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Alcaraz’s First Title on Grass
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Alcaraz’s First Title on Grass

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday June 25, 2023Carlos Alcaraz expanded his rising empire to the grass on Sunday at Queen’s Club, successful his first title on the floor – and eleventh general – with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Australia’s Alex de Minaur within the remaining. The 20-year-old Spaniard will return to the highest of the ATP rating for the fourth time on Monday, and head to Wimbledon because the No.1 seed consequently.And the record of spectacular milestones ticked by Alcaraz goes on from there. Here are a few of the key numbers that outline Alcaraz’s newest shining achievement.2000 – Alcaraz turns into the youngest Queen’s Club champion since Lleyton Hewitt in 2000, and the fifth youngest of all-time.17 – Alcaraz, who gained the ultimate 10 units he contested at Queen’s C...
Ostapenko Battles Past Krejcikova to Win Birmingham
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Ostapenko Battles Past Krejcikova to Win Birmingham

By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Sunday, June 25, 2023 In a battle of former Roland Garros champions, Jelena Ostapenko obtained previous Barbora Krejcikova on the grass courts of Birmingham, England to win her sixth profession WTA title.   The No. 2 seed Ostapenko defeated prime seed Krejcikova 7-6(8), 6-4 to win the Rothesay Classic for her first title of the season..Raducanu: "Brutal" Tour Featuring Sharks In a battle of former Roland Garros champions, Jelena Ostapenko obtained previous Barbora Krejcikova on the grass courts of Birmingham, England to win her sixth profession WTA title.   The No. 2 seed Ostapenko defeated prime seed Krejcikova 7-6(8), 6-4 to win the Rothesay Classic for her first title of the season. Jelena 🤝 GrassMeet your Birmingham champion as Ostapenko defeats...
DeMinaur Credits GF Boulter with Queen’s Final
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DeMinaur Credits GF Boulter with Queen’s Final

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, June 24, 2023Alex de Minaur would not have to look too far for tennis inspiration.The 24-year-old Aussie sees it within the eyes of his girlfriend, WTA professional Katie Boulter, and reads reinforcement in textual content messages from his Davis Cup captain and former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt.Raducanu: "Brutal" Tour Featuring SharksA pointy de Minaur carved up second-seeded Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6(2) at present turning into the primary Aussie since 2006 champion Hewitt to succeed in the Queen's Club remaining.Afterward, de Minaur credited girlfriend Boulter's rise to her maiden WTA title on the grass of Nottingham final week with inspiring his Queen's Club breakout efficiency this week."To be honest, I was probably inspired by her last we...
Bublik to Face Rublev in Halle Final
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Bublik to Face Rublev in Halle Final

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, June 24, 2023Volatility takes middle stage in Halle when Alexander Bublik faces Andrey Rublev for the title tomorrow.In a Sashas showdown, the explosive Bublik maintained his mastery of Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-5 to achieve his eighth profession last in Halle.Raducanu: "Brutal" Tour Featuring SharksThe Forty eighth-ranked Bublik banged 14 aces and saved the lone break level he confronted.Bublik beat Olympic gold-medal champion Zverev for the third time in 4 conferences.Rublev almost doubled Roberto Bautista Agut's winner complete (29 to 14) sweeping the Spaniard 6-3, 6-4. Rublev avenged buddy Daniil Medvedev, who misplaced to Bautista Agut yesterday.The seventh-ranked Rublev has gained all three prior conferences vs. Bublik although the pair...