8 h. ago Fearless Anisimova topples Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

An inspired Amanda Anisimova tore up the script and soared into her maiden Wimbledon final by outclassing world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4 with a display of fierce determination and fearless shot-making on Thursday. Anisimova’s victory extended her win-loss record over her equally big-hitting rival to 6-3 and kept alive American hopes of […]

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11 h. ago Expanded Cyprus problem meeting to assess progress since Geneva

Next week’s expanded informal meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is expected to set the tone for further negotiations and assess the progress made since the Geneva meeting in March, sources told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Thursday. As part of preparations for the July 16–17 meeting, United Nations […]

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19 h. ago Djokovic sets up Sinner showdown, Swiatek reaches first Wimbledon semi

Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of yet more career milestones continued unabated as he reached a record 14th Wimbledon semi-final and a showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Serb recovered from a set down to beat Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4 and is now only two victories away from an unprecedented […]

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32 h. ago Swiatek bludgeons Samsonova to power into first Wimbledon semi

The balls kept on listening to Iga Swiatek on Wednesday as the Polish eighth seed walloped Liudmila Samsonova 6-2 7-5 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time. After years of nightmare outings at the spiritual home of lawn tennis, Swiatek appears to have finally conquered her grasscourt demons as she said the “ball […]

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33 h. ago ‘Best way to say goodbye’: Fognini retires after Wimbledon epic with Alcaraz

Italy’s Fabio Fognini announced his retirement from tennis on Wednesday, calling time on a 21-year career that culminated with a memorable five-set thriller against defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz that left Centre Court on its feet. The 38-year-old veteran pushed Alcaraz to the brink over more than 4-1/2 hours last week, twice clawing his way […]

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56 h. ago Fritz into Wimbledon semis after holding off Khachanov comeback

Fifth seed Taylor Fritz reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday after coming through a topsy-turvy four-setter against Karen Khachanov where the American seemed to be cruising, but then had to show all his fighting spirit. Fritz, in fine grass form after wins in Stuttgart and Eastbourne, triumphed 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) […]

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65 h. ago Sabalenka ready for Siegemund’s tricks as Alcaraz faces ‘nightmare’ Norrie

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka faces a tricky test against Germany’s Laura Siegemund, while Cameron Norrie, the last Briton standing, takes on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz when the Wimbledon quarter-finals kick off on Tuesday. TOP WOMEN’S MATCH: ARYNA SABALENKA V LAURA SIEGEMUND World number one Sabalenka recently called Wimbledon her “dream tournament.” But despite reaching the […]

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66 h. ago Tearful Dimitrov forced to retire while leading top seed Jannik Sinner by 2

Top seed Jannik Sinner struggled with an elbow problem and was given an almighty scare before advancing to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after a cruel twist of fate for his 19th-seeded opponent Grigor Dimitrov who retired injured at two sets up. Novak Djokovic continued his quest for Grand Slam glory at the All England Club […]

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3 d. ago Cobolli brings flair to Wimbledon as Italian surge gathers steam

Flavio Cobolli marched into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, leading a dashing Italian advance by snuffing out the once-lethal Marin Cilic in a statement win that lit up a sunny but breezy Court Two. Wielding his bright orange racket like a fluorescent sabre, the 23-year-old carved through the Croatian’s defences to win 6-4 6-4 6-7(4) […]

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3 d. ago Istanbul mayor’s jailed lawyer denounces ‘fabricated’ charges

The lawyer for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who like the mayor is in jail under an expanding crackdown on Turkey’s opposition, told Reuters on Monday he faces “entirely fabricated” charges meant to criminalise the right to a legal defence. Mehmet Pehlivan, who had already been detained for a day in March, has been held since […]

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3 d. ago Δυνατές αποδόσεις χωρίς γκανιότα από τη Megabet Plus σε Wimbledon και EURO Γυναικών!

Το παρών κείμενο αποτελεί διαφημιστική καταχώρηση της Cleverpath Holdings Lts με την επωνυμία Megabet Plus κατέχει άδεια Αποδέκτη Κλάσης Α (014) και Κλάσης Β (011) από την Εθνική Αρχή Στοιχημάτων που επιτρέπει τo στοιχηματισμό σε υποκαταστήματα στην Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία και στο διαδίκτυο www.megabetplus.com.cy | 18+ | Σκέψου το παιχνίδι. Παίξε με ασφάλεια | https://safergambling.gov.cy | […]

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3 d. ago Holguin hopes for ‘significant developments’ in next week’s talks

The UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin said she had a good meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday morning, following which she was scheduled to meet with President Nikos Christodoulides at 11am. “We hope that there will be significant developments in the measures decided in March”, she said, referring […]

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3 d. ago Sabalenka stands tall, Norrie survives to reach Wimbledon quarter

Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka and men’s defending champion Carlos Alcaraz both survived tough tests to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and Cameron Norrie kept alive British singles hopes after surviving a five-set thriller on Sunday. Sabalenka ruined home favourite Emma Raducanu’s dream in the previous round but had the Centre Court crowd cheering her on […]

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4 d. ago Wimbledon: Σαρωτικός Αλκαράθ κόντρα στον Ρούμπλεφ και φουλ για repeat

Ο Κάρλος Αλκαράθ έκανε επίδειξη δύναμης απέναντι στον Ρούμπλεφ, φτάνοντας στα προημιτελικά και επιβεβαιώνοντας γιατί είναι ασταμάτητος αυτήν την στιγμή με 22 συνεχόμενες νίκες. Ο Κάρλος Αλκαράθ χρειάστηκε να ξεπεράσει ένα εκρηκτικό ξεκίνημα του Αντρέι Ρούμπλεφ, όμως ανέβασε κατακόρυφα την απόδοσή του και πήρε την πρόκριση στα προημιτελικά του Wimbledon με 3-1 σετ (6-7(5), 6-3, […]

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4 d. ago Google offers new search changes ahead of key EU antitrust talks

Google (GOOGL.O) has proposed fresh changes to its search results in an attempt to fend off growing criticism from rivals, a week before a key meeting that could lead to yet another EU antitrust fine, according to a document seen by Reuters. The US tech giant has been under pressure after being hit in March […]

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5 d. ago Άνετες προκρίσεις στους «16» του Wimbledon για Τζόκοβιτς και Σίνερ!

Με άνεση στους «16» του Wimbledon, Τζόκοβιτς και Σίνερ! Ο Σέρβος κάτοχος 24 Grand Slam τίτλων επιβλήθηκε εύκολα με 3-0 σετ (6-3, 6-0, 6-4) του συμπατριώτη του, Μιομιρ Κετσμάνοβιτς, φτάνοντας τις 100 νίκες συνολικά στο μεγάλο τουρνουά του Λονδίνου. Εύκολο έργο είχε και το νούμερο 1 της παγκόσμιας κατάταξης, Γιανίκ Σίνερ, ο οποίος νίκησε επίσης με 3-0 σετ (6-1, 6-3, 6-1) τον Ισπανό, Πέδρο Μαρτίνεθ, συνεχίζοντας […]

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5 d. ago Rybakina sent tumbling out of Wimbledon third round by inspired Tauson

Former champion Elena Rybakina was sent spinning out of the Wimbledon third round on Saturday, the 11th-seeded Kazakh undone by the irresistible momentum of Denmark’s Clara Tauson. On a blustery Court Two, Tauson – previously winless in three main-draw visits to the All England Club – barely put a toe out of line, breezing through […]

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5 d. ago Carrying red wreath, Liverpool players join family for Diego Jota’s funeral

Carrying a red floral wreath bearing his shirt number, Diogo Jota’s Liverpool teammates joined relatives and residents in a small Portuguese town on Saturday for the funeral of the soccer star, who died with his brother in a car crash on Thursday. Club captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and manager Arne Slot were […]

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5 d. ago Carrying red wreath, Liverpool players join family for Diogo Jota’s funeral

Carrying a red floral wreath bearing his shirt number, Diogo Jota’s Liverpool teammates joined relatives and residents in a small Portuguese town on Saturday for the funeral of the soccer star, who died with his brother in a car crash on Thursday. Club captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and manager Arne Slot were […]

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6 d. ago Alcaraz marches on at Wimbledon after tough test, Keys and Osaka crash out

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was put through the wringer again on Friday before moving into the fourth round but fellow Grand Slam winners Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys fell by the wayside at the All England Club. It was a good day for British fans after Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie sailed through, with […]

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