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India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
Virat backs Djokovic to secure eighth Wimbledon title, reveals bond with Serbian tennis icon
London [UK], July 8 (ANI): Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli backed 24-time Grand Slam champion and 100-time ATP Tour-level titlist Novak Djokovic to secure his record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title and go one-on-one with rising Spanish star and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the title clash. Novak played Alex de Minaur in the round of 16, securing his berth in the final eight with 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a contest that lasted three hours and nineteen minutes. Virat, along with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, were in attendance for the clash. Notable sporting icons like England cricket legends Joe Root and James Anderson, and Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer, a record eight-time Wimbledon champion, were also in attendance. Speaking to Star Sports, Virat revealed exchanging text messages with Novak. 'Look, I have been in touch with Novak for a while now. We've exchanged some messages. He's been incredibly gracious and kind to stay in touch. So, I would say I want Novak and Carlos to be in the final, and ideally for Novak to win this one-because that would be a tremendous achievement for him at this stage of his career.' he said. 'And, you know, in the comparison or conversation about being the greatest of all time, he would be right up there with anyone else, if not number one-with the maximum number of Grand Slam titles. He deserves it. Given the amount of hard work he's put in, I really hope he plays Carlos in the final and wins,' he added. If he wins, this will be Novak's first Grand Slam title since 2023 US Open title win and overall his 25th. Alcaraz also stormed into the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2025 after his 22nd consecutive victory. The Spanish tennis sensation came from behind for his 18th straight win at the Championships, defeating 14th seed Andrey Rublev 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday. Alcaraz will take on Britain's Cameron Norrie in his quarterfinal match on Tuesday, while Djokovic will battle Italy's Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday. Recently, Virat was a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side, shining with 657 runs in 15 innings at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71 with eight fifties. He was the third-highest run-getter in the tournament. In May, Virat announced a shock Test retirement ahead of India's tour to England. In his Test career, the 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and a best score of 254*. He is India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). Under Virat's test captaincy in 68 Tests, India won 40, lost just 17 and 11 ended in a draw. His win percentage was 58.82, making him India's most successful Test captain. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Virat Kohli backs Novak Djokovic to secure eighth Wimbledon title, reveals bond with Serbian tennis icon
Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli expressed his support for Novak Djokovic to win his eighth Wimbledon title, hoping for a final showdown against Carlos Alcaraz. Kohli, who was present at Djokovic's round of 16 match, revealed he has been in touch with the tennis star. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli backed 24-time Grand Slam champion and 100-time ATP Tour-level titlist Novak Djokovic to secure his record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title and go one-on-one with rising Spanish star and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the title played Alex de Minaur in the round of 16, securing his berth in the final eight with 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a contest that lasted three hours and nineteen minutes. Virat, along with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, were in attendance for the clash. Notable sporting icons like England cricket legends Joe Root and James Anderson, and Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer, a record eight-time Wimbledon champion, were also in to Star Sports , Virat revealed exchanging text messages with Novak."Look, I have been in touch with Novak for a while now. We've exchanged some messages. He's been incredibly gracious and kind to stay in touch. So, I would say I want Novak and Carlos to be in the final, and ideally for Novak to win this one-because that would be a tremendous achievement for him at this stage of his career." he said."And, you know, in the comparison or conversation about being the greatest of all time, he would be right up there with anyone else, if not number one-with the maximum number of Grand Slam titles . He deserves it. Given the amount of hard work he's put in, I really hope he plays Carlos in the final and wins," he he wins, this will be Novak's first Grand Slam title since 2023 US Open title win and overall his also stormed into the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2025 after his 22nd consecutive victory. The Spanish tennis sensation came from behind for his 18th straight win at the Championships, defeating 14th seed Andrey Rublev 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on will take on Britain's Cameron Norrie in his quarterfinal match on Tuesday, while Djokovic will battle Italy's Flavio Cobolli on Virat was a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side, shining with 657 runs in 15 innings at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71 with eight fifties. He was the third-highest run-getter in the May, Virat announced a shock Test retirement ahead of India's tour to England. In his Test career, the 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and a best score of 254*. He is India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). Under Virat's test captaincy in 68 Tests, India won 40, lost just 17 and 11 ended in a draw. His win percentage was 58.82, making him India's most successful Test captain.
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
British world No.733 denied £99k Wimbledon prize money despite his historic win
Oliver Tarvet saw off Leandro Riedi, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 19 minutes on the opening day of Wimbledon, but the 21-year-old Brit won't be able to accept the prize money Oliver Tarvet said it was a 'dream come true' to win his first ever match at Wimbledon, but his victory came with an unusual caveat. The 21-year-old Brit, who is ranked No.733 in the world, saw off his opponent, Leandro Riedi, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 19 minutes on the opening day of Wimbledon. He had to come through three rounds of qualifying to earn his place at the All England Lawn Tennis Club and had never before played an ATP Tour-level event. But he drew a decent crowd in the sweltering heat on court four and rose to the occasion, knocking out his Swiss opponent, who is ranked 506th in the world but was 117th as recently as August last year and is a previous runner-up at Surbiton. Tarvet could now get an even more high-profile tie, with his win possibly granting him a second-round match against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who is facing veteran Fabio Fognini on Centre Court on Monday afternoon. 'There's a lot of emotions,' Tarvet said. 'I'm just really overjoyed to be in this situation. All the hard work I've put in over the last few years has clearly paid off. I was just taking it match by match to see what I could do. 'This is my first tour level event – to come through qualifying and then win a first round at Wimbledon and maybe have the chance to play Carlos on Wednesday is truly incredible. It's a dream come true for me to play at Wimbledon and it's really special.' Tarvet can't enjoy the financial rewards that come with his success, however. The youngster is a University of San Diego student and has developed his game in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) system. That comes with strings attached. Under NCAA rules, players are restricted in how much they can claim from professional tournaments. Tarvet revealed before the tournament that he is only allowed to take home $10,000 (£7,290) in profit every year, as well as any expenses incurred during the events. That means he will likely have to forfeit the £99,000 in prize money he has earned for reaching the second round. "There's been complaints about it but I don't want to speak too much about it, I don't want to overstep anything,' he said before the match. "In my opinion, I've worked hard to get this money and I don't really feel like it's undeserved, the money that I've got. So I think it would be good to see a change in the rules." Tarvet is the first male British qualifier for Wimbledon since Alexander Ward in 2017. He beat Terence Atmane in round one before prevailing 6-3 6-2 against Canada's Alexis Galarneau and defeating 29th seed Alexander Blockx of Belgium 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-1 to progress to the main draw.
Powys County Times
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Jacob Fearnley reaches first ATP Tour-level quarter-final at Queen's
Jacob Fearnley dished out another French lesson as he reached a first career ATP Tour-level quarter-final at Queen's Club. The British number two beat volatile qualifier Corentin Moutet 6-3 2-6 6-2 at the HSBC Championships. In doing so, Fearnley extended his remarkable, perfect record against French players to 17 wins from 17 matches. It's a HUGE win for @jakefearnley01!!! 🔥 The Brit charges into his first @atptour quarter-final in style #BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #HSBCChampionships — LTA (@the_LTA) June 19, 2025 He said: 'I'm very happy to be in my first quarter-final, it's even better to do it here in the UK. It's really special for me, I've dreamed of these moments since I was a young boy. 'I tried to stick to my game plan and be aggressive. I did that better in the third set and the result speaks for itself.' Fearnley wrapped up a controlled first set with a double-ace finish, while madcap Moutet got a ticking-off from umpire Adel Nour for chucking his racket. However, the momentum shifted quickly when three double-faults from the home player gave Moutet an early break in the second. But Fearnley reset well in the decider, breaking Moutet with a backhand winner down the line, prompting the fiery 26-year-old to whack a ball high over the stands and earn a long-overdue warning from the chair. A diving backhand volley secured a double break and Fearnley kept his head as Moutet lost his – bickering with the umpire and the crowd – to wrap up victory in just over two hours. Fearnley will play a fellow 23-year-old, Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka, in the last eight. Top seed and 2023 winner Carlos Alcaraz escaped from being a break down in a deciding set to win the all-Spanish clash with Jaume Munar. When the match is so long it feels like you're playing on clay 🧱🤣 @carlosalcaraz #HSBCChampionships — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 19, 2025 The five-time grand slam champion, 22, squandered two match points in a second-set tie-break and then fell 4-2 behind in the third. But on the hottest day of the year, with temperatures hitting 32C in west London, Alcaraz kept his cool to win 6-4 6-7 (7) 7-5 after three hours and 23 energy-sapping minutes. It was two hours shorter than his five-set French Open final win over Jannik Sinner earlier this month, and Alcaraz wrote on the TV camera lens 'Were we on clay?' After a 15th straight win, the longest winning run of his career so far, a near-exhausted Alcaraz admitted: 'It was a really tough battle. 'He's a great competitor. I'm proud of how I played today. I struggled mentally and physically. Very proud and happy to give myself another chance to be in the quarter-final.'
Qatar Tribune
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Alcaraz progresses at Queen's as Fearnley reaches first quarter-final
PAMedia/DPA London Jacob Fearnley dished out another French lesson as he reached a first career ATP Tour-level quarter-final at Queen's Club, while top seed Carlos Alcaraz also progressed. British number two Fearnley beat volatile qualifier Corentin Moutet 6-3 2-6 6-2 at the HSBC Championships. In doing so, Fearnley extended his remarkable, perfect record against French players to 17 wins from 17 matches. He said: 'I'm very happy to be in my first quarter-final, it's even better to do it here in the UK. It's really special for me, I've dreamed of these moments since I was a young boy. 'I tried to stick to my game plan and be aggressive. I did that better in the third set and the result speaks for itself.' Fearnley wrapped up a controlled first set with a double-ace finish, while madcap Moutet got a ticking-off from umpire Adel Nour for chucking his racket. However, the momentum shifted quickly when three double-faults from the home player gave Moutet an early break in the second. But Fearnley reset well in the decider, breaking Moutet with a backhand winner down the line, prompting the fiery 26-year-old to whack a ball high over the stands and earn a long-overdue warning from the chair. A diving backhand volley secured a double break and Fearnley kept his head as Moutet lost his - bickering with the umpire and the crowd - to wrap up victory in just over two hours. Fearnley will play a fellow 23-year-old, Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka, in the last eight. Top seed and 2023 winner Carlos Alcaraz escaped from being a break down in a deciding set to win an all-Spanish clash with Jaume Munar. The five-time grand slam champion, 22, squandered two match points in a second-set tie-break and then fell 4-2 behind in the third. But on the hottest day of the year, with temperatures hitting 32 degrees Celsius in west London, Alcaraz kept his cool to win 6-4 6-7 (7) 7-5 after three hours and 23 energy-sapping minutes. It was two hours shorter than his five-set French Open final win over Jannik Sinner earlier this month, and Alcaraz wrote on the TV camera lens: 'Were we on clay?' After a 15th straight win, the longest winning run of his career so far, a near-exhausted Alcaraz admitted: 'It was a really tough battle. 'He's a great competitor. I'm proud of how I played today. I struggled mentally and physically. Very proud and happy to give myself another chance to be in the quarter-final.'
