3 d. ago ‘Great for tennis’: Alcaraz lauds rivalry after Sinner crowned Wimbledon king

This final heralded a changing of the guard – the first SW19 showpiece since 2002 without at least one of the ‘big four’First Jannik Sinner hit a wicked serve, straight down the T. Then he sank to his knees, head bowed as in prayer, in thanks and absolution. It was an appropriate gesture for the first Italian to win a singles title at Wimbledon. But it carried a deeper significance, too.Five weeks ago in the French Open, Sinner had watched three match points come and go against Carlos Alcaraz, before losing a five-set, 5hr 29min epic against the Spaniard. After that match Sinner looked broken. Now, against the same brilliant opponent on Centre Court, he had mended his mind and soul. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Jannik Sinner seeks instant revenge in latest instalment of rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz

Wimbledon final a repeat of French Open epic as the world’s top two inspire memories of past battles between the greatsGreat sport is all about rivalry. In the 70s and 80s, tennis had Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, who played against each other a whopping 80 times, 60 of them in finals. In the last half-century, men’s tennis has been lucky to have Björn Borg and John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and McEnroe, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi and any combination you choose of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Now we have Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.Alcaraz and Sinner have played each other 12 times, with Alcaraz leading 8-4 after winning their incredible match in the French Open final last month, when the Spaniard saved three match points before triumphing in an epic five-setter. Like all great rivalries, these two men bring out the best in each other and their Paris match is already being talked of as one of the greatest of all time. Co...

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1 week ago Aryna Sabalenka makes major Emma Raducanu prediction after epic Wimbledon battle

The World No.1 defeated Emma Raducanu in straight sets on Centre Court on Friday night, but it was far from simple despite the scoreline

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1 week ago Wimbledon 2025: Aryna Sabalenka holds off inspired Emma Raducanu in thriller to reach last

Aryna Sabalenka was given a real scare but battled her way past Emma Raducanu in front of a raucous Centre Court crowd.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu sails through ‘awkward’ battle of Britain in Wimbledon opener

The British number one defeated 17-year-old Xu 6-3 6-3.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu too strong for teenager Mimi Xu in British battle

Former US Open champion through 6-3, 6-3Gulf in class and experience clear from outset“Come on Britain!” echoed through the sweltering 32C heat on No 1 Court as Emma Raducanu defeated Mimi Xu in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. The all-British clash featured two players – attired similarly in matching outfits and golf visors – who captivated the home crowd.While Raducanu has been a fan favourite since her fairytale 2021 US Open triumph, the grand slam ­debutant Xu, ranked No 300 in the world, has impressed in junior circuits and shown significant promise on the senior tour. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu battles back from brink of tears to win first match since French Open

The British number one, who missed last week's Berlin Open as she managed a back problem, triumphed 6-7 (5) 6-3 6-1.

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu battles back against Ann Li to set up Maya Joint clash at Eastbourne

British number one resumes Wimbledon preparations with gusty Queen’s Club showing

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu fights back tears after battling win over Ann Li at Eastbourne

British player wins 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1 in first round‘I’m very, very happy to come through that’Emma Raducanu fought back tears after resuming her Wimbledon preparations by battling back from a set down to beat the US’s Ann Li in the first round of the Eastbourne Open.Amid blustery conditions, the British No 1, who missed last week’s Berlin Open as she managed a back problem, triumphed 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Coco Gauff stunned in first match since winning French Open title

Gauff stunned by qualifier Wang at Berlin OpenFrench Open champ makes seven double faultsWang to face Badosa after career-best grass winNewly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff was stunned on her return to action Thursday, losing to Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-3 at the Berlin Open.The second-ranked Gauff, who won at Roland-Garros less than two weeks ago for her second Grand Slam title, amassed 25 unforced errors and seven double faults in her loss to Wang. Gauff had a bye to the second round at the grass-court tournament, a warmup for Wimbledon. Continue reading...

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last month Katie Boulter reveals reply to online troll after receiving death threats

The British No 2 has detailed the extent of online abuse following her second round match at the French Open in an ever-increasing issue in tennis

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