Novak Djokovic cancels practice session ahead of Jannik Sinner showdown
Doubt surrounded the fitness of Novak Djokovic ahead of Friday’s blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner.
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Alcaraz continues hat-trick quest, Djokovic defying time in Friday blockbusters
LONDON :The Wimbledon men's singles semi-finals take place at the All England Club on Friday.
Pogacar plays down yellow jersey after Evenepoel wins Tour time trial
CAEN, France: Three-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar played down the importance of taking over the yellow jersey after Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel stormed his way to an impressive victory in the fifth-stage time trial on Wednesday.
Let the games begin! Riyadh opens Esports World Cup
RIYADH: The Esports World Cup kicks off in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Thursday as the world’s largest esports and gaming festival comes to Riyadh.
Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semifinal
LONDON: Novak Djokovic won a testing battle against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men’s Wimbledon semifinal, which will be a blockbuster clash against world number one Jannik Sinner. The Serb, chasing a historic 25th Grand Slam singles crown, was given the royal seal of approval by Britain’s Queen Camilla before his 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 win on Center Court. The seven-time champion was pushed hard by the Italian 22nd seed but ultimately had too much for the 23-year-old, who had never previously been beyond the third round of a major. Djokovic said Wimbledon was the “most special tournament” in the sport as he was cheered by the crowd. “And of course, it means the world to me that I’m still able at 38 to play the final stages of Wimbledon,” he said. “Thank you for cheering for my age. I really appreciate it.
Jannik Sinner’s elbow passes the test as top seed swats aside Ben Shelton
Jannik Sinner stepped on to Centre Court not knowing if his injured elbow would hold up to facing Ben Shelton.
Milestone man Djokovic downs Cobolli, reaches 14th Wimbledon semi-final
LONDON :Novak Djokovic was given an early scare but continued his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy and standalone 25th Grand Slam title by beating Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals.
Injury concerns fade as Sinner tames Shelton to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
LONDON :World number one Jannik Sinner shrugged off any fears about his injured elbow with a clinical defeat of powerful young American 10th seed Ben Shelton to reach the Wimbledon semi-final for the second time on Wednesday.