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Daily Mail
an hour ago
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- Daily Mail
US tennis star Danielle Collins reveals a cameraman tried to forcibly kiss her in early days on tour
US tennis star Danielle Collins has spoken out about the shocking moment when a cameraman tried to forcibly kiss her after a match. Collins, 31, joined the 'Reign with Josh Smith' podcast to reflect on a number of issues - from dealing with misogyny in the sport to her endometriosis diagnosis. Among those discussions, Collins revealed all about the bizarre incident involving herself and a cameraman a few years ago and claimed she reached a 'boiling point'. She explained: 'I had a situation a bunch of years ago when I first got on tour and I was dealing with a cameraman that was very persistent. 'And I remember I came off the court, I lost a long three set match, I'm kind of like cramping, I'm tired and all the things are happening. And this guy goes, 'oh, Danielle, you know, I'm so sorry. Can I give you a hug?' 'And I, I look at my coach, I'm like, 'uh, sure.' So I'm like, standing like this and he goes in to hug me and then all of a sudden he goes in to kiss me and I'm like, 'oh no, oh my gosh.' 'And he literally starts making out with a side of my face. So, yeah, people don't see that like behind the scenes. 'They don't hear the comments that sometimes people make towards you, they don't see the weird men that show up to our events and stalk us and follow us to our hotels. And so, yeah, sometimes you get to a boiling point.' Meanwhile, Collins has previously come under fire for her feud with World No. 3 Iga Swiatek - who she recently fell to a defeat against at Wimbledon. Collins had previously labelled Swiatek as 'fake' after they faced each other in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. Collins retired from the match in the third set because of an abdominal injury, and ripped Swiatek for being 'insincere' about her injury when they spoke on the court after the match, she said. 'There's a lot that happens on camera. And there are a lot of people with a ton of charisma ... (who) are one way on camera and another way in the locker room,' Collins told reporters after, via AP. 'I don't need the fakeness.' It drew criticism from tennis fans and now Collins has opened up on the misogyny which she's faced due to her outspoken nature. 'When somebody says that, 'Danielle Collins is a b***h.' I kind of just take it as a compliment because so many of the women that I love and respect have been labeled as a 'b***h,' and they're a bada** woman. There are women that get s*** done. 'There are women that go after their dreams. There are women that are assertive, powerful, hardworking and they are people that I strive to be. 'So I feel like being a bitch can actually be kind of like a good thing because it also means you're not afraid to back down when someone's being a jerk.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Amanda Anisimova pulls off first American feat at Wimbledon since Serena Williams
The post Amanda Anisimova pulls off first American feat at Wimbledon since Serena Williams appeared first on ClutchPoints. The 2025 Women's Semifinal of Wimbledon took place at Centre Court on Thursday. World No. 8, Iga Swiatek, dominated Belinda Bencic and left her with a bagel in the second set. In the other match, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who also reached Serena Williams' heights, faced No. 12 Amanda Anisimova in an intense battle. Anisimova showed up early, winning the first set 6-4. Sabalenka did not go out without a fight. She bounced back and won the second set 6-4 and stayed alive down 5-2 in the third set, winning at least four games. However, the moment was for Amanda Anisimova as she won the match and became the first American to advance to the Wimbledon Final since Serena Williams did so in 2019, when she lost to Simona Halep. According to an ESPN article, Anisimova was burned out from Tennis and took a break, removing herself from the scene a few years ago. But last year, she worked her way back. Now, the American is close to being on top of the world. She will take on former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in what should be a battle for the ages. 'This doesn't feel real right now,' Anisimova said after ending the two-hour, 36-minute contest with a forehand winner on her fourth match point. 'I was absolutely dying out there. I don't know how I pulled it out.' 'To be honest, if you told me I would be in the final of Wimbledon, I would not believe you,' Anisimova said with a laugh. 'At least not this soon, because it's been a year turnaround since coming back, and to be in this spot, it's not easy. So many people dream of competing on this incredible court. It's been such a privilege to compete here, and to be in the final is just indescribable, honestly.' Related: 2 of Aaron Rodgers' favorite Packers targets reunite at Wimbledon Related: Ben Shelton gives Jannik Sinner one-of-a-kind label after Wimbledon QF loss
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Montreal WTA 1000 after Wimbledon loss
The post Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Montreal WTA 1000 after Wimbledon loss appeared first on ClutchPoints. The tennis schedule has died down for a few weeks after a hectic summer in Europe, culminating with the Wimbledon finals over the weekend. While Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner take their victory tours after conquering the grass in London, the focus of the ATP and WTA tours turns to the hard courts in North America. The buildup to the final major of the year at the U.S. Open gets underway for some on July 21 in Washington D.C., a 500 event, but the following week is where the rubber meets the road. The first of two WTA 1000 events gets underway in Montreal on July 26 while the men take part in a Masters 1000 over in Toronto. In a surprising turn of events, the women's draw in Montreal will be missing its top player. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has pulled out of the event due to fatigue from her long summer, according to Michael Samulski. 'I'm looking forward to kicking off the North American hard-court swing, but to give myself the best chance for success this season, l've decided it's in my best interest to skip Montreal,' Sabalenka said in a statement, via Samulski. 'I'll miss my amazing Canadian fans, but I'm already looking forward to seeing you all next year. Thanks for your understanding and support it means the world to me!' Sabalenka is planning to be back for the second WTA 1000 of this swing in Cincinnati before heading to New York for the final Grand Slam of the season. While it's a surprise to see the top player in the world pull out of such a big event, it makes sense considering Sabalenka's packed schedule this summer. She won a WTA 1000 title in Madrid back in May before losing in the quarterfinals in Rome and falling short in the Roland Garros final against Coco Gauff. The three-time major champion suffered another heartbreaking loss recently at Wimbledon, losing to Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals. Aryna Sabalenka is still firmly in the No. 1 spot in the rankings and the points race in 2025 despite not holding a Grand Slam this season, but Swiatek and others are closing in on her and will have a chance to make up more ground in Montreal. However, the Belarusian will still be confident that she can maintain her spot. She is the defending champion both in Cincinnati and at the U.S. Open, so she will be the favorite coming into both events. Related: Genie Bouchard to officially retire after hometown Montreal WTA 1000
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Bikini-clad Wimbledon star Aryna Sabalenka posts loved-up snap with boyfriend Georgios Frangulis on romantic holiday
ARYNA SABALENKA has gotten over Wimbledon heatbreak with a romantic holiday with boyfriend Georgios Frangulis. The Belarusian tennis ace was hopeful of winning the tournament for the first time in her career, but was dumped out in the semi-final by Amanda Anisimova. 10 Sabalenka, 27, is currently the world No 1 in the WTA rankings and missed out on the chance to face eventual winner Iga Swiatek in the final. However, she does not appear too downbeat as after jetting off on a Greek holiday with her boyfriend. The star shared a number of pictures on Instagram for her 3.2million followers. One snap showed her taking a selfie with Georgios as he gave her a kiss from behind. Another picture showed the couple arm in arm as they made their way to Spilla restaurant in Mykonos, Greece. Sabalenka also stunned fans in a green bikini as she read a book called Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid. She also shared a selfie of her face in which she flashed a luxury Audemars Piguet watch. Fans loved the snaps as they flooded the comment section. One posted: "You didn't win Wimbledon, but you won my heart." A second wrote: "Enjoy a well-deserved break!" Angry Aryna Sabalenka opens up on 'hate relationship' with Wimbledon and battling demons telling her to smash racquets A third commented: "The most beautiful woman in the world." A fourth said: "So gorgeous and an amazing tennis player." Another added: "You two are so cute together." Sabalenka announced her relationship with Georgios on Instagram in July 2024. 10 10 10 The news came just four months after the tragic death of her ex-partner Konstantin Koltsov. Police labelled the former NHL ice hockey player's death an "apparent suicide" with "no foul play suspected". 10
Reuters
a day ago
- Business
- Reuters
Trump's Russia ultimatum, China's diplomacy and strawberry pasta
Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. U.S. President Donald Trump gives Russia a 50-day deadline to end the Ukraine war. China ramps up its soft power as Beijing capitalizes on U.S. foreign aid cuts. And Wimbledon tennis champion Iga Swiatek's favorite food - strawberry pasta. Our weekend episode is on rising tensions on the border between Finland and Russia. Find it here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit to opt out of targeted advertising. Further Reading In reversal, Trump arms Ukraine and threatens sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil China steps in as US pulls back from diplomacy, report says Strawberry pasta? Poles dine on tennis star Swiatek's favorite dish
