WIMBLEDON—Down two sets and trailing 3-0 in the third, Aleksandar Kovacevic challenged a Daniil Medvedev serve, and finally got one right. He slowly raised a fist and smiled, accompanied by applause from the ever sympathetic Wimbledon crowd. Medvedev was forced to hit a second serve and proceeded to deliver...

Aleksandar Kovacevic has been praised by some esteemed tutors. Now, he just needs a win

One year after becoming the first unseeded woman to win the Wimbledon title, Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending champion in 30 years to lose in the first round. No.83 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro earned her first Wimbledon win by powering past Vondrousova to win 6-4, 6-2 in just 67 minutes.

Defending champ Vondrousova can't 'shake off' nerves in Wimbledon exit

What did Jannik Sinner have to fear more on Monday: His opponent, Yannick Hanfmann; or his own, recently injured hip? That’s what one of the BBC commentators calling their first-round match at Wimbledon wanted to know—“with all due respect to Hanfmann,” of course. The question may...

After some worries at Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner did what No. 1s do: Play better

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LONDON (AP) — Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending women’s champion at Wimbledon to lose in the first round the next year since 1994, eliminated 6-4, 6-2 by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Centre Court on Tuesday. Vondrousova was a surprise title winner at the All England Club 12...

Marketa Vondrousova is the first defending women’s Wimbledon champ out in the first round since 1994

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On Wednesday, the face of Hugo Boss will clash with the House of Gucci’s global ambassador in London. No, this isn’t about Fashion Week drama: We’re talking about Wimbledon, where Italians Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner are set to face off in the second round. While previewing...

Matteo Berrettini talks 'fashion icon' Jannik Sinner: "He really is so natural"

The Standard

 Emma Raducanu vs Elise Mertens - LIVE!On the court where Emma Raducanu breathlessly exited her first Wimbledon, she breezed into the second round against Elise Mertens on Wednesday. Any suggestions there might be ghosts on No1 Court from her mid-match withdrawal to Ajla Tomljanovic on debut in 2021 when she suffered breathing difficulties were quickly eroded as she raced to a 6-1, 6-2 victory.And Raducanu didn’t necessarily have to do anything particularly prolific to win in an hour and a quarter. She was solid throughout while her opponent, a former grand slam semi-finalist and twice into the fourth round...

Emma Raducanu vs Elise Mertens LIVE! Wimbledon 2024 latest result and reaction after dominant win

The Independent

 Carlos Alcaraz turned to his box, clenching his fist in delight with that familiar intensity. This remains relatively new ground for the Wimbledon champion, who is still just 21, but after improving his record on grass to 19-3, this straight-sets victory (7-6, 6-2, 6-3) over Aleksandar Vukic appeared ordinary. Yet a closer inspection revealed a crucial habit that could enable the Spaniard to defend his title and move to four career grand slams.A defiant Novak Djokovic, gritting his teeth through the lingering effects of surgery, and the world No 1, Jannik Sinner, pose obvious threats to this promising title...

The Carlos Alcaraz habit that can help deliver another Wimbledon crown

 The last time Carlos Alcaraz failed to make it into the third round of a Grand Slam, Daniil Medvedev sent him packing at Wimbledon on Court One.For Aleksandar Vukic to do likewise three years later, on the same Wimbledon court but against a very different model of the Alcaraz machine, felt mission improbable pre-match and, after a decisive missed opportunity, near enough impossible.Vukic served for the opening set, having won four games in a row through some big serving and punishing forehands, but Alcaraz hit back, won the tie-break and from there stormed into the third round with a...

Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz cruises past Aleksandar Vukic in second round to keep title defence on track at SW19

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"I'm over the moon to be playing here and just extend my stay by one more day," Emma Raducanu said after her 6-1, 6-2 win over Elise Mertens in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. For a 21-year-old, it was rather jarring for Raducanu to sound grateful just to be on a tennis court. She sounded like a 36-year-old close to the finish line, not a player with years left in the tank. But those who've followed Raducanu's young career would identify with her mindset. Exactly a year ago, she dealt with a myriad of ankle and wrist injuries that forced...

Emma Raducanu grateful for each day after advancing at Wimbledon

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A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

A couple of days ago, I had Facundo Diaz Acosta to cover an 8.5-game spread against Cameron Norrie. I thought Norrie was laying way too many games, and that he might be guilty of looking ahead to a possible all-British matchup with Jack Draper. Well, Norrie was able to easily...

Betting the Battle of the Brits: Cameron Norrie or Jack Draper at Wimbledon?

Second seed and US Open champion Gauff came through 6-1, 6-2 in just 64 minutes on Centre Court, avoiding a repeat of 12 months ago, when she was dumped out in the first round by fellow American Sofia Kenin. Earlier Monday, third-ranked Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from the...

Gauff breezes into Wimbledon second round as rivals fall

Casper Ruud’s symbiotic relationship with Roland Garros took a parasitic turn in the most literal sense, the former world No. 2 revealing the depths of a gastrointestinal illness that plagued him for nearly two weeks following his semifinal defeat to Alexander Zverev. “I went home the day after and...

Casper Ruud makes winning return to Wimbledon, reveals harrowing Roland Garros parasite

Sloane Stephens turned to YouTube for insights on first round opponent Elsa Jacquemot.

Sloane Stephens turned to YouTube for insights on first round opponent Elsa Jacquemot

WIMBLEDON—Every time I enter Centre Court at Wimbledon, music runs through my head. The primary reason for this is that one of my favorite rituals in SW19 is to enter the grounds by 8:30 a.m., head to a massively vacant Centre Court, sit by myself in a familiar corner, listen to a few songs, and let Wimbledon pour through me in all its meditative majesty. Go ahead, call me a New Age traditionalist.

Emma Navarro’s Centre Court debut, against Naomi Osaka, was a perfect melody

Whether you fancy Facebook, X or YouTube for live video, you'll be able to watch Tennis Bets Live each Monday and Thursday during Wimbledon. The must-watch for wagerers goes live at noon ET, with host Mitch Michaels (@MoneyMitchM21) joined by expert handicappers Zach Cohen (@BettingOnX), Pamela Maldonado (@PamelaM35) and Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey). The quartet will react to matches as they happen at the All England Club, so get ready to place some live bets of your own.

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

ONDON — Coco Gauff likes No. 1 Court at Wimbledon. It’s where she beat Venus Williams back in 2019 when Gauff made her Wimbledon debut at age 15. On Wednesday, Gauff beat qualifier Anca Todoni 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the third round at the All England Club.

Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advance at Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka loses

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Chris Eubanks loses Wimbledon opener to qualifier Quentin Halys, to fall outside Top 125

Twelve months ago at Wimbledon, Chris Eubanks was the last American man standing. The Atlanta native had followed up winning his maiden ATP title in Mallorca...

Chris Eubanks loses Wimbledon opener to qualifier Quentin Halys, to fall outside Top 125

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