Ireland book U20 semi-final after win against Fiji
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US fighting for record third straight women's World Cup win
NEW YORK: The United States will have a super-sized target on their backs when the women's World Cup kicks off later this month, with their opponents pulling out all the stops to derail their hope of an unprecedented third consecutive title.
Jodie Burrage seals emotional first win at Wimbledon
Three could well become Jodie Burrage's magic number after sealing a memorable maiden Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon. Burrage, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was handed an intriguing first round test against America's Caty McNally at the All England Club. Ad And in a hugely impressive display of aggressive grass court tennis, the Kingston player eased her way to a 6-1 6-3 triumph to reach a Grand Slam second round for the first time.
US fighting for record third straight World Cup win
NEW YORK : The United States will have a super-sized target on their backs when the Women's World Cup kicks off later this month, with their opponents pulling out all the stops to derail their hope of an unprecedented third consecutive title.
Lightning strikes twice for Broady with Wimbledon win
Lightning struck twice for Liam Broady as he prevailed in a grass court encounter against familiar opposition to reach the Wimbledon second round. The Stockport player and world No.142, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, faced Constant Lestienne on Monday — an opponent he had beaten in their only previous meeting on grass, at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham in 2022. Ad And once again it was the 29-year-old who looked the most comfortable on the surface, dictating from the baseline and moving around the court with ease.
Choinski hails day to remember after Wimbledon win
Jan Choinski hailed a day to remember after marking his Wimbledon debut with a stunning victory. The 27-year-old, who qualifies as British through his Southampton-born mother and is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, was making his maiden appearance at the All England Club and managed to avoid a seeded opponent – but was still handed a tough test against Dusan Lajovic. Ad A veteran of the ATP Tour, Lajovic beat compatriot Novak Djokovic and also Andrey Rublev to win the Srpska Open back in April, and was highly fancied for this contest.
Wimbledon 2023: Iga Swiatek underlined favourite status with 'impressive' opening win, says Mats Wilander
Iga Swiatek showed why she's the Wimbledon favourite by brushing off illness to launch her title bid with a resounding win over Zhu Lin. That is the opinion of Eurosport experts Laura Robson and Mats Wilander, who were impressed by the top seed’s start at SW19. Ad Although Swiatek already has French and US Open titles to her name, she is yet to make an impact on grass, with a run to the fourth round in 2021 her best performance yet at Wimbledon.
Joey Chestnut favored to win 8th straight Mustard Belt - ESPN
Joey Chestnut, the hot dog-and-bun-eating G.O.A.T., is the overwhelming favorite to win his 16th Mustard Belt overall and eighth in row Tuesday at the Nathan's Hot Dog Contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn.