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Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she's in Wimbledon's semifinals and will face Jasmine Paolini

Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she's in Wimbledon's semifinals and will face Jasmine Paolini

LONDON (AP) — Donna Vekic had thought a couple of times about quitting tennis, like when she struggled to get back to her best after knee surgery in 2021. Now she’s happy she stuck with it.
Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd's 'disrespect' as fuel as he moves closer to another title

Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd's 'disrespect' as fuel as he moves closer to another title

LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic is just one example of a superstar athlete who manages to find motivation wherever possible. Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and Tom Brady are others who come to mind.
Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals

LONDON (AP) — Maybe the Centre Court spectators were saluting Novak Djokovic's opponent by saying his name. Maybe they were booing Djokovic, trying to rattle him.
Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd

LONDON (AP) — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn't even chase, wrapping up the American's comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon's fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual
Elina Svitolina is in a fog at Wimbledon because of the missile attacks on Ukraine

Elina Svitolina is in a fog at Wimbledon because of the missile attacks on Ukraine

LONDON (AP) — Elina Svitolina spoke haltingly, pausing occasionally to sigh, as she discussed the deadly Russian missile attack on her home country of Ukraine , an event that weighed on her and mattered far more than the straight-set victory Monday t
Fernandez and doubles partner Shibahara fall in third round at Wimbledon

Fernandez and doubles partner Shibahara fall in third round at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez and partner Ena Shibahara of Japan are out of Wimbledon after losing in the women's doubles third round Monday.
When tennis and soccer collide: Wimbledon players and crowd keep one eye on Euro 2024

When tennis and soccer collide: Wimbledon players and crowd keep one eye on Euro 2024

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is slightly worried about a possible scheduling conflict for his Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday.
Wimbledon first-week attendance slips due to rain

Wimbledon first-week attendance slips due to rain

LONDON (AP) — The All England Club isn't worried about fans skipping Wimbledon because of England's run in soccer's European Championship . The rain is another story, though. Week One attendance was down by 3.
Coco Gauff can't get a new game plan at Wimbledon and loses to Emma Navarro

Coco Gauff can't get a new game plan at Wimbledon and loses to Emma Navarro

LONDON (AP) — Things were not going well for Coco Gauff against Emma Navarro at Centre Court, not well at all, and she kept looking at her guest box for help from her coaches.
Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe advance in Wimbledon's doubles tournament

Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe advance in Wimbledon's doubles tournament

LONDON — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the Round of 16 in Wimbledon's women's doubles tournament on Sunday.
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