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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
ATP roundup: Majchrzak keeps momentum going
Poland's Kamil Majchrzak in action during his round of 16 match against Russia's Karen Khachanov. Photo: REUTERS Coming off his best result at a major with a run to the fourth round at Wimbledon, Kamil Majchrzak continued his recent success by defeating Frenchman Terence Atmane 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the first round of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad in Switzerland on Monday. The 29-year-old from Poland won 70 percent of his service points in the one hour, 49-minute match at the ATP 250 clay-court event. Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse ousted fifth seed Laslo Djere of Serbia 7-6(4), 1-6, 6-4. Argentine Roman Andres Burruchaga won 74 percent of his first-serve points to beat Czech competitor Dalibor Svrcina 6-3, 6-1, setting up a matchup with No. 3 seed Pedro Martinez. Frenchman Arthur Cazaux needed nearly three hours to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia, who couldn't overcome nine double faults in a 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5) victory by Cazaux, and hometown favorite Dominic Stricker outlasted France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. Nordea Open Sixth-seeded Luciano Darderi faced a roller coaster of a match but ultimately prevailed over Raphael Collignon of Belgium in first-round action at the Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden on Monday. In a two hour, 10-minute match, the two swapped 6-2 wins in three sets, with Darderi saving six of eight break points overall, including two critical break points from 2-2, 15/40 in the decider. The 23-year-old Italian is in search of his third ATP Tour title, with his most recent title coming in April in Marrakech. The only other main-draw singles match on Monday saw Dutchman Jesper de Jong knock down eight aces on his way to easily taking care of wild card William Rejchtman Vinciguerra, the son of former pro Andreas Vinciguerra, by a score of 6-3, 6-2. Mifel Tennis Open Seventh-seeded Aleksander Kovacevic edged Lebanon's Hady Habib, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the first match of the main draw at the Mifel Tennis Open in Los Cabos, Mexico. Habib broke in the third game of the deciding set, but Kovacevic answered back to knot the set at 2-2. The New York native held serve and outlasted Habib in a 13-point sixth game to take a 4-2 lead en route to the 6-3 triumph in the one hour, 48-minute match. On the same side of the draw, Emilio Nava defeated Australia's Aleksander Vukic, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Nava ran off the final four points to prevail in the first set tie-breaker, then raced out to a 4-0 lead in the second set. Kovacevic and Nava are both on the same side of the draw as top-seeded Andrey Rublev.
UAE Moments
06-07-2025
- Sport
- UAE Moments
Karen Khachanov vs Majchrzak: Wimbledon 2025 Round 16
Karen Khachanov vs Kamil Majchrzak: Wimbledon 2025 Round of 16 Preview The eagerly anticipated clash between 17th seed Karen Khachanov and Polish underdog Kamil Majchrzak is set to take center stage in the Round of 16 at Wimbledon 2025 on Sunday. Khachanov, a seasoned competitor who has reached the second week of Grand Slams multiple times, faces Majchrzak, a player making his maiden appearance in a Grand Slam pre-quarterfinal. Karen Khachanov's Journey to the Round of 16 Karen Khachanov has displayed resilience and determination throughout his tournament run, most notably surviving a grueling five-set thriller in Round 3 against Nuno Borges. The Russian came through a nail-biting contest, winning 7-6(6), 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(8), to claim his spot in the fourth round. Khachanov's form heading into Wimbledon has been promising, with notable results such as a semifinal finish at the Halle Open and a quarterfinal appearance at the Libema Open. His service game success rate of 79% demonstrates his ability to dominate on faster surfaces like grass. Wins over Mackenzie McDonald, Shintaro Mochizuki, and Borges further establish him as a strong contender for the latter stages. Kamil Majchrzak: The Underdog with Momentum Kamil Majchrzak's journey to the Round of 16 has been nothing short of spectacular. Ranked outside the Top 100, the Polish player has defied expectations. His run began with a stunning upset against former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in the opening round, followed by victories over Rinky Hijikata and Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets. Majchrzak's Cinderella story comes against the backdrop of significant challenges, including a doping suspension that left him questioning his place in tennis. This comeback has been inspiring, with Majchrzak playing some of the best tennis of his career and relishing the opportunity to compete at the highest level. Head-to-Head Record: Karen Khachanov vs Kamil Majchrzak Khachanov leads the head-to-head record against Majchrzak with three wins from their previous encounters: 2020 Roland Garros (Round of 128): Khachanov won 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-3. 2021 Lyon (Round of 16): Khachanov secured a straight-sets victory, 7-6(4), 6-3. 2022 's-Hertogenbosch (Round of 16): Khachanov prevailed in a tight match, 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(5). The Russian's ability to handle Majchrzak's game across different surfaces highlights his versatility and experience, factors that could be crucial in their upcoming match. Career Comparison: Karen Khachanov vs Kamil Majchrzak A look at the career achievements of the two players underscores the difference in experience and accolades: Grand Slam Titles: Khachanov - 0 | Majchrzak - 0 ATP Singles Titles: Khachanov - 7 | Majchrzak - 0 Masters-1000 Titles: Khachanov - 1 | Majchrzak - 0 Olympics Best Performance: Khachanov - Silver (Tokyo 2020) | Majchrzak - R1 (Tokyo 2020) Current Ranking: Khachanov - No. 20 | Majchrzak - No. 109 Khachanov's extensive experience on the ATP Tour and strong record at Wimbledon gives him the edge in this matchup. Predictions for the Match Given his form, experience, and grass-court comfort, Karen Khachanov enters the match as the favorite. His ability to manage pressure and capitalize on his serve makes him a formidable opponent for Majchrzak. While Majchrzak will rely on his ability to play freely and produce moments of brilliance, any dips in focus or form could allow Khachanov to take control of the match. Prediction: Karen Khachanov to win in four sets. Betting Odds As per BetMGM, Khachanov is the firm favorite to win this encounter: Khachanov Win: 7/20 Majchrzak Win: 43/20 Additional match-specific odds indicate potential scenarios: Total Sets Over 3.5: 13/25 Khachanov -1.5 (Set Handicap): 3/4 Majchrzak +4.5 (Game Handicap): 41/50 Khachanov to Win 3-2: 4/1 Total Games in Set-1 Over 9.5: 13/25 The odds reflect the likelihood of a competitive match with Khachanov holding the advantage due to his surface suitability and experience. Key Talking Points Ahead of the Match Can Majchrzak continue his remarkable run by upsetting the 17th seed? Will Khachanov's recent momentum and clutch performances carry him into the quarterfinals? How will the head-to-head dominance of Khachanov influence this meeting? Tennis fans are eagerly waiting for Sunday's showdown between experience and youthful flair, as both players look to secure their spot in the Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinals.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wimbledon: Karen Khachanov is quarterfinalist at the All England Club in 2025
LONDON (AP) — No. 17 seed Karen Khachanov reached his second Wimbledon quarterfinal by beating Kamil Majchrzak 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday. 'To be honest, today was a really great performance — at least from my side,' said Khachanov, who finished with more than twice as many winners as unforced errors, 44-21. Advertisement The Russian, also a quarterfinalist at the All England Club four years ago, will play No. 5 Taylor Fritz, the U.S. Open runner-up last year, or Jordan Thompson next. Khachanov has been a Grand Slam semifinalist twice, at the U.S. Open in 2022 and the Australian Open in 2023. The 109th-ranked Majchrzak was playing in a fourth-round match at a major for the first time. He was on a six-match Grand Slam losing streak before Wimbledon. What else happened at Wimbledon on Sunday? Other men's matches later were two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz vs. No. 14 Andrey Rublev, and Nicolas Jarry vs. Cam Norrie. The women's fourth-rounders on the Sunday schedule were No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka vs. No. 24 Elise Mertens, No. 13 Amanda Anisimova vs. No. 30 Linda Noskova, Sonay Kartal vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, and lucky loser Solana Sierra vs. Laura Siegemund. Advertisement Who plays at the All England Club on Monday? The quarterfinals will be set after Monday's play, which leads off at Centre Court with 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic against No. 11 Alex de Minaur at 1:30 p.m. local time (8:30 a.m. ET). They were supposed to face each other in last year's quarterfinals at Wimbledon, but de Minaur was forced to withdraw before the match with a hip injury. That's to be followed by No. 7 Mirra Andreeva vs. No. 10 Emma Navarro, who eliminated 2024 champion Barbora Krejcikova in the third round, and then No. 1 Jannik Sinner vs. No. 19 Grigor Dimitrov. Others in action: Iga Swiatek, Ben Shelton and Marin Cilic. ___ More AP tennis: Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press
India Today
06-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Wimbledon Live Score, Day 7: Khachanov wins 2nd set, Sierra vs Siegemund up next
Karen Khachanov is racing towards a quarterfinal berth in the ongoing major. He has won the second set 6-2 against Kamil Majchrzak of Poland. With three breaks of serve, Khachanov is yet to put a foot wrong. Argentina's Solana Sierra will lock horns with Germany's Laura Siegemund in the Round of 16 match on Court 2 For 21-year-old Sierra, it has been a dream run thus far at the All England Club. Having never won a main draw match earlier, Seirra is eyeing a quarterfinal berth. If she wins, she will face the winner of the match between Linda Noskova and Amanda Anisimova. All eyes will be on Sonny Kartal as she steps onto Centre Court today. Riding high on her best-ever Wimbledon run, the Brit will have the home crowd firmly behind her in this round of 16 clash. She's shown grit and composure through the early rounds — now it's time to see if she can raise her game once more on the biggest stage. Lucky losers and the last Brits standing - your Five Unmissable Moments for today, presented by @BarclaysUK ✨ — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2025 A little unexpected drama from yesterday — and this time, it wasn't from the players. As light rain began to fall, the umpire's chair suddenly slid back. No damage done, but definitely a moment that had everyone courtside doing a double take. All part of the Wimbledon charm — even the furniture likes to move around! CAUTION: Umpire on the move 🚨#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2025 On Court 3, top seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic survive a stern challenge from Petr Nouza and Patrik Rikl, clinching the first set via a closely fought tie-break. The Czechs made them work for every point, but the favourites hold firm. Over on Court 2, 17th seed Karen Khachanov takes care of business and claims the first set against Kamil Majchrzak. Solid and composed tennis from the Russian so far. Karen Khachanov is just one game away from wrapping up the first set in his fourth-round clash against Kamil Majchrzak on Court 2. The Russian has looked in full control so far, dominating on serve. Over on Court 3, the top-seeded men's doubles pair of Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic are being tested by Czech duo Petr Nouza and Patrik Rikl. The first set is neck-and-neck and could be decided by a tie-breaker. Plenty of early tension across the outside courts. Taylor Fritz [5] vs Jordan Thompson Fritz has looked sharp this week, but Thompson's gritty baseline game could make things tricky. Expect a battle of big serves and long rallies. Nicolas Jarry vs Cameron Norrie Home favourite Norrie will have the crowd behind him as he takes on the powerful Chilean. This one could go the distance! Linda Noskova [30] vs Amanda Anisimova [13] A fascinating duel between youth and experience — Noskova's aggressive style meets Anisimova's clean ball-striking. One to keep an eye on. Centre Court – from 1:30 PM Sonay Kartal vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Aryna Sabalenka [1] vs Elise Mertens [24] Carlos Alcaraz [2] vs Andrey Rublev [14] We're all set for another blockbuster day, with marquee matchups lighting up the schedule. On Centre Court, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces a tough test against the explosive Andrey Rublev [14] — expect fireworks in that one! Also taking the stage is top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who goes up against Belgium's Elise Mertens [24] in what promises to be a hard-hitting battle in the Ladies singles contest. Plenty of action across the courts — stay with us for all the big moments, results, and upsets from Day 7!
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'She helped me survive' - Majchrzak thanks wife for SW19 run
One of the first things Kamil Majchrzak did after claiming a spot in the Wimbledon fourth round was jog over to his wife Marta and plant a heartfelt kiss on her Polish player credits her with helping him "survive" the darkest period of his life. Not only had Majchrzak reached the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time, but the 29-year-old felt it was a redemptive moment having served a 13-month doping world number 109, who has always maintained his innocence, missed all of the 2023 season after testing positive for an anabolic steroid."I'm incredibly happy after what I've been through to be back here at Wimbledon and living my dream," Majchrzak, who returned from suspension at the start of 2024, told BBC Sport."My wife has been very strong for me and helped me survive the case and the process. "She sacrificed a lot - not just during this period because we've been together a long time."She created me as a tennis player and a human being. " The doping case that left Majchrzak feeling 'pointless' Going over to his wife and loved ones came moments after Majchrzak had secured the best win of his instant reaction to securing a straight-set victory over France's Arthur Rinderknech was to fall backwards on to the grass - although he had to briefly sit up to check his forehand winner had not been deemed he climbed to his feet, he produced a euphoric slam-dunk leap and punched the air before shaking hands with scenes were also a response to coming through a part of his life that he previously told BBC Sport felt "pointless".Majchrzak failed a doping test in 2022 and was told his urine showed traces of anabolic International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) - the independent body set up by the sport's governing bodies to catch dopers - issued a provisional suspension as per the rules."My whole life had been about tennis. Suddenly I didn't know if I was going to play again. It was devastating," he said last year. At the start of his suspension, Majchrzak had played regularly at the four Grand Slams, represented Poland at the 2020 Olympics and reached a career-high substances showed in three subsequent tests and Majchrzak argued a batch of herbal nutritional drinks was contaminated. The ITIA's testing of several unopened sachets of the supplement confirmed they explained the adverse findings in his ITIA agreed Majchrzak did not intentionally take banned substances. But he was found to be 'strictly liable' and should have known there is a "significant risk" with already been provisionally banned for seven months, he decided not to continue challenging the 13-month suspension handed out."I've definitely changed as a person, I still believe I have some fears and [am] still scared because I don't want to go through this again."The trauma is still with me but I'm dealing well with it. "It has made much me stronger as a person being surrounded by my closest people, I think we have a bond that means I feel obliged to do my best." From low expectations to quarter-final chance It has been a long and varied journey back to the top of the game for Majchrzak, who estimates he spent "100,000 or 150,000 euros" (£85,000-£130,000) fighting his he had served his suspension, he dipped into savings to travel the world trying to rebuild his on wildcards from sympathetic tournament directors, he was invited to play on the lowest rung of the professional ladder in Tunisia and Egypt, then moved on to Rwanda, China and Taiwan for ATP Challenger of victories meant his ranking quickly improved and the hard yards have eventually led to his first direct entry into a Grand Slam main draw since the 2022 US his wife Marta by his side at Wimbledon, Majchrzak says the pair are "following our dreams" Sunday, he will face 17th seed Karen Khachanov for a place in the SW19 quarter-finals - having never previously won a main-draw match Majchrzak also came into the grass-court season on a seven-match losing streak and then drew 2021 finalist Matteo Berretini in the first round."Matteo is one of the best grass-court players in the world, so my expectations were not that high," Majchrzak said."If I have to choose a Grand Slam to reach the fourth round - and possibly deeper - it would be here. There is such an aura and magic about Wimbledon."
