Williams sisters are legends, not me, says Swiatek after 36th straight win
LONDON : With her first-round victory at Wimbledon on Tuesday, Poland's Iga Swiatek went past both Serena and Venus Williams by stretching her winning streak to 36 matches.
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Wimbledon 2022: Swiatek overcomes dip in form to secure 36th straight win
The 2018 junior champion, who exited the grasscourt Grand Slam in the fourth round last year, had the honour of opening the second day's play on Centre Court in the absence of the retired Ash Barty who won the 2021 title.
Wimbledon: Iga Swiatek downs Jana Fett to claim 36th win in a row to move into second round
Iga Swiatek overcame a slight wobble against qualifier Jana Fett to book her place in round two at Wimbledon. After a comfortable first set, the world No. 1 was able to fend off a spirited fightback to come through 6-0 6-3 to extended her current unbeaten run.
Swiatek overcomes dip in form to secure 36th straight win
LONDON : World number one Iga Swiatek recovered from a dip in her level in the second set to see off Croatian qualifier Jana Fett 6-0 6-3 at Wimbledon on Tuesday and extend her winning run to 36 matches.
Berrettini joins Wimbledon missing list in decimated men's draw
LONDON : When the name of the 2022 men's singles champion is etched on to the Wimbledon honours board in 12 days time some might argue an asterisk should be inserted alongside it.
‘It won’t get better than this’ – Fabio Jakobsen on horror crash return and Tour de France bow
On Monday afternoon, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl announced their squad for the Tour de France, and in so doing finally answered the question that has been hanging over the team since the start of the season: which of their star strikers will lead the line for three weeks in July? Much of the media reaction — at least on this side of La Manche — has focussed on the (Manx)man who was not among the eight. Under-remarked upon was quite what an achievement it is for Fabio Jakobsen to be selected. Ad/> Although three stage wins at last year’s Vuelta meant the Dutchman had arguably already completed his comeback from the devastating injuries suffered at the 2020 Tour of Poland, the Tour de France is a league above.