Coco Gauff vomits on court before advancing at Madrid Open
Coco Gauff vomited on court at the Madrid Open but avoided the same fate as Iga Swiatek.
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Swiatek up for Eala test as champion's mindset fuels Zverev
July 3 : Wimbledon's sixth day pits defending champion Iga Swiatek against a confident Alexandra Eala in the third round, while reigning French Open winner Alexander Zverev continues his quest for a maiden title on grass.
Anisimova and Fritz through as Americans sparkle at Wimbledon
LONDON, July 2 : Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin on Thursday to join a wave of American women marching into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz ensured the Stars and Stripes kept fluttering in the men's draw.
Eala's dream run blooms at Wimbledon as she makes history for Philippines
LONDON, July 2 : Etched on to the back of Alexandra Eala's sun visor at Wimbledon on Thursday was a phrase in Tagalog that roughly translates as "once it grows, it cannot be stopped".
Canada's Diallo out of Wimbledon after five-set loss to Italy's Sonego
Canada's Gabriel Diallo is out of the Wimbledon men's draw after a marathon five-set loss to Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in second-round action Thursday.
Eala writes history for Philippines in ‘electric’ Wimbledon atmosphere
LONDON: Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an “electric” atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday.The 21-year-old fought back to defeat Serena Williams’ first-round conqueror Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, roared on by hundreds of Filipino spectators on Court Three.“It’s obviously an amazing thing for me to do that for my country,” she said after booking a last-32 tie with reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek.“I really appreciate that I’m able to share this with the nation, but I think first and foremost it makes me super proud because of the work that I’ve put in.”There was an unmistakably Filipino feel to the small arena on Thursday, and not just provided by her legion of enthusiastic fans waving the Southeast Asian archipelago nation’s flag.Her team and family were wearing t-shirts bearing a picture of the sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines.“I think the atmosphere today was amazing, it was electric, respectful and all that I could have hoped for,” said Eala, who stayed on court for as long as possible to sign autographs.“Of course I also want to give them time, my time,” Eala told reporters of her fans. “It’s extremely hard to get tickets here at Wimbledon so I’m very happy with the support.”The world’s 12th most populous country has not had many female sports stars to cheer in recent years, with men’s boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and gymnast Carlos Yulo flying the flag on the global stage.Eala was sporting a custom Nike visor bearing a phrase in Tagalog which translates to: “Every dream begins as a seed.
Swiatek tames powerful Pliskova to reach Wimbledon round three
LONDON, July 2 : Defending champion Iga Swiatek cleared a potentially dangerous early hurdle with ease as she defeated former world number one Karolina Pliskova to reach round three at Wimbledon on Thursday.
Wimbledon day four
July 2 : Highlights of the fourth day at Wimbledon on Thursday (times GMT):
Zverev and Swiatek look to gain Wimbledon momentum
July 1 : Wimbledon's second round continues on Thursday with French Open champion Alexander Zverev facing Frenchman Valentin Royer, defending champion Iga Swiatek taking on former world number one Karolina Pliskova and an all-American battle between Amanda Anisimova and Sofia Kenin.