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.
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Locker room fave Eubanks takes Wimbledon by storm, faces Tsitsipas in last 16
RIYADH: US tennis ace Christopher Eubanks has been a locker room favorite for many years, his charisma and bubbly personality allowing him to strike friendships and deep connections with players across both the men’s and women’s tours and beyond.
Wimbledon 2023: Day 7 Order of Play and schedule – When are Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula playing?
It’s day seven at Wimbledon and there are some intriguing matches to look forward to. All eyes will be on No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic as he takes to centre court bidding to make the quarter-final.
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka Enter Round Of 16
Carlos Alcaraz reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina prepared to face Britain's last hope Katie Boulter. Rain returned to the All England Club, meaning play on Centre Court started under the roof. Top seed Alcaraz is seen as the biggest threat to Novak Djokovic, who is gunning for a record-equalling eighth men's title and 24th Grand Slam crown overall. But the Spaniard, who won the grass-court Queen's tournament last month, was made to work hard for the win by his Chilean opponent, seeded 25th, before prevailing 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 7-5. Alcaraz bounced back from losing his first set of the tournament to lead 2-1 but narrowly avoided going a double break down in the fourth set before rediscovering his mojo.
Djokovic beats Wawrinka just before closing time
LONDON: Stan Wawrinka said he stood no chance of beating Novak Djokovic in their Wimbledon third-round clash on Friday (Jul 7) and the Swiss's prediction proved spot on as he was outplayed on Centre Court.
Saturday sport: Galway and Limerick to face off in All-Ireland hurling semi-final
Galway and Limerick will contest the first of this year's All-Ireland hurling semi-finals this evening.
Novak Djokovic wraps up win over Stan Wawrinka with Wimbledon curfew looming
Novak Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka and the Wimbledon curfew to book his place in the fourth round.
Wimbledon: Murray casts doubt on future as Djokovic races past Wawrinka
Andy Murray admitted Friday's early exit from Wimbledon has impacted his motivation to continue, while defending champion Novak Djokovic motored into the fourth round with a comfortable win over Stan Wawrinka.