History-chasing Jabeur hopes for third time lucky at Wimbledon
LONDON: Ons Jabeur hopes it will be third time lucky when she attempts to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday.
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’Thirty-six is new 26,’ says Djokovic as more Grand Slam history beckons
LONDON: Novak Djokovic claimed “36 is the new 26” after the history-chasing Serb reached his ninth Wimbledon final with a fiery victory over Jannik Sinner on Friday. Djokovic’s 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) win sealed the defending champion’s record 35th Grand Slam final appearance and moved him closer to a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title. The 36-year-old faces world number one Carlos Alcaraz or Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in his fifth successive Wimbledon final on Sunday.
Jabeur ready for latest shot at Wimbledon glory with Vondrousova in her way
LONDON : Trailblazing Tunisian Ons Jabeur stands on the verge of history with a maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon within her grasp but in Czech surprise package Marketa Vondrousova she faces a final opponent who could tear up the script and prolong her wait.
Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur aims to ‘get it right the third time’
Ons Jabeur hopes she has served her apprenticeship as she bids to take the final step and win a maiden grand slam title on Saturday.
Wimbledon: 'With me all the way ' - Tearful Elina Svitolina thanks Ukrainian people for support as SW19 dream ends
A tearful Elina Svitolina thanked the people of Ukraine for their “unbelievable” support after her remarkable Wimbledon run came to an end in the semi-finals. Svitolina’s astonishing march to the last four saw her take out Venus Williams, Elise Mertens, Sofia Kenin, Victoria Azarenka and world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.
Andreescu, Fernandez, Marino receive final wild-card entries to National Bank Open
Three Canadians have been given the last wild-card entries into this year's National Bank Open women's tennis tournament, including 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu.
Vanquished Svitolina urges Ukrainians to 'keep fighting for your dream'
LONDON: When Marketa Vondrousova fell to her knees in triumph after ending Elina Svitolina's incredible Wimbledon odyssey on Thursday (Jul 13), the Czech not only crushed the dreams of a new mother but also of a war-torn nation desperate to witness some cheer.
Ons Jabeur beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach her second Wimbledon final in a row
WIMBLEDON: Ons Jabeur came back from a set and a break down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday and reach the Wimbledon final for the second consecutive year. This will be the third title match for Jabeur in the past five Grand Slam tournaments. The 25-year-old from Tunisia already was the only Arab woman and only North African woman to get to a major final.