WTA roundup: Unheralded Fanny Stollar upsets Tatjana Maria in Budapest
Fifth-seeded Tatjana Maria of Germany was ousted in the second round of the Hungarian Grand Prix, stunned by World No. 442 Fanny Stollar on Wednesday in Budapest.
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Fifth-seeded Tatjana Maria of Germany was ousted in the second round of the Hungarian Grand Prix, stunned by World No. 442 Fanny Stollar on Wednesday in Budapest.
Iga Swiatek equalled her best-ever run at Wimbledon by overcoming Petra Martic in straight sets to reach the fourth round. The world No. 1 won 6-2 7-5 to reach the last 16, the same stage she reached during her most successful run to date at SW19 in 2021.
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on Wednesday, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club. Djokovic, bidding for a record equalling eighth Wimbledon men's title and 24th Grand Slam crown, defeated Australia's Jordan Thompson 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5. It was the 36-year-old's 350th Grand Slam singles win, third only to Roger Federer and Serena Williams on the all-time list. Victory also preserved his 10-year undefeated record on Centre Court.
LONDON: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on Wednesday, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club.
World number one Iga Swiatek was enjoying the calmness amid the chaos at Wimbledon after easing past Sara Sorribes Tormo in the second round.
LONDON: Novak Djokovic was pushed hard but secured his 350th Grand Slam victory by beating Australia's Jordan Thompson 6-3 7-6(4) 7-5 to storm into the Wimbledon third round on a rainy Wednesday (Jul 5) when two matches were disrupted by climate protesters.
Top seed Iga Swiatek beat Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-2, 6-0 on Wednesday to cruise into the Wimbledon third round. The reigning US Open and French Open champion has never been beyond the fourth round at the grass-court tournament but has dropped just six games so far at the All England Club.
England star David Beckham treated his mum to the the best seat in Wimbledon and was one of the famous faces spotted on the tournament's third day. The former Manchester United talisman Beckham, 48, was spotted seated in the prestigious Centre Court Royal Box alongside NHS guests as the organization celebrated its 75th anniversary.