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Hewett 'not far away' from Wimbledon singles glory
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Monday, 08 July 2024 08:27
Hewett will also compete in the men's wheelchair doubles at Wimbledon alongside partner Gordon Reid, with whom he has won five titles in SW19.Asked why he had not been able to add the singles title at Wimbledon, Hewett said his game is "still in its developmental stage on grass".He added: "Over the last couple of years at Wimbledon being on…
Musetti fights back to reach first major quarter-final
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Monday, 08 July 2024 05:23
Lorenzo Musetti reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final by surging past lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at Wimbledon.The Italian 25th seed struggled against the big-serving Frenchman in the first set before adapting his approach to win 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-2.It ends a remarkable run for 21-year-old Mpetshi Perricard, who was attempting to become the first lucky loser, man or woman,…
'Tough to play' - Svitolina's pain after attacks on Ukraine
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Monday, 08 July 2024 09:10
Elina Svitolina found it "extremely tough" to focus on competing at Wimbledon after Russian strikes killed 31 people and seriously damaged a children's hospital in her native Ukraine.Svitolina, 29, broke down in tears during an on-court interview after she beat China's Wang Xinyu to reach the quarter-finals.She played the match wearing a black ribbon on her white outfit, knowing there…
Djokovic 'expects fireworks' against Rune
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Sunday, 07 July 2024 14:40
Novak Djokovic says he expects "fireworks on court" when he takes on Holger Rune for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday.The 24-time Grand Slam champion is 16 years Rune's senior but doesn't underestimate the challenge the Dane will pose when they close proceedings on Centre Court."Rune's a spectacular player, no doubt. He loves the big stage, loves playing…
Raducanu knocked out of Wimbledon by qualifier Sun
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Sunday, 07 July 2024 14:50
Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after being hampered by injury in the deciding set of her fourth-round match against New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun.The British wildcard, 21, lost 6-2 5-7 6-2 in a dramatic contest on Centre Court.Raducanu had levelled the match and regained some confidence after a stunning performance from an inspired Sun.Then Raducanu slipped on the baseline…
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