Kyrgios takes on Wimbledon’s old man and mate
LONDON (Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios described his first-round clash with the oldest man at Wimbledon — wily Czech Radek Stepanek — as “pretty crazy” on Saturday, saying the 37-year-old had been offering to help coach him.
Wawrinka hopes Krajicek can make him a cut above on grass
LONDON (Reuters) – Yet to feel completely at home on the Wimbledon lawns, Stan Wawrinka became the latest player to jump on the super-coach bandwagon by joining forces with former All England Club champion Richard Krajicek this month.
Without Rafa, Muguruza flies Wimbledon flag for Spain
(Reuters) – Wimbledon will naturally miss an old favorite with Rafael Nadal sidelined by injury yet Garbine Muguruza, armed with her sunny demeanor and blistering talent, seems perfectly happy and equipped to fill the void left by her great Spanish com…
Cibulkova wins first grass title at Eastbourne
LONDON (Reuters) – Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova warmed up for Wimbledon with her first grasscourt title, beating in-form Czech Karolina Pliskova 7-5 6-3 at the Aegon International in Eastbourne on Saturday.
Federer ready to put ‘one stupid move’ behind him
LONDON (Reuters) – All it took was “one stupid move” for Roger Federer’s season to fall into an abyss.
Kerber eyes German Wimbledon-Euros double
LONDON (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber is looking forward to a potential German sporting double over the next fortnight, aiming to win Wimbledon as one of the favorites while also cheering on her national soccer team at Euro 2016.
Dutch circuit signs 10-year MotoGP extension
(Reuters) – Assen will host the Dutch MotoGP round until at least 2026, series organizers said in a statement on Saturday.
All England grass a tonic for Tomic
(Reuters) – Australia’s Bernard Tomic thinks he is playing some of the best grasscourt tennis of his career and is in a good place off the court as he heads into the Wimbledon championships main draw for the seventh time.
Rahm, Hurley share Quicken Loans lead
(Reuters) – Spain’s Jon Rahm kept up his impressive professional debut by posting a four-under-par 67 to share a three-shot, second-round lead with local favorite Billy Hurley III at the Quicken Loans National on Friday.
Uehara ties tournament record to surge clear in Arkansas
(Reuters) – Japan’s Ayako Uehara scorched her way to a tournament-record tying nine-under-par 62 to seize a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Arkansas Championship on Friday.
