Tag: Wimbledon

Alcaraz and Djokovic Still on Collision Course, Rybakina Into Wimbledon Quarterfinals

LONDON—Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz remained on collision course at Wimbledon with fourth-round victories on Monday while Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur set up a repeat of last year’s final. Defending champion Djokovic conceded his first set of the tournament as he was briefly thrown off balance by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz on the resumption of…


Russian Teen Mirra Andreeva Shows Her Inexperience at Wimbledon as Madison Keys Advances

WIMBLEDON, England—After a week of showing her maturity at her first Wimbledon, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva showed her inexperience on Monday. The Russian qualifier, who had won all six of her matches on grass to reach the fourth round at the All England Club, let a big lead over 25th-seeded Madison Keys slip away in a…


Swiatek Finally Reaches Wimbledon Quarterfinals; Djokovic’s Match Suspended

WIMBLEDON, England—Twice, Iga Swiatek was a single point from exiting Wimbledon on Sunday, a single point from the sort of confounding defeat at the place that gives her so much more trouble than any of the other Grand Slam tournaments. Down a set and 6–5 in the second against Belinda Bencic, the No. 1-ranked Swiatek…


Djokovic Beats Wawrinka Just Before Closing Time

LONDON—Stan Wawrinka said he stood no chance of beating Novak Djokovic in their Wimbledon third-round clash on Friday and the Swiss’s prediction proved spot on as he was outplayed on Centre Court. Walking out little more than two hours before Wimbledon’s 11pm curfew, seven-time champion Djokovic was in a hurry as he rattled through two…


8-Year-Old Girl in ‘Life-Threatening Condition’ After Deadly School Car Crash in Wimbledon

LONDON—An 8-year-old girl is in a life-threatening condition in a hospital following a car crash at an elementary school in Wimbledon that claimed the life of another girl of the same age, London police said Friday. The Metropolitan Police also said a woman in her 40s is in critical condition following the crash Thursday on…


Girl, 8, Killed and Motorist Arrested After Car Collides With London Prep School

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after an 8-year-old girl was killed when a Land Rover crashed into a prep school in Wimbledon, southwest London. Chief paramedic John Martin, from the London Ambulance Service, said 16 children and adults were treated at the scene and 10 were taken…


Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek Won at Wimbledon. Protesters and Rain Captured the Attention

WIMBLEDON, England—The developments at Wimbledon on Wednesday included Novak Djokovic joining Roger Federer and Serena Williams as the only players in tennis history to win 350 Grand Slam matches; a runner-up two years ago, Karolina Pliskova, exiting in the first round against a qualifier; a player seeded No. 8, Maria Sakkari, taking the opening set…


Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek Win at Wimbledon; Protesters and Rain Captures Attention

WIMBLEDON, England—The developments at Wimbledon on Wednesday included Novak Djokovic joining Roger Federer and Serena Williams as the only players in tennis history to win 350 Grand Slam matches; a runner-up two years ago, Karolina Pliskova, exiting in the first round against a qualifier; a player seeded No. 8, Maria Sakkari, taking the opening set…


Djokovic Faces Kyrgios-Backed Thompson as Wimbledon Organizers Pray for Sun

As he continues his quest for a record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic will once again pit his wits against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, with the sidelined Australian serving an advisory role in countryman Jordan Thompson’s corner. Defending champion Djokovic faces Thompson on Wednesday, and though the odds will be heavily stacked in the…


Andy Murray Gets a Win at Rainy Wimbledon and a Thumbs-Up From Roger Federer

WIMBLEDON, England—On a day filled with far more rain drops than drop shots at Wimbledon—light, but persistent, showers prevented the completion, or even start, of dozens of matches—Roger Federer and Andy Murray provided the highlights. The retired Federer, who won a men’s-record eight of his 20 Grand Slam titles at the All England Club, was…