Iga Swiatek run ended as Alize Cornet pulls off another big Wimbledon scalp
Iga Swiatek suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to Alize Cornet to join Coco Gauff in exiting Wimbledon on the sixth day of the Championships.
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Ballymena Utd striker David McDaid reveals "deciding factor" behind surprise Showgrounds move
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Iga Swiatek's 37-match winning streak ends at Wimbledon
Cornet, ranked 37, took advantage of an error-strewn performance from her Polish opponent to win 6-4, 6-2 on Court 1 in their third-round tie. Swiatek made a total of 33 unforced errors in an uncharacteristically sloppy display, compared with just seven by Cornet.
Swiatek's 37-match winning streak ends at Wimbledon
LONDON: Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in straight sets on Saturday by French veteran Alize Cornet, ending the world number one's 37-match winning streak.
Hurricane Lane heads field of nine for Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud
Last season's first two from the Irish Derby meet once more in what promises to be an informative Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud on Sunday, with Curragh scorer Hurricane Lane favourite for the race in Paris.
Native Trail spearheads Godolphin’s bid to win the Group 1 Eclipse Stakes
Godolphin’s Native Trail lines up against five rivals in the Group 1 Eclipse Stakes on Saturday when he bids to give the racing operation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, a 12th Group 1 prize for the year at Sandown Park.
Iga Swiatek edges closer Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic landmark with Wimbledon win
Iga Swiatek has drawn level with Martina Hingis for most consecutive wins on with the victory over Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove being her 37th consecutive triumph on tour. The world No 1 made light work of her opening round clash against Jana Fett, dropping just three games.
Leicester City star's return puts Brendan Rodgers in wildly different position to last summer
Wilfred Ndidi’s return to pre-season training has raised hopes Leicester City will be able to field a fully-fit first team when the new Premier League campaign begins.