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Coco Gauff eases past Jessica Pegula to reach Eastbourne International semi-finals, faces Madison Keys next

Coco Gauff won the battle of the Americans, as she got the better of Jessica Pegula to reach the semi-finals of the Eastbourne International. Gauff, who breezed past Jodie Burrage to reach the last eight, played front-foot tennis and was rewarded with a 6-3 6-3 win in one hour and eight minutes. Ad There was not a lot between the two from the back of the court, but Gauff was able to fall back on her big serve at pressure moments.

Toby Samuel taking positives from Wimbledon qualifying despite defeat

Toby Samuel is taking positives from his Wimbledon Qualifying campaign despite falling to defeat in the second round of action on Wednesday. Bournemouth player Samuel had impressed in his opening round on Monday, defeating Antoine Bellier in straight sets to reach the second round. Ad And he was handed a tough test against Japan's Sho Shimabukuro, an opponent who has played several grass court matches across Britain in recent weeks.

Why Russian and Belarusian tennis players are allowed back at Wimbledon in 2023

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is confident that Russian and Belarusian players will adhere to strict neutrality guidelines, allowing them to participate in this year's Wimbledon tournament. The players from these countries were banned from competing at the All England Club in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. However, they have been granted permission to take part in the Championship this year, which commences on Monday, on the condition that they follow specific guidelines outlined by the government.

Former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki announces tennis comeback

Former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a tennis comeback three years after retiring from the sport.

Ukraine war: Wagner and Belarus 'not allies', Kramatorsk death toll rises, Russia bans news channel

Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are not allies, exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya told AFP.

Tour de France 2023: Yellow jersey guide and ratings – Can anyone topple Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar?

The long wait is over; the riders are gathering in Bilbao and the 110th edition of the Tour de France is almost upon us. Two stages in the Basque Country are followed by an undulating coastal schlep over the French border to Bayonne for the first of what could be eight frantic sprint finishes.

Former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki returning to tennis 3 years after retirement

Caroline Wozniacki, a former No. 1-ranked tennis player and the 2018 Australian Open champion, announced Thursday that she is returning to competition three years after she retired.

Wozniacki eyes Paris Games after coming out of retirement

Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a comeback to tennis after the former world number one said she was ready to return to the Tour having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family.

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Coco Gauff eases past Jessica Pegula to reach Eastbourne International semi-finals, faces Madison Keys next

Toby Samuel taking positives from Wimbledon qualifying despite defeat

Why Russian and Belarusian tennis players are allowed back at Wimbledon in 2023

Former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki announces tennis comeback

Ukraine war: Wagner and Belarus 'not allies', Kramatorsk death toll rises, Russia bans news channel

Tour de France 2023: Yellow jersey guide and ratings – Can anyone topple Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar?

Former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki returning to tennis 3 years after retirement

Wozniacki eyes Paris Games after coming out of retirement