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Al-Ahram Weekly
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Tennis: Alcaraz faces amateur hour against young Brit at Wimbledon - Omni sports
Unheralded British amateur Oliver Tarvet is targeting arguably the biggest upset in Wimbledon history when he pits his wits against champion Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday. Emma Raducanu is hoping to make home advantage count against 2023 winner Marketa Vondrousova, while Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca is aiming to copy Roger Federer's grace on the grass. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day three of the tournament at the All England Club. Tarvet's tab World number 733 Oliver Tarvet has an unusual issue after his run through qualifying to reach round two and the sport's most hallowed turf. As a student of the University of San Diego he has to maintain amateur status to remain in the US collegiate tennis system. Despite earning £99,000 ($136,000) in prize money so far, he can only bank $10,000 profit during the calendar year after subtracting his expenses. The 21-year-old is already planning a more luxurious return trip to California but is also dreaming of ending Alcaraz's bid for a third straight title. "I've got to find £60,000, £70,000 of expenses. Tennis is an expensive sport. So, hopefully, I can make that happen. Just pay my coaches a little bit extra. I don't know. We'll figure something out. Fly business class!" Tarvet said. The British player, playing his first Grand Slam, is not short of self-belief and will hope Alcaraz is jaded after his gruelling five-set opener. "I'm quietly confident that I can win against anyone," he said. "Alcaraz isn't an exception to that. Obviously, he's done an incredible amount in the tennis world. He's a difficult guy not to respect." Raducanu's big test British number one Emma Raducanu played down her chances on the eve of the tournament, saying she "does not expect much" as she juggles inconsistent form with a niggling back problem. Last year's run to the fourth round at Wimbledon was the 22-year-old's best performance at a Grand Slam since she shot to fame by winning the US Open in 2021. Currently 40th in the world, Raducanu has hit her highest ranking this year (36th) since September 2022. Marketa Vondrousova may be 33 places further down the rankings, but the Czech is a grass-court specialist who is finding her feet again after a persistent shoulder injury. The 26-year-old won her first title since winning Wimbledon just over a week ago at the Berlin Open and is a potential contender for the tournament now she is pain-free. "When you are playing with pain, it's crazy. You just think about it all the time. It's there all the time," said Vondrousova. "It's just the one thing you have on your mind all the time. Now I can focus on everything else, so it's great." Teenage dreamer Fonseca mirrors Federer Joao Fonseca said his Wimbledon debut felt like a "dream" as he swatted aside Jacob Fearnley in straight sets, thrashing 31 winners in the process. The prodigiously talented Brazilian is one of the rising stars of the ATP Tour and has been studying Wimbledon's retired Swiss master Roger Federer for inspiration on how to adapt to the grass, a surface on which he has little experience. "It's inspiring because you can see him in a big match, in a final against (Novak) Djokovic, and he just makes it so smooth, so easy," Fonseca said, referring to watching video clips of Federer. "His style, his slice, coming to net, chip and charge. It was complete. That's what I want." Fonseca next faces Eastbourne finalist Jacob Brooksby and his draw does not hold many terrors after eighth-seed Holger Rune's early exit. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
NDTV
19 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Carlos Alcaraz Faces Amateur Hour Against Young Brit At Wimbledon
Unheralded British amateur Oliver Tarvet is targeting arguably the biggest upset in Wimbledon history when he pits his wits against champion Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday. Emma Raducanu is hoping to make home advantage count against 2023 winner Marketa Vondrousova, while Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca is aiming to copy Roger Federer's grace on the grass. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day three of the tournament at the All England Club. Tarvet's tab World number 733 Oliver Tarvet has an unusual issue after his run through qualifying to reach round two and the sport's most hallowed turf. As a student of the University of San Diego he has to maintain amateur status to remain in the US collegiate tennis system. Despite earning £99,000 ($136,000) in prize money so far, he can only bank $10,000 profit during the calendar year after subtracting his expenses. The 21-year-old is already planning a more luxurious return trip to California but is also dreaming of ending Alcaraz's bid for a third straight title. "I've got to find £60,000, £70,000 of expenses. Tennis is an expensive sport. So, hopefully, I can make that happen. Just pay my coaches a little bit extra. I don't know. We'll figure something out. Fly business class!" Tarvet said. The British player, playing his first Grand Slam, is not short of self-belief and will hope Alcaraz is jaded after his gruelling five-set opener. "I'm quietly confident that I can win against anyone," he said. "Alcaraz isn't an exception to that. Obviously, he's done an incredible amount in the tennis world. He's a difficult guy not to respect." Raducanu's big test British number one Emma Raducanu played down her chances on the eve of the tournament, saying she "does not expect much" as she juggles inconsistent form with a niggling back problem. Last year's run to the fourth round at Wimbledon was the 22-year-old's best performance at a Grand Slam since she shot to fame by winning the US Open in 2021. Currently 40th in the world, Raducanu has hit her highest ranking this year (36th) since September 2022. Marketa Vondrousova may be 33 places further down the rankings, but the Czech is a grass-court specialist who is finding her feet again after a persistent shoulder injury. The 26-year-old won her first title since winning Wimbledon just over a week ago at the Berlin Open and is a potential contender for the tournament now she is pain-free. "When you are playing with pain, it's crazy. You just think about it all the time. It's there all the time," said Vondrousova. "It's just the one thing you have on your mind all the time. Now I can focus on everything else, so it's great." Teenage dreamer Fonseca mirrors Federer Joao Fonseca said his Wimbledon debut felt like a "dream" as he swatted aside Jacob Fearnley in straight sets, thrashing 31 winners in the process. The prodigiously talented Brazilian is one of the rising stars of the ATP Tour and has been studying Wimbledon's retired Swiss master Roger Federer for inspiration on how to adapt to the grass, a surface on which he has little experience. "It's inspiring because you can see him in a big match, in a final against (Novak) Djokovic, and he just makes it so smooth, so easy," Fonseca said, referring to watching video clips of Federer. "His style, his slice, coming to net, chip and charge. It was complete. That's what I want." Fonseca next faces Eastbourne finalist Jacob Brooksby and his draw does not hold many terrors after eighth-seed Holger Rune's early exit.
France 24
21 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Alcaraz faces amateur hour against young Brit at Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu is hoping to make home advantage count against 2023 winner Marketa Vondrousova, while Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca is aiming to copy Roger Federer's grace on the grass. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day three of the tournament at the All England Club. Tarvet's tab World number 733 Oliver Tarvet has an unusual issue after his run through qualifying to reach round two and the sport's most hallowed turf. As a student of the University of San Diego he has to maintain amateur status to remain in the US collegiate tennis system. Despite earning £99,000 ($136,000) in prize money so far, he can only bank $10,000 profit during the calendar year after subtracting his expenses. The 21-year-old is already planning a more luxurious return trip to California but is also dreaming of ending Alcaraz's bid for a third straight title. "I've got to find £60,000, £70,000 of expenses. Tennis is an expensive sport. So, hopefully, I can make that happen. Just pay my coaches a little bit extra. I don't know. We'll figure something out. Fly business class!" Tarvet said. The British player, playing his first Grand Slam, is not short of self-belief and will hope Alcaraz is jaded after his gruelling five-set opener. "I'm quietly confident that I can win against anyone," he said. "Alcaraz isn't an exception to that. Obviously, he's done an incredible amount in the tennis world. He's a difficult guy not to respect." Raducanu's big test British number one Emma Raducanu played down her chances on the eve of the tournament, saying she "does not expect much" as she juggles inconsistent form with a niggling back problem. Last year's run to the fourth round at Wimbledon was the 22-year-old's best performance at a Grand Slam since she shot to fame by winning the US Open in 2021. Currently 40th in the world, Raducanu has hit her highest ranking this year (36th) since September 2022. Marketa Vondrousova may be 33 places further down the rankings, but the Czech is a grass-court specialist who is finding her feet again after a persistent shoulder injury. The 26-year-old won her first title since winning Wimbledon just over a week ago at the Berlin Open and is a potential contender for the tournament now she is pain-free. "When you are playing with pain, it's crazy. You just think about it all the time. It's there all the time," said Vondrousova. "It's just the one thing you have on your mind all the time. Now I can focus on everything else, so it's great." Teenage dreamer Fonseca mirrors Federer Joao Fonseca said his Wimbledon debut felt like a "dream" as he swatted aside Jacob Fearnley in straight sets, thrashing 31 winners in the process. The prodigiously talented Brazilian is one of the rising stars of the ATP Tour and has been studying Wimbledon's retired Swiss master Roger Federer for inspiration on how to adapt to the grass, a surface on which he has little experience. "It's inspiring because you can see him in a big match, in a final against (Novak) Djokovic, and he just makes it so smooth, so easy," Fonseca said, referring to watching video clips of Federer. "His style, his slice, coming to net, chip and charge. It was complete. That's what I want."
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Alcaraz faces amateur hour against young Brit at Wimbledon
Unheralded British amateur Oliver Tarvet is targeting arguably the biggest upset in Wimbledon history when he pits his wits against champion Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday. Alcaraz faces amateur hour against young Brit at Wimbledon Emma Raducanu is hoping to make home advantage count against 2023 winner Marketa Vondrousova, while Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca is aiming to copy Roger Federer's grace on the grass. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day three of the tournament at the All England Club. World number 733 Oliver Tarvet has an unusual issue after his run through qualifying to reach round two and the sport's most hallowed turf. As a student of the University of San Diego he has to maintain amateur status to remain in the US collegiate tennis system. Despite earning £99,000 in prize money so far, he can only bank $10,000 profit during the calendar year after subtracting his expenses. The 21-year-old is already planning a more luxurious return trip to California but is also dreaming of ending Alcaraz's bid for a third straight title. "I've got to find £60,000, £70,000 of expenses. Tennis is an expensive sport. So, hopefully, I can make that happen. Just pay my coaches a little bit extra. I don't know. We'll figure something out. Fly business class!" Tarvet said. The British player, playing his first Grand Slam, is not short of self-belief and will hope Alcaraz is jaded after his gruelling five-set opener. "I'm quietly confident that I can win against anyone," he said. "Alcaraz isn't an exception to that. Obviously, he's done an incredible amount in the tennis world. He's a difficult guy not to respect." British number one Emma Raducanu played down her chances on the eve of the tournament, saying she "does not expect much" as she juggles inconsistent form with a niggling back problem. Last year's run to the fourth round at Wimbledon was the 22-year-old's best performance at a Grand Slam since she shot to fame by winning the US Open in 2021. Currently 40th in the world, Raducanu has hit her highest ranking this year since September 2022. Marketa Vondrousova may be 33 places further down the rankings, but the Czech is a grass-court specialist who is finding her feet again after a persistent shoulder injury. The 26-year-old won her first title since winning Wimbledon just over a week ago at the Berlin Open and is a potential contender for the tournament now she is pain-free. "When you are playing with pain, it's crazy. You just think about it all the time. It's there all the time," said Vondrousova. "It's just the one thing you have on your mind all the time. Now I can focus on everything else, so it's great." Joao Fonseca said his Wimbledon debut felt like a "dream" as he swatted aside Jacob Fearnley in straight sets, thrashing 31 winners in the process. The prodigiously talented Brazilian is one of the rising stars of the ATP Tour and has been studying Wimbledon's retired Swiss master Roger Federer for inspiration on how to adapt to the grass, a surface on which he has little experience. "It's inspiring because you can see him in a big match, in a final against Djokovic, and he just makes it so smooth, so easy," Fonseca said, referring to watching video clips of Federer. "His style, his slice, coming to net, chip and charge. It was complete. That's what I want." Fonseca next faces Eastbourne finalist Jacob Brooksby and his draw does not hold many terrors after eighth-seed Holger Rune's early exit. kca/jw This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Djokovic, Sinner enter Wimbledon fray
NOVAK Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner makes his entrance. Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova begins her title defence against Eastbourne finalist Alexandra Eala with major question marks over her fitness. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day two of the tournament at the All England Club. Djokovic still dreaming Novak Djokovic still dreams of ending his career as the most successful player in tennis history even as he watches a new generation take charge. The 38-year-old has been tied with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles since winning his most recent major prize at the 2023 US Open. The Serb has seen two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner share the past six Grand Slams between them. But the seven-time champion believes his most realistic hope of a historic 25th title lies on the grass of south-west London,. 'I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level,' said Djokovic. The veteran, who has lost the past two Wimbledon finals to Alcaraz, has the added incentive of pulling level with the retired Roger Federer, who won a record eight men's titles at the All England Club. Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games. Sinner relishing grass-court challenge Jannik Sinner is the world number one and will be desperate to state his credentials at Wimbledon with his great rival Carlos Alcaraz gunning for a third straight title. The Italian has impressed since returning from a three-month doping ban, reaching the finals of the Italian Open and the French Open, both of which he lost to Alcaraz. Sinner then lost early at this month's Halle grass-court tournament but has a promising track record at Wimbledon, reaching the semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals last year. The 23-year-old, who faces compatriot Luca Nardi in the first round, says he feels 'ready to play'. 'I feel like that I'm playing great, great tennis on grass,' he said. 'Hopefully I can show this also in the match court.' Krejcikova steps into unknown Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova is feeling her way back to fitness after pulling out of the Eastbourne Open with a thigh problem. The world number 16 has endured a difficult time since defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final last year, playing just six matches in 2025. She was out of action until May after suffering a back injury and lost in the second round of the recent French Open. But at least she looks likely to be fit to take to the court against Alexandra Eala on Tuesday. 'I had to have couple days off where I didn't really play any tennis, but I did some off-court stuff,' said the 29-year-old Czech. 'I've been feeling every day a little bit better, so I'm really happy with that.' Eala, ranked 56th in the world, could be a dangerous opponent. The 20-year-old made history by becoming the first Filipina to reach a WTA final with her run to the Eastbourne title match last week. Earlier this year she enjoyed a breakthrough run to the Miami Open semi-finals.
