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Sonay Kartal defies pre-tournament illness to cruise through Surbiton opener

Sonay Kartal has not let a pre-tournament virus stop her from hitting her stride at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The 21-year-old Brighton star, who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme, breezed past Slovakian Viktoria Hruncakova 6-3 6-2 to advance to the round of 16 in West London. Ad The victory sets up an all-British clash against Katie Boulter, who sailed past Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets shortly after Kartal's victory.

Dan Cox bemoans packed schedule after Surbiton loss

Dan Cox admits a relentless schedule took its toll after being knocked out by Frenchman Constant Lestienne at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The 32-year-old from Lincoln was beaten 3-6 6-3 7-5 by his experienced rival despite coming out of the blocks firing in the opening set. Ad Cox played a gruelling three-set match against fellow Brit Arthur Fery yesterday afternoon to qualify for the main draw, while Lestienne was playing his first match in West London.

French Open 2023: 'The toughest question' – Casper Ruud asked to pick between tennis and golf stardom

Casper Ruud was forced to pick between his two sporting dreams on Eurosport’s new series Voice Notes, after fielding a question from golf star Viktor Hovland. As well as being one of the best tennis players on the circuit, Ruud is also a keen golfer and has a separate Instagram account dedicated to his hobby – appropriately handled @casper_golfer. Ad So naturally, he was stumped when Hovland asked him: “If you could choose to be the world No.

Boulter spearheads strong British day at Lexus Surbiton Trophy

Katie Boulter helped spearhead a memorable day for British women at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy by becoming one of several home stars to book their place in the last 16. The Leicester ace, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, beat Australian Olivia Gadecki 6-2 6-1 to set up a tantalising all-British clash with Sonay Kartal on Thursday. Ad Kartal, who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme, grabbed revenge against Viktoria Hruncakova as a 6-3 6-2 win turned the tables on a defeat against the Slovakian in French Open qualifying.

Dan Evans taking step into the unknown as grass court season begins

Dan Evans is taking a deliberate step into the unknown in his pursuit of grass court success. The Birmingham ace and British No.2 beat Australian James Mccabe 6-4 6-4 to progress to the last 16 of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy on Tuesday afternoon. Ad Evans, 33, is a surprise inclusion at the West London event after saying he would not seek a Surbiton wildcard following a first round French Open defeat against Thanasi Kokkinakis.

French Open 2023: 'There was drama' - Holger Rune and Casper Ruud set to meet a year on from explosive row

Wednesday’s blockbuster match between Holger Rune and Casper Ruud in the French Open quarter-finals will evoke memories of last year’s heated battle between the highly-rated Scandinavians. The pair are set to meet again in a rematch of last year’s fiery last-eight clash when Rune accused Ruud of showing him a lack of respect as a spat between the tennis stars also embroiled their parents. Ad The row erupted when Rune claimed that Ruud gloated in his face after winning 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on the night.

World No 1 v 22-time Grand Slam winner: French Open gets blockbuster Alcaraz v Djokovic SF

Carlos Alcaraz will play Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster French Open semi-final after the Spanish world number one beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 (7/5) on Tuesday.

Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek set French Open rematch

Coco Gauff swept into the French Open quarterfinals, where she plays Iga Swiatek in a rematch of last year’s final.

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Sonay Kartal defies pre-tournament illness to cruise through Surbiton opener

Dan Cox bemoans packed schedule after Surbiton loss

French Open 2023: 'The toughest question' – Casper Ruud asked to pick between tennis and golf stardom

Boulter spearheads strong British day at Lexus Surbiton Trophy

Dan Evans taking step into the unknown as grass court season begins

French Open 2023: 'There was drama' - Holger Rune and Casper Ruud set to meet a year on from explosive row

World No 1 v 22-time Grand Slam winner: French Open gets blockbuster Alcaraz v Djokovic SF

Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek set French Open rematch