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Ons Jabeur says she has 'chosen' her career and doesn't treat the pressure of blazing a trail as a burden

Ons Jabeur says she has willingly «chosen» to take on the challenge of blazing a trail for the next generation — and that she is not finding it a burden. By winning the Madrid Open in May, Tunisian Jabeur became the first Arab or African woman to win a WTA 1000 event. Ad/> No male or female Arab player had ever been ranked in tennis' top 10 before her either, but she broke down that blank in October last year.

Wimbledon 2022 draw: Emma Raducanu & Serena Williams’ route to the final

The 2022 Wimbledon draw has been made and the likes of Emma Raducanu and Serena Williams have learnt their fate.

Aspiring Brits can take inspiration from Andy Murray at Wimbledon

British tennis seems to be on the up or, at the very least, standing its ground.

Emma Raducanu's 'tough year' nothing to do with commercial shoots, says agent ahead of Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu’s agent says that her hugely increased commercial opportunities are not to blame for the dip in form that followed her sensational US Open triumph in 2021. The Brit clinched a surprise maiden Grand Slam title aged 18 in New York last September, becoming the first British woman to win a major title in 44 years.

Andreescu in Bad Homburg final after Halep withdraws

BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Bianca Andreescu reached her first final in more than a year after Simona Halep withdrew ahead of their semifinal match at the Bad Homburg Open on Friday with a neck injury.

Serena to begin Wimbledon against 113th-ranked foe

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams will begin her Wimbledon comeback by facing Harmony Tan, a 24-year-old from France who is ranked 113th and owns a 2-6 career record in Grand Slam matches.

'Go there, have fun' - Andy Murray can play at Wimbledon without any pressure, says Alex Corretja

Just appearing at Wimbledon should be a «nice present» for Andy Murray after his arduous journey to return to the ATP tour, according to Eurosport tennis analyst Alex Corretja. Two-time champion Murray returned to SW19 last year after a four-year absence having required hip replacement surgery. Ad/> Murray opted to skip the clay-court season and reunited with his former coach Ivan Lendl in March to prepare for Wimbledon.

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Ons Jabeur says she has 'chosen' her career and doesn't treat the pressure of blazing a trail as a burden

Wimbledon 2022 draw: Emma Raducanu & Serena Williams’ route to the final

Aspiring Brits can take inspiration from Andy Murray at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu's 'tough year' nothing to do with commercial shoots, says agent ahead of Wimbledon

Andreescu in Bad Homburg final after Halep withdraws

Serena to begin Wimbledon against 113th-ranked foe

'Go there, have fun' - Andy Murray can play at Wimbledon without any pressure, says Alex Corretja

Tiger Woods tipped to be contender at The Open - "He's got a great chance"