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Stefanos Tsitsipas says comments about Nick Kyrgios ‘misinterpreted’

June 24, 2023 admin 0 Comments Break Point, Netflix, Nick Kyrigos, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Stefanos Tsitsipas v Nick Kyrgios, Tennis, Tennis grand slams, Tennis majors, Tennis news, Wimbeldon, Wimbledon 2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas has said comments he made about Nick Kyrgios at last year’s Wimbledon have been “misinterpreted”, after his remarks were featured on Netflix documentary “Break Point” and perceived as racist on social media. Tsitsipas was knocked out by Kyrgios in a bad-tempered third-round clash at the grass court Grand Slam and described the Australian’s approach to tennis as “uneducated”, saying he brought “that NBA basketball attitude” to the sport.

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Novak Djokovic triumphs over Nick Kyrigos at Wimbledon

July 10, 2022 admin 0 Comments Nick Kyrigos, Novak Djokovic, Novak Djokovic v Nick Kyrigos, Tennis, Tennis grand slams, Tennis majors, Tennis news, Wimbledon, Wimbledon 2022, Wimbledon Men's Title, Wimbledon news

Novak Djokovic underlined his recent dominance at Wimbledon with a composed and controlled fightback against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth consecutive men’s singles title.

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Elena Rybakina fights back against Ons Jabeur to seal Wimbledon title

July 9, 2022 admin 0 Comments Elena Rybakina, Ons Jabeur, Tennis, Tennis grand slams, Tennis majors, Tennis news, Wimbledon, Wimbledon 2022

Elena Rybakina has won her first Wimbledon title, coming from a set down to beat Ons Jabeur 3-6 6-2 6-2 in a dramatic final. Third seed Jabeur – the favourite to win the final – dominated the opening set, but Rybakina showed great composure to produce some flawless tennis to overcome Jabeur’s powerful hitting to win her first ever Grand Slam.

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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to abdominal injury

July 7, 2022 admin 0 Comments Rafa Nadal, Rafael Nadal, Tennis, Tennis grand slams, Tennis majors, Tennis news, Wimbledon, Wimbledon 2022, Wimbledon Men's Title, Wimbledon news

Rafael Nadal has had to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of his semi-final clash with Nick Kyrgios due to the abdominal tear he suffered on Wednesday. The Spaniard practised this afternoon but was forced to hold a press conference this evening to announce his withdrawal.