Sure-footed Sharapova avoids first round slip-up
LONDON (Reuters) – After crashing out to Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher de Brito on the “dangerous” Wimbledon courts last year, Maria Sharapova kept her footing to dismantle British wildcard Samantha Murray 6-1 6-0 on Tuesday.
Merciless Serena joins Venus in Wimbledon second round
LONDON (Reuters) – Serena Williams put the disappointment of Paris behind her on Tuesday, showing little mercy in a 6-1 6-2 demolition of compatriot Anna Tatishvili in the first round at Wimbledon.
Germany’s Lisicki proves worthy of Ladies Day honor
LONDON (Reuters) – Sabine Lisicki opened her Wimbledon campaign with an emphatic victory against Israel’s Julia Glushko, proving she was worthy of opening play on Center Court and helping to erase memories of her meltdown in last year’s final.
Internet dating? I’m not that desperate, exclaims Wozniacki
LONDON (Reuters) – Dumped publicly by her former boyfriend, surely internet dating will mend Caroline Wozniacki’s broken heart?
Federer back with a flourish
LONDON (Reuters) – They walked on to Court One as fellow 32-year-olds, but that’s where the similarity between Roger Federer and Paolo Lorenzi ended as the Swiss began his pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title with a 6-1 6-1 6-3 romp on Tuesday.
Adidas says will come out on top in World Cup kit fight
HERZOGENAURACH Germany (Reuters) – German sportswear firm Adidas expects to keep its position as the world’s biggest seller of soccer gear as strong World Cup performances by the star players it sponsors fires demand for its shirts, boots and balls.
Woods back faster to benefit his charity foundation
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods’ recovery from back surgery was quicker than expected but he said he probably would not have returned at this week’s Quicken Loans National event in Maryland unless it benefited his charity foundation.
Champion Haas welcomes new Open qualifying plan in Maryland
(Reuters) – Defending champion Bill Haas has welcomed the changes that will see four players at this week’s Quicken Loans National event in Bethesda, Maryland qualify for next month’s British Open at Royal Liverpool.
Nadal determined to make his mark in Wimbledon first round
LONDON (Reuters) – World No.1 Rafael Nadal will begin his Wimbledon campaign against Slovakian Martin Klizan on Centre Court on Tuesday hoping to ease the painful memories of his past two years in southwest London.
Clippers owner Sterling says misled into taking mental exam: lawyers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Attorneys for Donald Sterling told a probate court judge on Monday that the Los Angeles Clippers co-owner had been duped into taking medical examinations that determined he lacked the mental capacity to have a say in the $2 bill…
