The New York Times – Sports:
Nadal struggled with an apparent abdominal injury in his quarterfinal match against Fritz, a rising American star who pushed Nadal to five sets.
Author: Christopher Clarey
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Close Friends Ons Jabeur, Tatjana Maria to Meet in Wimbledon Semifinal
The New York Times – Sports:
Neither Tatjana Maria nor Ons Jabeur had been to a Grand Slam singles semifinal until this week. The close friends will play each other at Wimbledon on Thursday for a place in the final.
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When Will Federer and the Williams Sisters Call It Quits? Maybe Never.
The New York Times – Sports:
Advances in physical preparation keep their bodies in the game, and so can the changing nature of sports business and celebrity.
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Sinner Beats Alcaraz in a Match Befitting Wimbledon’s Centre Court
The New York Times – Sports:
The young talents made their Centre Court debuts hours after Wimbledon celebrated the main stage’s 100th anniversary, and they provided a foil to a contentious match the day before.
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Iga Swiatek, a World No. 1, Gets Comfortable Using Her Clout
The New York Times – Sports:
“It’s a new position that I’m in, and I’m trying to use it the best way possible,” Swiatek said. She announced an exhibition match to help raise money for young Ukrainians.
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Serena Williams Exits Wimbledon in the First Round, Again
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams, who had not competed in singles on tour since withdrawing from Wimbledon last year with an injury, lost in three sets to Harmony Tan of France.
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Matteo Berrettini exits Wimbledon after testing positive for the coronavirus.
The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Berrettini was seeded No. 8 in the tournament, but he was not the first player to withdraw for virus reasons.
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Matteo Berrettini Withdraws From Wimbledon With Coronavirus
The New York Times – Sports:
The exit of Matteo Berrettini, who last year became the first Italian to reach the men’s final, came one day after Croatia’s Marin Cilic withdrew after testing positive.
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Wimbledon, a Longstanding Tradition, Opens with a Flurry of Changes
The New York Times – Sports:
One hundred years after the opening of Centre Court, it’s a season of change at the All England Club, what with the barring of Russian players and a new set of green doors.