Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek advance, but the rain and protesters capture the attention at Wimbledon
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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina takes down Elise Mertens to set up Sofia Kenin clash in third round
Elina Svitolina motored into the third round at Wimbledon with another impressive victory by earning a three-set victory over 28th seed Elise Mertens. The Ukrainian, a Wimbledon semi-finalist in 2019, earned a comprehensive 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 victory over Mertens in 83 minutes. Ad Svitolina will face Sofia Kenin next, the former Australian Open champion who came through qualifying to stun seventh seed Coco Gauff in the opening round before beating China’s Wang Xinyu.
Evans to take time away from tennis after first round Wimbledon defeat
Dejected Dan Evans will take some time away from tennis after suffering another shock first round Wimbledon defeat. The British No.2, 33, went down against Frenchman Quentin Halys in four sets under the Centre Court roof late on Tuesday night. Ad Evans kicked off his clash on Monday but was unable to complete it that day owing to the fading SW19 light.
Swan using solid grass court campaign as platform for US Open
Katie Swan says her solid grass court season can form a springboard for an exciting summer in America leading up to the US Open. The Bristol player, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, succumbed to a straight sets defeat against Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic in the first round at Wimbledon on Monday. Ad Playing in front of a packed-out crowd on SW19's prestigious Court 2, the British No.6 rallied resiliently but was unable to battle past the tournament's 14th seed as Bencic, 26, completed a 7-5 6-2 victory.
Boulter reveals key to overcoming Just Stop Oil protest at Wimbledon
Katie Boulter believes a cool head and laser-focused mentality helped her block out a Just Stop Oil protest and battle from behind to book her place in the second round at Wimbledon. The British No.1, 26, beat Australian Daria Saville 7-6(4) 6-2 on Wednesday afternoon in a dramatic, disturbance-delayed encounter on Court 18.
Djokovic reaches round three and another milestone
LONDON: Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam victory number 350 by dispatching Australia's Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon on Wednesday (Jul 5).
Stefanos Tsitsipas: Andy Murray US Open bathroom row ‘forgotten’ ahead of Wimbledon second-round match
Stefanos Tsitsipas says his bathroom row at the 2021 US Open with Andy Murray has been “forgotten” as the pair prepare to lock horns in the second round at Wimbledon. Tsitsipas and Murray’s clash came during the pair's first-round match at the American Grand Slam. Ad Murray angered the Greek star by taking an eight-minute toilet break before the deciding set of a fiery encounter.
Roger Federer hopes Rafael Nadal can retire ‘on his own terms’ and opens up on future coaching role
Roger Federer hopes his former tennis rival Rafael Nadal can “retire on his own terms” after injuries which have prevented the Spaniard from competing in back-to-back Grand Slams. Nadal, 37, was forced to sit out of the French Open for the first time since 2004 — a tournament he has dominated for 18 years — as well as Wimbledon, a Grand Slam he’s won twice. Ad His long absence is due to a hip injury he suffered during the Australian Open and he has since struggled to make a return to competitive tennis because of ongoing issues and a lack of fitness.