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Tennis: Jannik Sinner Wins Wimbledon Title

Fola Badmus01 mins

Jannik Sinner has ended Carlos Alcaraz’s 20-match winning streak at Wimbledon to become the first Italian player to claim a singles title at the Grand Slam. He has become the first Italian to win the men’s singles title after coming from a set down against the Spaniard. The world No.1 withstood a barrage of winners from the two-time champion to prevail 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, and end his run of five consecutive losses to the Spaniard. Sinner now has four Grand Slam titles to his name, with the only major trophy missing from his collection being Roland Garros—the tournament where he suffered a heartbreaking loss to Alcaraz earlier this season. The triumph ended Alcaraz’s career-best run of 24 straight wins on the Tour. He was bidding to follow in the footsteps of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic by winning Wimbledon three times in a row.

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Wimbledon: Sinner Stops Djokovic, to Battle Alcaraz in Final

Fola Badmus03 mins

World no. 1 Jannik Sinner will play in his fourth consecutive Major final, and the first at Wimbledon. Jannik faced the seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-final on Centre Court and scored a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory in an hour and 54 minutes. Thus, the Italian sets up title clash against his greatest rival, Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner bested Djokovic for the fifth time in a row, becoming the second player to achieve that after Rafael Nadal. Novak played well en route to the semi-final at 38. However, he experienced a nasty fall in the closing stages of his quarter-final duel against Flavio Cobolli. The Serb could not move well against world no. 1, avoiding slides and failing to impose his strokes. Djokovic forged an early advantage in the third set. However, Sinner erased the deficit and brought the victory home following a rock-solid performance. The Italian lost 17 points on serve, six in the opening two sets. He lost serve once and grabbed 42% of the return points. Jannik turned them into ten break chances and seized five to control the scoreboard and seal the deal in straight sets. World no. 1 played flawless tennis in the opener, serving well and delivering two breaks for 6-3. The younger player grabbed another break early in the second set and kept the advantage for a massive 6-3, 6-3 lead in under 70 minutes. Novak led 3-0 in the third set and ha d a break point in the fourth game. However, the 24-time Major winner wasted it and lost ground. Jannik climbed back with a break in game five and moved in front with another at 3-3. Djokovic saved two match points on serve in game nine before Sinner seized the third on his serve in the next one for a place in his first Wimbledon final.

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Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sabalenka, Swiatek Battle For Wimbledon Glory This Weekend

Fola Badmus13 mins

The Wimbledon semifinals and finals this weekend promise high drama as tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek continue their impressive runs at the All England Club, with Nigerian fans invited to catch every moment live on DStv. Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion and world No. 2, is aiming for his third consecutive title after a hard-fought four-set victory over Andrey Rublev in the 4th round. Alcaraz, who boasts a remarkable 91.7% grass-court win rate, the highest in the Open era, has shown his trademark resilience and mental strength throughout the tournament, extending his winning streak at Wimbledon and reinforcing his status as the man to beat. He knocked out opponent, Cam Norrie, the last Briton standing in the singles draw, when they met in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, continues her dominant form, having advanced to the quarterfinals with a series of commanding wins. Sabalenka’s powerful baseline game and relentless aggression have made her a favorite for the title, and she faces tough competition as she eyes her first Wimbledon crown. With such high-caliber talent vying for glory, this year’s Wimbledon finals are set to be unforgettable. Nigerian tennis fans can catch all the action live on DStv’s SuperSport Tennis channel (214), which offers comprehensive coverage of the semifinals and finals, including expert analysis, full match replays, and exclusive behind-the-scenes features. Whether watching live or catching up on highlights via the DStv Stream app, viewers can immerse themselves in every serve, rally, and dramatic moment as the biggest names in tennis battle for tennis’s most prestigious prize. The action kicks off with the Ladies’ Singles semifinals on Thursday, July 10, followed by the Gentlemen’s Singles semifinals on Friday, July 11. The excitement continues through the weekend, culminating in the Ladies’ Singles final on Saturday, July 12, and the Gentlemen’s Singles final on Sunday, July 13.

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Carlos Alcaraz Wins French Open in Five Sets

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Carols Alcaraz has won the French Open in five sets, defeating his opponent Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) in the final at the Roland-Garros stadium, Paris. Coming from two sets down and saving three match points, Alcaraz defended his French Open title, winning his fifth grand slam prize in as many finals. Sinner’s loss marks the first time the Italian has failed to win a grand slam final he has played in. The match set several records. At five hours and 29 minutes long, it was the longest in French Open history. The first time Sinner and Alcaraz had met in a final – it was the first grand slam final to be played by two players born this century. A victory for Sinner would have been the 23-year-old’s third consecutive grand slam win. For 22-year-old Alcaraz, it’s his fifth – matching his idol Rafael Nadal’s total at the same age.

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