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.
Category: Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
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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?
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Chris Eubanks Keeps Winning At Wimbledon And Plays Stefanos Tsitsipas Monday
The New York Times – Sports:
The former Georgia Tech star took a long and meandering road to the round of 16 at Wimbledon. He’s OK with that, and looks more than ready.
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How Do Wimbledon’s Grass Courts Keep Dry In All The Rain?
The New York Times – Sports:
The court services crews at the All England Club deploy 18 tarps at a time to keep precious grass courts dry. They’re not above fetching a player a banana or a soft drink, either.
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Wimbledon’s Grass Leaving Some Players Feeling ‘Bad at Tennis’
The New York Times – Sports:
Wimbledon, long considered the most prestigious of the Grand Slam tournaments, has some of the world’s best players feeling anxious and unprepared to win at the All England Club.
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Andy Murray’s Run at Wimbledon Is Short and Bittersweet
The New York Times – Sports:
In a punishing second-round match played over two days, Stefanos Tsitsipas outlasted Wimbledon’s favorite son over five sets.
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French Open Doubles Champion Austin Krajicek Goes For a Repeat at Wimbledon
The New York Times – Sports:
After years of frustration in singles, Austin Krajicek nearly quit tennis. Then an old friend asked him if he wanted to give the sport one more shot.