tennis
Bopanna and Ebden Secure Second Round Spot with Victory Against Dutch Duo
Country's top player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have made it to the second round of the men's doubles at Wimbledon by beating a fighting Dutch duo of Robin Haase and Sander Arends.
Andy Murray Opts Out of Wimbledon Singles, Focuses on Doubles with Brother Jamie
A statement from his team confirmed that, while diligent efforts have been made in the rehabilitation process following his surgery, Murray reluctantly has decided to pull out of the contest in singles. Of course, this will be news that will disappoint Murray himself, but he is still intending to play the doubles with his brother Jamie—what he has hinted may be his last outing at Wimbledon.
Djokovic's Dominant Return at Wimbledon 2024: Overpowering Kopriva
Kopriva entered this match, so inexperienced on grass courts and standing 123rd in ATP Rankings. He found it hard to be as exact and consistent throughout the match as Djokovic. The Serbian star turned a performance which had only 16 unforced errors, with an outstanding success rate of 90% when first serving, clearly outlining his domination at court.
Wimbledon 2024: Bouzas Maneiro Upsets Defending Champion Vondrousova
The Spaniard capitalized on all five of her break point opportunities to achieve this remarkable feat. Vondrousova, seeded 6th, became only the second defending champion in the Open Era of Wimbledon to lose in the opening round, the last instance being 30 years ago when Lori McNeil defeated Stefanie Graf.
Highlights and Upsets at Wimbledon 2024: Zverev Dominates, Rublev Stumbles Early
Reflecting on his strong start, Zverev expressed satisfaction, stating, "First rounds are always challenging, but I'm pleased with my performance today. Wimbledon holds immense significance, and despite my past struggles on these courts, I feel a renewed sense of focus and energy this year. I hope to carry this momentum forward in the upcoming matches."
Wimbledon 2024: Nagal vs. Kecmanovic and Swiatek's Challenge Against Kenin
Nagal finds himself in the same draw section as top seed and world number 1 Jannik Sinner, potentially meeting the Italian in the third round if he advances.
Vondrousova Retires Due to Injury in Berlin; Rybakina to Face Azarenka Next in WTA Tour Action
Now, less than two weeks to recover, Vondrousova stands in a race against time to regain full fitness for her Wimbledon title defense starting July 1.
Jack Draper Upsets Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz at Queen's Club, Advances to Quarterfinals
Both players went into the contest on fairly convincing streaks, with Alcaraz having captured eight in a row since his success at the French Open and Draper extending his streak to seven straight following last week's victory in his first ATP Tour final in Stuttgart.
Alcaraz Overcomes Mid-Match Struggles to Secure Victory at Queen's Club
The Spanish World No.2, who claimed his third title at the French Open, wasn't at his peak performance during his first grass match of 2024 but managed to overcome Cerundolo 6-1, 7-5, advancing to the second round.
Sumit Nagal Triumphs Over Bernabe Zapata, Secures Final Spot at Perugia Challenger
Nagal sealed the victory 7-6(2), 1-6, 6-2 to make this his ninth win in 11 days of action in the season. The final appearance has come after he triumphed at the Heilbronn Challenger in Germany in what has been this sensational run on the Challenger circuit for him last week.
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