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By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, July 12, 2023Naomi Osaka is a brand new mother!The four-time Grand Slam champion gave delivery to a child woman in Los Angeles.More: Phone Call Home Helped Vondrousova Dial Up ComebackThe child is Osaka's first youngster with long-time companion Cordae.Osaka introduced she was pregnant in January.Last February, Osaka stated she knew her child's gender, however Cordae didn't know."I've been preparing, but he doesn't know the gender yet, only I know," Osaka instructed People Magazine in a West Hollywood interview final February. "So it's not like I can build out the room or anything."Last month, Osaka posted a collection of pictures from her child's gender reveal occasion with the banner "A Little Princess Is on The Way" and a shot of Cord...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, July 12, 2023Wimbledon—Novak Djokovic is Grand Slam king, however Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal exert a better influence on tennis, says Toni Nadal in a brand new interview.Speaking to ClayTennis.com, Toni Nadal, Rafa Nadal's uncle and unique coach, stated each Federer and Nadal have transcended tennis greater than Djokovic. Toni Nadal additionally says had Rafa Nadal not suffered so many accidents "he probably would have won more than the others."More: Phone Call Home Helped Vondrousova Dial Up ComebackUncle Toni additionally identified of the Big 3 champions solely Rafa Nadal owns the profession Golden Slam—successful all 4 Grand Slam championships in addition to Olympic gold medals in each singles and doubles, which he achieved partn...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, July 12, 2023Wimbledon—Mirra Andreeva's racquet-tossing antics value her a degree penalty and money.The 16-year-old qualifier was hit with a complete of $8,000 in fines for 2 separate unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in her 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 Wimbledon fourth-round loss to Madison Keys on No. 2 courtroom.More: Phone Call Home Helped Vondrousova Dial Up ComebackAndreeva tossed her Wilson racquet to the turf after shedding the second-set tiebreaker for a code violation warning and within the remaining sport was hit with an unsportsmanlike conduct level penalty for once more shedding her racquet although she argued it slipped out of her hand chasing a shot.Because grass is such a delicate floor, chair umpires at Wimbledon will make that deci...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday July 11, 2023After a disappointing loss to Elina Svitolina on Tuesday at Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek confirmed help for the Ukrainian, and informed reporters that she’s rooting for her to win the title.Swiatek says that she is impressed with the braveness and conviction that the Ukrainian has proven at Wimbledon, and even informed her on the internet that she hopes she wins the match.“Having a Grand Slam title would be pretty amazing for her,” she mentioned of the 28-year-old Odessa native, who gave delivery to her first youngster, Skai, simply 9 months in the past, on October 15. “She's coming back after becoming a mother.“I'll root for her, especially because we like each other as people. I told her on the net that I hope she wins this tournament.” ...

WIMBLEDON, England — The final time Elina Svitolina was Grand Slam semifinalist — twice, truly, in 2019 — she was pursuing the same old trappings of success in skilled sports: trophies, cash, fame, and many others. ...

WIMBLEDON, England — As Novak Djokovic pursues extra history-making victories and extra milestones, he's nicely conscious that each opponent he faces would love nothing greater than to cease him. ...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, July 11, 2023Wimbledon—No peaks protrude from No. 1 Court but Jannik Sinner wore the glad smile of a person reaching greater floor.Sinner repelled Roman Safiullin 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to succeed in his first main semifinal at Wimbledon.More: Vondrousova Rallies Past PegulaThe eighth-seeded Sinner joined prestigious firm at the moment as simply the third Italian man in historical past to succeed in the Wimbledon semifinals, after Nicola Pietrangeli in 1960 and Matteo Berrettini, who bowed to Djokovic within the 2021 closing. The pontificate Sinner's racket is one thing to behold 💥#Wimbledon | @janniksin pic.twitter.com/5QR8bBCMp8 — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 11, 2023 “It feels good. It means a lot to me,” Sinner mentioned. “Obviously, as I ...

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, July 11, 2023Wimbledon—A telephone name to her husband helped calm Marketa Vondrousova's nerve to dial up a traditional comeback.Olympic silver medalist Vondrousova battled again from a 1-4 deficit, streaking by way of 5 straight video games to stun fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 and attain her first Wimbledon semifinal in a stirring comeback conquest on No. 1 Court.More: Vondrousova Rallies Past PegulaFacing a 1-3 deficit when play was suspended to shut the retractable roof, Vondrousova did not seek the advice of her coach.Instead, the 24-year-old Czech obtained busy pushing buttons.Vondrousova referred to as her husband, Stepan Simek, again house in Prague, who inspired her by telling her she was enjoying an incredible match ...

WIMBLEDON, England — Three months after coming back from maternity go away, Elina Svitolina reached the Wimbledon semifinals by beating top-ranked Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 Tuesday. ...

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday July 11, 2023Elina Svitolina knocked Iga Swiatek out of Wimbledon in a dramatic three-set affair on Centre Court on Tuesday, however the bond between the 2 gamers is powerful and stays so, even after their hotly contested quarterfinal.That’s as a result of Swiatek has been one of many strongest voices of assist for Ukraine ever since Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine started final February. Now, with the battle 500 days outdated, Swiatek continues to put on a ribbon in assist of Ukraine and provides assist every time she will be able to.In mild of Swiatek’s assist, Svitolina directed these type phrases to the Pole after her victory.“Yeah, definitely Iga is not only a great champion, she's also an unbelievable person,” she advised the gang. “She...