Showing posts with label Tennis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tennis. Show all posts

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Nobody Beats Sharapova 17 Times in a Row Except Serena


Thirty-five years after Vitas Gerulaitis famously exclaimed that nobody beats him 17 times in a row, Maria Sharapova now knows how the flamboyant American felt.

WIMBLEDON! Serena Williams Eases Past Sharapova to Book Final spot


American top seed Serena Williams has beaten Russian fourth seed Maria Sharapova 6-2 6-4 in their Wimbledon semi-final.

Sharapova Tries To End Williams' Streak


Now it’s Maria Sharapova’s turn at Wimbledon to try to put an end to Serena Williams’ bid for the third leg of a calendar-year Grand Slam — and a fourth consecutive major title.

Djokovic, Federer And Murray Advance To Wimbledon Semis


Top three seeds Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray reach the semifinals of Wimbledon easily on Wednesday with straight set wins. Richard Gasquet spoiled a potential “top four” party in the last four, when he upset No. 4 Stan Wawrinka in five sets 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 11-9.

Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Serena Readies Her Best

 Serena Williams fired a warning to Maria Sharapova ahead of their Wimbledon semi-final clash, as the world No. 1 admitted she saves her best performances for clashes with her fiercest rival.

Novak Djokovic Yells At Ball Girl During Tense Clash With Kevin Anderson


He clinched victory after a nail-biting final set against Kevin Anderson this afternoon.

But Novak Djokovic appeared to be feeling the pressure of defending his Wimbledon championship this afternoon before his triumph was sealed.

Serena Sets Up Semis Date With Sharapova

Sharapova After Her Victory on Tuesday
 Top seed Serena Williams overpowered Victoria Azarenka in an absorbing Wimbledon quarter-final on Tuesday, recovering from a set down to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Djokovic Survives Barrage to Make Wimbledon Last-eight

Novak Djokovic Celebrates after Winning Second Set
Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a barrage from big-hitting Kevin Anderson to reach his seventh successive Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday.

Roger Federer, Andy Murray In Quarterfinals; Novak Djokovic In Trouble


The No. 1 men's player in the world couldn't beat Kevin Anderson, or the decline of daylight Monday at Wimbledon.

Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams Set For Wimbledon Quarterfinals


Serena Williams declared herself ready to roll in her Wimbledon quarterfinal showdown with Victoria Azarenka, while Maria Sharapova is wary of surprise package Coco Vandeweghe in Tuesday's last eight clashes.

Monday, 6 July 2015

A Win, Then a Hug: Serena Williams Beats Sister Venus at Wimbledon


Decades ago, when the Williams sisters were kids in California, taking tennis lessons from Dad on a municipal court and imagining playing at Grand Slam tournaments one day, it was Venus — older, taller, stronger — who usually beat Serena.

Roger Federer Eases Past Roberto Bautista Agut Into 2015 Wimbledon Quarter-finals

Roger Federer was back in formidable form as he eased into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon
Andy Murray might have put away the biggest puncher in town but he is moving towards a smaller man who simply does not miss. Roger Federer, it would seem, has found some knockout power to go with those dancing feet.

Serena Beats Venus To Reach Wimbledon Quarters

Serena celebrates as she beat Venus in two sets. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
 Serena Williams stood three wins away from hoisting her fourth successive grand slam title by trumping elder sister Venus 6-4 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon.

Roger Federer Dreams Of Winning Wimbledon Again And Then Retiring From Tennis


Roger Federer has revealed he dreams of ending his career by winning the Wimbledon singles title.

Venus And Serena Williams Get Set For Mouth-watering Wimbledon Battle

Serena Williams was pushed all the way by Heather Watson
 There used to be a conspiracy theory that the outcome of regular Wimbledon meetings between the Williams sisters was decided over breakfast in their shared rented house.

Friday, 3 July 2015

Serena Survives At Wimbledon, Will Meet Venus Next


Venus and Serena Williams walked onto their courts at precisely the same time on Friday, Serena to face British No. 1 Heather Watson; Venus to face Aleksandra Krunic. The sisters will walk out at the same time Monday again in the fourth round. This time, to face each other.

Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova Eye Wimbledon Last 16

Novak Djokovic will be looking to go one step closer to a 3rd Wimbledon title.
Defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic takes on Australia's Bernard Tomic who he defeated in the quarter-finals in 2011.

Thursday, 2 July 2015

Nadal Slumps To New Wimbledon Humiliation


 Rafael Nadal was sent crashing out of Wimbledon by dread-locked German qualifier Dustin Brown on Thursday, his fourth successive humiliation at the All England Club.