Rafael Nadal opens his bid for a third Wimbledon title, while recent ATP Tour champions Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini look to extend their ...
"The last thing I expected was to come back from surgery and win two titles in a row," Berrettini said after retaining his Queen's Club crown. Rune, Musetti and Draper are third, fourth and fifth — respectively — in the Pepperstone ATP Race To Milan, trailing only Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. After winning at Stuttgart and The Queen's Club, the Italian enters Wimbledon on a nine-match winning streak. The Italian leads Garin 2-1 in their ATP Head2Head, though Tuesday's contest will be the pair's first meeting on grass. That's what I think I achieved in the last couple of weeks, to get as many matches on grass as possible. "I love the serve-and-volley game, coming in as much as I can, slicing, attacking. I said — I insisted, in fact — that I can play on this surface, and it remains one of my favourite surfaces that tennis has to offer. The fourth seed is widely regarded as one of the game's best clay-courters, so that statement is not one to be taken lightly. "People kind of doubted that I can play on grass, I think it's fair to say. A new treatment on his chronic foot injury has provided relief from pain both on the court and in his daily life. In stark contrast to Nadal, Tsitsipas played three grass-court events in the last month, saving his best for last. It's a little bit more predictable when you have the history in the weeks before."
Rafael Nadal live score: The French Open champion gets his Wimbledon campaign underway against Francisco Cerundolo before Serena Williams makes her return.
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Nick Kyrgios earned a thrilling five-set win on Tuesday at Wimbledon against Paul Jubb in which he converted five of his six break points and saved 11 of ...
On the next point, Jubb missed a backhand volley, and that seemed it would be a fatal mistake. Especially towards the end of the fourth set, Jubb took control with his forehand, crushing key forehands down the line to force a decider and frustrate his opponent. And when he earned opportunities, he made the most of them. Daniel Evans, Alexander Bublik and Kyle Edmund were among those who took a look at the match, especially as it grew tighter and therefore more tense. Throughout the match, the Briton showed no fear of the big moment, putting gutsy shotmaking on display, taking it to Kyrgios when he had the opportunity. "I know it's not going to be the case.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Williams and Tan's first round match. Follow along below for updates and highlights from all of Tuesday's ...
TSN1/4/5 ESPN/ESPN2 TSN1/4/5 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri., July 8 TSN1/2 ESPN/ESPN2 Sat., July 2 The first round of Wimbledon wraps up on Tuesday, June 28. Only Martina Navratilova has won the tournament more than Williams and Graf, capturing the trophy nine times. 1:11 p.m. - Francisco Cerundolo and Rafael Nadal currently locked in an enthralling battle. Serena Williams is back on grass.
STRAWBERRIES and cream at the ready, Wimbledon 2022 is FINALLY HERE!Last year's champion Novak Djokovic cruised to a first round victory despite losin.
It's like they're a GENIUS. So, I don't know. I think it's just hilarious.” I threw in one underarm serve. I couldn't win a point. Why would he do that?’ “The commentators were like: ‘What's he done here? Everyone should just watch that back. She said: "There have always been players who retired because they were sick. Oh the drama! Nadal* 6-4 6-3 3-6 Cerundolo Nadal 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-4 Cerundolo Nadal* 6-4 6-3 3-6 4-4 Cerundolo
'Pure disrespect': Kyrgios blasts '90-year-old' officials, explains why he spat at fan in fiery presser.
So arguably if the guy was 40, he may not have called that out.” “There were a couple of people not shy of criticising me — this one’s for you,” said the 40th-ranked player. “Some spectators think there’s just no line there anymore. Even as early as the first set on a packed and raucous Court Three, Kyrgios demanded some fans be removed. “Factually, people that are younger have better eyesight. As well as his displeasure with a section of the crowd, Kyrgios also called a line judge “a snitch with no fans”.
Harmony Tan and Serena Williams produced one of the great Wimbledon matches as the former ended the latter's comeback in heartbreak as she beat the former ...
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Serena Williams was defeated in her first singles match for a year on Tuesday, going down 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) to unseeded Harmony Tan in the first round of ...
The American was first to break in the decider but Tan levelled at 3-3. There’s definitely a lot of motivation to get better and play at home,” the 40-year-old American said afterwards, brushing off retirement talk. “When I saw the draw, I was really scared. “I am just playing for right now. It is business as usual at the Grand Slam this year after the tournament was cancelled due to Covid in 2020 and last year was played in front of reduced crowds. I thought if I can win one game, two games, that would be really good for me.” “I’m so emotional now,” said Tan. “She’s a superstar. The All England Club said in a statement that protocols remained in place to minimise the risk of infection. But from 4-2 down the second seed found an extra gear, winning the next four games to seal the match in a little over three and a half hours, roared on by the Centre Court crowd. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, broke after a mammoth second game of the second set and went on to level the match 6-1. Serena Williams was defeated in her first singles match for a year on Tuesday, going down 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) to unseeded Harmony Tan in the first round of Wimbledon. Seven-time champion Williams was cheered as she walked onto Centre Court for the evening match, but she looked rusty and was broken in her first service game.
Day Three of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships is now well underway with Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray all in action.
- Katarzyna Kawa v Ons Jabeur (3) - Maria Sakkari (5) v Viktoriya Tomova - Caroline Garcia v Emma Raducanu (10)
Wimbledon enters day three at the All England Club with Emma Raducanu, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic the headline attractions, following Serena Williams' ...
Raducanu gets an early look at a break and puts Garcia under early pressure at 0-30. A warm ovation for Raducanu as she comes out to serve, but Garcia takes the opening point when Raducanu steers the backhand from the baseline wide. A backhand into the net from Garcia brings up break point. A backhand off Raducanu’s serve clipped the line. She gets another look at Garcia’s service game at 15-30 after Garcia pulls a forehand wide from inside the baseline. Two break points - and the Frenchwoman takes it. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Wimbledon 2022: Emma Raducanu vs Caroline Garcia Garcia plays a loose backhand off Raducanu’s second serve. Great response from Raducanu, and that has settled her nerves. However the ball was called in. Wimbledon 2022: *Emma Raducanu 1-2 Caroline Garcia - Raducanu breaks back!
Serena Williams tasted bitter defeat on her return to singles tennis at Wimbledon as Rafael Nadal overcame a huge scare to progress to the second round.
Maxime Cressy (USA) bt Félix Auger-Aliassime (CAN x6) 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 7-6 (11/9), 7-6 (7/5) Mackenzie McDonald (USA) bt Nuno Borges (POR) 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) Christian Harrison (USA) bt Jay Clarke (GBR) 7-6 (7/3), 6-1, 7-6 (8/6) I thought if I can win one game, two games, that would be really good for me." "When I saw the draw, I was really scared. When I was young, I was watching her so many times on the TV.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC sent Centre Court into a frenzy by comfortably beating Thansai Kokkakinakis this afternoon.The reigning champ coasted through the secon.
But the Brit broke at 5-4 up to win anyway. Harriet Dart has WON. She was broken back, with the second set very briefly on serve. and she's fortunate to save the second! Garcia grinds it out as Raducanu is stretching for one and can only find the net. This was certainly not in the script. Raducanu saves the first... and then edges to 15-30. Garcia hits two crunchers to move to 0-30 on the Raducanu serve. Right, Raducanu puts herself in a superb position to mount a comeback as she moves to 0-30 on the Garcia serve. Raducanu is out. She frames a winner from the first point to move to 0-15... Raducanu 3-6 3-6 Garcia
The British No 1 shows fight on Centre Court but falls in straight sets to the 28-year-old French player. Britain's Emma Raducanu prepares to serve to ...
When you put things into perspective, it’s not so bad,” said Peniston, who benefits from the LTA’s NTC Access programme, providing cost-free access to courts on all three surfaces, coaching, trainers and the LTA’s tournament bonus scheme. It’s been great to see the last few weeks we’ve (the Brits) all been at the same tournaments and everyone has been doing so well. However, Garcia hit the front again three games later as her willingness to move forward and a lack of real aggression on the forehand wing from Raducanu began to cost her. I think that’s really great to see. I feel like we all train together, we all get on really well. “I’m just really pleased to get through my first round.
Emma Raducanu result: The British No.1 crashed out of Wimbledon in the second round after losing in straight sets to Caroline Garcia.
Garcia misses a volley at the net to give Raducanu a second break point and this time she gets it. Garcia finds the net herself to offer Raducanu the immediate break back but a strong serve puts it to deuce. Raducanu gets to 30-0 courtesy of two Garcia errors. Raducanu hits a fast backhand across the court to go to 15-15 but then strikes the same shot long on the next point. Raducanu attempts a lob and Garcia can't quite connect and her volley goes into the net. Raducanu slightly loses her footing mid-rally and Garcia punishes her with a forehand into empty space. Garcia then double faults and hits a forehand long, 30-30. Garcia fires one into the crowd (the man catches it one handed!) and then hits a forehand long to go 30-15 down. Garcia comes to the net at the next and Raducanu only has one place to go, across court on her backhand and she makes it to get break point. The fourth results in a rally but Garcia hits a forehand wide. Raducanu goes aggressive this time, a forehand winner gives her the opener. Raducanu just can't get any consistency with her forehand and she finds the net.
France's Caroline Garcia reacts as sho competes against Britain's Emma Raducanu during their women's singles tennis match on the third day of the 2022 Wimbledon ...
But Raducanu couldn’t build on her efforts and a double fault in the next game led to Garcia restoring her advantage. Unfortunately for the British public, none of that came to fruition as Garcia showed her class on Centre Court. I really enjoyed playing on Centre Court, it was my first time and very special.
Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon return proved to be an anti-climax as the US Open champion exited in the second round with defeat by Caroline Garcia.
Garcia backhand into the net, 30-40. Garcia flicks a forehand into the tramlines, 15-30. "Caroline is a great opponent," said Raducanu. "I played her earlier on in the year in Indian Wells and it was a tricky match. Deep Garcia return and Raducanu can only net her reply. Raducanu forehand into the tramlines. Deep backhand by Garcia and Raducanu nets, match point. Garcia forehand return into the net, 30-30. Raducanu drop shot, Garcia gets it over but Raducanu flicks a backhand cross court winner into the open court. Raducanu forehand winner to start the game, 0-15. But as soon as Garcia broke emphatically in the second game, closing it out with a scorching backhand return winner, most of the more knowledgeable spectators could see that Raducanu was outmatched. Raducanu forehand into the net, 0-15. In cricketing terms, Garcia is the equivalent of a batsman who likes to hook and pull.