WTA roundup: Top seed Daria Kasatkina in quarterfinals in Palermo
Top seed Daria Kasatkina advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Russian Tatiana Prozorova on Thursday at the 34 Palermo Ladies Open in Italy.
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Kasatkina concerned about potential Saudi investment in WTA
Russia's Daria Kasatkina has expressed reservations about competing in any future WTA tournaments in Saudi Arabia, saying "not everything is about money", amid reports the Gulf State may be set to plough huge amounts of cash into the sport.
Djokovic, Swiatek advance as climate protesters disrupt rain-hit Wimbledon
LONDON: Novak Djokovic was pushed hard but secured his 350th Grand Slam victory by beating Australia's Jordan Thompson 6-3 7-6(4) 7-5 to storm into the Wimbledon third round on a rainy Wednesday (Jul 5) when two matches were disrupted by climate protesters.
Burrage savours Centre Court debut despite Wimbledon defeat
Jodie Burrage savoured her Centre Court debut as she looks to take invaluable lessons from her Wimbledon second round loss. After a maiden SW19 win against Caty McNally on Monday, Kingston's Burrage — who is supported by the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme — was handed a last 64 contest against 11th seed Daria Kasatkina. Ad Kasatkina reached a career high of eighth last October, and was runner-up at the LTA's Rothesay International Eastbourne last weekend — as well as being a former quarter-finalist at the All England Club.
David Beckham takes mum Sandra for day out in Wimbledon as pair enjoy Centre Court Royal Box seats
England star David Beckham treated his mum to the the best seat in Wimbledon and was one of the famous faces spotted on the tournament's third day. The former Manchester United talisman Beckham, 48, was spotted seated in the prestigious Centre Court Royal Box alongside NHS guests as the organization celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Iga Swiatek dazzles on way to dominant victory at Wimbledon
Top seed Iga Swiatek produced a dazzling display to thrash Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-2, 6-0 on Wednesday and seal her place in round three of Wimbledon.
Medvedev, Swiatek cruise as climate protesters disrupt Wimbledon
LONDON : Daniil Medvedev quelled the challenge of wildcard Arthur Fery and Marta Kostyuk fought back to upset Maria Sakkari and storm into the Wimbledon second round on a rainy Wednesday when two matches were disrupted by protesters.
Jodie Burrage falls to Daria Kasatkina defeat in second round of Wimbledon, Katie Boulter plays later
Jodie Burrage’s Wimbledon campaign was ended in swift fashion in the second round by 11th seed Daria Kasatkina. Eastbourne runner-up Kasatkina swept through the first set in 19 minutes and wrapped up a 6-0 6-2 win in an hour after a brief rain delay. Ad Kasatkina will next play 19th seed Victoria Azarenka or Nadia Podoroska.