Djokovic says he’s ‘favorite’ to win Wimbledon
LONDON: Novak Djokovic said he considers himself “favorite” to lift this year’s Wimbledon title even if it makes him sound “arrogant.”
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Svitolina into Wimbledon semis as Djokovic targets new landmark
LONDON: New mum Elina Svitolina shocked world number one Iga Swiatek to reach the last four at Wimbledon on Tuesday, striking an emotional blow for Ukraine, as Novak Djokovic targeted a record-equalling 46th major semifinal. World number 76 Svitolina, who gave birth last October and only returned to the tour in April, came through 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 despite being a break down in both of the first two sets against the reigning US Open and French Open champion. Svitolina, also a semifinalist in 2019, will take on Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic for a place in Saturday’s championship match.
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Stay On Track For Wimbledon Showdown
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a dream final at Wimbledon on Monday as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina reached the last eight after barely breaking sweat. Last year's beaten finalist Ons Jabeur hammered two-time champion Petra Kvitova 6-0, 6-3 while second seed Aryna Sabalenka also won in straight sets. Djokovic tamed the impressive serve of Hubert Hurkacz to stay on track for a record-equalling eighth title and 24th Grand Slam, winning 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (8/6), 5-7, 6-4 to reach his 14th quarter-final at the tournament.
Wimbledon day eight: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic inch towards final clash
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz remain on collision course for a final showdown following a gripping day at Wimbledon.
Jabeur demolishes Kvitova to line up repeat of last year's final against Rybakina
Tunisian No 6 seed Ons Jabeur vowed to take revenge for last year's Wimbledon final defeat by Elena Rybakina after she blew away former champion Petra Kvitova 6-0, 6-3 on Centre Court on Monday.
No. 1 Iga Swiatek comes back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
WIMBLEDON, England: Twice, Iga Swiatek was a single point from exiting Wimbledon on Sunday, a single point from the sort of confounding defeat at the place that gives her so much more trouble than any of the other Grand Slam tournaments.
Oman Air, Chelsea FC sign 3-year sponsorship deal
LONDON: Oman Air signed a three-year sponsorship deal to become the global airline partner of Chelsea FC this week. As part of the tie-up, and to mark the national carrier’s 30th anniversary, the partnership will feature co-branded livery, joint promotional content and corporate social responsibility campaigns.
Rublev survives Bublik barrage in five-set thriller
LONDON: Andrey Rublev held his nerve to beat Alexander Bublik in a five-set thriller and reach his first Wimbledon quarterfinal on Sunday after squandering a two-set lead.