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The Sun
7 hours ago
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Tatjana Maria Stuns Rybakina to Reach Queen's Semis
FORMER WIMBLEDON champion Elena Rybakina was dumped out of the Queen's Club Championships on Friday by qualifier Tatjana Maria, who will face Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the semi-finals. Chinese top seed Zheng Qinwen saw off the challenge of Britain's Emma Raducanu in straight sets and will meet US eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in the last four on Saturday. German mother of two Maria shocked Kazah fourth seed Rybakina, keeping her composure after failing to serve out the match to complete a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) win. A single break in the first set put the 37-year-old Maria in charge and she broke twice to lead 5-3 in the second. But Rybakina, Wimbledon champion in 2022, upped her game to level at 5-5 and the set went to a tie-break. The players were locked at 4-4 before Rybakina double-faulted and Maria, ranked 86th in the world, sealed victory with an ace in one hour and 45 minutes. The German, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2022, was forced to qualify for the grasscourt tournament in London. 'It means so much to me,' she said. 'It's like a perfect example to never give up and to always keep going, doesn't matter what. 'I'm still here and living this dream. I have my family with me and amazing team.' She added: 'I'm super, super proud to be here in the semi-final and I hope in a few years you will see my daughter (aged 11) at the same stage here.' In the first quarter-final on Friday, US second seed Keys came from a set down to beat Russian fifth seed Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Olympic champion Zheng joined Keys and Maria in the last four, breaking 2021 US Open champion Raducanu twice in the opening set and snuffing out a mini comeback in the second. World number 37 Raducanu took a 3-0 lead in the second set with two breaks of serve but suffered three breaks of her own to bow out. Anisimova beat compatriot and third seed Emma Navarro 6-3, 6-3 in the final match on Andy Murray Arena.
The Sun
7 hours ago
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- The Sun
Rybakina dumped out of Queen's by qualifier Maria
FORMER WIMBLEDON champion Elena Rybakina was dumped out of the Queen's Club Championships on Friday by qualifier Tatjana Maria, who will face Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the semi-finals. Chinese top seed Zheng Qinwen saw off the challenge of Britain's Emma Raducanu in straight sets and will meet US eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in the last four on Saturday. German mother of two Maria shocked Kazah fourth seed Rybakina, keeping her composure after failing to serve out the match to complete a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) win. A single break in the first set put the 37-year-old Maria in charge and she broke twice to lead 5-3 in the second. But Rybakina, Wimbledon champion in 2022, upped her game to level at 5-5 and the set went to a tie-break. The players were locked at 4-4 before Rybakina double-faulted and Maria, ranked 86th in the world, sealed victory with an ace in one hour and 45 minutes. The German, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2022, was forced to qualify for the grasscourt tournament in London. 'It means so much to me,' she said. 'It's like a perfect example to never give up and to always keep going, doesn't matter what. 'I'm still here and living this dream. I have my family with me and amazing team.' She added: 'I'm super, super proud to be here in the semi-final and I hope in a few years you will see my daughter (aged 11) at the same stage here.' In the first quarter-final on Friday, US second seed Keys came from a set down to beat Russian fifth seed Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Olympic champion Zheng joined Keys and Maria in the last four, breaking 2021 US Open champion Raducanu twice in the opening set and snuffing out a mini comeback in the second. World number 37 Raducanu took a 3-0 lead in the second set with two breaks of serve but suffered three breaks of her own to bow out.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘I just don't see why…' – BBC commentator voices concerns after Wimbledon final rights are given to new TV channel
BBC commentator Andrew Castle has expressed concern after TNT Sports won rights to broadcast the Wimbledon final. The broadcaster have the rights after taking over Eurosport, which previously aired a highlights package from the All England Club. 2 Andrew Castle expressed his concerns with moving Wimbledon away from free-to-air Credit: Getty 2 TNT Sports will air the Wimbledon final as well as the BBC Credit: AFP The BBC will continue their coverage of the Grand Slam as usual, including the final. Castle, who is part of the BBC's Wimbledon commentary team, has expressed his desire to see the tournament remain on the Beeb. He argues there would be no benefit in switching from free-to-air to a broadcaster such as TNT Sports. Castle told READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON "In terms of a domestic audience in the UK is concerned, I'd be very surprised if it wasn't on the BBC and free to air. "But I've been surprised before. I just don't see why or the particular benefit and that's what matters to me. "It's an institution and an event, not a tennis tournament. As long as people see it because it is the big showcase . "When I think of Wimbledon on the BBC, what is really lovely is there are no commercial breaks. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "And from my point of view in commentary, I've got to think about what we are going to talk about in the breaks with Tim Henman, Krygios has reportedly been 'Look at me, you PIG' - Tennis star snaps racket and screams at rival in frosty handshake after losing Wimbledon warm-up It comes roughly a year after the Aussie admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend, which meant his selection by the BBC last year sparked backlash. Krygios had also hoped to play in the tournament but a recurring injury has ruled him out of returning to court as a player.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘I just don't see why…' – BBC commentator voices concerns after Wimbledon final rights are given to new TV channel
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BBC commentator Andrew Castle has expressed concern after TNT Sports won rights to broadcast the Wimbledon final. The broadcaster have the rights after taking over Eurosport, which previously aired a highlights package from the All England Club. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Andrew Castle expressed his concerns with moving Wimbledon away from free-to-air Credit: Getty 2 TNT Sports will air the Wimbledon final as well as the BBC Credit: AFP The BBC will continue their coverage of the Grand Slam as usual, including the final. Castle, who is part of the BBC's Wimbledon commentary team, has expressed his desire to see the tournament remain on the Beeb. He argues there would be no benefit in switching from free-to-air to a broadcaster such as TNT Sports. Castle told Betway: "I don't think they ever would [allow a rival broadcaster to take over]. READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON EYE ON THE PRIZE Wimbledon confirms record prize money after inflation-busting ticket hike "In terms of a domestic audience in the UK is concerned, I'd be very surprised if it wasn't on the BBC and free to air. "But I've been surprised before. I just don't see why or the particular benefit and that's what matters to me. "It's an institution and an event, not a tennis tournament. As long as people see it because it is the big showcase. "When I think of Wimbledon on the BBC, what is really lovely is there are no commercial breaks. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "And from my point of view in commentary, I've got to think about what we are going to talk about in the breaks with Tim Henman, John McEnroe, Nick Kyrgios – that's what I'm thinking about towards the end of a game." Krygios has reportedly been axed from the BBC's SW19 coverage this year. 'Look at me, you PIG' - Tennis star snaps racket and screams at rival in frosty handshake after losing Wimbledon warm-up It comes roughly a year after the Aussie admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend, which meant his selection by the BBC last year sparked backlash. Krygios had also hoped to play in the tournament but a recurring injury has ruled him out of returning to court as a player.
