Vondrousova is the first unseeded finalist at Wimbledon since Billie Jean King made it that far in 1963 Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova has become a first-time Grand Slam champion after beating sixth seed Ons Jabeur in the women’s final at Wimbledon. She is the first unseeded finalist at Wimbledon since Billie Jean King made it […]
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Wimbledon responds to domestic violence charges against Nick Kyrgios
Wimbledon officials have responded to the recently revealed domestic violence charges levied against Greek Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios, who has been accused of allegedly grabbing his former partner Chiara Passari. The All England Club, which runs the prestigious Wimbledon tournament confirmed that no action is being taken on the matter and that Kyrgios will… […]
Djokovic outclasses Kokkinakis at Wimbledon
Three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic proved too classy for Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis of their second-round conflict at Wimbledon 2022. Thanasi Kokkinakis’ return to Wimbledon for the primary time since 2017 has come to an finish by the hands of six-time champion Novak Djokovic. Djokovic was all the time going to be an enormous problem for… […]
Wimbledon 2022: Maria Sakkari is through to the third round after beating Viktoriya Tomova
With a straight-set win over Viktoriya Tomova, Wimbledon No. 5 seed Maria Sakkari is through to the third round of the tournament. Maria Sakkari wins in just over an hour (6-4, 6-3 in 1h18′) and will play Tatjana Maria for a place in the knockout stages of Wimbledon, which would be a first for her. Sakkari’s… […]
Kyrgios spits in direction of Wimbledon spectator and labels line judge a “snitch” (VIDEO)
Greek-Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios had a hard time eliminating his opponent Paul Jubb during the Wimbledon Grand Slam. He did overcome the Briton eventually – 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 7-5. Kyrgios got the victory but after the final of the match he spat in the direction of a spectator! The Australian-born tennis player… […]
Australian Nick Kyrgios came through a five-set first-round Wimbledon thriller against British Paul Jubb
Australian Nick Kyrgios came through with a five-set first-round Wimbledon cliff-hanger against British wildcard Paul Jubb on Tuesday as his fearsome serve ultimately devastated the 22-year-old 3-6 6-1 7-5 6-7(3) 7-5. Judd showed admirable cool as Kyrgios went through his usual complaints to the umpire and fans and stood toe to toe in an even… […]
Sakkari inaugurates her Wimbledon campaign with a win
She wins easily over Zoe Hives of Australia, 6-1, 6-4 Sakkari pushed past qualifier Zoe Hives of Australia, 6-1, 6-4 in 78 minutes, thanks to six breaks of serve and 19 winners. Sakkari went 5-3 on the London grass in three events heading into Wimbledon and says she feels confident in her game despite not… […]
Wimbledon Saves Its Biggest Applause For A Vaccine Hero
Sarah Gilbert, the Oxford scientist who co-developed the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, was showered with applause at rainy Wimbledon on Monday as the tennis tournament returned from a year’s absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Watch the clip below.) Polite applause swelled into a sustained standing ovation at the famous arena. Gilbert, sitting in the royal box, […]