Halep hits her rhythm on Wimbledon grass
LONDON (Reuters) – French open finalist Simona Halep found her grasscourt rhythm to beat qualifier Marina Erakovic 6-4 6-1 and take the first step towards a title that is wide open in the absence of 2016 champion Serena Williams.
Not just for kids – paintball comes of age with its own Campaign Cup
LONDON (Reuters) – Once the stuff of children’s birthday outings, paintball is attracting a growing band of devotees who see it as a competitive sport like any other, with its own international league.
Cycling: Sagan wins tour stage despite pedal problem in closing sprint
LONGWY, France (Reuters) – World champion Peter Sagan suffered an untimely pedal problem but slotted his shoe back into its clip in time and powered to victory in the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday.
Britain’s Robson says she let herself down after early exit
(Reuters) – British wildcard Laura Robson said she let herself down after losing 6-4 6-2 to Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia in the first round at Wimbledon on Monday.
What sore hip? Murray opens title defense in style
LONDON (Reuters) – There were signs on Monday that Andy Murray was still troubled by the sore hip that had bothered him in the build-up to Wimbledon – but they weren’t enough to stop him from motoring into the second round.
Venus breaks down in tears after win over Mertens
LONDON (Reuters) – Venus Williams broke down in tears during her post-match news conference at Wimbledon on Monday when asked about a recent motoring incident she was involved in, which led to the death of a 78 year old Florida man.
Fans’ favorite Nishikori outclasses Italian Cecchinato
LONDON (Reuters) – Japan’s Kei Nishikori breezed through his Wimbledon first-round clash with Italy’s Marco Cecchinato 6-2 6-2 6-0 on Monday, demolishing an opponent who was playing his first senior-level match on grass.
Fleetwood prepares for special homecoming at British Open
LONDON, England (Reuters) – Tommy Fleetwood’s dramatic win at the French Open pushed his world ranking to a career-high 15 on Monday, as the 26-year-old looked forward to being thrust center stage in England’s sporting summer.
Tsonga thrashes Norrie to sweep into second round
LONDON (Reuters) – Twice Wimbledon semi-finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga breezed into the second round on Monday with a 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory over British wildcard Cameron Norrie, whose first grand slam appearance ended in a swift and brutal exit.
Hip injury forces Kyrgios to retire from Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) – Australian 20th seed Nick Kyrgios, who retired injured from Wimbledon on Monday, knew he was struggling with a hip injury even as he came out on court but he wanted to give his favorite tournament a shot.
