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Peniston revels in Centre Court debut despite loss to Murray

Ryan Peniston may have fallen to defeat on Tuesday, but it was a day at Wimbledon he will never forget after battling it out with Andy Murray on Centre Court. The chance to face Murray was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Southend player Peniston, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme and had previously expressed his wish to one day face the three-time Grand Slam champion. Ad Peniston had narrowly missed the chance to face his compatriot at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy and LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham, losing a round before a potential meeting versus Murray.

Mighty Murray lifts Wimbledon gloom

LONDON: Not many sports events can turn to a knight of the realm to lift the gloom but Wimbledon's rainy Tuesday (Jul 4) was saved by a virtuoso performance from Sir Andy Murray which had Centre Court cooing in pleasure.

Andy Murray has 'perfect draw' for Wimbledon run after victory over Ryan Peniston says Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander thinks Andy Murray has the “perfect draw” to make a deep run at Wimbledon after starting with victory over Ryan Peniston. Murray, 36, won 12 of the last 13 games to secure a convincing win over his fellow Brit. Ad The two-time champion said afterwards that it’s “been a long time since I've felt physically this good coming into Wimbledon”.

Venus Williams beaten by Elina Svitolina on Wimbledon return

Venus Williams suffered a nasty fall as her emotional Wimbledon return ended in Centre Court defeat to Elina Svitolina.

'We don't teach the lads how to tackle high' - Ireland U20s coach Richie Murphy

Richie Murphy says Ireland won't make any changes to their tackle approach despite losing three players to suspension in the World Rugby Under-20s Championship in two games.

"Just Like 2011 World Cup...": On Ex-Indian Cricket Team Mental Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton's Appointment, Hockey India's Great Expectations

Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure -- the very traits that made Mahendra Singh's side a world beater in 2011. Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh said if the celebrated South African mental conditioning coach can make a difference to the Indian men's team's performance, he could be asked to work till 2024 Olympics. Upton is scheduled to hold three mental conditioning sessions, starting Saturday, during the ongoing National Camp for the men's core group at SAI Centre in Bengaluru.

Red Sox complete 3-game sweep of Blue Jays behind Verdugo's 9th-inning homer

Alex Verdugo greeted Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano with a first-pitch solo home run in the ninth inning to cap the visiting Boston Red Sox's 5-4 comeback win and sweep the three-game series on Sunday.

The best new Manchester bar and restaurant openings this July

Now that the summer is upon us, there are a few new watering holes and eateries to check out across the city. There’s everything from sprawling post-industrial beer gardens to Korean corn dogs, as well as the return of an old school favourite.

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Peniston revels in Centre Court debut despite loss to Murray

Mighty Murray lifts Wimbledon gloom

Andy Murray has 'perfect draw' for Wimbledon run after victory over Ryan Peniston says Mats Wilander

Venus Williams beaten by Elina Svitolina on Wimbledon return

'We don't teach the lads how to tackle high' - Ireland U20s coach Richie Murphy

"Just Like 2011 World Cup...": On Ex-Indian Cricket Team Mental Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton's Appointment, Hockey India's Great Expectations

Red Sox complete 3-game sweep of Blue Jays behind Verdugo's 9th-inning homer

The best new Manchester bar and restaurant openings this July