Rybakina to face American Rogers in Wimbledon first round
LONDON : Defending women's champion Elena Rybakina will face American Shelby Rogers in the opening round at Wimbledon while top seed Iga Swiatek faces a tough test against China's Zhu Lin.
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Iga Swiatek faces Lin Zhu in Wimbledon draw, Aryna Sabalenka meets Panna Udvardy, Elena Rybakina to play Shelby Rogers
Iga Swiatek will face Lin Zhu in the first round of Wimbledon, with Aryna Sabalenka due to face Panna Udvardy of Hungary. The world No. 1 and No.
Exclusive: 'Historic' Wimbledon is a 'big goal' for motivated Casper Ruud, eyes 'last step' in majors - 'Ruud Talk'
After losing in three Grand Slam finals, Casper Ruud stresses that he is “motivated to take that last step and try to win one” as he eyes a deep run at Wimbledon. The Norwegian has reached three finals out of the last five Grand Slams he has played, most recently losing to Novak Djokovic in the French Open showpiece. Ad Ruud suffered a chastening loss to Rafael Nadal in the final of Roland-Garros in 2022 before crashing to defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open just months later.
Gauff hopes to turn happy Wimbledon memories into major crown
NEW YORK: American Coco Gauff returns to the site of her career breakthrough next week at Wimbledon once again on the hunt for a maiden major title that has been predicted ever since she burst on the scene at the All England Club.
'It's a good benchmark' - Jodie Burrage takes plenty of positives from defeat to Coco Gauff in Eastbourne International
Jodie Burrage believes the experience of competing against one of the best players in the world will ultimately prove a positive one. Burrage was up against World No.7 Coco Gauff on Centre Court at the Eastbourne International. Ad American Gauff, who reached a career high of fourth in the world a year, proved too good for Burrage on the day, prevailing 6-1 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals.
Petra Kvitova, Karolina Muchova tipped to impress at Wimbledon by Barbara Schett as Elena Rybakina defends title
Barbara Schett believes there are four favourites for the Wimbledon women’s title — but has tipped Karolina Muchova and Petra Kvitova to also challenge. Muchova made the French Open final a few weeks ago and is a two-time quarter-finalist at Wimbledon. Ad She hasn’t played a grass event ahead of competing at the All England Club, but Eurosport expert Schett has been impressed with her game.
Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell
The summer of 1997 saw Britain hand over Hong Kong to China, "Men in Black" top the movie charts and Harry Potter take his first, faltering steps at Hogwarts.
Murray slams Wimbledon 'disaster' after poster snub of female stars
LONDON: Andy Murray labelled a controversial poster of former Wimbledon greats as a "disaster" after the Scot highlighted the lack of prominence given to female stars.