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20 hours ago
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Wimbledon Reporter Blasted for Her Question to Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz's run as Wimbledon champion officially came to an end after two years on Sunday. The 22-year-old Spaniard lost in four sets to Yannik Sinner in the final at Center Court, 6-4, 4-6, 4-6, 4-6. Alcaraz won Wimbledon in 2023 and 2024 and has also won the last two French Opens. He's going to be a major factor in the tennis world for years to come, which made BBC reporter Annabel Croft's question to him after the match a bit perplexing. Croft, who played tennis professionally before her broadcasting career, noted that the crowd at Center Court wanted to see Alcaraz again and asked him if he'd be back at the world's oldest tennis tournament. To be fair, Alcaraz handled it well, even if he might have been caught off-guard. "For sure I am going to be back," Alcaraz said, via The Daily Express. "As I have said many times, Wimbledon is one of the most beautiful tournaments if not the most beautiful tournament that we have on tour. "I just feel at home every time that I come here, such a beautiful court. I love playing here, I love playing for all of you, the atmosphere is insane each time that I play here. I have to say thank you and I am going to be back for sure." As smoothly as Alcaraz fielded the question, Croft still elicited some backlash online. "What a weird question asking Alcaraz at 22 if he'll be back, does she think she's talking to Djokovic? #Wimbledon," one fan said. "Saying to a 22 year old, 3 time finalist, 2 time champion at #Wimbledon , Carlos Alcaraz 'I hope we see you back here' has got to be one of the dumbest on court interview questions we've ever heard," another fan added. "With all due respect, the presenter asking Alcaraz if he will be back at Wimbledon might be the dumbest question anyone has ever asked," a third person chimed in. "He's 22 years old. He's probably going to be coming back for another 15 years." "Weird question to ask a 22-year-old who has reached the last three #Wimbledon finals!" a fourth fan said. "During post-final festivities, Carlos Alcaraz was just asked if he is going to be back at #Wimbledon. Weirdest question ever to pose to a 22-year-old?" a fifth commenter added. It seems incredibly unlikely that Croft mixed up a question for Alcaraz with one she would have asked Novak Djokovic. After all, she'd already interviewed the young standout during the tournament, so it's not like she was unfamiliar with Alcaraz. Most likely, Croft just made a mistake on camera and whatever she was trying to talk to Alcaraz about just came out awkwardly. Wimbledon Reporter Blasted for Her Question to Carlos Alcaraz first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 13, 2025
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Sabalenka pulls out of Montreal event
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the WTA Canadian Open tournament in Montreal due to fatigue, Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old from Belarus, runner-up at the Australian and French Opens, comes off semi-final runs at Wimbledon and Berlin and titles at Madrid and Miami. "I'm looking forward to kicking off the North American hard-court swing, but to give myself the best chance for success this season, I've decided it's in my best interest to skip Montreal," Sabalenka said. Missing the July 27-August 7 event leaves the reigning US Open champion only one major tuneup, at Cincinnati in August, before she tries to defend her crown on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts. "I'll miss my amazing Canadian fans, but I'm already looking forward to seeing you all next year," Sabalenka said. "Thanks for your understanding and support -- it means the world to me." Sabalenka was upset in the Wimbledon semi-finals by American Amanda Anisimova. "We're obviously disappointed that Aryna won't be with us this year," tournament director Valerie Tetreault said. World number 10 Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew from the event due to injury. The two departures opened spots in the main draw for American Caty McNally and Japan's Moyuka Uchijima. Canada's Eugenie Bouchard announced on Wednesday that she will retire from professional tennis after the WTA event in Montreal, her hometown. Bouchard, 31, rose as high as fifth in the world rankings and enjoyed her best career season in 2014 when she reached her only Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon. She also made semi-final runs that year at the Australian and French Opens and reached the fourth round at the US Open, her best career showings in each of the Grand Slam tournaments.
Kuwait Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
World No.1 Sabalenka pulls out of WTA Montreal event
WIMBLEDON: Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka uses a bag of ice to cool down during a break in a match at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2025. - AFP MONTREAL: World number one Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the WTA Canadian Open tournament in Montreal due to fatigue, Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old from Belarus, runner-up at the Australian and French Opens, comes off semi-final runs at Wimbledon and Berlin and titles at Madrid and Miami. 'I'm looking forward to kicking off the North American hard-court swing, but to give myself the best chance for success this season, I've decided it's in my best interest to skip Montreal,' Sabalenka said. Missing the July 27-August 7 event leaves the reigning US Open champion only one major tuneup, at Cincinnati in August, before she tries to defend her crown on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts. 'I'll miss my amazing Canadian fans, but I'm already looking forward to seeing you all next year,' Sabalenka said. 'Thanks for your understanding and support -- it means the world to me.' Sabalenka was upset in the Wimbledon semi-finals by American Amanda Anisimova. 'We're obviously disappointed that Aryna won't be with us this year,' tournament director Valerie Tetreault said. World number 10 Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew from the event due to injury. The two departures opened spots in the main draw for American Caty McNally and Japan's Moyuka Uchijima. Canada's Eugenie Bouchard announced on Wednesday that she will retire from professional tennis after the WTA event in Montreal, her hometown. Bouchard, 31, rose as high as fifth in the world rankings and enjoyed her best career season in 2014 when she reached her only Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon. She also made semi-final runs that year at the Australian and French Opens and reached the fourth round at the US Open, her best career showings in each of the Grand Slam tournaments. — AFP
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
World No.1 Sabalenka pulls out of WTA Montreal event due to fatigue
MONTREAL: World number one Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the WTA Canadian Open tournament in Montreal due to fatigue, Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old from Belarus, runner-up at the Australian and French Opens, comes off semi-final runs at Wimbledon and Berlin and titles at Madrid and Miami. "I'm looking forward to kicking off the North American hard-court swing, but to give myself the best chance for success this season, I've decided it's in my best interest to skip Montreal," Sabalenka said. Missing the July 27-August 7 event leaves the reigning US Open champion only one major tuneup, at Cincinnati in August, before she tries to defend her crown on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts. "I'll miss my amazing Canadian fans, but I'm already looking forward to seeing you all next year," Sabalenka said. "Thanks for your understanding and support -- it means the world to me." Sabalenka was upset in the Wimbledon semi-finals by American Amanda Anisimova. "We're obviously disappointed that Aryna won't be with us this year," tournament director Valerie Tetreault said. World number 10 Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew from the event due to injury. The two departures opened spots in the main draw for American Caty McNally and Japan's Moyuka Uchijima. Canada's Eugenie Bouchard announced on Wednesday that she will retire from professional tennis after the WTA event in Montreal, her hometown. Bouchard, 31, rose as high as fifth in the world rankings and enjoyed her best career season in 2014 when she reached her only Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon. She also made semi-final runs that year at the Australian and French Opens and reached the fourth round at the US Open, her best career showings in each of the Grand Slam tournaments.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
World No.1 Sabalenka pulls out of WTA Montreal event
MONTREAL: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the WTA Canadian Open tournament in Montreal due to fatigue, Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old from Belarus, runner-up at the Australian and French Opens, comes off semi-final runs at Wimbledon and Berlin and titles at Madrid and Miami. "I'm looking forward to kicking off the North American hard-court swing, but to give myself the best chance for success this season, I've decided it's in my best interest to skip Montreal," Sabalenka said. Missing the July 27-Aug 7 event leaves the reigning US Open champion only one major tuneup, at Cincinnati in August, before she tries to defend her crown on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts. "I'll miss my amazing Canadian fans, but I'm already looking forward to seeing you all next year," Sabalenka said. "Thanks for your understanding and support – it means the world to me." Sabalenka was upset in the Wimbledon semi-finals by American Amanda Anisimova. "We're obviously disappointed that Aryna won't be with us this year," tournament director Valerie Tetreault said. World No. 10 Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew from the event due to injury. The two departures opened spots in the main draw for American Caty McNally and Japan's Moyuka Uchijima. Canada's Eugenie Bouchard announced on Wednesday that she will retire from professional tennis after the WTA event in Montreal, her hometown. Bouchard, 31, rose as high as fifth in the world rankings and enjoyed her best career season in 2014 when she reached her only Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon. She also made semi-final runs that year at the Australian and French Opens and reached the fourth round at the US Open, her best career showings in each of the Grand Slam tournaments. - AFP
