Barbora Krejcikova's ability to be in sync with a partner was always obvious on the tennis court, as evidenced by her long and decorated career in doubles. But after winning her second career Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon over the weekend, the Czech -- clad in a sparkling emerald ballgown -- showed off how those moves translate to the dance floor as she and men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz busted a move at Sunday night's traditional Wimbledon champions' ball.

Krejcikova busts a move with Alcaraz at Wimbledon winners' ball

Britain's Cameron Norrie beat Jozef Kovalik 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 in the first round of the Swedish Open. A tight first set in which neither player managed to engineer a break point on the clay went to a tiebreak. Norrie took a 5-3 lead after steering a shot down the line...

Norrie beats Kovalik in Swedish Open first round

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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on seven-time winner Novak Djokovic in a mouthwatering rematch of last year’s Wimbledon final.Spaniard Alcaraz dethroned Djokovic 12 months ago to deny Djokovic a record-equalling eighth singles title at the All England Club.This time Djokovic can equal Roger Federer’s SW19 mark and surpass Margaret Court’s tally of 24 grand slam singles titles with victory on Centre Court.Elsewhere, Alfie Hewett will aim to complete the career Grand Slam by winning on home soil and Britain also have interest in the girls’ doubles final.Here, the PA news agency looks ahead to day 14 at Wimbledon.Now for the...

Wimbledon day 14: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face off again

Following the third slam of the season, 28 players have descended upon Gstaad, Switzerland, for a clay-court 250 event. The field is filled with top-ranked players looking to gain form ahead of the North American swing. Day 1 features six first-round clashes, including No. 5 seed Jan-Lennard Struff squaring off against Albert Ramos-Vinolas. As always, we at LWOT have the preview and prediction for all matches at ATP Gstaad. But who will advance?

ATP Gstaad Day 1 Predictions Including Jan-Lennard Struff vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas

Hsieh Su-Wei won a trophy at Wimbledon for the fourth time in her last four appearances. After losing in the women’s doubles semifinals, Hsieh partnered with Jan Zielinski to win the mixed doubles final on Centre Court. They defeated the Mexican pair Santiago Gonzalez and Giuliana Olmos 6-4, 6-2.

Hsieh and Zielinski claim victory in Wimbledon’s mixed doubles competition

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Charleston, SC

It’s an enigma how Charleston’s Emma Navarro is cooler than the other side of the pillow under the brightest lights on the biggest stages. The 23-year-old phenom is harnessing her superpower and it’s an unflappable calmness that has lately given her an edge against the game’s greats.

The Chill Factor: Emma Navarro’s Even-keeled Nature Yields Elite Play at Wimbledon

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Horoscope for Tuesday, July 16th

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Fulton, MO

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Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

The official post-Wimbledon WTA Rankings has been confirmed and the top five remain unchanged with Iga Swiatek continuing her dominant streak at No 1, but there were some big winners over the fortnight at SW19. Swiatek’s wait for a first grass-court Grand Slam continues as she was upset in the...

WTA Rankings: Iga Swiatek No 1, Danielle Collins and Barbora Krejcikova top 10, Lulu Sun and Emma Raducanu top 100

Stateline, NV

Mardy Fish hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the American Century Celebrity Championship golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., Sunday, July 14, 2024. Former tennis player Mardy Fish racked up 83 points to win the American Century Championship celebrity...

Mardy Fish edges Joe Pavelski for American Century title

Rafael Nadal triumphed on his return to action as he teamed up with world No 9 Casper Ruud to earn a dominant doubles victory at the Nordea Open in Bastad. Nadal and Ruud cruised past Guido Andreozzi and Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela 6-1, 6-4 in the opening round of the doubles event in Bastad. The pair broke four times and lost serve just once in the 79-minute contest.

Rafael Nadal earns dominant win in his comeback match with top 10 star

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Carlos Alcaraz is one of the top young tennis players in recent memory. On Sunday, the Spaniard picked up his second Wimbledon win in a row, topping Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic in three sets.  Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in a match that was never that close. He took the first two sets ...

Carlos Alcaraz Makes Tennis History After Wimbledon Win

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American Taylor Townsend captured her first Grand Slam title as she and Czech partner Katerina Siniakova won the Wimbledon women's doubles final.

Taylor Townsend, Katerina Siniakova win Wimbledon doubles

The Spaniard has needed just 69 major matches to reach his fourth Slam title. Carlos Alcaraz is making Grand Slam history quicker than the legendary Big Three of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. By winning his fourth major title on Sunday, defeating Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, Alcaraz...

How Alcaraz is making Grand Slam history quicker than Federer, Nadal & Djokovic

Newport, WA

Reilly Opelka last played a tour-level match nearly two years ago, in August 2022, in Washington. The American picked up where he left off on Monday in Newport. Wild card Opelka defeated Frenchman Constant Lestienne 6-1, 2-6, 7-6(2) in two hours and five minutes to reach the second round of the Infosys Hall of Fame Open.

Nearly 2 years on, Opelka makes successful return in Newport

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his second major title of the season on Sunday by defeating Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. The Spaniard remains the World No. 3, but his fellow Top 10 star Alex de Minaur is among those who have made a big jump after also impressing at the grass-court major.

De Minaur hits career high, Mover of Week

Rafael Nadal's first singles match since losing in the first round of the French Open in May ended with a 6-3 6-4 win against Leo Borg in the first round of the Swedish Open. Nadal, 38, missed Wimbledon to focus on the Olympics in Paris this summer and was making his return to action at the tournament in Bastad.

Nadal marks singles return with win against Borg

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Varillas hands Thiem heartbreaking farewell to Gstaad

Former World No. 3 Austrian is playing his final season on the ATP Tour. Peruvian qualifier Juan Pablo Varillas handed Dominic Thiem a heartbreaking final appearance...

Varillas hands Thiem heartbreaking farewell to Gstaad

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