Tennis: Kvitova starts title defense with revenge win over Konta
Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 12:45
Last update: about 7 years ago
Petra Kvitova began her title defense in Birmingham on Tuesday with a revenge win which also gave out a warning to other Wimbledon contenders. The fourth-seeded Czech's 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Johanna...
Tennis: Murray back from injury, loses to Kyrgios in 3 sets
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 22:10
Last update: about 7 years ago
Andy Murray won the first set on his return from injury after almost a year away from competitive tennis before Australian Nick Kyrgios rallied to win 2-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5 in the first round at Queen's...
Tennis: Federer stretches winning streak on grass to 17 in Halle
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 21:57
Last update: about 7 years ago
Roger Federer opened his Gerry Weber Open title defense by seeing off Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday. The world No. 1 broke the No. 72nd-ranked Bedene at the first attempt and again...
Tennis: Svitolina's top ambitions survive grass-court struggle
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 19:05
Last update: about 7 years ago
Elena Svitolina, who came within two wins of becoming world No. 1 in January, maintained her ambitious momentum to reach the top by surviving a tricky start to her Wimbledon build-up on...
Tennis: Thiem, Bautista Agut, Nishikori all progress at Halle
Monday, 18 June 2018, 18:00
Last update: about 7 years ago
Seeded players Dominic Thiem, Roberto Bautista Agut and Kei Nishikori all came through their first-round matches at the Gerry Weber Open on Monday. The third-seeded Thiem hit 19 aces as he...
Tennis: Cilic, Wawrinka making winning starts at Queen's Club
Monday, 18 June 2018, 13:03
Last update: about 7 years ago
Marin Cilic hopes another good run at Queen's Club will stand him in good stead for Wimbledon. The top-seeded Cilic was champion in 2012 and runner-up in 2013 and 2017. He came close at Wimbledon...
Tennis: Muguruza gets ready to defend her Wimbledon title
Monday, 18 June 2018, 12:16
Last update: about 7 years ago
Two-time Grand Slam winner Garbine Muguruza isn't lacking confidence as she starts the buildup to defending her Wimbledon title. "I believe I can win the trophy again," said the 24-year-old...