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From Grand Slam to grand struggle, Krejcikova lives to fight on

LONDON: Barbora Krejcikova’s Wimbledon defense is still alive — but only just. The Czech squeezed past American Caroline Dolehide 6-4 3-6 6-2 in a second-round tussle that was all grind and no grandeur. There was zero champion’s polish on show as the Czech creaked her way into the third round, surviving a match as scrappy as a Henman Hill picnic after a seagull raid. “A huge relief,” she said afterwards to polite applause from the crowd.

Djokovic reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon for record 19th time - ESPN

WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon's third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court on Thursday.

Using 'go' to cheer on sports teams is now OK, says Quebec language watchdog

Quebec's language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it's acceptable to use the word "go" to cheer on sports teams.

Best-of-five sets in women's game? Bring it on, says Navarro

LONDON :With temperatures reaching more than 30 degrees Celsius at Wimbledon this week, players could be forgiven for wanting to reduce their time on court, but not American Emma Navarro who wants to see the women's tour play best-of-five set matches.

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff lead entry list for National Bank Open in Montreal

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff headline a star-studded women's field for the National Bank Open in Montreal, Tennis Canada announced Thursday.

Andy Farrell wants end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call

Andy Farrell has urged British and Irish Lions fans to get behind his son Owen’s shock call-up to Australia in the hope he escapes the type of negativity he faced at the 2023 World Cup.

'He's the right man', Lions coach Farrell defends decision to call up son Owen

SYDNEY :British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said his decision to bring his son Owen to Australia as an injury replacement for Elliot Daly was made as much for his experience of three previous tours as for his playing ability.

Wimbledon day four

LONDON : Highlights of the fourth day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Thursday (times GMT):

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From Grand Slam to grand struggle, Krejcikova lives to fight on

Djokovic reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon for record 19th time - ESPN

Using 'go' to cheer on sports teams is now OK, says Quebec language watchdog

Best-of-five sets in women's game? Bring it on, says Navarro

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff lead entry list for National Bank Open in Montreal

Andy Farrell wants end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call

'He's the right man', Lions coach Farrell defends decision to call up son Owen

Wimbledon day four