Carlos Alcaraz made to fight as he enters Wimbledon last 16
Carlos Alcaraz reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry.
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Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka Enter Round Of 16
Carlos Alcaraz reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina prepared to face Britain's last hope Katie Boulter. Rain returned to the All England Club, meaning play on Centre Court started under the roof. Top seed Alcaraz is seen as the biggest threat to Novak Djokovic, who is gunning for a record-equalling eighth men's title and 24th Grand Slam crown overall. But the Spaniard, who won the grass-court Queen's tournament last month, was made to work hard for the win by his Chilean opponent, seeded 25th, before prevailing 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 7-5. Alcaraz bounced back from losing his first set of the tournament to lead 2-1 but narrowly avoided going a double break down in the fourth set before rediscovering his mojo.
Djokovic beats Wawrinka just before closing time
LONDON: Stan Wawrinka said he stood no chance of beating Novak Djokovic in their Wimbledon third-round clash on Friday (Jul 7) and the Swiss's prediction proved spot on as he was outplayed on Centre Court.
Andy Murray makes candid confession after devastating Wimbledon defeat
Andy Murray admits his emotional Wimbledon exit may well be his last after blowing an overnight lead and suffering a devastating defeat in a two-day thriller against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The two-time king of SW19, 36, succumbed to a second round five-set loss as the world No.5 overhauled a 2-1 deficit exactly a decade to the day since Murray's maiden Wimbledon title.
Wimbledon 2023: 'Thank God’ – Stefanos Tsitsipas relieved to be out of mixed doubles with Paula Badosa injured
Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a jovial mood after Paula Badosa’s retirement from the tournament due to injury ended his mixed doubles campaign at Wimbledon. Badosa was forced to retire in her second-round singles match against Marta Kostyuk with a recurring spinal injury, ending the pair’s mixed doubles hopes. Ad The 24-year-old has come through two tough matches to reach the third round of the men’s singles after being pushed all the way by Dominic Thiem on Wednesday ahead of a gruelling five-setter with Andy Murray on Friday.
Novak Djokovic wraps up win over Stan Wawrinka with Wimbledon curfew looming
Novak Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka and the Wimbledon curfew to book his place in the fourth round.
Judy Murray, mum of Andy Murray, is Pickleball Scotland and sport is played by Ellen DeGeneres, George Clooney and Kim Kardashian – now pickleball comes to Canterbury through Canterbury Area Pickleball’s club
It’s a sport Judy Murray - mum of two-time Wimbledon champion Andy - is becoming increasingly involved with and is also played by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, George Clooney and Ellen DeGeneres.
Wimbledon: Murray casts doubt on future as Djokovic races past Wawrinka
Andy Murray admitted Friday's early exit from Wimbledon has impacted his motivation to continue, while defending champion Novak Djokovic motored into the fourth round with a comfortable win over Stan Wawrinka.