The New York Times – Sports:
Kenin’s straight-sets win over Xinyu Wang on Thursday was only the fourth time all year that she had won two matches in a row.
Category: Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
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The Tennis ‘Pilgrimage’ to the Wimbledon Queue
The New York Times – Sports:
Thousands are waiting, even camping out, in rainy England for a chance to see one Wimbledon match. For some, it is an annual ritual, a pilgrimage for the love of tennis.
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Bum Knees, Stress Fractures and Mental Anguish. Oh, Canada.
The New York Times – Sports:
Canada has been striving to become a top tennis nation for two decades, and with two Wimbledon finals appearances and a U.S. Open title it seemed to be working. Then things quieted down.
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At Wimbledon, Everyone’s Chasing Swiatek, Sabalenka and Rybakina
The New York Times – Sports:
Expect the three top-ranked women to dominate the tournament. But at least one, the defending champion Elena Rybakina, says she isn’t taking any opponent for granted.
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Carlos Alcaraz Has Been Studying the Grass Court Masters. That Means Andy Murray.
The New York Times – Sports:
On a day many matches were rained out at the All England Club, Alcaraz displayed his continued improvement on grass, and what he has learned from Murray.
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Novak Djokovic Eyes a Fifth Straight Wimbledon Title
The New York Times – Sports:
If Djokovic can win his fifth consecutive title at the All England Club, he will be three-quarters of the way to a Grand Slam.
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After a Fall, Venus Williams Is Eliminated on Wimbledon’s First Day
The New York Times – Sports:
Williams, a five-time Wimbledon singles champion, was vying, at 43, to become one of the oldest women to win a main draw singles match at the sport’s oldest Grand Slam event.
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The Hot New Italian Player at Wimbledon: Gucci
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Jannik Sinner swapped his athletic bag for a large logo-covered duffel by Gucci. It may be a new frontier for luxury brands in tennis.
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Ben Shelton Arrives at Wimbledon With His Father as Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Bryan Shelton guided his son for years as a junior and in college. Now he is taking the reins on the ATP Tour. Next up: Wimbledon.