Sabalenka powers past Branstine in Wimbledon opener
LONDON :Top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine on a sweltering Court One to get her quest for a first Wimbledon title up and running with a 6-1 7-5 win on Monday.
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British qualifier Tarvet enjoys dream Wimbledon debut
LONDON :British qualifier Oliver Tarvet enjoyed a dream Wimbledon debut with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over Switzerland's Leandro Riedi and things could get even better for the 21-year-old with a likely Centre Court clash against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz next.
Former England and Man Utd midfielder Ince charged with drink-driving
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Ince has been charged with drink-driving, police said on Monday.
Kartal gets British Wimbledon charge off to flying start
LONDON -The biggest British assault on Wimbledon for 41 years got off to a great start on Monday when Sonay Kartal upset 20th seed and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 7-5 2-6 6-2.
Former runner-up Jabeur retires from Wimbledon first-round match
LONDON :Twice Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur's tournament lasted only one hour and 25 minutes as the Tunisian retired in her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.
Carlos Alcaraz card sells for record $237,907 - ESPN
With Wimbledon beginning Monday, Carlos Alcaraz' 2022 NetPro Premium Autograph Golden Slam Rookie Card, signed on-card and numbered 1-of-1, sold for $237,907 via Goldin Auctions late Saturday night.
Wimbledon brings out Beckham, Sharapova and other stars on Day 1
LONDON (AP) — David Beckham and Maria Sharapova were among the stars of sports and screen at Wimbledon on Monday for the start of the tournament.
Author floats 'fascinating' possibility of Caitlin Clark being focal point of breakaway basketball league
Emmanuel Acho reacts to the growing concern around how the WNBA is handling Caitlin Clark. From intense physical play to mounting injuries, Acho questions whether the league is pushing her too far.