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Independent Singapore
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
'I'll miss my amazing Canadian fans' — Aryna Sabalenka skips Montreal Open after Wimbledon heartbreak, citing fatigue
Photo: Instagram/arynasabalenka According to a statement by Tennis Canada, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from the WTA Canadian Open, citing fatigue. This season, the 27-year-old top-ranked athlete claimed the championship titles in Madrid and Miami. She also reached the semifinals at Wimbledon and Berlin and was runner-up at both the Australian Open and French Open. With this news, Sabalenka admitted: '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.' She added: '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.' Tournament director Valerie Tetreault said they were disappointed that Aryna Sabalenka would not be participating in this year's event. Other than Sabalenka, Paula Badosa of Spain, who is ranked 10th in the world, also pulled out of the tournament due to injury. The athletes' withdrawal gave opportunities for Caty McNally from the United States and Moyuka Uchijima from Japan to enter the main draw. Meanwhile, Canadian player Eugenie Bouchard announced she will retire from professional tennis after playing at the WTA event in Montreal–her hometown. The 31-year-old athlete once ranked World No. 5. Her best playing year was 2014, when she had best results at each of the Grand Slam tournaments–she reached the Wimbledon final and made it to the semifinals at both the Australian Open and the French Open. She advanced to the fourth round of the US Open as well. Sabalenka's 2025 Wimbledon loss At the recently concluded Wimbledon tournament, Aryna Sabalenka admitted that she was disappointed after being defeated 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 by Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam where the top-ranked athlete hasn't reached the final. In the past five years, she has lost in the semifinals three times. With this, Sabalenka stated that losing feels like she ' doesn't want to exist any more. ' The athlete said: ' Losing sucks… You always feel like you want to die, you don't want to exist any more, and this is the end of your life… Every time you compete at that tournament, and you get to the last stages, you think you're getting close to your dream. Then you lose the match, and you feel like, 'okay, this is the end.'' Read more about Aryna Sabalenka's 2025 Wimbledon defeat here. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Grand Slam finalist Danielle Collins reveals vile cameraman KISSED her & opens up on being called ‘b****' by sexist fans
TENNIS star Danielle Collins has opened up on her experience of dealing with vile sexism and misogyny in her career. The American, 31, has won four career titles and reached the final of the Australian Open Grand Slam. 4 4 4 But in a candid interview on the podcast, Reign with Josh Smith, Collins has spoken out about some of her previous experiences, including being labelled a "b****" by fans and being subjected to inappropriate behaviour from "weird men". The former world No7 has been outspoken on the subject of abuse women have received in the sport. She revealed how whenever people have seen her getting upset on the court, fans never truly know the full picture of what has happened. Collins says that whenever she voices an opinion on a situation, it is because she has reached "boiling point" after sitting on it for a "very long time". The Florida native explains: "And you know, a lot of the people that are watching sports and watching TV they only get to see a small clip of what takes place. "They see me getting upset with the cameraman. They don't see everything that led up to why I got upset... "It definitely seems like when you're a female, if I use my voice and I push back and I ask a question or I set a boundary or even if I don't set a boundary, and I just simply make a request for personal space it's like, how dare I, like I don't have the right to respond or I'm crazy." Collins highlights one example of when a cameraman "made out" with the side of her face after asking her for a hug. 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. Moment Emma Raducanu clocks 'fixated' man in crowd & breaks down behind umpire's chair before he's 'escorted out' "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." Collins adds that people often don't see behind the scenes interactions with "weird men" who show up at events before stalking them and following them to their hotels. British No1 Emma Raducanu was the victim of a terrifying stalking case which saw her burst into tears on court at the Dubai Tennis Championship in February. The 22-tear-old hid behind the umpire's chair as the "fixated man" was removed by security after she spotted him just two points into her game. Raducanu's former coach Roman Kelecic, claimed the man previously stalked her in Singapore, the UAE and Qatar and had even given her a letter and asked for a photo in a coffee shop the day before. He was handed a restraining order from Dubai police while his name was also circulated among tennis authorities before it was revealed in June that the sick man had applied for tickets to this year's Wimbledon. Collins spoke about stalking issues for tennis stars last year, saying it was something many people outside of the sport weren't even aware of, with the tennis pro telling The Telegraph how she doesn't really go places without security detail. But no matter how much these issues need highlighting, Collins will still be the victim of insults. However, Collins actually takes great pride in being insulted, believing that being called a "b****" is often directed at women she "loves and respects". Collins says: "When somebody says that, 'Danielle Collins is a b****.' I kind of just take it as a compliment because so many of the women that I love and respect have been labelled as a 'b****,' and they're a badass 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 b**** 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. "It means that you're not afraid to be yourself, and you're okay with not being liked and you're gonna be confident regardless of what other people think about you." 4
The Province
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The Province
Genie Bouchard to retire from tennis after Montreal tournament
'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now,' she writes. Published Jul 16, 2025 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 2 minute read Tennis star Genie Bouchard shares a moment with fellow athletes as Team Canada's Rio 2016 athletes and coaches attend events held at the University of Ottawa to celebrate their achievements during the Summer Olympic Games. photo by Wayne Cuddington/ Postmedia Photo by Wayne Cuddington / Postmedia Eugenie Bouchard announced Wednesday that she will retire after the National Bank Open in Montreal, for which she received a wild-card entry. 'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now. Ending where it all started: Montreal,' she wrote on her social media accounts, along with four photos of herself. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Bouchard lost 7-5, 6-2 in her last singles match at the tournament in Newport, Conn., on July 8. She also reached the quarterfinals of the doubles tournament at that event with partner Olivia Lincer of Poland. The 31-year-old stole the spotlight in 2014 when she became the first Canadian tennis player, in any category (male or female), to reach the top five in the world. In May of that year, the Westmount native also won her first and only WTA title, in Nuremberg, Germany. And she reached the semifinals of two Grand Slam tournaments, the Australian Open and the French Open, before becoming the first Canadian singles player to reach the final at Wimbledon. She peaked at No. 5 in the world WTA rankings. 'We are very honoured that Genie decided to retire at her home tournament in Montreal and we look forward to celebrating her career and lasting heritage with our fans,' said Valérie Tétreault, tournament director of the National Bank Open. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'She has been one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer who redefined what Canadian tennis could be. We are proud of everything she has done, as a player and role model, and we can't wait to see her in action one last time at IGA Stadium this summer.' Bouchard was never able to repeat the success of 2014, however. She will hang up her racket after maintaining, prior to the National Bank Open, a winning record of 299 wins and 228 losses as a professional and having accumulated total earnings approaching US$7 million. In 2023, Bouchard announced she would join Major League Pickleball. The National Bank Open will take place from July 26 to Aug. 7 at IGA Stadium in Montreal's Jarry Park. News News News News Tennis
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jannik Sinner reveals how he overcame French Open loss to beat Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon
The post Jannik Sinner reveals how he overcame French Open loss to beat Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon appeared first on ClutchPoints. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz wasted no time after their epic French Open final to give tennis fans another Grand Slam final between them. The Wimbledon final on Sunday didn't quite have the same drama that the Roland Garros final did as Sinner closed it out in four sets to win his first title at the All England Club. Overcoming that loss in the Roland Garros final, where Sinner had three championship points before serving for the title and getting broken and losing in a final set tiebreak, would have been a very tall task for many. However, Sinner went right back to work and has now been rewarded with a Wimbledon title just a few weeks later. After winning the title in London on Sunday, Sinner talked about how he got over that crushing loss so quickly to bring home his fourth major. 'I hd a very tough loss in Paris, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter how you win or lose,' Sinner said. 'Especially in important tournaments, you just have to understand what you did wrong and you have to work on that. That's what we did. We tried to accept the loss adjust kept working and this is for sure one of the reasons why I hold this trophy here. 'I'm just so grateful that I'm healthy and have great people around me which is the most important part and having this trophy with me means a lot.' On Sunday, Jannik Sinner found himself in an almost identical position to the one he was in at Roland Garros. The Italian served for the fourth set and the championship, and after dropping serve at 15 in Paris, he played a flawless game sealed with a service winner to slam the door in this one. The World No. 1 has become known for his mental strength and unflappability throughout his very young career, but rebounding from that loss in Paris to win the very next major over the same player takes that to an even higher level. Related: Carlos Alcaraz sends classy message to Jannik Sinner after final Related: Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title puts him in Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal company
Yahoo
18 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
