Tiafoe’s winning run on grass ended by fellow US player Korda at Queen’s Club
LONDON: Frances Tiafoe’s winning run on grass was ended by Sebastian Korda in an all-American second-round match at the Queen’s Club Championships on Wednesday.
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Wimbledon line judges' future uncertain as Grand Slam embraces AI
LONDON: Wimbledon technology chiefs say line judges are safe -- at least for now -- even as the grass court tournament embraces artificial intelligence. The All England Club and global tech giant IBM on Wednesday announced new AI features for the championships, which start early next month. A tool using generative AI technology will provide audio commentary for match highlights videos on the Wimbledon website and app.
Elena Rybakina is 'best grass player in the world' and Wimbledon favourite, says Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick believes Elena Rybakina is the favourite to win Wimbledon as she is the “best grass-court player in the world”. Rybakina won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last year after reaching the fourth round on her main-draw debut in 2021. Ad This year she has won two WTA 1000 titles — in Indian Wells and Rome — and also reached the final of the Australian Open and Miami Open.
Alcaraz finds some late inspiration to win first match at Queen’s Club as Murray exits
LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz’s first grass-court match outside Wimbledon proved to be a tricky one.
Iga Swiatek 'open-minded' about grass season ahead of Wimbledon, expects to be 'uncomfortable' on surface
Iga Swiatek is staying open-minded” about her Wimbledon chances and says she still expects to be «uncomfortable» when starting out on grass this summer. Swiatek has been the dominant force on the WTA Tour since the start of 2022 and recently won her fourth Grand Slam title at the French Open. Ad She is also into her 64th consecutive week as world No.
Sharjah Self-Defense emerge champions on final day of AJP Tour Dubai International Championship
DUBAI: The AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 – Gi concluded at Al-Nasr Club recently with Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club emerging as the big winners of the three-day event.
Mayar Sherif says becoming highest-ranked Egyptian in tennis history is ‘no coincidence’
In a recent conversation with her psychologist, Egyptian tennis star Mayar Sherif was asked what was driving her the most.
Swiatek plays down the pressure as Wimbledon approaches
As Iga Swiatek navigated her way to a third Roland Garros crown, and fourth Grand Slam trophy overall, earlier this month, the 22-year-old Pole felt like “the whole world was watching” her.