WTA roundup: Unheralded Fanny Stollar upsets Tatjana Maria in Budapest
Fifth-seeded Tatjana Maria of Germany was ousted in the second round of the Hungarian Grand Prix, stunned by World No. 442 Fanny Stollar on Wednesday in Budapest.
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Iga Swiatek sweeps past Sara Sorribes Tormo to reach third round at Wimbledon, Maria Sakkari loses
Iga Swiatek eased into the third round at Wimbledon with a convincing win over Sara Sorribes Tormo. The four-time Grand Slam champion was far too strong for the world No. 84 as she won 6-2 6-0 in 69 minutes.
Dart close to making game-changing progress after Wimbledon loss
Harriet Dart believes she is close to making game-changing progress after a hard-fought loss in her opening round singles match at Wimbledon. Hampstead player Dart, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was handed an intriguing first round contest versus France's Diane Parry. Ad World No.96 Parry — whose old-school tennis is well-suited to the lawns of SW19 — caused early problems for the Brit, though Dart battled from a double break down to take the opener in a tie-break.
Wimbledon day one
LONDON : Highlights of the first day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday (times GMT):
Harriet Dart beaten by Diane Parry in first round at Wimbledon as British hopes suffer setback
Harriet Dart lost in the first round of Wimbledon to Diane Parry. Dart was the first of six Brits playing on the opening day of the Grand Slam but couldn’t make a winning start as Parry won 6-7(4) 6-0 6-4. Ad British No.
Iga Swiatek faces Lin Zhu in Wimbledon draw, Aryna Sabalenka meets Panna Udvardy, Elena Rybakina to play Shelby Rogers
Iga Swiatek will face Lin Zhu in the first round of Wimbledon, with Aryna Sabalenka due to face Panna Udvardy of Hungary. The world No. 1 and No.
Altmaier Wins French Open Epic As Andreeva Strikes Blow For Teens
Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalising glimpse into the sport's future. Altmaier saved two match points and then held his nerve on a fifth match point of his own to knock out Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner 6-7 (0/7), 7-6 (9/7), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 after five hours and 26 minutes of breathless action on Court Suzanne Lenglen. "I just love the game of tennis," said Altmaier, ranked 79 in the world and who broke down in tears at the end of the marathon.
Daniel Altmaier wins French Open epic as Andreeva strikes blow for teens
PARIS: Germany’s Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalizing glimpse into the sport’s future.