4 d. ago Emma Raducanu storms past 2023 Wimbledon champion Vondrousova in style

British player wins 6-3, 6-3 to make third roundRaducanu will face world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka nextOn the eve of another tense fortnight at Wimbledon, Emma Raducanu had every reason to feel overwhelmed by the circumstances she found herself in. As her troublesome back injury continued to restrict her work on the practice court, she has also had to deal with undisclosed personal issues. Her expectations for the tournament were low.It is reflective of Raducanu’s personal growth and maturity that she has taken those difficulties in her stride and found a way to continue to move forward. In one of her most significant matches of the year so far, the British No 1 spectacularly rose to the occasion on Centre Court, producing a brilliant performance to outplay the 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3 and return to the third round. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz eager to mark his era with third consecutive Wimbledon title

However, Sinner, Djokovic and Draper stand in his way as leading men take the stage with epic battles on the cardsIn the days after his victory at Queen’s Club a week ago, a win that had maintained perfectly the momentum he had built with his French Open triumph, Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed his well-deserved two days of rest to the fullest. He spent his time away from the court wisely, playing golf with Andy Murray, strolling through central London and seeking out good food and good vibes. Then, on Wednesday, he returned to work with his sights on a singular goal.A year that had started off for Alcaraz with such turbulent, challenging results now seemingly positions him at the height of his powers. After struggling initially with the elevated pressure and scrutiny during Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, along with the weight that comes with his immense achievements, Alcaraz will begin his title defence at Wimbledon against Fabio Fognini on Monday playing great tennis, enjoying himself and con...

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7 d. ago Emma Raducanu relishes Wimbledon return despite no great expectations

Tough draw, injury and off-court issue mean British No 1 is not looking much beyond first-round match with Mimi XuBeing Emma Raducanu is not the easiest task. For all the positives that come with achieving fame early, as she did after her stunning US Open triumph as an 18-year-old in 2021, the obligations and attention can be intense. Invariably when she plays her photo is splashed on the back pages and her every move is scrutinised. At Wimbledon the attention grows exponentially and nothing is off limits, as Raducanu discovered when she batted away questions about a possible romance with Carlos Alcaraz, a longtime friend, with whom she will play mixed doubles at the US Open.As Andy Murray learned over many years, dealing with all that takes experience and patience. No wonder, then, that Raducanu says she is not looking much further than her first-round battle with the 17-year-old Welsh player Mimi Xu on Monday. “Truthfully I don’t expect much from myself this year,” she said on the...

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1 week ago QPR confirm new head coach as Arsenal great joins coaching staff

A day after announcing Marti Cifuentes has officially left the club, Queen's Park Rangers have confirmed the hiring of Julien Stephan as the club's new head coach, with Arsenal great Steve Bould also coming aboard

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1 week 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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1 week ago Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz 'spark romance rumours as they are spotted laughing and joking together ahead of US Open team

The pair are set to team up for the US Open in August, but it appears their bond may go beyond the tennis court, after Emma was spotted supporting the star at the Queens Club Championships.

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1 week ago Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz 'spark romance rumours as they enjoy a string of cosy outings together ahead of US Open team

The pair are set to team up for the US Open in August, but it appears their bond may go beyond the tennis court, after Emma was spotted supporting the star at the Queens Club Championships.

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1 week ago Dan Evans beats Miomir Kecmanovic to set up Tommy Paul clash at Eastbourne

British no5 continues Wimbledon preparations after strong Queen’s Club showing

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz wins third title in a row, defeats Jiri Lehecka at Queen’s Club

Carlos Alcaraz wins third title in a row, defeats Jiri Lehecka at Queen’s Club  Tennis.com

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats Lehecka to extend win streak and regain crown as king of Queen’s

Alcaraz overcomes Czech opponent 7-5, 6-7 (5) 6-2 in finalSpaniard stretches his unbeaten run to 18 matchesCarlos Alcaraz was initially not quite ready for the moment when he moved within touching distance of another Queen’s title. In the final stages of a bruising second set tiebreak, the score level at 5-5, Alcaraz threw in a double fault against a soaring Jiri Lehecka. He soon found himself battling in a final set he would have rather not contested.Alcaraz handled this moment of adversity with the same self-assurance and courage he has shown so many times before while demonstrating his growing maturity as he refocused to close out the in-form Czech Lehecka 7-5, 6-7 (5) 6-2 and triumph at Queen’s for the second time in his career. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alcaraz beats Lehecka to extend win streak and regain crown as king of Queen’s Club

Alcaraz overcomes Czech 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 in finalSpaniard stretches his unbeaten run to 18 matchesCarlos Alcaraz was initially not ready for the occasion when he moved within touching distance of another Queen’s Club title. In the final stages of a bruising second-set tie-break, the score at 5-5, Alcaraz betrayed his nerves with a double fault under pressure from a soaring Jiri Lehecka. He soon found himself battling in a final set he would have preferred to avoid.Alcaraz handled this moment of adversity with the self-assurance and courage he has shown so many times before while demonstrating his growing maturity as he refocused to close out the in-form Czech 7-5, 6-7 (5) 6-2 and triumph at Queen’s Club for the second time in his career. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz delivers clear Wimbledon message after HSBC Championships title win

Carlos Alcaraz won his 18th match in a row vs Jiri Lehecka in the HSBC Championships final at Queen's Club.

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz secures second Queen's Club title as Wimbledon preparations continue

Defending champion gets off to perfect start ahead of All England Club title defence

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jiri Lehecka: Queen’s Club men’s singles final goes to deciding set – live

Game-by-game coverage from the HSBC ChampionshipsBig interview: Nick Kyrgios | And you can email DanielLehecka to serve, ready play.Our coverage has, finally, started, and our players are out. Lehecka will have to start well, but if he can he’s a live dog. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jiri Lehecka: Queen’s Club men’s singles tennis final – live

Game-by-game coverage from the HSBC ChampionshipsBig interview: Nick Kyrgios | And you can email DanielLehecka to serve, ready play.Our coverage has, finally, started, and our players are out. Lehecka will have to start well, but if he can he’s a live dog. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jiri Lehecka live: Tennis score and latest updates from Queen’s final

Who will triumph at Queen’s Club? Follow the score and all the action as Alcaraz takes on the Lehecka on Andy Murray Arena

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2 w. ago Sunday at the Queen's Club Tennis Championship 2025: Prize money, order of play, TV schedule, when is Carloz Alcaraz final

It’s finals day at the Queen’s Club Championship.

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2 w. ago Brighton’s transfer push backed by ‘physicality’ and cutting

Tony Bloom has already bought three players this summer and can act quickly thanks to in-depth background researchIt may not have been Tony Bloom’s week at Ascot for once but at least the Brighton owner could console himself by securing yet another signing for his football team before the summer solstice was here.Confirmation of the Italy Under-21s defender Diego Coppola’s arrival on the south coast as Lake Forest finished a disappointing fifth in the Queen Anne Stakes took Brighton’s buys to three and the club are expected to announce any day that Olivier Boscagli is joining on a free from PSV Eindhoven. In with Coppola, who has joined from Verona, have come Sunderland’s 19-year-old playoff hero, Tommy Watson, for £10m and the Greece Under-21s striker Charalampos Kostoulas for £30m. Talk about getting your business done early. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alcaraz vs Lehecka start time and how to watch Queen's Club final today

Czech world No30 faces daunting task against five-time Grand Slam winner after toppling Jack Draper

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2 w. ago Jack Draper shares tonsillitis struggle as Queen's Club campaign comes to an end

British no1 was denied a maiden home final by world no30 Jiri Lehecka

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