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Canada News.Net
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Karen Khachanov, Ben Shelton pull upsets in Toronto semis
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) One point away from defeat, 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov escaped to defeat top-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday in the semifinals of the National Bank Open in Toronto. The 29-year-old Russian will oppose fourth-seeded Ben Shelton in the championship match. Shelton downed second-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 in an all-U.S. semifinal late Wednesday night. Shelton, 22, is headed to his first career ATP Masters 1000 final. Khachanov is through to the final of a Masters 1000 event for just the second time, following his championship at the Paris Masters in 2018. Four other times Khachanov was a Masters 1000 semifinalist, including at the Canadian event in 2018 and 2019. His best results at Grand Slam tournaments were semifinals losses at the 2022 U.S. Open and the 2023 Australian Open. Zverev had a match point at 5-6 on Khachanov's serve in the third set, but the German came up short in a bid to reach his first Masters 1000 final of the year. Zverev won Masters 1000 tournaments in Rome and Paris in 2024. Down 3-1 in the third-set tiebreaker, Khachanov won the next five points, then sealed the victory on his second match point. 'I had to dig deep and lift my level,' Khachanov said. 'It was a very demanding, very mental, very physical match. So I'm very happy to get the win after losing some easy ones to him in recent years. 'Today was a real close one. I was match point down. If the ball touches the net and drops over, we wouldn't be talking now.' The match stats weren't impressive, as both players had more unforced errors (44 for Zverev, 34 for Khachanov) than winners (36 for Zverev, 29 for Khachanov). Shelton dominated with his serve. He recorded seven aces without committing a double fault, won 86 percent of his first-serve points (25 of 29) and saved both break points that he faced. 'I've seen so many big improvements in my game this week, that's what I'm most happy about, how I'm executing, how little I'm hesitating, how I'm returning,' said Shelton, who followed up a quarterfinal victory over ninth-seeded Alex de Minaur of Australia. 'There are a lot of things to be proud about and beating two Top 10 guys back to back is huge for me. ... 'I'm just really excited to see myself executing like this, not wondering if the shot is going to go in or out, but expecting it to go in.' Shelton beat Khachanov in their lone matchup, during the third round at Indian Wells, Calif., this spring.
Canada News.Net
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Karen Khachanov upsets top seed Alexander Zverev in Toronto semis
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) One point away from defeat, 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov escaped to defeat top-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday in the semifinals of the National Bank Open in Toronto. The result is arguably the biggest for the 29-year-old Russian in nearly seven years. Khachanov is through to the final of an ATP Masters 1000 event for just the second time, following his championship at the Paris Masters in 2018. Four other times he was a Masters 1000 semifinalist, including at the Canadian event in 2018 and 2019. His best results at Grand Slam tournaments were semifinals losses at the 2022 U.S. Open and the 2023 Australian Open. Khachanov will oppose a U.S. player in the championship match. Second-seeded Taylor Fritz and fourth-seeded Ben Shelton squared off in the second semifinal late Wednesday night. Zverev had a match point at 5-6 on Khachanov's serve in the third set, but the German came up short in a bid to reach his first Masters 1000 final of the year. Zverev won Masters 1000 tournaments in Rome and Paris in 2024. Down 3-1 in the third-set tiebreaker, Khachanov won the next five points, then sealed the victory on his second match point. 'I had to dig deep and lift my level,' Khachanov said. 'It was a very demanding, very mental, very physical match. So I'm very happy to get the win after losing some easy ones to him in recent years. 'Today was a real close one. I was match point down. If the ball touches the net and drops over, we wouldn't be talking now.' The match stats weren't impressive, as both players had more unforced errors (44 for Zverev, 34 for Khachanov) than winners (36 for Zverev, 29 for Khachanov). Khachanov owns two wins in three career matches against Fritz, though the American won their most recent (and most important) contest, prevailing in four sets in the Wimbledon quarterfinals last month. Shelton beat Khachanov in their lone matchup, during the third round at Indian Wells, Calif., this spring.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Holger Rune immediately rebuffed after 'messaging' married tennis star - 'Ignores me now'
Wimbledon doubles winner Veronika Kudermetova has claimed she was messaged by fellow tennis star Holger Rune, but turned the Dane down as she is married and six years his senior World No. 9 Holger Rune was allegedly turned down by married tennis star Veronika Kudermetova after she claimed he texted her. Kudermetova, 28, claims the 22-year-old Dane now doesn't talk to her after she told him that she was 'too old' for him and is married. Rune, a commanding presence on the ITF Junior Circuit as a teenager, burst onto the ATP Tour in 2022 and secured the most significant victory of his fledgling career at the Paris Masters, where he triumphed over both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. At 22, he remains an emerging talent on tour, but he has now faced allegations of sending a text to a fellow female player who is six years his senior. Speaking on Russian former No. 1-ranked doubles player Elena Vesnina's podcast, Kudermetova alleged that Rune privately contacted her and now avoids greeting her at tournaments after she dismissed his text message and informed him that she was married, reports the Express. "Rune recently texted me," she revealed. "I told him, 'Boy, I'm probably too old for you. If you looked at my Instagram, you'd see I have a husband.' He replied, 'Oh, sorry.' Since then, he doesn't even say hello to me anymore." Kudermetova is married to Sergei Demekhine, who is 41, 13 years her senior. Demekhine also serves as Kudermetova's coach and helped guide her to doubles glory at SW19 earlier this month alongside Elise Mertens. In 2023, Rune confirmed on Instagram that he was in a relationship with Caroline Donzella, a high-end estate agent of Dutch-Italian descent based in Monte Carlo. Donzella was first seen cheering for Rune at Wimbledon two years ago, and although he initially referred to her as a 'friend,' the pair appeared to strike up a romantic relationship. However, it remains uncertain whether they are still an item. It's not suggested that Rune was seeing anyone when he allegedly made contact with Kudermetova. Rune's representatives have been approached for comment. Both Rune and Kudermetova are competing in the Canadian Open this week. Rune triumphed over big server Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round and is due to face another Frenchman, Alexandre Muller, next. Kudermetova, meanwhile, has been performing well, staging a comeback in the opening round to defeat Cristina Bucsa before breezing past Olga Danilovic in straight sets. She's up against a formidable opponent in No. 1 seed Coco Gauff on Thursday evening, who rebounded from her early Wimbledon departure by defeating Danielle Collins on Tuesday. However, the Russian will be keeping a close eye on the American's serving difficulties. Despite 23 double faults during her victory against Collins, Gauff remains optimistic about her performance against Kudermetova in the next round. "It was a frustrating match for me. I felt like I was practising well and then I don't think I transferred it today, but hopefully I got my bad match of the tournament out of the way and I can come back stronger."
Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Monfils finds philosophy after five-set Wimbledon exit
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 3, 2025 France's Gael Monfils in action during his second round match against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq LONDON - Tennis showman Gael Monfils bowed out of Wimbledon in five sets on Friday — but the Frenchman was more sage than sour as he reflected on a career that has danced between the sublime and the spectacular. The 38-year-old fell 6-4 1-6 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 to Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in a match carried over from last night, yet emerged from defeat with the perspective that comes from two decades in professional tennis and a life now enriched beyond the baseline. "I've been fortunate enough to be a tennis player in such a big sport," former top-10 player Monfils said after his exit, before recalling his first intoxicating moment on a tennis court more than 20 years ago. "A moment that stands out for me is 2004, my first Bercy (Paris Masters)," he said of playing before a raucous French crowd. "Unreal energy ... that was a special moment." While Monfils admitted he struggled with conditions when play resumed at Wimbledon on Friday after an overnight suspension, he refused to indulge in any what-ifs. "To tell you that I would have won the match is too much. I don't really know. I wish I could win this match today, but that's sport. I'm going to rest a couple of days and go back on court and try to be ready for the U.S. tour." More revealing, though, was his evolved view of the sport's place in his world. Married to fellow player Elina Svitolina and now a father, Monfils offered a refreshing take on priorities. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore PAP has begun search for new candidates; PM Wong hopes to deploy them earlier ahead of next GE Singapore 20 retired MPs spoke up on many issues in Parliament, helped successors prepare for new role: PM Wong Singapore $3b money laundering case: 9 financial institutions handed $27.45m in MAS penalties over breaches Singapore Banks tighten vigilance and processes following $3b money laundering case Asia JB petrol station shooting: Dead man with bullet wounds dumped at hospital Singapore Trilateral work group formed to address allegations of foreigners illegally taking on platform work Singapore Power distribution system in renewal project may be linked to Bukit Panjang LRT disruption: SMRT Singapore Rise in number of scam e-mails claiming to be from Cardinal William Goh: Catholic Church "Tennis is part of my life, but tennis is not my life," he said. "My life outside of tennis is my real life." The Frenchman smiled when he was asked what it meant to be on the tennis tour together with Ukrainian Svitolina. "It's a tough question in a way, because you see my wife as a tennis player; I see my wife as a wife. It's completely different. But of course, it's great that we can share the same passion. I'm lucky enough to raise a child, and hopefully we'll get more someday ... just grateful every day." REUTERS
The Star
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Tennis-Monfils finds philosophy after five-set Wimbledon exit
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 3, 2025 France's Gael Monfils in action during his second round match against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq LONDON (Reuters) -Tennis showman Gael Monfils bowed out of Wimbledon in five sets on Friday — but the Frenchman was more sage than sour as he reflected on a career that has danced between the sublime and the spectacular. The 38-year-old fell 6-4 1-6 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 to Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in a match carried over from last night, yet emerged from defeat with the perspective that comes from two decades in professional tennis and a life now enriched beyond the baseline. "I've been fortunate enough to be a tennis player in such a big sport," former top-10 player Monfils said after his exit, before recalling his first intoxicating moment on a tennis court more than 20 years ago. "A moment that stands out for me is 2004, my first Bercy (Paris Masters)," he said ofplaying before a raucous French crowd. "Unreal energy ... that was a special moment." While Monfils admitted he struggled with conditions when play resumed at Wimbledon on Friday after an overnight suspension, he refused to indulge in any what-ifs. "To tell you that I would have won the match is too much. I don't really know. I wish I could win this match today, but that's sport. I'm going to rest a couple of days and go back on court and try to be ready for the U.S. tour." More revealing, though, was his evolved view of the sport's place in his world. Married to fellow player Elina Svitolina and now a father, Monfils offered a refreshing take on priorities. "Tennis is part of my life, but tennis is not my life," he said. "My life outside of tennis is my real life." The Frenchman smiled when he was asked what it meant to be on the tennis tour together with Ukrainian Svitolina. "It's a tough question in a way, because you see my wife as a tennis player; I see my wife as a wife. It's completely different. But of course, it's great that we can share the same passion. I'm lucky enough to raise a child, and hopefully we'll get more someday ... just grateful every day." (Reporting by Ossian Shine; Editing by Ken Ferris)
