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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.

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic showed 'real personality' with amusing Centre Court towel antics - Barbara Schett

Novak Djokovic showed “real personality” when he tried to dry the Centre Court grass with a towel in a bizarre moment on the opening day at Wimbledon, says Barbara Schett. The world No. 2 faced a delay during his opening-round clash with Pedro Cachin as rain forced play to be suspended and the roof to be closed.

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 â€“ 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.

Ben Woollaston enjoys home comforts to progress at Championship League snooker, Xiao Guodong joins him in last 32

Ben Woollaston booked his place in the last 32 of the Championship League by winning Group 16 in his home city of Leicester on Monday. A break of 96 helped the world No. 46 complete a 3-0 win over Liam Graham before he defeated Peter Lines by the same scoreline.

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.

Mats Wilander 'wouldn’t be surprised if Novak Djokovic wins nine or 10' Wimbledon titles and breaks Roger Federer record

Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic will break Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles and could end up on nine or 10. Djokovic has won the last four editions of Wimbledon and this year is bidding to lift the trophy for an eighth time to equal Federer’s men’s record and move one behind nine-time champion Martina Navratilova. Ad World No.

Andy Murray 'highly motivated' and ready to 'do some damage' at Wimbledon this year, says Barbara Schett

Andy Murray has been backed to «do some damage» as he gears up for his first round match at this year’s Wimbledon. The two-time former champion at SW19 will face fellow Brit Ryan Peniston on Centre Court and Eursport tennis expert Barbara Schett believes Murray will be «highly motivated» to perform in front of his family as well as expectant fans.

Broad backing England to turn increasingly toxic Ashes series around

Stuart Broad has urged England to thrive on growing Ashes hostility and 'bring the fire' to Headingley as they seek a historic fightback. Broad was in the thick of the tensions which spilled over into the Long Room on the final day of the second Test at Lord's, entering the fray after the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow. Ad The 37-year-old was heard on the on-field microphone labelling the incident 'the worst thing I've seen in cricket' as the tourists went on to seal a 43-run victory which put one hand on the urn.

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Lightning strikes twice for Broady with Wimbledon win

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic showed 'real personality' with amusing Centre Court towel antics - Barbara Schett

Choinski hails day to remember after Wimbledon win

Ben Woollaston enjoys home comforts to progress at Championship League snooker, Xiao Guodong joins him in last 32

Wimbledon 2023: Iga Swiatek underlined favourite status with 'impressive' opening win, says Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander 'wouldn’t be surprised if Novak Djokovic wins nine or 10' Wimbledon titles and breaks Roger Federer record

Andy Murray 'highly motivated' and ready to 'do some damage' at Wimbledon this year, says Barbara Schett

Broad backing England to turn increasingly toxic Ashes series around