Tag: Wimbledon
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Wimbledon spectator sues ‘reckless’ Kyrgios over ‘700 drinks’ claim
Polish lawyer Anna Palus was temporarily ejected from Centre Court last month after Kyrgios claimed she was drunk and putting him off during his defeat to Novak Djokovic.
August 24, 2022 -
Wimbledon 2022: Halep shocks Badosa, to meet Anisimova in quarters
Halep rolled past Badosa in a fourth-round match, losing only three games in the process and dominating her Spanish opponent from start to finish in a 6-1, 6-2 triumph at the Centre Court.
July 5, 2022 -
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios gets past Tsitsipas to secure fourth-round spot
Kyrgios, who will next play American Brandon Nakashima, claimed his first win at a major against a top-10 opponent since the third round at Wimbledon in 2015. The 27-year-old will try to reach his third major quarterfinal and his first since the 2015 Australian Open.
July 3, 2022 -
Nadal on course as Spanish stalwart secures place in fourth round at Wimbledon
The 36-year-old Nadal's display was a contrast to his first two matches at Wimbledon, where he struggled to find his best level in four-set victories against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina and Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania.
July 3, 2022 -
Evolution of Wimbledon Women’s clothing over the years
Tennis fashion has a long history, evolving from pure functionality to fashion-conscious sportswear, but it is at Wimbledon, one of the world's most prestigious and well-known championships, that tennis fashion truly thrives.
July 3, 2022 -
Wimbledon 2022: Sania Mirza moves into second round of mixed doubles
Sania and Pavic, seeded sixth, beat the unseeded pair of Georgia's Natela Dzalamidze and Spain's David Vega Hernandez 6-4, 3-6, 6(10)-6(3) in one hour and 58 minutes.
July 2, 2022 -
Nadal makes it past Berankis to secure place in third round at Wimbledon
The second seed will face 27th seed Italian Lorenzo Sonego, who advanced to the fourth round at SW19 last year.
July 1, 2022 -
Wimbledon 2022: Swiatek fends off Pattinama Kerkhove’s challenge; Boulter stuns Pliskova
French Open champion Swiatek extended her streak but her latest win came after an extended struggle. Poland's Swiatek overcame Dutch lucky-loser Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday.
July 1, 2022 -
Wimbledon 2022: Andy Murray crashes out in second-round, loses to USA’s John Isner
In contrast to his third-round exit last year at his home Grand Slam, the Briton felt his game and his body were prepared for a second-week run this fortnight.
June 30, 2022 -
Wimbledon 2022: Unseeded Garcia knocks out Raducanu in second-round
After winning her first match at Wimbledon on Monday, the 28-year-old Garcia predicted that her second-round clash against home favourites Raducanu was ticketed for Centre Court.
June 30, 2022 -
Djokovic, Nadal start Wimbledon without playing a match in build-up
Novak Djokovic's opening match on the London lawns was his first grass-court match of the season in each of his previous two Wimbledon title runs. The Serbian's preparations have not changed as he seeks a fourth consecutive title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
June 27, 2022 -
Wimbledon to provide free tickets to Ukrainian refugees
Following the invasion, Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament, resulting in the men's ATP Tour and women's WTA Tour taking away its ranking points.
June 25, 2022 -
Wimbledon draw: Swiatek, Pliskova, Williams placed in top half; Raducanu, Jabeur in bottom
Swiatek, the newly-crowned Roland Garros champion, will look to extend her 35-match winning streak when she takes on qualifier Jana Fett at the All England Club.
June 25, 2022 -
Wimbledon: Djokovic may meet young star Alcaraz in QF; Nadal has Auger-Aliassime in his way
Djokovic is aiming for his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title and will have Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis or Pole Kamil Majchrzak awaiting in the second round.
June 25, 2022 -
Wimbledon – Celebrating 100 years of the Centre Court
The All England Lawn and Tennis Club celebrates its centenary, a venue rich in history and intrigue, with exhibitions and upgrades to Centre Court. The venue has witnessed some of the best tennis encounters over the years and has been given a new look as well.
June 23, 2022 -
Russian player switches nationality to avoid Wimbledon ban
In April, Wimbledon imposed a ban on Russian and Belarusian players following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Moscow-born tennis player Natela figured out a way to get herself into The Championships -- by changing her nationality from Russia to Georgia.
June 21, 2022 -
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon due to Achilles injury
It will be the second consecutive year that Osaka has decided to sit out the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. The four-time Grand Slam champion's name was included on the list of withdrawals on Saturday, with a leg injury noted as the reason for her dropping out.
June 19, 2022