Wimbledon day four: Home disappointment as Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray bow out
There was Centre Court disappointment on Wednesday as Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray bowed out of Wimbledon at the second round.
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Andy Murray suffers earliest Wimbledon exit
Andy Murray suffered his earliest-ever defeat at Wimbledon on Wednesday, beaten 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 by big-serving John Isner in the second round.
Wimbledon 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz keeps dream alive with straight-sets win over Tallon Griekspoor
Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the third round of Wimbledon for the first time as he beat Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets 6-4 7-6(0) 6-3. Both players served well, with only one break in the first two sets, but Alcaraz powered clear in the second-set tie-break without dropping a point. Ad/> There were break backs in the third set that showed Griekspoor wasn’t quite done and raised the possibility of a comeback, but Alcaraz quietened those concerns with another break of his own before serving out the win.
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Novak Djokovic hosts family of imprisoned Boris Becker in Wimbledon box
Novak Djokovic, the six-time Wimbledon champion, claimed he was heartbroken for jailed Boris Becker, having hosted the disgraced former title winner's family as guests on Centre Court.
Cameron Norrie ready for heightened pressure of deep Wimbledon run
Cameron Norrie is ready to embrace the pressure of trying to make the second week at a grand slam after he survived a scare to keep the British train on track at Wimbledon.
'It's a joke' - Emma Raducanu hits back at 'pressure' claim after Wimbledon loss to Caroline Garcia
Emma Raducanu hit back at a suggestion there was pressure on her at Wimbledon after her second-round exit, calling it a “joke”. US Open champion Raducanu, 19, saw her hopes of another deep Grand Slam run ended in straight sets by Caroline Garcia on Centre Court. Ad/> She will now look ahead to the hard-court season and the defence of her US Open title.
Wimbledon: 'It'd be very unique' - Novak Djokovic on reunion with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic has spoken about the possibility of a «very unique» reunion with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. The reigning champion booked his place in round three of Wimbledon following a straightforward win over Thanasi Kokkinakis on Wednesday afternoon. Ad/> The top seed swept aside his opponent, taking the match in straight sets, 6-1 6-4 6-2, and he will next take on his compatriot, Miomir Kecmanovic, in the fourth round at SW19.