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'Amazing' - Nick Kyrgios lauds Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and LeBron James
Nick Kyrgios has paid tribute to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and LeBron James, who he says are «taken for granted». Speaking at ATP Halle as he continues his preparations for Wimbledon, the Australian used a press conference to speak about how «amazing» the collection of «legends» were and warned against anyone not appreciating their talents. Ad/> Kyrgios' comments come after Nadal claimed his 22nd Grand Slam singles title at the French Open and with Serena targeting a big return at SW19 in a bid to make more history of her own.
Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback impact on WTA players explained by Barbara Schett
Serena Williams will leave her WTA colleagues "scared" to face her at Wimbledon according to Barbara Schett, as the American gears up for her return to the tennis tour. The 23-time Major champion will be playing doubles at Eastbourne before returning to Wimbledon a year after retiring injured on Centre Court, and Barbara Schett has explained how the rest of the players will feel about her comeback.
Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard, to make return at Eastbourne
Williams will resume her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam singles title at this month's Wimbledon after making her long-awaited return to the Tour when she competes in doubles at the Eastbourne International. The former world number one has not played competitive tennis since limping out of last year's first-round match at the grasscourt major -- where she has won seven of her 23 titles -- in tears due to a leg injury. The 40-year-old has slipped down the rankings to 1208th and needed a wildcard from the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which organises Wimbledon, to compete in the main draw of women's singles. But Williams will first team up with Tunisian world number four Ons Jabeur for the doubles event at Eastbourne which gets underway this weekend. "SW and SW19. It's a date. 2022 See you there," Williams wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, referring to the postcode of the AELTC which hosts Wimbledon.
'Nobody wants to play against Serena' - Barbara Schett says players still 'scared' of Williams ahead of Wimbledon return
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams is set to compete at SW19 later this month, and former player and Eurosport expert Barbara Schett has insisted “nobody” will want to play against her. It was announced on Tuesday that Williams would compete at the third Grand Slam of the year after being given a wild card, and Schett says she was surprised to hear that the 40-year-old would be competing after a year out of the game due to injury. Ad/> “I couldn't believe it,” she said.
Wimbledon: Serena Williams top 5 moments at All England Club
Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon this year after receiving a wildcard entry to the main draw.
A look at Serena Williams’ top 5 Wimbledon moments as she prepares for tennis comeback
Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon this year after receiving a wildcard entry to the main draw.