Vondrousova one step from 'mission impossible'
LONDON: For Marketa Vondrousova the very notion of winning Wimbledon was an impossibility a year ago, but on Saturday she has the chance to add her name to an esteemed list of Czech champions.
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Exclusive: 'I can be a good competitor' - French Open finalist Karolina Muchova confident of challenging big three
Just over three weeks ago, Karolina Muchova stood on a podium in the middle of Court Philippe-Chatrier, fighting tears, with a runner-up plate in one hand and a microphone in the other as the Roland Garros crowd gave her an extended standing ovation. The Czech had just played, and lost, a brilliant three-set final against world No.1 Iga Swiatek and the fans wanted to make sure she knew they appreciated the show she put on for them throughout the fortnight in Paris.
Iga Swiatek confident she will be ready for Wimbledon despite illness
World No 1 Iga Swiatek is confident she will be ready for Wimbledon despite being struck-down by illness this week.
Five top contenders for the Wimbledon women's crown
Five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.
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.