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Alcaraz beats unseeded Korda to face De Minaur in Queen's Club final
Published on Jun 24, 2023 10:22 PM IST
Carlos Alcaraz will face Alex de Minaur in the Queen's Club final. The Spaniard defeated Sebastian Korda in the semis.
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Donna Vekic plays twice, beats sixth-seed Sakkari to reach German Open final
Vekic will face either Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova or Czech Petra Kvitova in Sunday's final.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 09:55 PM IST
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Kazakh Bublik powers past Zverev in straight sets to reach Halle final
On Sunday, Bublik will face world number seven Andrey Rublev, who eased past Spain Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3 6-4.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 09:52 PM IST
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Tsitsipas' girlfriend makes staggering Djokovic statement ahead of Wimbledon
Stefanos Tsitsipas' girlfriend Paula Badosa made a huge statement on Novak Djokovic, ahead of this year's Wimbledon.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 08:30 PM IST
Djokovic set for 1st appearance after French Open in preparation for Wimbledon
The Hurlingham Tennis Classic will become Djokovic's only shot at preparing for his title-defence campaign at Wimbledon.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 05:20 PM IST
No racism against Kyrgios: Tsitsipas says comments 'misinterpreted'
The Greek world number five said there had been an "unfortunate misunderstanding that has a distorted picture of my intentions" in a lengthy statement.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 03:08 PM IST
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Krejcikova and Ostapenko advance to Birmingham Classic semifinals
Krejcikova eased past fellow Czech Linda Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-2. The 2021 French Open champion never faced a break point.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 07:45 AM IST
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Alcaraz makes semi-finals at Queen's with win over Dimitrov
He will face big-serving American Sebastian Korda, who beat Briton Cameron Norrie 6-4 7-6(1) to extend his Queen's debut.
Published on Jun 24, 2023 07:37 AM IST
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Federer's Nadal wish as Spaniard is set to miss second straight Grand Slam
Roger Federer had a million-dollar wish for Rafael Nadal, who has been been struggling with an abdominal injury since the Australian Open.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 03:50 PM IST
Alcaraz ignores Djokovic to make staggering 'Federer and Murray' remark
Ahead of Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz made a huge ‘Roger Federer and Andy Murray’ remark, but ignored Novak Djokovic.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 02:46 PM IST
Djokovic, Nadal or Federer?: Tennis legend’s ‘extraordinary’ pick in GOAT debate
Tennis legend Boris Becker passed his verdict on the GOAT debate, picked between Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer among others.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 11:15 AM IST
Alcaraz sails into Queen's Club quarters, Fritz knocked out
Alcaraz is playing on grass for the first time this week since his fourth-round exit at Wimbledon last year.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 07:47 AM IST
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Venus Williams loses to Ostapenko at Birmingham Classic after injury concern
Venus lost 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to Ostapenko on Thursday in the second round of the grass-court tournament that is serving as a warmup for Wimbledon.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 07:39 AM IST
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Defending champion Hurkacz out of Halle Open as Rublev and Sinner advance
Rublev next faces Tallon Griekspoor after the Dutch player upset Hurkacz 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (8)
Published on Jun 23, 2023 07:34 AM IST
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Alcaraz says his expectation levels are changing after reaching QF at Queen's
Alcaraz, ranked No. 2 and the top-seeded player in west London, is playing the Wimbledon warmup event for the first time.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 07:29 AM IST
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'When I see top players like…': Medvedev's huge ‘aliens on grasss’ statement
Russian Daniil Medvedev is at the forefront of this class of players and has enjoyed tremendous success on hard courts.
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 11:11 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'As long as Rafa is still playing...': Federer drops humungous 'Djokovic' remark
Roger Federer spoke in detail about Novak Djokovic's incredible consistency as the ‘GOAT’ debate rages on.
Published on Jun 22, 2023 12:20 PM IST
Sania Mirza: Irritating to see motherhood not being celebrated, but looked as a burden
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza shuts down a sexist question about balancing motherhood and career, urging people to see female athletes as individuals. Mirza emphasized that motherhood is an important part of her life, but not her only identity, and called for a change in mindset towards women in sports and beyond. As she explores new avenues following her retirement, Mirza plans to stand up for what is right and encourage young girls to believe in their own dreams.
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 07:54 PM IST
Rohan Bopanna to end Davis Cup career in September
The 43-year-old Bopanna, who made his Davis Cup debut in 2002 and is still playing solid tennis on the ATP Tour, has played 32 ties for India.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 06:57 PM IST
PTI |
Five-time champion Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards
Williams, 43, has won the third major of the year five times and returned to action this month after a five-month injury layoff.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 05:40 PM IST
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‘I try to imitate Federer’: Italy youngster makes enormous 'Djokovic' remark
Djokovic, currently tied with Pete Sampras at 7 Wimbledon titles, has the opportunity to match Federer on 8.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 03:50 PM IST
‘I have respect for Swiatek but...': Tennis legend names Wimbledon favourite
The tennis great has named his favourite to lift the women's singles title in Wimbledon 2023.
Published on Jun 21, 2023 03:02 PM IST
Iga Swiatek hopes to alter Wimbledon record, opens up on chances in 2023 edition
Swiatek won the junior Wimbledon title in 2018, but in the tournament proper has never made it beyond the fourth round.
Published on Jun 20, 2023 03:54 PM IST
'Federer didn't make it to many finals against Nadal': Connors on Swiatek
Swiatek clinched her fourth grand slam title at Roland Garros earlier this month, and her third at the French Open in four attempts
Published on Jun 20, 2023 01:32 PM IST
Anett Kontaveit to retire after Wimbledon due to back injury
Kontaveit cut her 2022 season short in October and took another two-month break in February to focus on the issue.
Published on Jun 20, 2023 01:05 PM IST
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Martina Navratilova says she is clear of cancer after tests
The tennis Hall of Famer announced the news Monday on Twitter after what she said was a full day of tests at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Published on Jun 20, 2023 12:03 PM IST
PTI |
Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Shapovalov win openers in Halle
The second-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas needed 2 hours, 22 minutes before he eventually prevailed against French player Gregoire Barrere 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3).
Published on Jun 20, 2023 11:49 AM IST
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Venus, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic
Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion and five-time winner of the Wimbledon singles, was out for six months because of a hamstring injury
Published on Jun 20, 2023 08:09 AM IST
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Why Novak Djokovic's ATP crown is under major threat
After Djokovic won his seventh Wimbledon title, Alcaraz will now be hungry to earn another shot at one of the greatest players of all time.
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 07:40 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Nick Kyrgios' Wimbledon chances in major doubt over injury withdrawal
Kyrgios missed the beginning of the 2023 tennis season due to knee injuries which forced him to undergo surgery.
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 07:15 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi