Tsitsipas: 'Immortal' Nadal's foot problem is 'reverse psychology'
Stefanos Tsitsipas believes Rafael Nadal must feel "immortal" after winning the French Open and moving halfway to the first men's calendar Grand Slam in more than half a century.
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Home favourite Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon
Before Raducanu became a household name last year, the teenager was ranked 338 in the world when she received a wildcard and she reached the last-16 against all odds even as British hopes faded as her compatriots made early exits. She coped surprisingly well with the pressure but her fairytale Wimbledon debut ended in distressing circumstances when she was forced to retire in the fourth round after suffering breathing difficulties. As debates raged over whether the youngster was up to the task of handling pressure on the big stage, they were quickly put to rest two months later after she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam when she lifted the U.S.
Rafael Nadal Feels "Immortal": Stefanos Tsitsipas Ahead Of Wimbledon
Stefanos Tsitsipas believes Rafael Nadal must feel "immortal" after winning the French Open and moving halfway to the first men's calendar Grand Slam in more than half a century. The great Spaniard captured a 14th title at Roland Garros earlier this month to add to the Australian Open he secured in January. His win in Paris, which also extended his Grand Slam record to 22 titles, came despite him needing his injured left foot to be anaesthetised.
Indian cricket legend Irfan Pathan lauds progress of sport in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Indian cricket legend Irfan Pathan has lauded the rapid progress of the game in Saudi Arabia after meeting with the Kingdom’s top officials.
Wimbledon aims to avoid another slippery court furore
Wimbledon’s head groundsman says his team has learnt lessons after last year’s slipping controversy, which saw players retiring injured from Centre Court.
'I can win Wimbledon' - Matteo Berrettini eyes going one better than last year's final loss to Novak Djokovic
Matteo Berrettini believes he can secure a first «life-changing» Wimbledon title this year after going so close last year. The Italian lost in the 2021 final to Novak Djokovic, but that is the only match he hasn't won on grass since the beginning of the 2021 season. Ad/> It's some record, and it's perhaps unsurprising — alongside a favourable-looking draw — that Berrettini feels bullish coming into the 2022 edition, which sees him begin his campaign against Chile's Cristian Garin on Tuesday.
Wimbledon struggles to avoid shadow of Russia ban
This weekend Stakhovksy is 2,500km away from London, dressed in fatigues rather than tennis whites. The 36-year-old is armed, desperately fighting to hold back Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "This used to be us.... Now this is our @Wimbledon .... Last night 62 rockets were launched to attack different cities in Ukraine.. #stoprussia #boycottrussia #helpukraine @TheDolgo," tweeted Stakhovsky.
Tsitsipas says he proved doubters wrong with first grasscourt crown
LONDON : Stefanos Tsitsipas believes he has proved a point to his critics ahead of Wimbledon by winning his maiden grasscourt title at the Mallorca Championships.