The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic had won the past three Grand Slams he played in to reach 23 major titles, but Alcaraz, Wimbledon’s newest singles champion, proved on Sunday he is not invincible.
Category: Tennis
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Alcaraz Wins Wimbledon in a Thrilling Comeback Against Djokovic
The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Alcaraz won his first Wimbledon singles title and left Novak Djokovic, the overwhelming favorite, with his first finals loss at the All England Club in a decade.
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Wimbledon 2023 Fashion and Style Trends
The New York Times – Sports:
At Wimbledon, the off-court fashion included three-piece suits, smart-looking hats and lots of tennis whites.
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Ons Jabeur Calls Wimbledon Loss ‘the Most Painful’ of Her Career
The New York Times – Sports:
“Honestly, I felt a lot of pressure, feeling a lot of stress,” Jabeur said after losing the women’s singles final to Marketa Vondrousova.
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Marketa Vondrousova Wins Wimbledon Over Ons Jabeur
The New York Times – Sports:
Vondrousova of the Czech Republic overpowered Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in the first set and never looked back, winning 6-4, 6-4.
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Billie Jean King on Victories Past, and the Battles to Come
The New York Times – Sports:
The tennis champion’s activism won equal pay for women at the 1973 U.S. Open. Now 79, she is still leading the fight for equity — in sports and beyond.
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Carlos Alcaraz Gets a Shot at Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon Singles Final
The New York Times – Sports:
“For Novak, it is one more day, one more moment,” Alcaraz said of Sunday’s final. “For me, it’s going to be the best moment of my life, I think.”
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Djokovic to Face Alcaraz in Wimbledon Final After Easily Beating Sinner
The New York Times – Sports:
The 23-time Grand Slam champion may have mellowed, but he is as determined as ever to win his favorite title again. He will play Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.
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The Strawberry Fields of Wimbledon
The New York Times – Sports:
A team of workers has been racing to pick, pack and transport the more than two million strawberries that are expected to be served over the course of the tournament.