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☆ Coco Gauff loses to Donna Vekic at Olympics after line call controversy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Nicole Auerbach | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

PARIS — The top American tennis player Coco Gauff is out of the Olympic women’s singles under controversial circumstances after a 6-7, 2-6 defeat to Croatia’s Donna Vekic on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros. Afterward, Gauff, who was the flagbearer for Team USA alongside LeBron James, said that she “felt that they called it before I hit. Play continued with Gauff down a break and she fought back in the next Vekic service game, but Vekic saved multiple break points, and ultimately cruised to an impressive victory by breaking Gauff again in the final game. Down 5-3 in the first set, Vekic broke Gauff at love to turn the match around. “I can’t say I would have won the match if I would have won that point.

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☆ Olympics tennis analysis: Novak Djokovic shows Rafael Nadal no mercy at Paris Games
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Matthew Futterman | Charlie Eccleshare | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Follow live coverage of day 3 at the 2024 Paris OlympicsPARIS — Novak Djokovic dispatched Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the 2024 Paris Olympic’s men’s singles at Roland Garros on Monday. AdvertisementDespite a stunning run of four games in the second set in which Nadal showed flashes of his old self — and exploited the scar tissue he has inflicted on Djokovic over the years — the Serbian recovered to see out the second set. In the Wimbledon final earlier this month, Djokovic had suffered at the hands of Carlos Alcaraz with the same shot. Nadal missed his forehand wide after it ticked the net, and Djokovic had the advantage he would never come close to giving up. GO DEEPER How Andy Murray survived five match points - and saved his tennis career - in ParisCharlie EccleshareWhat did Rafael Nadal say after the match?

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☆ Novak Djokovic begins his pursuit of career golden slam at the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Roland Garros, Paris CNN —There is a notable absence among Novak Djokovic’s 98 career singles titles, but the Serbian star is hoping to change that over the coming weeks. In the end, Djokovic progressed with ease, potentially setting up a thrilling second-round match against Rafael Nadal. It’s a feat, sometimes described as a career golden slam, only achieved by Steffi Graf and Serena Williams in the women’s game. “Playing in the Olympic Games is very rare for us tennis players,” Djokovic told reporters, ”and of course for anybody, as it comes every four years. The early stages of the match were particularly one-sided, with Djokovic taking the first set with back-to-back aces in just 24 minutes.

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☆ Olympic gold in tennis faces tough competition from injuries, illnesses and dreams of Grand Slam glory
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Carley Breland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Between the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, summer is always a busy season for those chasing an elusive Grand Slam title. This year’s Wimbledon bracket had severe disruptions after nine singles players retired mid-tournament, many abandoning play mid-match, due to injuries. Slated to play singles and mixed doubles with fellow Pole and no. The following day, third-seed women’s singles player Elena Rybakina also withdrew from the Games. In the tennis world, the glory of an Olympic medal doesn’t rival the prestige – or purse – that comes with a Grand Slam trophy.

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☆ Olympic moment of the day: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ new favorite double act
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Roland Garros, Paris CNN —After all these years, Rafael Nadal is still finding new ways to win matches on his favorite tennis court. The victory against two seasoned doubles players was by no means easy, likely a sign of the limited time that Nadal and Alcaraz have spent training and playing together. But it was nonetheless an entertaining introduction to tennis’ new favorite double act. Another break of serve followed two games later, which Alcaraz had engineered with a cross-court backhand, before Nadal was able to serve out for the match. And who can blame him when he’s still winning on his favorite court, all to the applause of thousands of fans?

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CNN —This year’s Olympics in Paris will be Andy Murray’s fifth – and final – appearance at the Games. Murray says he has played “some of my best tennis when I’ve competed for my country,” he tells CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. I’ve really enjoyed the whole team. And I’ve really enjoyed that,” he adds. I’m really happy about it.

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☆ Coco Gauff to be flag bearer for Team USA at Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( James Hansen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Coco Gauff will become the first tennis player in history to act as Team USA flag bearer when she joins LeBron James at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gauff is representing Team USA in the women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, joining world No. 6 Jessica Pegula in the women’s doubles and men’s No. I just want to say thank you to my fellow team usa olympians/athletes for voting and choosing me for this incredible honor to be the flag bearer for the opening ceremony ❤️. 🥹🇺🇸 — Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) July 24, 2024The favorite for the singles title is world No.

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☆ These Brothers Were Real Estate Hotshots. And Predators, Some Women Say.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Debra Kamin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

With a knack for brokering luxury properties, Tal and Oren Alexander, brothers who worked as real estate agents, rose as high as the New York City penthouses they sold. They built an image as jet-setting bachelors, filling their social media feeds with photos from Wimbledon, Art Basel and the beach in Mykonos. Their traditional good looks and magnetism attracted ultrarich clients who propelled the brothers past thousands of other agents to the very top of the ranks at Douglas Elliman, one of the largest real estate brokerages in the country. But as the brothers partied and sold co-ops and condos from Manhattan to Miami, they were quietly earning another reputation: Accusations that they drugged and sexually assaulted women were spreading throughout the world of high-end real estate. By 2022, they had co-founded their own real estate brokerage, Official.

Persons: Tal, Oren Alexander, Douglas Elliman, Oren Organizations: New, Art, Douglas Locations: New York City, Wimbledon, Art Basel, Mykonos, Manhattan, Miami, United States

☆ 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.

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☆ Andy Murray to retire as he says Paris Olympics his 'last ever tennis tournament'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

(Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)Andy Murray has announced his retirement, saying the Paris Olympics will be his "last ever tennis tournament". The three-time Grand Slam champion, who is the only man to have won two Olympic golds in the sport, made the announcement in a post on X. The 37-year-old memorably ended a long wait for British tennis when he won Wimbledon in 2013, having been beaten in the final the year before in emotional scenes. He repeated the success in 2016 having won his first grand slam at the US Open in 2012. After losing in the Wimbledon doubles a few weeks ago, he said he was ready to call it a day.

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☆ Rafael Nadal beaten by Nuno Borges in Swedish Open final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Portugal’s Nuno Borges played the match of his life to comfortably beat Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 in the final of the Swedish Open and claim the first ATP title of his career. Borges’ victory in his maiden ATP Tour final – against Nadal on clay, no less – lifts him to a career high of No. 161, was playing in his first final since the 2022 French Open, but two mammoth three-set victories in the previous two rounds had perhaps taken their toll on the 38-year-old. However, Nadal revealed after losing in the first round of the French Open that he is open to continuing his career should his body continue to improve. The 22-time grand slam champion is due to compete in the singles and doubles with defending French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz.

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☆ Meet Jessica Pegula, the Team USA tennis player whose parents are the billionaire owners of the Buffalo Bills
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Pegula has faced a lot of criticism about her parents' wealth and its impact on her career. Jessica Pegula smiles with Buffalo Bills players Kaiir Elam and Dion Dawkins after a win during the 2023 Miami Open. and arguing that she "has a plan B whether she wants it or not." Pegula addressed the controversy about her family's wealth in a season two episode of Netflix's "Break Point," which documented that loss and referenced the subsequent media coverage. "They gave me a great childhood and instilled a lot of work ethic in me.

Persons: Pegula, Jessica Pegula, Kaiir Elam, Dion Dawkins, Robert Prange, Markéta Organizations: Buffalo Bills, Wimbledon, Forbes Locations: London

☆ Rucking is a buzzy fitness trend so I tried it. I'm fit and loved how efficiently it turned my daily walk into a challenging workout.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rucking appealed to me because it seemed like a simple way to make my daily lunchtime walks more efficient. That said, it doesn't look like a normal backpack, so I did get a few strange looks as I strolled around the rural village where I live on a weekday lunchtime. It felt very different from carrying a normal backpack, too, likely due to the weight and its positioning. AdvertisementI also learned that the ruck isn't something I will just always throw on when going for my daily walk. It ended up being a great workout, and definitely left me with aching muscles the next day.

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☆ Summer leather: This surprising and sticky trend is taking over
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

You don’t have to be a horror film starlet to pull off a summer leather look, either. Monroe's full patent sheep leather look from Hervé Leger was a surprising choice for summer in the city. Last week, Kate Hudson was seen in a pair of lace-up leather pants. Gotham/GC Images/Getty ImagesDua Lipa's opening look for her Glastonbury Festival set was a leather mini dress from Chrome Hearts. Wherever the trend has come from, one thing is for certain: A leather jacket is no longer just for Christmas, but all year round.

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☆ 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 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.”

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☆ 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?

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☆ 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

This page has everything you need to show you how to watch the Wimbledon final for free, wherever you are. It's pretty simple, really, thanks to the Wimbledon final live stream being broadcast on TV and online for free in the UK via the BBC. Watch Wimbledon online. How to watch Wimbledon final in the USAIf you don't already have a bunch of cable channels, the best option to watch Wimbledon for most people in the USA is ESPN+. Where to watch Wimbledon final in AustraliaThe most popular option is the free one on 9Now.

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☆ Catherine, Princess of Wales, Attends Wimbledon Men’s Final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Amelia Nierenberg | More About Amelia Nierenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Wimbledon is a familiar setting, with the promise of a friendly and enthusiastic crowd. Catherine — a high school athlete who has repeatedly played sports as a working royal — has been a fixture at the tournament. She is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (commonly known as Wimbledon), a role she has held since 2016. She did not attend the women’s final on Saturday, although she has previously awarded trophies to both winners. Catherine’s husband, Prince William, will also attend a major sporting event on Sunday, Kensington Palace said: The final of Euro 2024 in Berlin, where the English men’s soccer team will face Spain.

Persons: “, —, Catherine —, Catherine’s, Prince William, Keir Starmer, ” Organizations: Wimbledon, Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, NATO, England Locations: Buckingham, Wimbledon, Kensington, Berlin, Spain, Germany, England, Washington

☆ Catherine, Princess of Wales, Plans to Attend Wimbledon Men’s Final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Amelia Nierenberg | More About Amelia Nierenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is expected to appear on Sunday afternoon at the Wimbledon tennis championship in London, a further step in her cautious return to public appearances after her cancer diagnosis. The Princess of Wales has long been one of the most visible and most popular members of the royal family. But she stepped back from royal duties after having abdominal surgery in January, and her announcement in March that she had begun chemotherapy prompted a flood of concern about her health. Kensington Palace said that on Sunday, she would attend the gentlemen’s singles final in which Carlos Alcaraz will face Novak Djokovic. The match is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. London time.

Persons: Catherine, Princess of, “, —, Kensington, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Organizations: Wimbledon Locations: Princess of Wales, London, Wales, Buckingham

☆ Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to defend Wimbledon crown
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

In defeating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men’s final in straight sets – a straightforward 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) victory against one of the sport’s greats – Alcaraz became the first Spaniard to successfully defend his Wimbledon crown, a feat not even Rafael Nadal had managed. Not even the “Big Three” of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had won as many grand slams at such an age. Nadal was 22 by the time he had won four, Federer 23 and Djokovic 24. Extraordinary tennisThe match started in Technicolor, a 14-minute opening game which ended with Alcaraz breaking Djokovic. Perhaps the achievement of reaching a major final after suffering a meniscus tear during the French Open should not be lost in the aftermath of this contest.

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We've used these options throughout the tournament since game one, as shown in our guide on where to watch free Euro 2024 live streams. How to watch free England vs. Spain live streams from anywhereWith a quick and easy workaround, you can catch all the Euro 2024 final action for free and England vs. Spain today. Where to watch England vs. Spain in SpainAll Euro 2024 matches can be seen for free on RTVE in Spain. You'll need to create a quick login to watch the England vs. Spain live stream, but this doesn't cost anything. Unlike some of the other German channels with free Euro 2024 live streams, you don't need to create a free login to enjoy the live stream.

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☆ Kate Middleton to make 2nd public appearance since cancer diagnosis at the Wimbledon men's singles final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kate Middleton will attend the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday, Kensington Palace has confirmed. The princess will present the trophy to the winner — either Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz. It will be the second time she's officially been seen in public since sharing her cancer diagnosis. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementKate Middleton is set to make her second public appearance of 2024 at the Wimbledon Championships men's singles final on Sunday, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

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