LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, July 16, shattering the Serb's dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) holds the winner's trophy as he poses with Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic says the sporting world will be watching his "ultimate showdown" against Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon final where history and a generational shift are at stake. *Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Novak Djokovic. (AFP)* Djokovic is attempting to equal Roger Federer's...
LONDON (AFP)--Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era as the Czech swept to a shock 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in Saturday's final. *Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova kisses the Venus Rosewater Dish trophy after winning the women's...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their semifinals on Friday, July 14, with the Serb superstar promising a "feast" of tennis in the championship match. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev on Friday, July 13, for a place in the Wimbledon final, where history-chasing Novak Djokovic will likely be lying in wait. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he plays against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles quarterfinals...
LONDON (AFP) -- Tearful Ukraine star Elina Svitolina said sometimes the pressure "gets maybe too" much after she lost her Wimbledon semifinal on Thursday, July 13. *Ukraine's Elina Svitolina waves to the public as she leaves the court after her defeat against Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova...
LONDON (AFP) -- Ons Jabeur fought back from a set and 4-2 down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka and reach a second successive Wimbledon final on Thursday, July 13, saving the All England Club from a potentially embarrassing diplomatic headache. *Tunisia's Ons Jabeur returns the ball to Belarus's Aryna...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, July 12, as Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's final. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic said he considers himself "favorite" to lift this year's Wimbledon title even if it makes him sound "arrogant". *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning against Russia's Andrey Rublev during their men's singles quarterfinals tennis match on the ninth day of the 2023...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic reached a 12th Wimbledon semifinal and record-equalling 46th at the Grand Slams on Tuesday, July 11, as Elina Svitolina stunned world number one Iga Swiatek, delivering an emotional boost for her war-torn Ukraine homeland. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning...
LONDON (AFP) -- Â Holger Rune on Monday, July 10, became the first Danish man in 65 years to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals and insisted he is "not afraid" to face anybody, even world number one and close friend Carlos Alcaraz. *Denmark's Holger Rune celebrates winning a point against...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a dream final at Wimbledon on Monday, July 10, as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina reached the last eight after barely breaking sweat. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during their...
