His confidence sky-high after eliminating some of the tournament’s big names earlier in the week, Canada’s Denis Shapovalov played some of his best tennis when it mattered most on Sunday. The result was a 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory over second-seeded… Read More ›
Tennis
#CNN – #Tennis: #CarlosAlcaraz defeats #NovakDjokovic in straight sets to defend #Wimbledon crown
In tennis’ storied history, one awash with trailblazers and extraordinary champions, household names who still hold a place in people’s hearts, there hasn’t been a player quite like Carlos Alcaraz. In defeating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men’s final in straight sets –… Read More ›
#RogerFederer Joins Swiftie Era: Selfie with #TaylorSwift in #Zürich, #Switzerland
Roger Federer, his wife Mirka and their four children—twin daughters Myla and Charlene and twin sons Leo and Lenny—attended Taylor Swift’s concert in Switzerland. Entering his Swiftie era in style, Roger Federer posted a selfie with Taylor Swift, catching her… Read More ›
#AndyMurray marks 1,000th tour match with victory at Queen’s
In what is likely to be his final appearance at Queen’s, Andy Murray earned a hard fought first-round victory over Alexei Popyrin on his 1,000th ATP Tour appearance. Murray again indicated this week that it’s unlikely he will continue playing tennis beyond… Read More ›
#Canada’s #MilosRaonic sets record with 47 aces in three-set match
LONDON – Milos Raonic was at his peak when he reached the Wimbledon final in 2016 before injuries decimated his promising career. On Monday, the 33-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., served notice that he is still a force to be reckoned… Read More ›
#Alcaraz outlasts #Zverev to claim maiden #FrenchOpen title
PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) – Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz was made to sweat but clinched his first French Open title by beating Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in Sunday’s final. The world number three has now won three… Read More ›
Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer’s record after narrowly escaping French Open defeat.
Novak Djokovic narrowly avoided a major upset at the French Open, overcoming Lorenzo Musetti in a gruelling five-set third-round match. Djokovic triumphed 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 after four hours and 29 minutes, equaling Roger Federer’s record of 369… Read More ›
#Tennis: #NovakDjokovic surpasses #RogerFederer for another historic tennis milestone
Djokovic broke the record for oldest player to be ranked at No. 1 in the ATP rankings at 36 years and 321 days old. He surpassed Roger Federer who was 36 years and 320 days old in 2018 when he moved into… Read More ›
#Jannik #Sinner tops #Grigor #Dimitrov for #MiamiOpen title
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jannik Sinner’s strong 2024 continued as he won the Miami Open with 6-3, 6-1 victory over 11th seed Grigor Dimitrov on Sunday. In a flawless display on a 79-degree afternoon, Sinner, the 2024 Australian Open… Read More ›