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Coco Gauff, Venus Williams Crash Out Of Wimbledon 2023 | Tennis News
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Coco Gauff, Venus Williams Crash Out Of Wimbledon 2023 | Tennis News

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic launched his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title on Monday with a 40th successive win on Centre Court while American stars Coco Gauff and Venus Williams were knocked out. The 36-year-old Djokovic, who has won the past four titles at the All England Club, defeated 68th-ranked Pedro Cachin of Argentina, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on the tournament's showpiece court, where he has not lost since 2013. Djokovic even found time to help ground staff dry out the world's most famous lawn after the surface became too slippery following a downpour.The roof was closed but play did not resume for about 90 minutes, much to the frustration of the fans."When I come out, I usually come out with racquets, not towels," said Djokovic, who described the court as "the holy grail, the temple of te...
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Novak Djokovic Shines At Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek Advances | Tennis News
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Novak Djokovic Shines At Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek Advances | Tennis News

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic launched his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title and 24th Grand Slam triumph on Monday with his 40th successive win on Centre Court as Russian players defiantly marked their return from a controversial 2022 ban. The 36-year-old Djokovic, who has won the past four titles at the All England Club, defeated 68th-ranked Pedro Cachin of Argentina, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on the tournament's showpiece court, where he has not lost since 2013. Djokovic even found time to help ground staff dry out probably the world's most famous lawn after the surface became too slippery following a downpour.The roof was closed but play did not resume for about 90 minutes, much to the frustration of the fans. "When I come out, I usually come out with racquets, not towels," said Djokovic, whose 45 ...
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Iga Swiatek Beats Zhu Lin, Eases Into Wimbledon Second Round | Tennis News
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Iga Swiatek Beats Zhu Lin, Eases Into Wimbledon Second Round | Tennis News

[ad_1] Iga Swiatek in action during Wimbledon 2022© AFPWorld number one Iga Swiatek racked up the first five games on her way to sweeping past China's Zhu Lin to reach the Wimbledon second round on Monday. Reigning US Open and French Open champion Swiatek came through 6-1, 6-3 against her 34th-ranked opponent. Top seed Swiatek, who has yet to progress beyond the fourth round at the All England Club, will face either Martina Trevisan of Italy or Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo for a place in the last 32."I feel confident and did a good job of adjusting to grass," said the 22-year-old after an 81-minute win that was completed under the roof of Court One as heavy rain disrupted play on the outside courts."After winning Roland Garros last year, I felt overwhelmed but this year I took the time to...
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Nick Kyrgios Withdraws From Wimbledon With Wrist Injury | Tennis News
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Nick Kyrgios Withdraws From Wimbledon With Wrist Injury | Tennis News

[ad_1] Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon on Sunday with a wrist injury, stripping the tournament of one its headline acts 12 months after the firebrand Australian finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic. "I'm really sad to say that I have to withdraw from Wimbledon this year," the 28-year-old wrote on Instagram, explaining that he had hurt his wrist as he prepared in vain to play in Mallorca last week. Kyrgios had been an injury doubt in the build-up to Wimbledon. However, that was because he was struggling to recover from knee surgery which has restricted him to just one match in 2023."I tried my hardest to be ready after my surgery and to be able to step on the Wimbledon courts again. During my comeback, I experienced some pain in my wrist during Mallorca," he added."As a precaution, I...
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Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up On Wimbledon | Tennis News
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Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up On Wimbledon | Tennis News

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic brings the curtain up at Wimbledon on Monday as he starts his bid for an eighth title and all-time record equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph. The 36-year-old Serb, who has won the last four titles at the All England Club, opens proceedings on Centre Court where he has not lost in 10 years. Unheralded Pedro Cachin of Argentina, the world number 67 and making his main draw debut at the tournament, plays the role of unwitting fall guy."When I enter the Centre Court, I guess it just awakens something in me and I'm able to perform at a very high level," said Djokovic.World number two Djokovic has already pocketed the Australian Open and French Open this year.Winning a men's record 23rd major in Paris put him one behind Margaret Court's all-time mark of 24.He is also halfw...
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