TRACEY AUSTIN: Get ready for the clash of the crafty couple

TRACEY AUSTIN: Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are brilliant players with plenty of guile… get ready for the clash of the crafty couple in the women’s Wimbledon Final An Ons Jabeur victory could create a ‘big four’ at the summit of women’s tennis But a win for the unseeded Marketa Vondrousova would be outrageous story  The pair will meet in the […]

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Djokovic shakes Sinner to reach Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic closed in on a record-tying eighth title at Wimbledon and fifth in a row by repeatedly serving his way out of potential trouble to beat Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the semifinals Friday. Djokovic saved all six break points he faced — including a pair that were set points for eighth-seeded Sinner at […]

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Carlos Alcaraz: Wimbledon 2023 semi-finalist in profile

The Spaniard’s game is characterised by aggressive baseline play, and he has quickly become known for his athleticism and his daring and inventive shot-making. In his four-set win against Berrettini his week, for example, Alcaraz pulled off a stunning winner around the net post. He also possesses one of the most effective drop shots in the sport. Alcaraz has also […]

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Jannik Sinner: Wimbledon 2023 semi-finalist in profile

Who is Jannik Sinner? A 21-year-old from Italy, Jannik Sinner’s talent has always been obvious. He broke into the world’s top 100 when he was just 18 years old and had reached the top-10 by the age of 20. Sinner has recorded strong results on all three surfaces, and by 2022 had already reached the quarter-finals of each of the […]

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