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.
Category: Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
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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.
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Elina Svitolina’s Love Affair With Wimbledon Ends, but U.S. Open Awaits
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.
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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.