Marketa, Mayar Sherif, Eric Bolte, Vondrousova, Caroline Wozniacki, Kimberly Birrell, Wozniacki, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Robert Birsel Organizations: IGA, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Czech, Wimbledon, Bengaluru

☆ Emma Raducanu returns to practice after undergoing surgery for multiple injuries
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Emma Raducanu has returned to the practice courts after missing both the French Open and Wimbledon due to injury. On Wednesday, the British star posted a video to Instagram of her gently rallying on a practice court at the National Tennis Centre in west London. Raducanu has suffered a myriad of injuries since winning her maiden grand slam at the US Open in 2021. As well as struggling through the various injuries, the youngster has also said she’s struggled mentally with the pressure and expectation. Raducanu is not on the entry list for the US Open – the final grand slam of the season – which starts later this month.

Persons: Emma Raducanu, “, ”, Raducanu, she’s, hadn’t, Coco Gauff Organizations: CNN, French, Wimbledon, National Tennis Centre Locations: London

☆ Raducanu back on the practice court after surgery
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 16, 2023 Britain's Emma Raducanu leaves the court after winning her first round match against Germany's Tamara Korpatsch REUTERS/Hannah MckayAug 2 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu made her return to the practice court on Wednesday for the first time since she underwent wrist and ankle surgery in May. In a video posted on Instagram, the 20-year-old Briton could be seen training with compatriot Kyle Edmund. Since her fairy-tale run to the U.S. Open title as an 18-year-old qualifier in 2021, Raducanu has faced challenges with her form and fitness. She missed the French Open and Wimbledon tournaments this year while she recovered from surgery and is unlikely to be fit for this year's U.S. Open which begins on Aug. 28. Raducanu was beaten in straight sets by American Coco Gauff in the second round of the Australian Open in January and has not played a tournament since April.

Persons: Emma Raducanu, Germany's Tamara Korpatsch, Hannah Mckay, Kyle Edmund, Raducanu, Coco Gauff, Tommy Lund, Clare Fallon Organizations: Melbourne, Former U.S, U.S, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: Melbourne, Australia, Former, U.S, Gdansk

☆ Olga Kharlan: Ukraine's top fencer granted place at Olympics after disqualification for not shaking hands with Russian opponent
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Svitlana Vlasova Victoria Butenko Tim Lister | Svitlana Vlasova | Victoria Butenko | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Olga Kharlan, leader of Ukraine’s national fencing team, was earlier disqualified at the tournament after she refused to shake hands with the Russian rival Anna Smirnova she defeated. An athlete’s refusal to shake hands after a contest results in a black card and expulsion, according to International Fencing Federation rules. The federation said it has met with Kharlan and spoken with the International Olympic Committee and finds the reinstatement “in keeping with the Olympic Spirit”. IOC chief’s interventionThat turnaround came came after a pointed intervention from the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, himself a former fencer. Meanwhile, Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina took to Twitter to support Kharlan, writing: “We are not shaking hands with Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Persons: Olga Kharlan, Anna Smirnova, Smirnova, Kharlan, Thomas Bach, Bach, ”, Olga Kharlan of, Tadashi Miyamoto, “, Dmytro Kuleba, ” Kharlan, Vladimir Putin, Marta Kostyuk, Kostyuk, Aryna Sabalenka, Sabalenka, won’t, Elina Svitolina Organizations: CNN, International Fencing Federation, Paris, Fencing, International Olympic Committee, IOC, Paris Olympics, Fencing Federation, Ukraine’s, Belarus, Aryna, Twitter Locations: Ukrainian, Italy, Russian, Ukraine, Milan, Olga Kharlan of Ukraine, Russia, Kyiv, Belarusian

☆ Ukraine’s top fencer disqualified from world championship after refused handshake with Russian
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Svitlana Vlasova | Tim Lister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The leader of Ukraine’s national fencing team, Olga Kharlan, has been disqualified from participating in the world championships after she refused to shake hands with Anna Smirnova, who is from Russia. Kharlan had just beaten Smirnova at the tournament in Milan, but rather than shake hands the Ukrainian offered her sabre to tap blades. Mikhailo Ilyashev, President of the Ukrainian Fencing Federation, told Ukrainian television that Ukraine would protest the decision, saying the referee had not disqualified Kharlan, who was banned later. But the refusal to shake hands after a contest results in a black card and expulsion, according to federation rules. Meanwhile, Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina took to Twitter to support Kharlan, writing: “We are not shaking hands with Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Persons: Olga Kharlan, Anna Smirnova, Kharlan, Smirnova, Vadym Guttsait, ”, Mikhailo Ilyashev, Andreas Solaro, Marta Kostyuk, Kostyuk, Aryna Sabalenka, Sabalenka, won’t, Elina Svitolina Organizations: CNN, Ukrainian Sports, Facebook, Ukrainian Fencing Federation, International Fencing Federation, Getty, Fencing Federation, Belarus, Aryna, Twitter Locations: Russia, Milan, Ukraine, AFP, Ukrainian, Kyiv, Belarusian

☆ Svitolina, Andreescu get Washington Open wild cards
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2023 Canada's Bianca Andreescu in action during her first round match against Belarus' Victoria Azarenka REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File PhotoJuly 26 (Reuters) - Former Ukrainian world number three Elina Svitolina and 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu have been handed wildcards to compete in the Washington Open later this month, the organisers said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Svitolina, ranked 27th, reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon earlier this month just nine months after giving birth to daughter Skai. Canadian Andreescu, 23, reached the third round at the grasscourt Grand Slam. Former world number four Kei Nishikori, Frenchman Gael Monfils and South African Kevin Anderson were given wildcards into the men's draw. The Washington Open will be held from July 31-Aug. 6.

Persons: Roland Garros, Bianca Andreescu, Victoria Azarenka, Kai Pfaffenbach, Elina Svitolina, Skai, Sofia Kenin, Danielle Collins, Kei Nishikori, Frenchman Gael Monfils, Kevin Anderson, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Belarus, Victoria, Victoria Azarenka REUTERS, Washington, Wimbledon, Frenchman, South, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Ukrainian, Bengaluru

☆ Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in 5 sets to win Wimbledon for his second major trophy
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

The age gap between the two was the widest in any men's Slam final since 1974. Still, this is all relatively new to him: Djokovic's record 35th Grand Slam final was Alcaraz's second. Yet it was Alcaraz who won a 32-pointCarlos Alcaraz said he wanted another shot at Novak Djokovic. The age gap between the two was the widest in any men's Slam final since 1974. He's used these sorts of intermissions to gather himself and shift momentum and, sure enough, he pushed this terrific match to a fifth set.

Persons: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Glyn KIRK, GLYN KIRK, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Said, Alcaraz, Djokovic, He's, pointCarlos Alcaraz, Novak, Fergus Murphy, —, That's, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, enders, I've, Spain's King Felipe VI Organizations: England Tennis Club, Getty, Wimbledon, All England Club, Court, Australian, Spaniard Locations: Wimbledon, London, AFP, Serbia, Spain

☆ Alcaraz Wins Wimbledon in a Thrilling Comeback Against Djokovic
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Matthew Futterman | More About Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

After years of false starts, men’s tennis finally has a proper war between the generations. Besides chasing the Grand Slam, Djokovic was aiming to extinguish the dreams of another heralded upstart challenging his hold on the game, which, so far, has amounted to 23 Grand Slam tournament titles. Alcaraz won the U.S. Open last year in thrilling, acrobatic fashion, serving notice that men’s tennis was going to be shaken up by an unusual talent. This year, he withdrew from the Australian Open to nurse an injury and was defeated by Djokovic in the semifinals at the French Open. “It’s great for the new generation,” Alcaraz said, “to see me beating him and making them think that they are capable to do it.”

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Alcaraz, “, ” Alcaraz, ” Organizations: Court, U.S, Djokovic Locations: England

☆ I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says beaten Djokovic
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic has experienced everything possible on a tennis court during his trophy-laden 23-year career but said he has never faced a player quite like Carlos Alcaraz. "I didn't expect him to play so well this year on grass, but he's proven he's the best player in the world," Djokovic said after his 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 defeat. I think he's got some nice sliding backhands, some similarities with my backhands. After outplaying Alcaraz in a one-sided first set, Djokovic then slugged out an 85-minute second and had a point for a two-set lead in the tiebreak but dumped a backhand into the net. "Set point, I missed the backhand.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer, Margaret Court's, Casper Ruud, cramp, Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger, Rafa, He's, we've, he's, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Dylan Martinez Djokovic, outplaying, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Court, Wimbledon, Djokovic, Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, Thomson Locations: U.S, London, Britain

☆ Marketa Vondrousova is Wimbledon's first unseeded female champion after beating Ons Jabeur
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Marketa Vondrousova came to the All England Club a year ago unable to play tennis at all. Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon on Saturday, coming back in each set for a 6-4, 6-4 victory over 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur in the final. Following the match, King greeted Vondrousova with a hug and told her: "First unseeded ever. 6 Jabeur, Vondrousova kept falling slightly behind. Another miscue gave Vondrousova a break point, and Jabeur gifted that with yet another shot into the net.

Persons: Marketa Vondrousova, Vondrousova, I've, Billie Jean King, Kate, Princess, Wales, King, Vondrouova, I'm, Jabeur, Elena Rybakina, Rybakina, Sabalenka, Bianca Andreescu, blip Organizations: All England Club, Wimbledon, U.S Locations: London, Czech Republic, Tunisia

☆ Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz: mouthwatering clash in men’s Wimbledon final
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Perennial grand slam winner against the leader of the next generation and the Wimbledon men’s final many wanted. Djokovic even acknowledged the excitement of a clash with Alcaraz in the aftermath of his semifinal victory over Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz plays a shot at the net during his semifinal match against Medvedev at Wimbledon. Tim Clayton/Corbis Sport/Getty ImagesAfter the match, Alcaraz later said that nerves and tension had caused his whole body to cramp. “I feel that the job is not finished until I lift the trophy - hopefully - and play in the finals of a grand slam.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic, Alcaraz, “, ”, We’re, Rafael Nadal, Tim Clayton, –, he’s, Daniil Medvedev, cramp, Margaret Court, Roger Federer, Steffi Graf, Rod Laver, Sinner, Julian Finney, I’m Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, London, Medvedev, cramp, Djokovic, Getty Locations: Serbian

☆ Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne, says Wilander
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz will have to kick Novak Djokovic off his Wimbledon throne in Sunday's final because he will not be given an inch, according to seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander. Alcaraz is already world number one and claimed last year's U.S. Open by beating Casper Ruud, but the challenge of Djokovic is "another universe", according to Wilander. "It's really important that Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam final before (Djokovic's career) is over. "Of course Djokovic can lose but I don't think he cares less about that any more," Wilander said. "He's going to come in and play at about 90% the whole time, dipping to maybe 85% and sometimes up to 95%.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Mats Wilander, Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Djokovic, Swede, Novak, Wilander, Lleyton Hewitt, Pete Sampras, Carlos, he's, Roger, Federer, He's, Rafa, Daniil Medvedev, cramp, Boris Becker, Nadal, Martyn Herman, Clare Fallon Organizations: Wimbledon, All England Club, U.S, Reuters, U.S ., Djokovic, Thomson Locations: Serbian, tennis

☆ Unseeded Vondrousova stuns Jabeur to win Wimbledon title
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The 24-year-old left-hander, who a year ago needed wrist surgery, proved too steady for the error-strewn Jabeur who ended up as runner-up as she did in 2022. "Today is going to be a tough day for me but I'm not going to give up and I am going to come back stronger. "It's been a tough journey but I promise I will come back and one day win this tournament." The unassuming Vondrousova had managed to win only one match in her previous four visits to Wimbledon and last year came with her wrist in a plaster cast to support a friend and go shopping. It looked as though Jabeur was getting on top as she won three games in a row, but Vondrousova never panicked.

Persons: Marketa Vondrousova, Andrew Couldridge, Vondrousova, Jabeur, Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, I'm, It's, Jessica Pegula, Elina Svitolina, Stepan Simek, Frankie, Wales, Martina Navratilova, Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova, Martyn Herman, Ed Osmond Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, REUTERS, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Czech, Prague

☆ Novak Djokovic reaches ninth Wimbledon final after brushing aside Jannik Sinner
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

After eventually holding serve, Djokovic turned to the fan and mimicked wiping away tears from his eyes. Novak Djokovic kisses the grass after beating Jannik Sinner. Rare hindrance callThe early signs were promising for Sinner, who earned a break point in Djokovic’s opening service game, though he was unable to convert. Jannik Sinner was no match for Novak Djokovic. Julian Finney/Getty Images“The hindrance [call] earlier on today in the match could have changed course of the match,” Djokovic said.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Italy’s, Chris Evert’s, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic, he’s, Andy Murray, ‘, Jannik Sinner, Sebastien Bozon, ”, magnanimously, “, ” Djokovic, Sinner, Richard Haigh, Julian Finney, Haigh, Glyn Kirk, – Djokovic, I’ll Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Getty Locations: Friday’s, Sunday’s, AFP, SW19

☆ Wimbledon women’s final: Markéta Vondroušová and Ons Jabeur battle for their maiden grand slam
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Markéta Vondroušová and Ons Jabeur will meet in the women’s Wimbledon final on Saturday with both aiming to win their maiden grand slam title. Dylan Martinez/ReutersAfter her semifinal victory on Thursday, Vondroušová admitted she has some added motivation to win in Saturday’s final. “If I win a grand slam, he’s going to get one, so I hope I will. Just 12 months ago, the Tunisian lost in three sets to Elena Rybakina in the Wimbledon final. Jabeur celebrates after winning match point against Sabalenka in their Wimbledon semifinal.

Persons: Markéta, Vondroušová, Elina Svitolina, Jabeur, Jessica Pegula –, Ash Barty, Dylan Martinez, “, ”, it’s, Frankie, she’s, –, Frankie –, He’s, Elena Rybakina, Iga Świątek, Petra Kvitová, Bianca Andreescu, Rob Newell, CameraSport, I’ve, That’s Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Lawn Tennis, Croquet, Centre Court, Svitolina, Reuters, Saturday’s, Sabalenka Locations: Vondroušová, North, Czech, Prague

☆ Insatiable Djokovic ready for ultimate showdown with Alcaraz
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Pritha Sarkar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

"Maybe some people think that it would be a huge relief for me winning Roland Garros, being the only men's tennis player with 23 slams. Alcaraz admitted that the stress and tension of facing Djokovic brought on the debilitating cramps that ruined his chances of winning that showdown just five weeks ago. Djokovic, locked at 1-1 in their head-to-head record, was looking forward to the challenge too. We're both playing well," added Djokovic as he looks to become the oldest man in the Open Era to win the grasscourt major. It's going to be a great challenge, greatest challenge that I could have at the moment from any angle really: physical, mental, emotional."

Persons: Novak, Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roland Garros, It's, Roger Federer's men's, Margaret Court's, Alcaraz, John McEnroe, Federer, Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, cramp, We're, Pritha Sarkar, Ken Ferris Organizations: Court, Wimbledon, NATO, Serbian, Thomson Locations: Serbian, Belgrade, Spanish, Paris

☆ Tunisia's 'Minister of Happiness' chases her dream
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Latifa Guesmi | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"Ons made Tunisians happy being our champion and Minister of Happiness. We are proud of her, so I tell her play comfortably and avoid pressure," Tunisia's Minister of sports Kamal Daqish told Radio Mosaique. "My joy was doubled with Ons Jabeur reaching the final and me passing the baccalaureate exams," Mohamed Hedi, 19, told Reuters. "She can fulfill our dream, and she will remain distinguished in a sport that is new to Tunisians," he said. Before Jabeur, Tunisians followed the fortunes of Malek Jaziri, who was ranked 42nd in the world in 2019, but never got past the third round of a Grand Slam.

Persons: Belarus ’ Aryna Sabalenka, Andrew Couldridge TUNIS, Bianca Andreescu, Petra Kvitova, Elena Rybakina, Sabalenka, Vondrousova, Kamal Daqish, Mohamed Hedi, Jabeur, Ben Rehouma, Tunisians, Malek Jaziri, Jaziri, Shady Amir, Ed Osmond Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, Jabeur, Belarus ’, Belarus ’ Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS, Wimbledon, All England Club, U.S, Radio Mosaique, Sabalenka, Reuters, Indian Wells, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Czech, French, Indian

☆ Markéta Vondroušová books a cat sitter after earning an unlikely spot in her first Wimbledon final
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —What do you do immediately after reaching your first Wimbledon final? The unusual priority means the Czech tennis star’s husband and sister, both back home looking after Frankie the Sphynx cat, can attend Saturday’s final, which will see the unseeded Vondroušová take on Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur. 42 in the world, Vondroušová has had a tough run to the final, defeating fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula in the final eight. And there’s not only a first grand slam title on the line for both players. “If I win a grand slam, he’s going to get one, so I hope I will.”And as Vondroušová said herself on Thursday: “Anything can happen in tennis.”

Persons: you’re, Frankie, Vondroušová, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, ”, that’s, “, Jessica Pegula Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Nike, ” Locations: Czech, SW19

☆ Novak Djokovic Relaxes, and Lands in Another Wimbledon Final
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Matthew Futterman | More About Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Six months ago, having just won the Australian Open one year after being deported from the country, Novak Djokovic collapsed in the arms of his family and his coaches in a moment of strained ecstasy. He had drawn even with Rafael Nadal in the race for most Grand Slam singles titles. 23 and jetted off to the Azores for a hiking vacation with his wife. Gone is the pugnacious battler carrying around a career full of angst. His default facial expression, something like an inquisitive scowl, has been replaced with a relaxed grin.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roland Garros Locations: Azores

☆ Alcaraz mauls Medvedev and sets his sights on Djokovic in dream final
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The Serbian has not lost on Centre Court for 10 years, but Alcaraz said he is ready for the challenge. I dreamed of this since I started to play tennis, to play in a final here. Alcaraz lost to Medvedev in the second round on his Wimbledon debut in 2021, when he was then ranked 75th. Medvedev surrendered serve tamely at 3-4 to allow Alcaraz to bag the first set. Asked if Alcaraz can win, Medvedev said: "I think, yes.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, Medvedev, Alcaraz, Manuel Santana, Rafa Nadal, Djokovic, Margaret Court's, It's, Carlos, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: Wimbledon, Serbian, Court, U.S, Medvedev, Djokovic, Thomson Locations: tamely, Russian

☆ Alcaraz only gives himself 8 out of 10 after outclassing Medvedev
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - Spain's Carlos Alcaraz described his thrashing of Daniil Medvedev in Friday's Wimbledon semi-final as one of the best matches of his career but warned there is still more to come. The world number one will now aim to become the first player to beat Novak Djokovic on Centre Court for a decade when he takes on the reigning seven-time champion on Sunday. Asked to evaluate his mauling of Medvedev, Alcaraz said: "I mean, this one probably was one of my best matches, not only on grass but on the Tour. "Probably one of my best matches." "I'll try to get into the court with not as much nerves as I probably had in the French Open semi-final," Alcaraz said.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, Medvedev, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Margaret Court's, Novak, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: Friday's Wimbledon, Court, Djokovic, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: Friday's, Russian

☆ Czech Vondrousova ends Svitolina's run to reach Wimbledon final
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Pritha Sarkar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - Czech Marketa Vondrousova showed there was no room for any gushing sentiment as she ended the remarkable run of new mum Elina Svitolina with a 6-3 6-3 victory to reach the Wimbledon final for the first time on Thursday. I am very happy that I made the final. "I didn't play for six months last year and you never know if you can be at that level again. "Right now I'm just really upset that I couldn't go further to play in the final ... I'm not very happy the way that I dealt with the situation," a tearful Svitolina told reporters.

Persons: Vondrousova, Elina Svitolina, Skai, Elina, Aryna Sabalenka, I'm, Svitolina, Pritha Sarkar, Toby Davis, Ken Ferris Organizations: Wimbledon, England Club women's, Thomson Locations: Ukrainian, Czech

☆ Markéta Vondroušová reaches Wimbledon final with straight sets victory over Elina Svitolina
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Markéta Vondroušová reached her first Wimbledon final after a scintillating performance against Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, winning 6-3 6-3 in just an hour and 14 minutes. The 24-year-old Czech star is the first unseeded woman in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon final and her exquisitely varied game was too much for Svitolina to handle. It was an inspired performance from Vondroušová, who rose to the occasion on Centre Court and got the better of her opponent with a potent mix of speed, spin and power to reach the second grand slam final of her career. Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty ImagesAfter reaching the French Open final in 2019 as a 20-year-old, Vondroušová looked set to become a force at the top of the women’s game. After trailing 4-0 in the second set, Svitolina showed all the resiliency and grit that has been on display during her incredible run in SW19 to break Vondroušová back twice and make it 4-3.

Persons: Markéta Vondroušová, Elina Svitolina, I’m, Elina, ” Vondroušová, “, ” Elina Svitolina, Adrian Dennis, Vondroušová, she’s, Svitolina, Venus Williams, Skaï Monfils, – Venus Williams, Sofia Kenin, Victoria Azarenka, Iga, Markéta, Adam Davy Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Court, Getty, Press Association, Lawn Tennis Club Locations: Vondroušová, SW19, Ukrainian, AFP, Czech

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