eurosport.com - Mats Wilander believes it will take 'a big player' to beat a revitalised Nick Kyrgios at this year's Wimbledon

Mats Wilander believes it will take 'a big player' to beat a revitalised Nick Kyrgios at this year's Wimbledon

Mats Wilander thinks it will need «a big player» to defeat a revitalised Nick Kyrgios at this year's Wimbledon. Kyrgios has continued to show the full range of his emotions on court during the tournament, but he has married that with a renewed focus on his tennis — and he has reaped the rewards by reaching the fourth round courtesy of a fiery win over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday night. Ad/> Kyrgios plays Brandon Nakashima for a place in the SW19 semis, with Wilander talking up his chances.

Ons Jabeur makes it through to the Wimbledon quarter-finals with hard-fought victory over Elise Mertens

Ons Jabeur made it back-to-back Wimbledon quarter-finals after edging past Elise Mertens 7-6(9) 6-4. The Tunisian showcased her now customary box of tricks on the SW19 grass, and eventually prevailed in 1 hour and 45 minutes over her 24th-seeded opponent. Ad/> In her on-court interview, Jabeur reflected not only on the tough test Mertens had provided, but also on how her run at Wimbledon — and her many successes this year — may continue to inspire those from similar backgrounds as her.

Wout van Aert ‘must be getting angry’ after 2-2-2 start to Tour de France 2022, says Adam Blythe

Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) may be in the yellow jersey after three stages at the Tour de France, but Adam Blythe reckons “he must be getting angry” after a hat-trick of runner-up finishes. The Belgian was denied by the slimmest of margins on Stage 3 as Dylan Groenewegen (BikeExchange–Jayco) took a memorable victory on the final outing of Denmark’s Grand Depart. Ad/> At some point in each of the opening three stages of the 2022 Tour, Van Aert has looked the obvious winner.

Wimbledon 2022: Jannik Sinner holds on to sink Carlos Alcaraz to make quarter-finals at SW19

Jannik Sinner produced a performance of maturity to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 6-4 6(8)-7 6-3 to progress to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon where he will face either Novak Djokovic or Tim van Rijthoven. Alcaraz came into the match with a minor psychological advantage, holding a 1-0 lead in the pair's head-to-head, having won their previous encounter at last year's Paris Masters. Ad/> Both players are relative rookies on the surface: it was Alcaraz’s sixth tour-level match on grass, and Sinner's eighth.

Tour de France 2022: Dylan Groenewegen had 'mental demons' from Fabio Jakobsen crash, says Robbie McEwen

Dylan Groenewegen’s victory at the Tour de France will be a «massive gorilla off his back» after the long battle to rediscover his sprinter’s instinct, according to Eurosport expert Robbie McEwen. The Dutchman (BikeExchange–Jayco) was banned for nine months for causing a crash at the Tour of Poland in 2020 which left Fabio Jakobsen in a coma, although race organisers also came in for heat after concerns were raised about the safety barriers.

Wimbledon 2022 Day 8: Order of Play, schedule - When are Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios playing?

After lighting up Centre Court on Saturday night, Nick Kyrgios is back on the main stage again, as is Rafael Nadal, as Wimbledon enters its second week. Kyrgios was called ‘evil’ and a bully by Stefanos Tsitsipas after beating the Greek in a fiery encounter. Ad/> The Australian has had a steely look about him in SW19, and will face Brandon Nakashima on Monday.

WTCR Race 2 flash: Huff makes history by winning 100th WTCR race

Rob Huff claimed a sensational first victory of the season in Race 2 at WTCR Race of Portugal to clinch the historic 100th race in the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup at Vila Real. The success also marked the first of the year for Zengő Motorsport and its Cupra Leon Competición, as Huff rose from fourth on the grid to send the team into raptures at the demanding street circuit.

Heather Watson says her Wimbledon straight-sets defeat to Jule Niemeier 'felt like playing a serve-bot'

Heather Watson said her straight-sets loss to Jule Niemeier in the Wimbledon fourth-round «felt like playing a serve-bot». Watson succumbed 6-2 6-4 to the 22-year-old Niemeier, and admitted the German had not let her settle into the match, dominating behind her big serve and forcing Watson regularly onto the defensive. Ad/> Nonetheless Watson reflected on a positive tournament in which she went further at a major than she had ever done before.

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Mats Wilander believes it will take 'a big player' to beat a revitalised Nick Kyrgios at this year's Wimbledon

Ons Jabeur makes it through to the Wimbledon quarter-finals with hard-fought victory over Elise Mertens

Wout van Aert ‘must be getting angry’ after 2-2-2 start to Tour de France 2022, says Adam Blythe

Wimbledon 2022: Jannik Sinner holds on to sink Carlos Alcaraz to make quarter-finals at SW19

Tour de France 2022: Dylan Groenewegen had 'mental demons' from Fabio Jakobsen crash, says Robbie McEwen

Wimbledon 2022 Day 8: Order of Play, schedule - When are Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios playing?

WTCR Race 2 flash: Huff makes history by winning 100th WTCR race

Heather Watson says her Wimbledon straight-sets defeat to Jule Niemeier 'felt like playing a serve-bot'