Zverev and Andreeva ride Paris highs into Wimbledon
LONDON, June 27 : Newly-crowned first-time Grand Slam champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva hope the euphoria of their Roland Garros breakthroughs can fuel Wimbledon title bids.
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Raducanu must build tolerance to adversity, says Konta
LONDON, June 27 : Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon preparations have been overshadowed by another injury setback and former British number one Johanna Konta believes the home favourite needs to build up her tolerance to adversity.
Sinner ready for Wimbledon defense despite lack of time on grass
LONDON: Jannik Sinner insists he is ready to defend his Wimbledon title despite going into the tournament with a lack of action on grass courts. Sinner hasn’t played since suffering a shock defeat against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of the French Open in May. The world number one blew a two-set lead as he wilted in stifling heat on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Instead of maximizing his time on grass ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on Monday, the Italian has opted to rest before stepping up his practice schedule after arriving in London. It is the first time he has stayed away from the Wimbledon warm-up events prior to playing in the grass-court Grand Slam. “I feel good. I think grass is very different surface obviously. If you play a tournament before here, maybe it’s not going the way you would like to, you come here with some doubts.
Novak Djokovic calls Serena Williams' return 'inspirational' - ESPN
Novak Djokovic told Serena Williams that her comeback is «truly inspirational» as he sets his sights on Wimbledon and the potential of a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title.
From Centre Court to Central Park, Agassi and Wozniacki serve up Wimbledon in NYC
NEW YORK, June 26 : The manicured lawns of Wimbledon came to the heart of Manhattan on Friday when former Grand Slam champions and fan favourites including Andre Agassi and Caroline Wozniacki took to a temporary pop-up grasscourt erected in New York's Central Park.
Hakimi to appeal ruling to stand trial for rape, lawyer says
NEW YORK, June 26 : Paris St Germain defender and Morocco international Achraf Hakimi will appeal to France's highest court after a ruling confirming that he should stand trial on a rape charge, his lawyer Fanny Colin told Reuters on Friday.
Keys and Maria set up Eastbourne final after opponents quit
LONDON, June 26 : American Madison Keys and German veteran Tatjana Maria set up an Eastbourne final as they both benefited from their opponents retiring mid-match in the semi-finals on Friday.
Serena to face 20-year-old Aussie Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener - ESPN
LONDON — Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.