Marketa Vondrousova wins Wimbledon women's final for 1st Grand Slam title
Marketa Vondrousova became the lowest-ranked and first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon, defeating 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday in London.
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Exclusive: ‘Everybody knows Djokovic is the favourite’ – Carlos Alcaraz out to defy odds in Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz has labelled Novak Djokovic the obvious favourite ahead of their hotly anticipated Wimbledon final at the All England Club. The Spaniard set up a showdown with the Serb after a stunning straight sets win over Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final but is well aware of the enormity of the task that awaits him as he bids for a second Grand Slam title. Ad “Everybody knows [Novak] Djokovic is the main favourite, myself as well,” Alcaraz told Mats Wilander.
Mark Foster backing Adam Peaty to clinch third Olympic at Paris 2024 title next summer despite break
British swimming legend Mark Foster is confident Adam Peaty will claim a third successive Olympic title next summer in Paris despite his current break from the top of the sport. Peaty spoke candidly about his struggles with mental health earlier this year and is not part of the British team competing at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan over the next fortnight. Ad The 28-year-old currently holds both the 50m and 100m breaststroke world records and is the two-time Olympic champion in the latter.
Djokovic closes in on record-tying 8th Wimbledon title after sinking Sinner in semis
This was the moment. If Novak Djokovic was going to be stopped in the Wimbledon semifinals, if his much younger and harder-hitting opponent, Jannik Sinner, was going to turn things around Friday, the monumental comeback required would need to start immediately.
Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner to reach Wimbledon final - ESPN
WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic closed in on a record-tying eighth title at Wimbledon and fifth in a row by repeatedly serving his way out of potential trouble to beat Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the semifinals on Friday.
Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic swats aside Jannik Sinner to reach final and continue bid for fifth straight title
Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 24th Grand Slam title and record-equalling eighth Wimbledon crown after cruising to a straight-sets win over Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals. The Serbian produced a composed and controlled performance to win 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) against the eighth seed in two hours and 46 minutes.
Foster backing Peaty to clinch third Olympic title next summer despite break
British swimming legend Mark Foster is confident Adam Peaty will claim a third successive Olympic title next summer in Paris despite his current break from the top of the sport. Peaty spoke candidly about his struggles with mental health earlier this year and is not part of the British team competing at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan over the next fortnight. Ad The 28-year-old currently holds both the 50m and 100m breaststroke world records and is the two-time Olympic champion in the latter.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor Defends Asian Championships Shot Put Title, Parul Chaudhary Bags Maiden Gold
India's shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor stamped his authority in the continental circuit by defending his Asian Athletics Championships title but limped out of the competition after his gold-winning second round throw in Bangkok on Friday. The Asian record holder Toor sent the iron ball to a distance of 20.23m in his second round throw but did not take further part as he limped out after the effort, holding his groin. Saberi Mehdi (19.98m) of Iran and Ivan Ivanov (19.87m) of Kazakhstan took home the silver and bronze respectively.