[ad_1] LONDON: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on Wednesday, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club. Djokovic, bidding for a record equalling eighth Wimbledon men’s title and 24th Grand Slam crown, defeated Australia’s Jordan Thompson 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5. It was … Read more
[ad_1] LONDON: As he continues his quest for a record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic will once again pit his wits against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, with the sidelined Australian serving an advisory role in countryman Jordan Thompson’s corner. Defending champion Djokovic faces Thompson on Wednesday, and though the odds will be heavily stacked … Read more
[ad_1] LONDON: Wimbledon chiefs have tightened security over fears that climate activists could disrupt matches at the All England Club following high-profile protests at other sporting events. Three protesters from Just Stop Oil ran onto the ground during the second Ashes Test at Lord’s last week, sprinkling the group’s trademark orange powder. There were similar … Read more
[ad_1] LONDON: Daniil Medvedev has no doubt that Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player in history and the world number three believes the Serbian’s ability to conjure up victories even on his bad days sets him apart from the rest. Djokovic claimed a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open last … Read more
[ad_1] LONDON: The summer of 1997 saw Britain hand over Hong Kong to China, “Men in Black” top the movie charts and Harry Potter take his first, faltering steps at Hogwarts. It was also the year that Venus Williams, just 17 and with white beads in her hair, made her debut at Wimbledon. Her maiden … Read more
[ad_1] NEW YORK: It is time for the men’s and women’s professional tennis bodies to merge, says former world number one Kim Clijsters, who wants a united front in the sport as the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) celebrates its 50-year anniversary. The Belgian’s remarks echo a sentiment long held by the great Billie Jean King, … Read more
[ad_1] BERLIN: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and US star Coco Gauff suffered setbacks in their Wimbledon build-ups on Thursday when they slumped to second round losses at the Berlin WTA tournament. World number two Sabalenka was defeated 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) by Veronika Kudermetova whose Russian compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova saw off seventh-ranked Gauff 6-4, 6-0. Alexandrova … Read more
[ad_1] SYDNEY: Nick Kyrgios was admitted to a London psychiatric hospital because he contemplated suicide during Wimbledon in 2019, Australian media reported Wednesday citing a new episode of the Netflix documentary ‘Break Point’. The Australian has previously detailed his mental health struggles and self-harm during that dark period in his life. But in the new … Read more
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic, fresh from notching up a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title, moved back to the top of the ATP rankings released Monday, while Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 100. It was the 388th week as the world’s number one for the 36-year-old Djokovic, who jumped two places in the standings after … Read more
[ad_1] PARIS: Novak Djokovic, who won a record men’s 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever. The Serb’s victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final took him past great rival Rafael Nadal at the top of the list of all-time men’s … Read more