Freed from demons, Zverev eyes rare Roland Garros-Wimbledon double
LONDON, July 8 : A year ago Alexander Zverev found himself swallowed up by a dark hole following a shock first round exit from Wimbledon.
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Novak Djokovic wins 5-set Wimbledon thriller to reach semis - ESPN
LONDON — Novak Djokovic was pushed to five sets by Felix Auger-Aliassime before the seven-time Wimbledon champion prevailed 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) after more than five hours on Tuesday to set up a semifinal against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Are the Wimbledon titles more up for grabs than ever? - ESPN
WIMBLEDON, England — With the notable exception of Rafael Nadal winning the French Open almost every year, Wimbledon used to be one of the most predictable tournaments in the calendar, a time when you could pick the likely title winners on the fingers of one hand.
Alexander Zverev savours a ‘happy end’ at French Open after grand slam heartache
Alexander Zverev put his grand slam heartache behind him to finally lift a major trophy at the French Open.
Nadal says he 'almost never' plays tennis after retirement as Netflix docuseries launches
June 5 : Rafael Nadal says he "almost never" picks up a tennis racket these days, a striking admission from one of the sport's greatest champions as a new Netflix docuseries chronicles the highs and lows of his career.
Jakub Mensik beats Joao Fonseca to set up French Open semi with Alexander Zverev
Jakub Mensik won the next-generation battle against Joao Fonseca to set up a French Open semi-final against title favourite Alexander Zverev.
Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends
PARIS, France: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Jakub Mensik halted Joao Fonseca’s scintillating run in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men’s draw, put an end to Spanish teenager Jodar’s impressive Roland Garros debut, easing into the semifinals with a 7-6, (7/3), 6-1, 6-3 win. The 29-year-old Zverev is the clear favorite for a maiden Grand Slam title. He has finished runner-up on three occasions, including at the 2024 French Open. “I want to win the matches that are ahead of me, that is my goal, that is my aim,” said Zverev, who has only dropped one set en route to the last four. It is the fifth time in six years he has made it to this stage in Paris. “I’m happy to be in the semifinals, for now,” he added. For Jodar, the grind of back-to-back five-setters appeared to take its toll as he struggled to cope after blowing a 5-2 lead in the opening set under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier. The 19-year-old Jodar was featuring at just his second major.
Marta Kostyuk stuns Iga Swiatek with French Open victory
New French Open champions will be crowned in both the women’s and men’s singles after Marta Kostyuk continued a tournament of shocks by knocking out Iga Swiatek.