Top players get better treatment at Wimbledon, says Cornet
LONDON: Lower-ranked players are not treated as equals to the big names at Wimbledon, France's former world number 11 Alize Cornet said on Thursday (Jul 6) after losing in the second round.
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Russian Medvedev happy with win and warm welcome
LONDON: Russian Daniil Medvedev fought off the spirited efforts of British world number 391 Arthur Fery with a 7-5 6-4 6-3 victory over the 20-year-old wildcard on Wednesday (Jul 5) as he starts his latest attempt to make a serious challenge at Wimbledon.
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.
Flower power and great showers: Wimbledon casts spell on players, fans
LONDON: For Daniil Medvedev, it's seeing the flowers arranged in perfect symmetry while Cameron Norrie reckons it's worth turning up just to use the showers.
Leylah Fernandez takes Wimbledon opener in 3 sets against Ukrainian opponent
Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., defeated Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, to advance to the second round at Wimbledon on Monday.
Iga Swiatek Beats Zhu Lin, Eases Into Wimbledon Second Round
World number one Iga Swiatek racked up the first five games on her way to sweeping past China's Zhu Lin to reach the Wimbledon second round on Monday. Reigning US Open and French Open champion Swiatek came through 6-1, 6-3 against her 34th-ranked opponent. Top seed Swiatek, who has yet to progress beyond the fourth round at the All England Club, will face either Martina Trevisan of Italy or Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo for a place in the last 32.
Top seed Swiatek powers past Zhu to launch Wimbledon title quest
LONDON : World number one Iga Swiatek cruised into the Wimbledon second round with a 6-1 6-3 mauling of China's Zhu Lin on Monday in a fine start to her quest for a first Grand Slam title on grass.
Iga Swiatek, American Jessica Pegula advance at Wimbledon - ESPN
LONDON — World No. 1 Iga Swiatek cruised into the Wimbledon second round with a 6-1, 6-3 mauling of China's Lin Zhu on Monday in a fine start to her quest for a first Grand Slam title on grass.