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South Wales Argus
22 minutes ago
- South Wales Argus
Jay Clarke insists Wimbledon disappointment won't ruin year
Making his first appearance in the main draw for three years after struggles with injury, Clarke lost out to compatriot Dan Evans 6-1 7-5 6-2, bringing a swift end to his return to SW19. But Clarke - who is ranked 199th in the world - is refusing to dwell on the result, with his focus firmly on moving forward after rediscovering his love for the sport. "It's just one match, at the end of the day," said Clarke. "I've had a good year so far. At the start I was outside 300, and now I'm back up to 180-something in the world." "We're only six months into the year. There's still another six months. This one match doesn't mean I'm cr*p. It doesn't mean I'm amazing either. I just need to basically get better. "If I did a few things better, maybe I would have taken the second set after I got the break but that's the thing with tennis, especially on grass. "The margins are small, but a couple of points here and there, and potentially being 4-All turns into a 6-1 set. There's no hiding from it. I need to get better. That's what my focus is on now." Clarke's Wimbledon return was the latest chapter in his comeback story, having undergone wrist surgery in 2023, months after reaching a career-high placing of 153. And the world No.199 hopes that the worst is finally behind him, as he plots a return to those heady highs. "The wrist is fine now," said Clarke. "That's what's given me so much confidence. That I should be able to play so many weeks in a row and to train properly and actually not think about it. To not have to take so long out between tournaments to rest it and to rehab and stuff like that. "I'm really happy with where I'm at. My ranking goal at the start of the year was to end the year inside the top 200, and I've done that six months early. "It stings today, but I'm in a good place with where I said I wanted to be six months ago." For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website
South Wales Argus
25 minutes ago
- South Wales Argus
Heather Watson says fire within burns bright despite defeat
Former British No.1 Heather Watson insists the fire within burns brighter than ever despite a third successive first-round exit at Wimbledon. After a bright start, the wild card lost out to Clara Tauson 2-6 6-4 6-3 amidst searing temperatures in SW19, putting an quick end to Watson's time in the women's singles draw. But while the Jersey native acknowledges that it was a chance missed, the result does nothing to diminish her ambitions of competing at the highest level, with the current world no.143 fully confident she can return to the form that saw her rise as high as 38 in years past. "I want to play as long as I'm still playing tournaments like this," said Watson. "I was so grateful for the opportunity when the tournament gave me the wild card, because this for me is the pinnacle. "When I walked out onto court today, I got a little bit emotional, because it's so special. "I just appreciate it so much any time I get to be a part of this tournament. So hopefully, I've still got a few left in me and I can get there on my own next year." Watson began her battle with Tauson in the driver's seat, taking the first set after winning five games on the bounce. But that was as good as it got for the world no.143, with Tauson taking advantage of Watson's unforced errors to advance into the second round, where she will meet Anna Kalinskaya. "I let that slip through my fingers," admitted Watson. "I needed to be on it that second set, and the first game especially. "With how I've been playing and how much experience I have under my belt now, I felt like this match was really mine, and I really believed it was, but some days you just don't play your best." Watson will have her chance to make amends, as she ramps up for doubles action later this fortnight, teaming up with Emily Appleton in women's and Julian Cash in the mixed. Partnered with Lloyd Glasspool in men's, Cash has had a fine start to this grass court season, with back-to-back Queen's and Eastbourne triumphs in men's under his belt.
The Herald Scotland
25 minutes ago
- The Herald Scotland
Wimbledon diary: Petra Kvitova takes the mic and Alexandra Eala flies the flag
She then took her last chance to usurp the moderator of her final post-match Wimbledon press conference, taking control of the loudspeaker to introduce her own media access to the journalists by announcing: 'I'm Petra Kvitova, and this is my last press conference here.' ***** Alexandra Eala made sure her country was represented during her match against defending champion Barbora Krejcikova (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Twenty-year-old Alexandra Eala made her Wimbledon Centre Court debut when facing reigning women's singles champion Barbora Krejcikova in the first round. The Filipino ensured the flag was flown for her nation not only via her performance – a gallant loss having taken the first set – but also through a unique accessory provided by sponsors Nike. Eala wore a hairband shaped into the form of the sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines, in a box that was printed with the Filipino proverb 'kung may tinanim, may aanihin' – 'if you plant, you will harvest'. ***** Rebel Wilson and Cate Blanchett in the Royal Box on day two (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Australian actress Cate Blanchett, star of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, was in attendance alongside compatriot Rebel Wilson, known for her roles in Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids. New Zealander Russell Crowe was also present in the Royal Box, with the star of Gladiator and Les Miserables joined by his fiancee and fellow actor Britney Theriot. From the same industry was Sarah Lancashire, beloved for her roles in Happy Valley and The Last Tango in Halifax, whereas from the sporting world golfer Justin Rose was joined by his wife Kate. ***** Quote of the day 'Would I want to play three-out-of-five? No. I would rather the men play two-out-of-three. I don't think we all need to start playing three-out-of-five. I personally will not watch a full five-hour match. People can't even hold their attention long enough they say these days with phones. How are they holding their attention for five hours? ' – Jessica Pegula when asked if women would switch to a best-of-five format. Picture of the day Katie Boulter watching her partner Alex De Minaur beating Roberto Carballes Baena on Court 18 (Adam Davy/PA) Tweet of the day Is this really in an umpire's job description?! 😅#Wimbledon — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 1, 2025 Wednesday's match of the day Emma Raducanu celebrates victory against Marketa Vondrousova in the second round in 2021 (Adam Davy/PA) Emma Raducanu's second-round clash with Marketa Vondrousova will be a real draw on day three as two former grand slam winners meet at a relatively early stage in the tournament. Raducanu won the US Open aged just 18, prior to which she made her main-draw Wimbledon debut during the same season and defeated Vondrousova in a memorable match on her way to the third round. Vondrousova, who would go on to win Wimbledon in 2023, comes into their tie in good grass form having taken the Berlin Open earlier this month and will be hoping to turn the tables on the British star. Wednesday's weather Cloudy changing to light rain by late morning with a maximum temperature of 26C, according to the Met Office.
