Jo Konta has been defeated in straight sets in the quarter final of Wimbledon at the hands of Czech Barbora Strycova. Despite having an early lead and looking comfortable, the unseeded veteran pulled of an impressive comeback to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final in her 53rd main draw appearance. Konta was bidding to reach her…
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Serena Williams battles into Wimbledon semi final with Riske win
Serena Williams was forced to work hard as she defeated compatriot Alison Riske 6-4 4-6 6-3 in a closely fought three set thriller. The eight time Wimbledon champion Williams had her serve broke early on in the contest, after sending a backhand into the net. But the American battled back with aggressive returning and was…
MATCH PREVIEW. Konta carrying British hopes into quarter final with Barbora Strycova
19th seed Jo Konta will take on the unseeded Barbora Strycova for a place in the Wimbledon semi final. As the only Brit left in either singles draw, Konta carries all hopes of having a home favourite through to a semi-final. She has met Czech Strycova once before back in 2017, but was defeated in…
MATCH PREVIEW. Serena Williams in all American quarter final against Alison Riske
Serena Williams will be first up on Centre Court today as she faces compatriot Alison Riske in the quarter finals. Having never met before in any Tour-level match, 45 ranking places seperate the two Americans with seven time champion Williams being the higher ranked at number 10. Bidding to tie with Australia’s Margaret Court for…
MATCH PREVIEW. Simona Halep to battle in-form Zhang in quarter final
2018 French Open winner Simona Halep faces a tough test on Court One today as she faces China’s Zhang Shuai in the quarter finals at SW19. The pair have met three times already, and despite the Romanian Halep being ranked 43 places higher than her 30 year old opponent, Zhang leads 2-1. The 7th seeded…
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