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BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Keep it up!' - Andreeva takes 'revenge' on Martinez
An animated Mirra Andreeva fulfilled her promise to take "revenge" on coach Conchita Martinez by turning cheerleader at her invitational doubles match at took the opportunity to reverse their respective roles and could be heard cheering Martinez on, shouting things like "you'd better win this game" and "keep it up!" after each the intimate setting of court 16, the seventh seed sported a hat decorated with tennis-related pin badges and held a poster reading 'Let's go senorita!' and 'You are golden'.Martinez was playing in the invitational doubles - an exhibition event pitting former professional tennis players against one another - alongside former British number one Greg Rusedski. After Andreeva booked her place in the last eight at the All England Club with victory over American Emma Navarro on Monday, the 18-year-old said she was looking forward to getting her own back on former Wimbledon champion Martinez."I'm already thinking about a poster I will make. I think that's my time to get back at her," she joined forces last season, the two have a clear mutual affection, with Andreeva often teasing Martinez in her post-match said the teenager brings out her "playful" side and the partnership has also been an effective one, with Andreeva rising to a career-high sixth in the rankings and reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the first will face Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in the last eight on Wednesday.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Wimbledon fans face travel delays as they race to see Cameron Norrie
Wimbledon fans have faced travel delays as they race across the capital to see Britain's Cameron Norrie take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. There were 'severe delays' across the District, Central, and Hammersmith and City lines on Tuesday morning. Transport for London (TfL) has apologised to customers affected by the delays on the ninth day of the championships. British singles hopes at Wimbledon rest on Norrie after his gruelling five-set win followed Sonay Kartal's defeat on Sunday. Norrie, a semi-finalist in 2022, is only the third British man to reach the last eight more than once in the last 50 years, after Tim Henman and Sir Andy Murray. He faces defending champion Alcaraz on Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon. Former British tennis player Laura Robson said having the backing of the Wimbledon crowd would be 'massive' for Norrie. Robson told the PA news agency: 'I think it got him through the last match. 'He was absolutely dead on his feet at one point, but then got the crowd involved and just uses them really well because of his college background and everything that he has in his repertoire to get them fired up. 'I think it's obviously going to be a tough match against Carlos and it's on Centre Court – Cam probably requested to play elsewhere, but I think he'll enjoy it.' Former British tennis player Greg Rusedski said: 'Alcaraz, in my opinion, is the new Federer in our game. 'But Cam has done fantastically well. He's beaten him the last time they played, but that was two years ago. 'So get it loud, do it proud, and he's going to battle like no tomorrow. He's got an engine that can go all day.' Warm and sunny weather is forecast in SW19 for much of the rest of the week, with temperatures predicted to hit 30C on Friday. People in the Wimbledon queue enjoyed sunny and warm weather on Tuesday morning, in contrast to blustery and wet conditions on Monday. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, 1997 US Open finalist Rusedski said: 'It was super, super hot the opening two days – when it's hot, the ball goes through the air and it's harder to control. 'That's very untypical British weather and we're going to get that again with the heatwave at the final weekend as well.' All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton has said the tournament would have a 'catch-up' with TfL after the championships to look ahead 'in terms of investment into the District line'. Speaking to the media on Monday, Ms Bolton said: 'We have an excellent relationship with TfL, we're working with them all year. 'We have been and remain clear with them that delivering an event of this scale in this part of London requires the infrastructure in this part of London to support us in doing that.' A TfL spokesperson said on Tuesday: 'We apologise to customers affected by the disruption on the District line today. We are working hard to restore a good service. 'District line customers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check before they travel using TfL Journey Planner or the TfL Go app.'
BreakingNews.ie
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Wimbledon fans face travel delays as they race to see Cameron Norrie
Wimbledon fans have faced travel delays as they race across the capital to see Britain's Cameron Norrie take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. There were 'severe delays' across the District, Central, and Hammersmith and City lines on Tuesday morning. Advertisement Transport for London (TfL) has apologised to customers affected by the delays on the ninth day of the championships. British singles hopes at Wimbledon rest on Norrie after his gruelling five-set win followed Sonay Kartal's defeat on Sunday. Norrie, a semi-finalist in 2022, is only the third British man to reach the last eight more than once in the last 50 years, after Tim Henman and Sir Andy Murray. He faces defending champion Alcaraz on Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon. Advertisement Former British tennis player Laura Robson said having the backing of the Wimbledon crowd would be 'massive' for Norrie. Cameron Norrie celebrates his victory against Nicolas Jarry (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Robson told the PA news agency: 'I think it got him through the last match. 'He was absolutely dead on his feet at one point, but then got the crowd involved and just uses them really well because of his college background and everything that he has in his repertoire to get them fired up. 'I think it's obviously going to be a tough match against Carlos and it's on Centre Court – Cam probably requested to play elsewhere, but I think he'll enjoy it.' Advertisement Former British tennis player Greg Rusedski said: 'Alcaraz, in my opinion, is the new Federer in our game. 'But Cam has done fantastically well. He's beaten him the last time they played, but that was two years ago. 'So get it loud, do it proud, and he's going to battle like no tomorrow. He's got an engine that can go all day.' Warm and sunny weather is forecast in SW19 for much of the rest of the week, with temperatures predicted to hit 30C on Friday. Advertisement People in the Wimbledon queue enjoyed sunny and warm weather on Tuesday morning, in contrast to blustery and wet conditions on Monday. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, 1997 US Open finalist Rusedski said: 'It was super, super hot the opening two days – when it's hot, the ball goes through the air and it's harder to control. 'That's very untypical British weather and we're going to get that again with the heatwave at the final weekend as well.' A quick quarter-final touch-up for Centre Court 🖌️ #Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2025 All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton has said the tournament would have a 'catch-up' with TfL after the championships to look ahead 'in terms of investment into the District line'. Advertisement Speaking to the media on Monday, Ms Bolton said: 'We have an excellent relationship with TfL, we're working with them all year. 'We have been and remain clear with them that delivering an event of this scale in this part of London requires the infrastructure in this part of London to support us in doing that.' A TfL spokesperson said on Tuesday: 'We apologise to customers affected by the disruption on the District line today. We are working hard to restore a good service. 'District line customers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check before they travel using TfL Journey Planner or the TfL Go app.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wimbledon fans face travel delays as they race to see Cameron Norrie
Wimbledon fans have faced travel delays as they race across the capital to see Britain's Cameron Norrie take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. There were 'severe delays' across the District, Central, and Hammersmith and City lines on Tuesday morning. Transport for London (TfL) has apologised to customers affected by the delays on the ninth day of the championships. British singles hopes at Wimbledon rest on Norrie after his gruelling five-set win followed Sonay Kartal's defeat on Sunday. Norrie, a semi-finalist in 2022, is only the third British man to reach the last eight more than once in the last 50 years, after Tim Henman and Sir Andy Murray. He faces defending champion Alcaraz on Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon. Former British tennis player Laura Robson said having the backing of the Wimbledon crowd would be 'massive' for Norrie. Robson told the PA news agency: 'I think it got him through the last match. 'He was absolutely dead on his feet at one point, but then got the crowd involved and just uses them really well because of his college background and everything that he has in his repertoire to get them fired up. 'I think it's obviously going to be a tough match against Carlos and it's on Centre Court – Cam probably requested to play elsewhere, but I think he'll enjoy it.' Former British tennis player Greg Rusedski said: 'Alcaraz, in my opinion, is the new Federer in our game. 'But Cam has done fantastically well. He's beaten him the last time they played, but that was two years ago. 'So get it loud, do it proud, and he's going to battle like no tomorrow. He's got an engine that can go all day.' Warm and sunny weather is forecast in SW19 for much of the rest of the week, with temperatures predicted to hit 30C on Friday. People in the Wimbledon queue enjoyed sunny and warm weather on Tuesday morning, in contrast to blustery and wet conditions on Monday. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, 1997 US Open finalist Rusedski said: 'It was super, super hot the opening two days – when it's hot, the ball goes through the air and it's harder to control. 'That's very untypical British weather and we're going to get that again with the heatwave at the final weekend as well.' A quick quarter-final touch-up for Centre Court 🖌️#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2025 All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton has said the tournament would have a 'catch-up' with TfL after the championships to look ahead 'in terms of investment into the District line'. Speaking to the media on Monday, Ms Bolton said: 'We have an excellent relationship with TfL, we're working with them all year. 'We have been and remain clear with them that delivering an event of this scale in this part of London requires the infrastructure in this part of London to support us in doing that.' A TfL spokesperson said on Tuesday: 'We apologise to customers affected by the disruption on the District line today. We are working hard to restore a good service. 'District line customers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check before they travel using TfL Journey Planner or the TfL Go app.'
BBC News
24-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
How Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender
Wimbledon 2025Dates: 3-16 July Venue: All England ClubCoverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. It is easy to forget Jack Draper is still a Wimbledon number one Draper has made only three main-draw appearances at the Championships, winning two of his five matches and never going beyond the second the left-handed Englishman will be the fourth seed when the grass-court Grand Slam begins next Monday after a stunning the space of a year, Draper has reached the US Open semi-finals, clinched the prestigious Indian Wells title and reached two other ATP Tour finals."I'd say he's fourth favourite for the Wimbledon title behind Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic," former British number one Greg Rusedski told BBC is how Draper elevated himself from a promising young talent to a genuine Wimbledon contender. From the 'guy always injured' to 'getting ready for UFC' Draper's potential has been clear from a young age and, having struggled with his fitness in his early years, he is now starting to realise years ago, Draper lamented being the "guy who is always injured" and ultimately had to withdraw from Wimbledon with a shoulder led to a concerted effort to improve his strength and hard graft started with fitness trainer Steve Kotze and physio Will Herbert before Draper reshaped his team with Matt Little and Shane Annun - long-time associates of Andy Murray - filling those same a trio of gruelling five-setters at January's Australian Open indicated he had become a different beast, and his ability to outlast opponents physically has continued over the past six reaching the Queen's semi-finals last week, Draper joked he previously "looked like a bit of a Ferrari, but I was a bit of a Toyota" because his body used to break down standing at 6ft 4in and looking increasingly muscular, that perception has changed, with Alexander Bublik remarking the Briton looks like he is "getting ready for UFC". More aggression can help Draper thrive at Wimbledon Not worrying about his body breaking down means Draper can have more trust in executing his key weapons, which are well-suited to the James Trotman, a fellow Briton who has come through the LTA's coaching pathway, is helping Draper learn how to play aggressively in the right means being willing to play higher-risk drop-shots and spring forwards to the net, as well as unleashing his groundstrokes from the baseline."He's much more aware what his strengths are - that is the biggest change this year," said Leon Smith, Britain's Davis Cup captain."You don't want to be extending points if you have the chance to get the first strike in."He's not afraid to step in and be brave, including in the big moments."Being willing to take risks under pressure has been where Draper has excelled this season, according to the ATP is second behind world number one Sinner in the Tour's 'under pressure rating' - which combines the percentage of break points converted, break points saved, tie-breaks won and deciding sets won. The power and variety of Draper's serve enables him to start points he lands his first serve, it is effective. His first-serve percentage is only the 43rd best on the ATP Tour this year, but he is 14th in terms of points won behind it.A slight dip in his serve contributed to his Queen's semi-final exit - a warning that such a dip can be punished in high-quality matches of fine margins."He's got every kind of serve you can imagine," said former British women's number one Annabel Croft."It allows him to get quicker, freer points - that's a huge advantage on a grass court."Draper's forehand provides plenty of firepower and he has been working on improving its effectiveness on the winners at Queen's - both stepping in from the baseline and running shots down the line - were encouraging signs."When that ball is coming in fast, especially on a grass court, you have to stay low and stay down," said Draper."Just the slightest movement in your head or lifting up and the ball is going to fly." Can Draper cope with the increased scrutiny? It is not the first time Draper will arrive at Wimbledon as the British number one, but he will face more scrutiny home player has been seeded as high at the All England Club since world number one and defending champion Andy Murray in is a confident young man who thrives on the big stage and is not afraid to whip up the crowd - but he has faced issues with nerves in the a breathing coach has been beneficial but it will be interesting to see how Draper copes with the increased focus of a wider British audience."Dealing with expectation when you're playing well is easy because you use the crowd to fuel you," said Rusedski, who reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals in 1997."It's when you're not playing well that pressure becomes difficult. You end up trying too hard and that never works out well."You have to organically allow it to happen if you're putting in the work, and Jack is doing that."
