The New York Times – Sports:
Svitolina, the Ukrainian star who captured hearts in London and beyond, lost to Marketa Vondrousova on Thursday but will play on through the summer.
Category: Tennis
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Jabeur and Vondrousova Finesse Way to Wimbledon Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Ons Jabeur will try for a third time to become the first Arab woman to win a Grand Slam event. But don’t count out the crafty Marketa Vondrousova.
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Marketa Vondrousova Ends Elina Svitolina’s Wimbledon Run
The New York Times – Sports:
Vondrousova beat Svitolina, the Ukrainian tennis star who had won the hearts of fans, in straight sets to advance to the women’s singles final.
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Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and the Power of Vulnerability
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz and Medvedev rarely shy away from discussing their frailties, reflecting a shift in tennis culture. Now, they’ll face off in a Wimbledon semifinal.
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The Soldiers of Wimbledon
The New York Times – Sports:
Nearly 500 members of Britain’s three military branches spend two weeks of their vacation each year volunteering at the Grand Slam tournament.
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Elina Svitolina Aims for a Wimbledon Singles Final Against Jabeur or Sabalenka
The New York Times – Sports:
Svitolina, the Ukrainian player who has captivated Wimbledon fans, beat No. 1 Iga Swiatek and will play Marketa Vondrousova in a semifinal match Thursday.
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Elina Svitolina Of Ukraine One Match Away From Wimbledon Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Svitolina, a new mother who has said she is playing to give strength to her people back home in Ukraine, is one match away from an improbable and inspiring spot in the Wimbledon final.
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Jessica Pegula Draws Inspiration From Her Mother’s Healing. It’s Mutual.
The New York Times – Sports:
For more than a year, Kim Pegula has been recovering from cardiac arrest. Her daughter Jessica’s climb in the tennis rankings reflects the strength the two find in each other.
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At Wimbledon, Is It Time for Hawk-Eye Live To Replace The Line Judges?
The New York Times – Sports:
Line judges made incorrect calls in the first week that changed the trajectory of matches for Andy Murray, Bianca Andreescu and Venus Williams, among others. Is it time to give computers the job?