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Wimbledon: Sinner Stops Djokovic, to Battle Alcaraz in Final

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago03 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.

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

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago13 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.

Teenager Mensik Denies Djokovic 100th Title in Miami

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik beat childhood idol Novak Djokovic to win the Miami Open, having come close to withdrawing with a knee injury hours before his first-round match. Mensik, 19, went to the referee’s room to announce his withdrawal before his opener against Roberto Bautista Agut on 20 March, but the official was out for lunch. He then went to the physiotherapist to ask them to fill in paperwork confirming his withdrawal, but was persuaded to stay on. “I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t run,” he said. “I started to treat it, started to take painkillers. Nothing was helping. “I was visiting the referee’s office to say ‘guys, I’m pulling out’, but he was having lunch.” Mensik went to a physiotherapist, who deemed the injury not to be serious and began treatment to enable him to compete. “After a few minutes I started to feel a little relief,” said Mensik, who has risen to a career-high 24th in the world rankings. “I took different painkillers, which helped a little bit. I was like, ‘OK, let’s try it. It’s like 30 minutes before the match. I can walk. I can run. Let’s see’. “Somehow I won the first round and then I had one day off, which of course, for my knee was much better. Day by day the knee was getting better and with that also my game.” Mensik dropped just two sets on his run to the final, which included victories over British number one Jack Draper and fourth seed Taylor Fritz. He clinched a first ATP Tour title with a 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-4) win over Serbia’s Djokovic on a sticky, humid night in Florida. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, had been bidding to become just the third man in the Open era to win 100 singles titles. However, the 37-year-old’s wait will go on after his loss to Mensik, who was just 10 months old when Djokovic won his first title in 2006. Mensik is the ninth-youngest Masters 1000 champion and the third-youngest in Miami after Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal. He is another rising star in the men’s game, possessing a huge serve and a thumping backhand that has taken him inside the world’s top 50. Djokovic invited Mensik to practice with him after the 2022 Australian Open when he was still a junior, and Mensik said in his winner’s speech that Djokovic was “the reason I am here”. He said: “It’s just crazy and unbelievable what he’s achieving in this sport during long period of the time. “Imagine me in 20 years from now, when I will be 39, playing the finals? I hope so, but it’s crazy to think about it like this.” Fourth seed Djokovic warmly congratulated Mensik at the end of the match and said afterwards: “It hurts me to admit it but you were better. “I wish you the best of luck. Maybe you’ll let me win one of the next times we play.”