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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to the Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz, 21, defeated Daniil Medvedev in four sets at Wimbledon. Alcaraz, a French Open and 2022 U.S. Open champion, seeks another title on three surfaces and awaits Djokovic or Musetti. He may join Becker and Borg in Wimbledon history. Highlights: Medvedev’s warning, Alcaraz’s forehand winners, drop shots, and defensive skills.
Alcaraz, Djokovic close in on Wimbledon final blockbuster
Spanish world number three Alcaraz defeated Medvedev in straight sets in last year's semi-final at the All England Club before the Russian avenged that loss with an impressive last-four victory at the US Open. Alcaraz, 21, is bidding to reach his fourth Slam final before setting his sights on becoming only the sixth man to win the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back.
Novak Djokovic enters Wimbledon semifinals after Alex de Minaur withdraws
Novak Djokovic has been granted a free pass into the Wimbledon semifinals after his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew with a hip injury. De Minaur, an Australian, announced his withdrawal hours before the match. Djokovic, who has won seven of his men's-record 24 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, is now in the final for the 13th time.
Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd's 'disrespect' as fuel as he moves closer to another title
Novak Djokovic, like many superstar athletes such as Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, and Tom Brady, finds motivation in perceived slights from crowds. At Wimbledon, Djokovic felt the crowd was against him, interpreting their chants as boos. Using this as fuel, he asserted his dominance, telling the crowd, "You guys can't touch me." This mindset has helped him throughout his career, transforming negativity into inspiration. Fellow players and commentators note that Djokovic thrives on adversity, turning hostile environments to his advantage and using them to push his performance to new heights.
Andy Murray's Wimbledon career over as Raducanu pulls out of mixed
Andy Murray's final Wimbledon appearance took a disappointing turn as his mixed doubles partner, Emma Raducanu, withdrew from the event to prioritize her singles campaign. Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, had teamed up with Raducanu after exiting the men's doubles earlier in the week. Their scheduled match against Zhang Shuai and Marcelo Arevalo was cancelled after Raducanu cited stiffness in her right wrist.
Andy Murray is getting set to say farewell to Wimbledon before retirement (probably)
If this is indeed the end for Andy Murray at Wimbledon, he will be celebrated and remembered for various reasons. The 37-year-old from Scotland, given his history, has left fans divided on whether they believe he will never return. Murray decided he was not ready to play singles due to recent surgery to remove a cyst on his spine. However, he was scheduled to compete in men's doubles with his older brother, Jamie, at Centre Court on Thursday.
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Wimbledon 2024: Youngsters Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennis
Alcaraz is the defending men's champion and owner of three Grand Slam titles at the age of 21 after his triumph at the French Open. Sinner, 22, is the top-seeded man at Wimbledon and won the Australian Open in January. Swiatek, 23, is the top-seeded woman and just earned her fourth championship at Roland Garros and fifth major overall. Gauff, the youngest of the bunch at 20, is ranked a career-best No. 2, has reached at least the semifinals at the past three Slam tournaments and won her first such trophy at last year's U.S. Open.
Wimbledon prize money is increasing to a record 50 million pounds. That's about $64 million
Wimbledon's total prize money fund will increase to a record 50 million pounds, with the singles champions earning 2.7 million pounds each. The All England Club officials announced this at the annual spring briefing, led by Deborah Jevans.
Carlos Alcaraz grinds down Alexander Zverev to win maiden French Open title
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Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev will meet in the French Open men's final
Alcaraz heads into the match Sunday on the red clay with two Grand Slam trophies already. He won the U.S. Open on hard courts in 2022 and Wimbledon on grass last year.
French Open men's final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first
Long before he was preparing to play in Sunday's final in Paris against Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz watched a lot of matches involving Rafael Nadal, of course, as his countryman was accumulating a record 14 titles at Roland Garros. “I wanted to put my name on that list of the Spanish players who won this tournament. Not only Rafa,” said Alcaraz, who then rattled off champions such as Juan Carlos Ferrero (who happens to be his coach), Carlos Moya and Albert Costa, calling them “legends from our sport that won this tournament.”
French Open finals: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev | Where to watch, schedule & venue
Roland Garros this year will see an epic battle in the French Open men's singles finals between No. 3 seeded Carlos Alcaraz and No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev. Here are all the details about the game.
French Open 2024 Final Live: Date, time, how to watch Iga Swiatek vs Jasmine Paolini
French Open 2024 final for women between Jasmine Paolini and Iga Swiatek will take place this weekend. We have all live streaming details.
Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women''s final
The French Open finalists, Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini, have starkly different backgrounds and trajectories, with Swiatek dominating with multiple Grand Slam titles while Paolini has recently found success after years of struggle. Swiatek's impressive winning streak and record at Roland Garros make her the favorite, but Paolini's newfound self-belief and diverse roots add an intriguing dimension to their upcoming match.
Djokovic undergoes successful knee surgery after withdrawing from French Open
Novak Djokovic underwent knee surgery after withdrawing from the French Open due to an injury that could threaten his Wimbledon and Olympic chances. The injury, sustained in his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo, ended the Serb's quest to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam trophy and will result in him losing his top ranking to Italian Jannik Sinner.
Mirra Andreeva shocks ailing Aryna Sabalenka, faces Paolini in French Open semis
Andreeva, aged just 17 and 29 days, fought back from a set down against Australian Open champion Sabalenka, who appeared to be hampered by illness, to win 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4 and set up a last-four meeting with Italy's Jasmine Paolini. The Russian is the youngest woman to reach the last four at a Slam event since Martina Hingis at the 1997 US Open, and the youngest at Roland Garros since Hingis, also that year.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the French Open with an injured right knee
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open due to an injured right knee, ending his title defense and relinquishing the No. 1 ranking. The torn medial meniscus in his knee was discovered after a fourth-round victory against Francisco Cerundolo. Djokovic's withdrawal means he will be replaced by current No. 2 Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros.
No marathon this time as Swiatek sprints into French Open quarterfinals
Swiatek's match started at around 11 a.m, just eight hours after men's defending champion Novak Djokovic finished his five-set, 4 1/2-hour marathon against Lorenzo Musetti at just after 3 a.m. in the latest finish in tournament history. Swiatek remains on course for her third consecutive French Open title and fourth overall.
How Evert and Borg redefined tennis 50 years ago at the 1973 French Open
Fifty years ago, Chris Evert and Bjorn Borg won their first major championships at the 1973 French Open, forever changing the landscape of tennis. Evert, who went on to win 18 Grand Slam titles, and Borg, who secured 11, became pioneers of the modern game with their unique styles and two-handed backhands. Their victories marked the beginning of illustrious careers and inspired future generations of tennis players.
Rafael Nadal defeated in likely French Open farewell
Plagued by injuries, which had limited him to just four events since January last year, former world number one Nadal is now 275 in the rankings and was unseeded in Paris.However, he insisted on the eve of the tournament that he was "100% keeping the door open" on his future in a sport which has brought him 22 Grand Slam titles.
Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?
Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said Sunday, Day 1 of the clay-court Grand Slam event, that Nadal let officials know he didn't want to close the door on a return before he told the world that at a pre-tournament news conference.
Osaka sets up possible Swiatek clash at French Open
Naomi Osaka advanced to the French Open second round after a tough win over Lucia Bronzetti, potentially facing world number one Iga Swiatek next. Osaka, who took a 16-month hiatus from tennis in September 2022 to start a family, was inconsistent in the first match on Court Philippe Chatrier of the tournament but secured a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win.
Djokovic's shaky season opens window of opportunity at Roland Garros
Single-handedly carrying the flag for the "Big Three" last year following Roger Federer's retirement and in Rafa Nadal's prolonged absence due to a hip issue, Djokovic mowed down all challengers to nearly complete a sweep of the four majors. But the sparkling form that helped the 37-year-old go level with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam trophies has evaporated in the first five months of 2024 and tame defeats have hurt his rhythm ahead of his bid for a fourth Paris crown.
Rafael Nadal says 'not 100% certain' it is his final French Open
Rafael Nadal said Saturday that it is likely he is appearing at the French Open for the final time but cautioned it was "not 100% certain". "There is a good chance that it will be my last French Open, but I cannot say that I am 100% certain that it will be the last," said the Spaniard.
It's not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
As the French Open approaches, several notable tennis players, including Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Danielle Collins, and Alize Cornet, are contemplating retirement. Nadal and Murray have hinted at potential retirements soon, with Nadal likely ending his career this season and Murray possibly concluding his at Wimbledon. Collins and Cornet have made definitive statements, with Collins citing health reasons and Cornet planning to retire after the French Open.
If this is Rafael Nadal's last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams' last US Open
The upcominf French Open could be Rafael Nadal's final French Open. The 37-year-old Spaniard faces uncertainties around his health and performance. Nadal's remarkable career and dominance at Roland Garros have made him a legendary figure in tennis. His legacy and impact on the sport is celebrated by fans, players, and fellow athletes.
Rafael Nadal to face Alexander Zverev in opening match of farewell French Open
Rafael Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, faces a high-profile opening match against Alexander Zverev in his farewell tournament. Nadal, unseeded due to injury, meets Zverev, ranked fourth globally, recalling their 2022 semi-final encounter. With a winning record against Zverev, Nadal's farewell tour adds anticipation to the clash, as Zverev enters Paris fresh from a Rome Open victory.
Former world number one and two-time major winner Muguruza retires
Garbine Muguruza, former world number one and two-time Grand Slam winner, announced her retirement from tennis after a successful career, marked by victories at the French Open and Wimbledon, becoming the first Spanish woman to achieve such feats since 1998.
I hope I can inspire more people in India to play tennis: Rohan Bopanna
Rohan Bopanna, the torchbearer for Indian tennis after the retirement of Sania Mirza, has won his maiden Grand Slam title at the age of 43. He credits his success to his perseverance and staying true to the sport. Bopanna will also become the world No. 1 in the rankings. He is known for his sportsmanship and always playing by the rules. Bopanna's partnership with Matt Ebden has been instrumental in his recent victories.
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