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  • Wimbledon 2023, Day 10 Order of Play: Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina headline quarter-final matches

    By India Today Sports Desk: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz secured his spot within the Wimbledon quarter-finals after an exciting victory over 2021 finalist Matteo Berrettini. Despite dropping the primary set, the 20-year-old Spaniard showcased his resilience, dominating the subsequent three units to advance additional within the match.

    Alcaraz has been in excellent type, having misplaced just one set in 4 matches. Following his latest triumph on the Queen’s Club, the younger Spaniard goals to proceed his success at SW19 and preserve his top-ranking place.

    Alcaraz’s subsequent opponent in his pursuit of a maiden Wimbledon title is the seventh seed, Holger Rune. The Danish participant sealed his quarterfinal spot with a hard-fought win over Grigor Dimitrov within the Round of 16. Alcaraz and Rune, each rising stars within the sport, possess related enjoying kinds.

    The winner of the Alcaraz vs Rune conflict will then face both Daniil Medvedev or Christopher Eubanks within the semifinals. Medvedev and Eubanks are set to battle it out on Day 10 of the match on Court 1.

    In the ladies’s quarter-finals, defending champion Elena Rybakina will go head-to-head in opposition to Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur for a coveted spot within the semifinals. Additionally, the No. 2 seed, Aryna Sabalenka, is about to face Madison Keys in one other thrilling quarter-final match.

    Schedule for Day 10 at Wimbledon

    Centre Court

    [6] Ons Jabeur (TUN) vs (3) Elena Rybakina (KAZ)- 6:00 PM IST
    [1] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs [6] Holger Rune (DEN)

    Court 1

    [25] Madison Keys (USA) vs [2] Aryna Sabalenka – 5:30 PM IST
    [3] Daniil Medvedev vs [25] Christopher Eubanks (USA)

  • Wimbledon 2023 Day 8 wrap: Djokovic, Rybakina, Alcaraz by means of to quarters, Tsitsipas crashes out

    By India Today Sports Desk: Day 8 of Wimbledon 2023 witnessed some jaw-dropping matches each within the males’s and ladies’s draw. Novak Djokovic defeated Hubert Hurkacz in a match that was suspended after two units on Sunday. The 23-time Grand Slam winner defeated Hurkacz 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 6-4.

    Wimbledon 2023 Day 8 Updates

    Djokovic was not at his highest within the first three units and he lauded his opponent for his top-notch efficiency within the Round of 16 match.

    “He put up a great performance. I mean he’s got one of the best serves in the world and it’s so difficult to read it,” Djokovic stated after the match.

    Alcaraz by means of to quarters

    Christopher Eubanks made his method by means of to his maiden Grand Slam quarters after knocking Stefanos Tsitsipas out. Eubanks gained the match 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Eubanks will now be up towards World No.3 Daniil Medvedev, who defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2.

    Carlos Alcaraz made his method by means of to his maiden Wimbledon quarters after beating Matteo Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. The 20-year-old World No.1 will now face Holger Rune, who rallied again from a set right down to beat Grigor Dimitrov.

    Rybakina vs Jabeur in quarters

    In the ladies’s singles, Elena Rybakina made her method by means of to the quarters after her opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia retired from her match because of a decrease again harm.

    Rybakina will subsequent be up towards Ons Jabeur in a rematch of final 12 months’s girls’s singles last. Jabeur regarded in ominous contact towards two-time champion Petra Kvitova the place she gained in straight units. However, she is conscious of the risk Rybakina will pose in her subsequent match.

    “It will likely be a troublesome match. I’m in all probability going for my revenge. It was a troublesome last final 12 months. You can see she’s like ‘growth growth’ on a regular basis! There’s no mercy along with her, so let’s examine what is going on to occur,” Jabeur added.

    No.25 seed Madison Keys defeated 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 and arrange a conflict with World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka.

    Sabalenka defeated Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-0.

    In the lads’s doubles, the pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden defeated Jacob Fearnley and Johannus Monday 7-5, 6-3. They will face David Pel and Reese Stalder within the third spherical.

  • Wimbledon 2023 Day 6 wrap: Elena Rybakina, Carlos Alcaraz by way of to Round 4, Alexander Zverev knocked out

    By India Today Sports Desk: Day 6 of Wimbledon 2023 was full of motion. The match between Holger Rune and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina turned out to be an absolute humdinger. In the top, it was Rune, who received the match 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6, 10-8. From 5-8 down within the fifth set tie-break, the teen received 5 factors in a row to script a stupendous comeback.

    Rune additionally saved two match factors throughout this whereas. “It’s a great moment for sure. I’m super happy to be in the fourth round here. Actually [this tournament] is the first time I ever won a match here, so it’s going much better than I expected,” Rune stated after the win.

    Wimbledon 2023 Day 6 Updates

    Carlos Alcaraz needed to combat onerous in opposition to Nicolas Jarry earlier than he received the match 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3, 7-5 on Centre Court. He will face Matteo Berrettini, who defeated Alexander Zverev in straight units.

    Daniil Medvedev misplaced the primary set of his third spherical match in opposition to Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics, however he made a stupendous comeback to win the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

    “I really want to do well here. I wasn’t playing here last year and it’s my worst Grand Slam in terms of results. I have a big motivation to change that. The further you go, the tougher the opponents. I hope that I can show my best tennis and enjoy,” Medvedev stated.

    Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Serbia’s Laslo Djere 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 on Court 2. 21-year-old Jiri Lehecka pulled off a large upset after he defeated No.16 seed Tommy Paul 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11th of September), 6-2. Christopher Eubanks additionally superior to the Round of 16 after beating Christopher O’Connell 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2).

    SABALENKA, JABEUR GO THROUGH

    In the ladies’s singles, World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka dominated Russia’s Anna Blinkova in her Round of 32 match. The Belarusian star received the match 6-2, 6-3 on Court 1.

    “It was a tough match. Anna played unbelievable tennis. I’m super happy to be in this match, especially the seventh game in the second set was really tight,” Rybakina stated after the match.

    Two-time champion Petra Kvitova went by way of to the Round of 16 after beating Serbia’s Natalija Stevanovic. She will subsequent be up in opposition to Ons Jabeur, final 12 months’s ladies’s singles runners-up. Jabeur rallied again from a set all the way down to beat Canada’s Bianca Andreescu 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

    Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia can be making her debut within the Wimbledon 2023 Round 4 match after beating Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-2. Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk misplaced to Madison Keys 4-6, 1-6.

    Elena Rybakina additionally dominated in her Round 3 match after beating Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-1 on Centre Court.

  • Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz fights previous Nicolas Jarry, Stefanos Tsitsipas eases into Round 4

    By Sabyasachi Chowdhury: World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz needed to combat onerous in his Round 3 match towards Chile’s Nicolas Jarry earlier than successful the match 6-3, 6-7, (8-6), 6-3, 7-5 on Centre Court. The Spaniard will now face the winner of the match between Germany’s Alexander Zverev and Matteo Berrettini.

    On Saturday, Alcaraz was in a little bit of bother towards Jarry earlier than discovering his type. Jarry outplayed Alcaraz so far as winners are involved. Jarry hit 48 of them, seven greater than his opponent. But that he made 46 unforced errors, 16 greater than Alcaraz, led to his downfall.

    Alcaraz was slightly tentative together with his second serves, successful solely 52 p.c of factors from them and making seven double faults. The match was a witness to 27 aces (12 from Alcaraz and 15 from Jarry).

    Stefanos Tsitsipas had a tricky time towards Andy Murray when he needed to combat onerous to win the match in 5 units. But on Saturday, he defeated Serbia’s Laslo Djere 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 on Court 2 in two hours and 11 minutes.

    Although he gained the sport in straight units, Djere saved him on his toes all through. Both gamers have been wonderful of their first serves, with a win proportion within the 80s. Djere was additionally higher than Tsitsipas as he hit six extra winners and one much less unforced error than his Greek opponent.

    But the distinction was created by the truth that Tsitsipas earned three breaks of serve in comparison with Djere’s one. Tsitsipas, who can also be participating within the males’s doubles and combined doubles, is subsequent set to lock horns with Christopher Eubanks, who defeated Australia’s Christopher O’Connell 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2).

  • Wimbledon Day 5 Wrap: Holger Rune, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek dominate, Murray, Norrie crash out

    By India Today Sports Desk: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek proved to be too robust for Croatian Petra Martic on Friday, 7 July as she misplaced her Third Round match in straight units regardless of spirited fightback. Swiatek, maintained her clear file enroute Round 4 and didn’t lose a set on Friday night within the Centre Court.

    Having mentioned that, Swiatek got here near dropping the second set when Martic broke her serve late within the second set, however held her nerve to win 6-2, 7-5.

    Wimbledon 2023: Day 5 Updates

    Service breaks had been traded early within the first set earlier than Swiatek reeled off 4 video games in a row. The thirtieth seed Martic stored in contact with Swiatek early within the second set however once more the world primary managed to seek out some further gears to maneuver in direction of victory.

    Alcaraz’s Maiden Centre Court Outing

    Playing his first match within the centre court docket, prime seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexandre Muller in straight units. Alcaraz wowed spectators with some wonderful photographs en route his 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-3 on Friday. The Spanish star whipped out some highly effective returns and delicate drop photographs to complete the sport in two hours and 33 minutes.

    “I feel like I’m ready to play more matches, to play more great matches on that court,” U.S. Open champion Alcaraz mentioned after reaching the third spherical.

    “It would be amazing to play a final here in Wimbledon. Even better if is against Novak obviously.”

    Murray Crashes Out

    2-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray fell to a heart-breaking loss after a 5 set thriller in opposition to Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. The match which needed to be stopped on account of poor mild on Thursday, received dragged on for 4 hours and 40 minutes as Tsitsipas eked out a 7-6(3) 6-7(2) 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4 victory over the previous champion.

    British Challenge Ends

    British hopes had been additional dashed as American Christopher Eubanks claimed the largest win of his profession by beautiful twelfth seed Cameron Norrie 6-3 3-6 6-2 7-6(3) on Court One.

    “There’s tons of really good players who play professional tennis who never get the chance to play the number one Brit at Wimbledon in an atmosphere like this,” Eubanks mentioned.

    “It didn’t even matter how many people were for me or against me, this is something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

    British illustration within the males’s singles ended when Liam Broady misplaced 4-6 6-2 7-5 7-5 to twenty sixth seed Denis Shapovalov of Canada within the third spherical.

    Medvedev, Rublev Win

    Third seed Daniil Medvedev pulled again after final evening’s wobble and accomplished a gritty win over Adrian Mannarino. Medvedev’s match additionally needed to be stopped halfway on Thursday with the 2 gamers tied at 4-4 within the third set. The Russian accomplished his victory 6-3 6-3 7-6(5) on Friday.

    Andrey Rublev overcame a gap set blip to beat Aslan Karatsev 6-7(4) 6-3 6-4 7-5 in an all-Russian conflict on Thursday to say his fiftieth Grand Slam match victory and transfer into the Wimbledon third spherical.

    Karatsev had overwhelmed Rublev of their solely earlier assembly en path to his first Tour-level title however the seventh seed exacted revenge on the again of an efficient service recreation and decisive web play.

    The pair seemed evenly matched for a lot of the near-three-hour contest as Karatsev entertained the group together with his highly effective groundstrokes, however he struggled to interrupt Rublev and that proved to be the distinction.

    Sabalenka Survives

    While Iga Swiatek maintained her clear file, 2nd seed Aryna Sabalenka survived a scare in opposition to Varvara Gracheva. Sabalenka misplaced the opening despatched and accomplished an incredible comeback win on Friday, in a match that lasted for nearly 2 hours.

    Rohan Bopanna Wins

    India’s Rohan Bopanna alongside his males’s doubles accomplice Mark Ebden shook off stern problem from Argentine duo Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Guillermo Duran to succeed in the second spherical of the competitors. After profitable the primary set with relative ease (6-2), Bopanna and his accomplice faltered within the tiebreak of the second set. The third set went to tiebreak as effectively the place the sixth seed staff gained 7-6(10) in a 2 hour 12 minute battle

    Rune Feeds Off Crowd

    Sixth seed Holger Rune fed off the group to carry off a resilient Roberto Carlos Baena. Rune gained his Second Round match in straight units 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-4 to storm into the subsequent spherical. Rune, who dominated Baena within the first and the second set of the match noticed a spirited fightback from the Spaniard by means of the center interval of the sport.

    Baena, 30, held his place within the second set of the match and pushed the 20-year-old teen into the tiebreaker, the place he misplaced. Rune grew to become solely the fourth Dane to succeed in the lads’s third spherical at Wimbledon and the primary for almost 20 years.

    Djokovic Takes on Wawrinka

    French Open 2023 champion, Novak Djokovic began off his Third Round match in opposition to Stan Wawrinka brightly. The legendary Serbian star, enjoying below a closed roof at Centre Court gained the primary set 6-3 by dominating Wawrinka for the bigger a part of the 40 minutes.

  • Novak Djokovic on his future: If I’m profitable Grand Slams, why even take into consideration ending the profession?

    By India Today Sports Desk: Novak Djokovic is ready to compete within the upcoming Wimbledon with the intention of securing his twenty fourth Grand Slam title. Following his current victory on the French Open, the place he surpassed Rafael Nadal’s document, Djokovic is exhibiting no indicators of slowing down on the age of 36.

    Djokovic’s path to the French Open title noticed him overcome youthful challengers, together with Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud. With Nadal sidelined attributable to a hip harm and Nick Kyrgios battling health points, Djokovic seems to be the frontrunner for the Wimbledon crown.

    Despite restricted follow as a result of stop-start nature of the tennis season, Djokovic has emerged victorious on the All England Club prior to now 4 editions. With an opportunity to equal Roger Federer’s document of eight Wimbledon titles, Djokovic is on the cusp of constructing historical past.

    “Of course, the journey is still not over,” Djokovic mentioned. “I feel if I’m winning Grand Slams why even think about ending the career that already has been going on for 20 years.

    “So I nonetheless really feel motivated, nonetheless really feel impressed to play the perfect tennis in these tournaments probably the most – Grand Slams. Those are those that depend I suppose probably the most within the historical past of our sport. I look ahead already to Wimbledon.”

    Djokovic also has an opportunity to complete a calendar Grand Slam, winning all four majors in a single year. Although he fell short in the 2021 U.S. Open final, losing to Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic remains determined to achieve this remarkable feat.

    Many regard Djokovic as the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) in tennis, and his accomplishments only serve to solidify this status. Boris Becker, his former coach and a Wimbledon champion himself, praised Djokovic’s unwavering determination and passion, noting his ability to defeat opponents with ease.

    Djokovic’s extraordinary success, especially in an era with formidable rivals like Federer and Nadal, surpasses expectations. His unwavering belief in his abilities, nurtured since childhood, has brought him to the pinnacle of the sport. As Djokovic heads to Wimbledon, the tennis world eagerly awaits his performance and the possibility of witnessing history being made.

    “Every era had its stars. It could be unfair to now say one is healthier than the opposite. But in any case, he is probably the most profitable,” Becker said. “That willpower, ambition, ardour. What now we have seen in the long run, how simply he beats the blokes. The younger guys are drained, not the 36-year-old.

    “That’s extraordinary … 23 Grand Slams in an era where we had Federer, Nadal not to mention Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka. No one would have expected this from him, except himself. He spoke about this dream he had as a boy. I believe that dream is far from being dreamt to its end.”

    — ENDS —

  • Carlos Alcaraz claims Queen’s title and high rating

    Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz fired a Wimbledon warning as he comfortably beat Alex de Minaur 6-4 6-4 to assert the Queen’s Club title on Sunday and return to world primary.

    In baking temperatures, the 20-year-old had an excessive amount of firepower for his wily Australian opponent as he claimed his first grasscourt title in spectacular vogue.

    It was solely Alcaraz’s third event on grass, however the way in which he marched by means of the draw augurs properly for his prospects at Wimbledon the place he can be seeded primary.

    De Minaur, the primary Australian to achieve the London remaining since Lleyton Hewitt in 2006, had probabilities for a break of serve when main 4-3 within the opening set however couldn’t take them.

    Alcaraz then broke serve within the following sport earlier than wrapping up the set on serve.

    De Minaur double-faulted handy over a service sport early within the second set and there was no means the muscular Spaniard was going to move up the chance to assert the title.

  • Queen’s Club: Novak Djokovic and I are having a stupendous struggle for world No.1 spot, says Carlos Alcaraz

    By India Today Sports Desk: 2022 US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has stated that he’s having a stupendous struggle with 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic for the world no 1 spot. Alcaraz will retain the highest spot if he manages to beat Australia’s Alex de Minaur within the last of the Queen’s Club Championship.

    Speaking forward of the ultimate, Alcaraz stated the struggle for the world no 1 spot is additional motivation for him. Alcaraz is at present positioned quantity 2 within the newest ATP rankings following his loss within the 2023 French Open semi-finals.

    “It [the No. 1 battle] is helping me a lot. It is an extra motivation for me. I think Novak and I, we are having a beautiful fight for the No. 1 spot,” stated Alcaraz.

    The 20-year-old stated he gained’t be eager about the #1 rating through the Queen’s Club Championship Final, insisting that to enter the 2023 Wimbledon Open as a prime seed is a dream for him. The third Grand Slam of the season is ready to kick-start on July 3.

    “During the match I am not thinking about that, but it is an extra motivation for me to going into the final with extra energy, and I am going for it. To be top seed at Wimbledon and No. 1 for me it is still a dream. It is something that I worked on, to recover the No. 1,” Alcaraz added.

    The Spaniard added that he has discovered how you can transfer on grass, insisting that he seems like he’s been enjoying on grass for a few years. Alcaraz defeated American Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-4 to enter the Queen’s Club last.

    “The thing that I learned the most this week is about how to move. I am moving well on grass right now. I started the week with doubts about movement and about hitting the ball, but right now, as I said, I feel like I have been playing on grass for many years,” stated Alcaraz.

    Interestingly, Alcaraz is the fifth youngest participant to achieve his first last on the Queen’s Club within the Open Era, older solely than Boris Becker (1985), Lleyton Hewitt (2000), John McEnroe (1978) and Jimmy Connors (1972).

  • Carlos Alcaraz continues to thrive on grasscourts, storms into Queen’s Club ultimate

    By India Today Sports Desk: World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz continued his spectacular run on the grasscourts as he defeated American Sebastian Korda to enter the Queen’s Club ultimate.

    Alcaraz, the 20-year-old rising star from Spain, showcased his expertise and overpowering abilities to defeat Korda 6-3, 6-4.

    This can be Alcaraz’s first ATP Tour ultimate on grass. He can be going through Australia’s Alex de Minaur, who earlier defeated Danish second seed Holger Rune with a rating of 6-3, 7-6(2).

    If Alcaraz emerges victorious within the ultimate on Sunday, he’ll reclaim the world primary rating from Novak Djokovic and likewise safe the highest seed place at Wimbledon, which is ready to start on July 3.

    During the match towards Korda, Alcaraz displayed his grasscourt acumen, regardless of his restricted expertise on the floor. He executed highly effective groundstrokes and secured an early break within the second set, by no means permitting Korda to threaten his dominance.

    Expressing his delight on courtroom, Alcaraz acknowledged, “Every match I feel better and I feel like I’ve been playing on grass for 10 years. I’m playing great and feeling great. Very happy to make my first final on grass and even more so at Queen’s.”

    In the opposite semi-final, 20-year-old Holger Rune, who had not dropped a set till then, was defeated by the energetic Alex de Minaur. The Australian, presently ranked 18th, received the primary set comfortably with two breaks of serve. Although challenged within the second set, De Minaur’s expertise on grass helped him safe a victory within the tiebreak.

    De Minaur, who beforehand defeated British favourite Andy Murray within the event, expressed his satisfaction along with his efficiency, stating, “I play pretty decent on the grass, I love playing on this court. Today was my best match so far this week. I just hope that I can go one better tomorrow.”

  • Novak Djokovic attracts similarities between Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal at French Open 2023

    By India Today Sports Desk: Novak Djokovic praised his French Open 2023 semi-final opponent Carlos Alcaraz by drawing similarities between the rising star and Rafael Nadal.

    Djokovic secured his spot inside the remaining 4 by defeating Karen Khachanov, reaching his forty fifth Grand Slam semi-final and twelfth at Roland Garros. However, Djokovic has confronted difficulties in profitable the French Open due to Nadal’s dominance, who has obtained the match 14 events.

    Although Nadal is absent from this 12 months’s match due to hip surgical process, Djokovic sees Alcaraz as a worthy different. He really useful Alcaraz’s demeanor on and off the courtroom, emphasising his depth and character reminiscent of a left-handed participant from Alcaraz’s nation, Spain.

    “He carries himself very well. No doubt very nice guy on and off the court,” Djokovic talked about. “He brings a lot of intensity on the court. Reminds me of someone from his country that plays with a left hand!

    Djokovic added that Alcaraz deserves his success and acknowledged him as a strong competitor.

    “He deserves his success, no doubt. He’s working hard, and he’s a very complete player already. If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. He’s definitely a guy to beat here. I’m looking forward to that,” Djokovic talked about.

    Despite dropping his first set in opposition to Khachanov, Djokovic recovered and obtained the match, highlighting his psychological vitality in tie-break situations. He has been flawless in tie-breaks all by the match, not committing any unforced errors.

    Djokovic attributed his success in tie-breaks to his focused and clear-minded technique, prioritising each stage and making decisive picks. His constructive monitor file in tie-breaks supplies him a psychological edge, which he objectives to utilise in future matches.

    “In the tie-break, the format is such that you serve every two points. Every point matters. Really, every point can decide in which direction tie-break is going to go,” Djokovic talked about. “So I think it’s a mentality of a lockdown, ‘Okay, I’m present, I’m focused only on the next point and I have to really think clearly about what I want to do’.

    “Sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn’t. I think I was lucky that throughout my career I have a very good and positive score in the tie-breaks. My opponents know that, and I know that. So I think mentally that serves me well. Coming into every next tie-break, I know I maybe have that mental edge, so I try to use it.”