Five top contenders for the Wimbledon women's crown
Five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.
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Petra Kvitova, Karolina Muchova tipped to impress at Wimbledon by Barbara Schett as Elena Rybakina defends title
Barbara Schett believes there are four favourites for the Wimbledon women’s title — but has tipped Karolina Muchova and Petra Kvitova to also challenge. Muchova made the French Open final a few weeks ago and is a two-time quarter-finalist at Wimbledon. Ad She hasn’t played a grass event ahead of competing at the All England Club, but Eurosport expert Schett has been impressed with her game.
Swiatek determined to continue grasscourt progress at Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek will gear up for Wimbledon by staying open-minded about her prospects as the world number one bids to improve her modest record on a surface she has not fully mastered yet.
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff make surprise exits from German Open
World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka and fifth seed Coco Gauff both made surprise exits from German Open in Berlin on Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Wimbledon 2023 women's contenders: Who are the emerging players to look out for?
Six different women have won the Wimbledon title in the last six editions and as the 2023 tournament begins on July 3 there is still no clear favourite for the grasscourt Grand Slam.