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Luca Pow knocked out by Gijs Brouwer in opening Wimbledon qualifier, targets juniors at Wimbledon

Luca Pow admitted he was simply unable to match his opponent after his Wimbledon qualifying campaign came to an end in the first round. Solihull player Pow, who trains at the LTA's National Academy in Loughborough, was in action at the qualification event for the second time, having made his debut last year. Ad And out on Court 15 he was simply outclassed by experienced grass courter Gijs Brouwer, the Dutchman prevailing 6-3 6-1 to progress to the second round.

Novak Djokovic 'definitely the favourite' for Wimbledon as he bids to equal Roger Federer record - Laura Robson

Laura Robson says it’s “hard to bet against” Novak Djokovic winning Wimbledon for an eighth time to equal Roger Federer’s all-time record. Djokovic heads to Wimbledon on the back of his record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam victory at the French Open. Ad He has won the last four editions and hasn’t lost at the tournament since 2017.

Jodie Burrage hails mentality after spirited Eastbourne comeback

Jodie Burrage hailed her hardened mentality after she came from a set down to progress to the second round of the LTA's Rothesay International Eastbourne. British No.2 Burrage overcame US qualifier Lauren Davis 4-6 6-4 6-3 to reach the last 16, just a day after thinking her tournament was over after a straight sets defeat to Italian Jasmine Paolini in the final round of qualifying. Ad The 24-year-old was not expecting a second chance as a lucky loser but is now relishing the prospect of another deep tournament run on home soil following her charge to the final of the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham.

Ons Jabeur beats Jasmine Paolini for first grass win in Eastbourne, Petra Kvitova withdraws ahead of Wimbledon

Ons Jabeur won her first grass match of the season as she beat Jasmine Paolini at the Eastbourne International. Last year’s Wimbledon runner-up was beaten in her grass opener in Berlin the previous week. Ad However, Jabeur looked improved against Paolini as she won 6-3 6-2.

Team Malizia win Leg 7 of Ocean Race but final result waits on redress hearing for 11th Hour Racing

Team Malizia won the final leg of The Ocean Race 2022-23 — but the destination of the overall title still waits on a redress hearing. The six-month race concluded with Leg 7 in Genova, Italy at lunchtime on Tuesday, June 27. Ad Holcim-PRB had led for most of the leg but were pipped towards the finish after opting to stay out at sea for the last stretch.

Dan Cox left rueing after Wimbledon qualifier slip

Dan Cox was left rueing fine margins after a narrow defeat in the opening round of Wimbledon Qualifying on Monday. Lincoln's Cox was up against Federico Gaio at Roehampton, an opponent who has already reached three Challenger Tour-level finals this season. Ad It was the Italian who was able to summon all of his experience in a gruelling contest out on Court 14, edging his way to a 2-6 7-6(2) 7-5 victory to progress to Round 2.

Exclusive: 'No reason' for Andy Murray to retire as former Wimbledon champion 'loves playing', says Laura Robson

Laura Robson thinks Andy Murray has “no reason to stop anytime soon” and could continue playing tennis for several more years because of his love for the sport. Murray, 36, has fallen down the rankings in recent years following hip surgery. Ad But he has showed some signs of returning to form this year, especially on grass where he won 10 matches in a row and lifted titles in Surbiton and Nottingham.

Novak Djokovic will be undisputed tennis GOAT if he wins 'a few more slams', says Roger Federer's ex-coach Ivan Ljubicic

Novak Djokovic will be the undisputed tennis GOAT if he wins «a few more Slams», reckons Roger Federer's ex-coach Ivan Ljubicic. Djokovic moved clear of Rafael Nadal onto 23 men's slams with his recent triumph at the French Open, and the Serbian could go two clear when he steps out at Wimbledon next month, as he aims to land a record-equalling eight title — tied with Federer.

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Luca Pow knocked out by Gijs Brouwer in opening Wimbledon qualifier, targets juniors at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic 'definitely the favourite' for Wimbledon as he bids to equal Roger Federer record - Laura Robson

Jodie Burrage hails mentality after spirited Eastbourne comeback

Ons Jabeur beats Jasmine Paolini for first grass win in Eastbourne, Petra Kvitova withdraws ahead of Wimbledon

Team Malizia win Leg 7 of Ocean Race but final result waits on redress hearing for 11th Hour Racing

Dan Cox left rueing after Wimbledon qualifier slip

Exclusive: 'No reason' for Andy Murray to retire as former Wimbledon champion 'loves playing', says Laura Robson

Novak Djokovic will be undisputed tennis GOAT if he wins 'a few more slams', says Roger Federer's ex-coach Ivan Ljubicic