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Kubler and Bjorklund claim Ilkley titles

Jason Kubler and Mirjam Bjorklund both claimed victory at the LTA's Lexus Ilkley Trophy to bring a thrilling week of tennis to an end. Kubler, the Australian Open doubles champion, eased past Sebastian Ofner 6-4 6-4 to claim his first singles title of the year and the first of his career on grass. Ad Ofner had qualified for the final with a 6-3 6-0 victory over Zsombor Piros in less than hour, while Kubler was forced into a full three-set battle by Rothesay Open Nottingham runner-up Arthur Cazaux, eventually winning 4-6 6-3 6-1.

Not a racist: Tsitsipas says 'uneducated' Kyrgios remarks 'misinterpreted'

Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday denied making racist comments over bitter rival Nick Kyrgios, claiming his remarks that the Australian firebrand played "uneducated" tennis have been "misinterpreted".

Carlos Alcaraz sets up Queen's final against De Minaur and closes in on No 1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz inched closer to winning his first grass court title and reclaiming the world number one ranking from Novak Djokovic after easing past Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-4 to reach the final at Queen's Club on Saturday.

Kartal ready for Wimbledon after reaching Ilkley Trophy semi-finals

Sonay Kartal will head to Wimbledon qualifying full of confidence following her run to the LTA's Lexus Ilkley Trophy semi-finals. Kartal was beaten 6-2 6-1 by top seed Emma Navarro in the last four but had not dropped a set prior to that stage, defeating three higher ranked opponents including world No.113 Simona Waltert and No.66 Aliona Bolsova.

Carlos Alcaraz storms past Sebastian Korda to reach Queen's final after Alex de Minaur stuns Holger Rune

Carlos Alcaraz will face Alex de Minaur in the final at Queen’s after the top seed took out Sebastian Korda 6-3 6-4 on Saturday. Alcaraz is a newcomer to grass and is making his debut at the London event, but he has quickly looked at home on the surface this week as he gains momentum leading up to Wimbledon. Ad The world No.

Injured Kyrgios withdraws from Mallorca Open

SANTA PONSA, Mallorca : Australian Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Mallorca Open because of injury, his second withdrawal in succession after also pulling out of this week's event in Halle.

Holger Rune crashes out of Queen's as Alex de Minaur continues dream run with straight-sets semi-final win

Holger Rune’s bid for Queen’s glory ended with a 6-3 7-6(2) defeat to Alex de Minaur in the semi-finals. The Dane, bidding for the first grass-court title of his career, failed to earn a single break in a match lasting one hour and 40 minutes. Ad De Minaur — the 2021 Eastbourne champion — will face Carlos Alcaraz or Sebastian Korda in the final as the world No.

Stefanos Tsitsipas denies ‘misinterpreted’ comments on Nick Kyrgios were racist

Stefanos Tsitsipas has denied comments he made about Nick Kyrgios following last year’s heated Wimbledon battle were racist in nature.

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Kubler and Bjorklund claim Ilkley titles

Not a racist: Tsitsipas says 'uneducated' Kyrgios remarks 'misinterpreted'

Carlos Alcaraz sets up Queen's final against De Minaur and closes in on No 1 ranking

Kartal ready for Wimbledon after reaching Ilkley Trophy semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz storms past Sebastian Korda to reach Queen's final after Alex de Minaur stuns Holger Rune

Injured Kyrgios withdraws from Mallorca Open

Holger Rune crashes out of Queen's as Alex de Minaur continues dream run with straight-sets semi-final win

Stefanos Tsitsipas denies ‘misinterpreted’ comments on Nick Kyrgios were racist