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South Wales Argus
01-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Mika Stojsavljevic grateful for first Wimbledon experience
The 16-year-old – who trains at the LTA's National Academy in Loughborough - held her own on her senior Grand Slam debut despite a 6-3 6-2 defeat to world No,31 Ashlyn Krueger. It was a first taste of the level it takes to compete at the sharp end of the women's tour, and Stojsavljevic left confident she can reach It with more exposure. 'It was an incredible experience. I am really grateful to the All England Club for the wild card. I can hopefully use this for next year and play better,' she said. 'It's a different kind of intensity when you are playing people who are top 50, the more you play with them the more you get used to it. 'It is just the experience of how to play matches. I don't think there was a huge gap in terms of tennis. 'It was just a few break points I didn't convert and a few service games where I didn't hold. In the first set the difference was five points, but I lost. 'I saw that I can compete against her, so that was good confidence for me. I would have liked to do better, maybe next year.' Stojsavljevic was one of three teenage British wild cards in the women's singles draw, with compatriots Mimi Xu and Hannah Klugman also tasting defeat in the first round. Stojsavljevic boasts both Serbian and Polish parentage and lists former Wimbledon champions Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova as her tennis heroes. The 16-year-old from Ealing has a long way to go to reach those levels, but her junior US Open victory last September was a strong sign of her huge potential. A first match at her home Slam was a strong first step, especially with family and friends watching on. 'Of course I was a little bit nervous but I was more excited. I really wanted to get on court,' she said. 'I was waiting around for a long time. 'My mum, my sister were in the crowd, it is nice to have them there cheering you on. Especially at the start of the second set the crowd were really getting into it which was fun.' For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website.
San Francisco Chronicle
24-06-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
WTA Bad Homburg Open Results
Tuesday At Bad Homburg Tennis Club Hamburg, Germany Purse: €925,661 Surface: Grass HAMBURG, GERMANY (AP) _ Results Tuesday from Bad Homburg Open at Bad Homburg Tennis Club (seedings in parentheses): Women's Singles Round of 32 Beatriz Haddad Maia, Brazil, def. Ashlyn Krueger, United States, 6-1, 6-4.
Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Sinner sends Gasquet into retirement, Djokovic marches on
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. in action during her second round match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts during her second round match against Ann Li of the U.S. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva in action during her second round match against Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva shakes hands with Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. after winning her second round match REUTERS/Denis Balibouse PARIS - French Open veteran Richard Gasquet's career ended in defeat by Jannik Sinner while seasoned campaigner Novak Djokovic continued his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by battling into the Roland Garros third round on Thursday. Third seed Alexander Zverev, teenager Mirra Andreeva and American title contenders Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys all won on a windy afternoon but former champion Barbora Krejcikova and ninth seed Alex De Minaur crashed out. Top seed Sinner brought the curtain down on Gasquet's long professional journey, hammering the 38-year-old 6-3 6-0 6-4 for his second win over the local favourite in as many editions of Roland Garros and then led the tributes. "We're different generations, but it's your moment. You played in such an incredible era of tennis and everyone will recognise you, even after retirement," said Sinner, before a touching video tribute featuring Gasquet's peers. While Sinner and Gasquet showcased clean hitting in their match, third seed Alexander Zverev had to chase down dozens of drop shots from Dutchman Jesper de Jong before securing a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 victory. Surprise 2024 semi-finalist Andreeva took apart the powerful Ashlyn Krueger 6-3 6-4 with her inventive approach and confirmed her calibre on the sport's slowest surface after runs to the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals this season. "This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the U.S. Open," Andreeva said, reflecting on her second-round defeat by Krueger in New York last August. "She's a powerful and aggressive player. I knew I had to play well ... I suffered and struggled with my serve, but I'm happy I found a way to stay calm." Pegula, Krueger's frequent doubles partner this season and the third seed, had to battle against fellow American Ann Li but found her best level when it mattered to prevail 6-3 7-6(3). Up next for the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up is former Paris finalist Marketa Vondrousova, after the Czech sent 25th seed Magdalena Frech packing 6-0 4-6 6-3. GAUFF CRUISES Gauff moved ahead by beating unseeded Czech Tereza Valentova 6-2 6-4 while fellow Grand Slam champion Keys overcame Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-3 but it was the end of the road for 2021 champion Krejcikova who fell 6-3 6-3 to Veronika Kudermetova. Three-time French Open champion Djokovic had to work but the 38-year-old continued his quest for more history after his 100th title in Geneva last week as he beat Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-2 7-6(1). The Serbian's sixth victory in a row marked his longest winning streak since his run to the Paris Olympics gold at the same venue last year. "Mentally you have to be concentrated throughout such a match. Corentin is very quick, he is a fighter, especially in the third set," said Djokovic, who came close to losing the third set. "He had set point. At that moment anything could happen but I stayed in the set. At the right time I found a good serve." Teen sensation Joao Fonseca beat Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 in a clash where French and Brazilian fans competed for vocal superiority at a packed Court 14. Czech Jakub Mensik, who at 19 is a year older than Fonseca but equally talented as confirmed by his Miami triumph, failed to conjure up any magic and fell 2-6 1-6 6-4 6-3 6-3 against Henrique Rocha of Portugal. Local crowds had reason to cheer despite Gasquet, Moutet and Herbert falling, however, as 14th seed Arthur Fils rallied for a 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 2-6 0-6 6-4 win over Spaniard Jaume Munar. "In the fifth set, I thought about Gael Monfils, who has flipped millions of matches," said Fils, referring to his 38-year-old compatriot who earned his 12th five-set win at the French Open on Tuesday. Jiri Lehecka earlier took out Spanish 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2 and Kazakh Alexander Bublik awoke from his slumber to upset Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2. De Minaur put down his own problems in the match down to fatigue amid a gruelling season and called for changes to the calendar to prevent players from burning out. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Free Malaysia Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle at French Open
The 18-year-old said she pushed herself to fight until the end. (AFP pic) PARIS : Mirra Andreeva underlined her claycourt credentials again at the French Open when the Russian teenager methodically took apart Ashlyn Krueger, and third seed Jessica Pegula also moved into the third round on Thursday. Andreeva, a surprise Roland Garros semi-finalist in 2024, confirmed her calibre on the sport's slowest surface with runs to the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals this season, and she had to be at her inventive best to beat the powerful Krueger 6-3 6-4. The 18-year-old sixth seed found herself an early break down on Court Simonne Mathieu but fought back to secure the first set, before mixing up her game with exquisite sliced forehands in the next to see off her American opponent. 'This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the US Open,' Andreeva said, reflecting on her second-round defeat by Krueger in New York last August. 'She's a powerful and aggressive player. I knew I had to play well … I suffered and struggled with my serve, but I'm happy I found a way to stay calm. 'I pushed myself to fight until the end,' she said. Pegula, Krueger's frequent doubles partner this season and French Open third seed, had to battle hard against fellow American Ann Li but found her best level when it mattered to prevail 6-3 7-6(3) in windy conditions. Up next for the 2024 US Open runner-up is former Paris finalist Marketa Vondrousova, after the Czech sent 25th seed Magdalena Frech packing 6-0 4-6 6-3. On the men's side, Vondrousova's compatriot Jiri Lehecka took out Spanish 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2 while Kazakh Alexander Bublik upset Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2. Three-times French Open champion Novak Djokovic continues his bid for more history and a record 25th Grand Slam trophy when he plays Frenchman Corentin Moutet later on Thursday. Top seed Jannik Sinner resumes his hunt for a maiden title on Parisian clay when he meets another local favourite in Richard Gasquet, who will retire when his campaign at his home Grand Slam comes to an end.
Arab News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle, Pegula advances at French Open
The 18-year-old sixth seed found herself an early break down on Court Simonne Mathieu'This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the US Open,' Andreeva saidPARIS: Mirra Andreeva underlined her claycourt credentials again at the French Open when the Russian teenager methodically took apart Ashlyn Krueger, and third seed Jessica Pegula also moved into the third round on a surprise Roland Garros semifinalist in 2024, confirmed her calibre on the sport's slowest surface with runs to the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals this season, and she had to be at her inventive best to beat the powerful Krueger 6-3 18-year-old sixth seed found herself an early break down on Court Simonne Mathieu but fought back to secure the first set, before mixing up her game with exquisite sliced forehands in the next to see off her American opponent.'This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the US Open,' Andreeva said, reflecting on her second-round defeat by Krueger in New York last August.'She's a powerful and aggressive player. I knew I had to play well ... I suffered and struggled with my serve, but I'm happy I found a way to stay calm.'I pushed myself to fight until the end.'Pegula, Krueger's frequent doubles partner this season and French Open third seed, had to battle hard against fellow American Ann Li but found her best level when it mattered to prevail 6-3 7-6(3) in windy next for the 2024 US Open runner-up is former Paris finalist Marketa Vondrousova, after the Czech sent 25th seed Magdalena Frech packing 6-0 4-6 the men's side, Vondrousova's compatriot Jiri Lehecka took out Spanish 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2 while Kazakh Alexander Bublik upset Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 French Open champion Novak Djokovic continues his bid for more history and a record 25th Grand Slam trophy when he plays Frenchman Corentin Moutet later on seed Jannik Sinner resumes his hunt for a maiden title on Parisian clay when he meets another local favorite in Richard Gasquet, who will retire when his campaign at his home Grand Slam comes to an end.
