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The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Brit Wimbledon star Neal Skupski, 35, finds out his grandmother has died just minutes after leaving court
NEAL SKUPSKI found out his beloved grandmother died minutes after his opening Wimbledon win. Britain's leading doubles star, 35, and partner Joe Salisbury fought hard to beat fellow Brits Joshua Paris and Charles Broom 6-3 5-7 6-4 in round one of the men's doubles competition. Advertisement 3 Neal Skupski won at Wimbledon on Thursday before finding out about his grandmother's passing Credit: Getty Once he stepped off Court 8, the bad news was relayed to him by close family members that his 98-year-old granny Mary – who had been ill for a while and was in hospital – had passed away. It had already been a difficult day for Skupski, a big Liverpool fan, given the Skupski, 2023 Wimbledon men's doubles champion, said: 'I have just found out that my nan passed today. So, it has been a very tough day. 'I found out once I came off court. About 30 minutes ago. She was 98. She was a fighter. Had been ill for a little bit of time. Advertisement READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON 'She didn't die out of the blue. I have been able to come to terms with it. She was coming to the end. It's part of life. It will be a tough few days for my family. 'We had known it was a matter of time for a few days now. It was tough to find out when I'd come off court. But I will be okay. 'She would want me to be here. She would be proud of what happened and how we fought. 'Maybe my mood has changed a bit coming up to these Championships. I'm probably quite bubbly on the practice courts, with good energy. Advertisement Most read in Tennis Live Blog 'Maybe the team had thought and seen I was not myself. People like my brother and coach, he spoke to some of the coaches, he maybe told them the situation. It's Wimbledon now, it's my job. 'She would have wanted me to have fought. We are here and want to win the whole thing. Being on the court will take my mind off it. Jack Draper out of Wimbledon as No4 seed is stunned by veteran former finalist Marin Cilic, 36, in shock early exit 'My nan was a massive supporter of me. I spent the most time growing up with her. She was the closest grandparent I had.' On Thursday, the All England Club announced it would Advertisement Skupski – who had been to the The three-time Wimbledon doubles champion said: 'It's been a tough day for Liverpool fans. I found out this morning that Jota had passed away. 'A bit strange this morning. You're on Twitter and see a headline about Jota in Spanish. But it's along the lines of 'accident' and it's in black-and-white. 'Has he actually died? You think your heroes or sportsmen or people you look up to, they're invincible. Advertisement 3 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - 'It shows everyone's human. Things come at you. You don't know what is around the corner. 'It was really tough to take. Him and his brother. A tough one for his whole family. He got Advertisement 'My condolences go out to his family. It must be 'When I was at Liverpool, I met the whole team. Diogo was there. I spoke to some people today who are connected to Liverpool and they say, not only was he an 'A great finisher. But also someone who kept the whole dressing room together, making it run so smoothly. 'It will be a big loss for Liverpool. I am sure they will do something in their memory.' Advertisement 3 Liverpool fan Skupski also paid tribute to Diogo Jota Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I've never seen that' – BBC commentator shocked as umpire is forced to step in to warn star in Brit's Wimbledon match
A BBC commentator was left stunned after a Wimbledon star was warned by the umpire for something "I've never seen before". Jack Pinnington Jones, 22, secured the biggest win of his career by stunning world No53 Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the first round. Advertisement 5 Jack Pinnington Jones complained about his opponent Tomas Martin Etcheverry Credit: BBC 5 The umpire had a word with Etcheverry for taking too long after the changeovers Credit: BBC The Brit, ranked 281st in the rankings, produced an But he was involved in a brief spat when trailing 4-1 in the third set. Pinnington Jones complained to the Wimbledon chair umpire that Etcheverry was wasting time and taking too long after each change of ends. That delayed play resuming and frustrated Pinnington Jones. Advertisement READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON So he complained to the umpire and could be heard on the courtside microphone saying: "It's every time now. "Once or twice [is] fine but the whole match..." The umpire then immediately turned to He said: "When I call time, you need to do a bit of a better job. Advertisement Most read in Tennis Live Blog CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "You're taking a bit too long. When I call 'time', get up and go. You can't wait another minute." The Celebrities arrive for day three of Wimbledon, including Thomas Tuchel and Dave Grohl 5 Advertisement Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - One said: "A bit of a complaint from Jack Pinnington Jones. "He's taking a bit too much time getting out of his chair. "That's a bit unusual. Advertisement "I've never really seen someone called on that before. "Between points, yes. But not at the change of ends. "Pinnington Jones is down at the end of the court waiting to start the game." The Kingston ace - Advertisement 5 The BBC commentator admitted he had never seen anything like it Credit: BBC 5 Pinnington Jones secured a straight-sets victory for the biggest win of his career Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘You don't notice anything' – Brit Wimbledon stars caught in furious dispute on live TV over dark arts
JUBILANT Dan Evans sailed into the second round for the first time in four years... but not without a row with his Brit opponent. The Brummie had to give himself a second-set talking too after a troublesome start but still saw off compatriot Jay Clarke 6-1 7-5 6-2 in straight sets. Advertisement 4 Dan Evan celebrates beating Jay Clarke on Court 12 Credit: Reuters 4 Clarke vented to the chair umpire Credit: BBC 4 Evans, 35, smirked as Clarke complained Credit: BBC His opponent had a few grumbles for the umpire over Clarke, the British No6, hit out at the umpire saying: "You don't notice anything." Evans should have the chance to put his 100 per cent record against seven-time champ Novak Djokovic on the line in the second round - with the Serb playing this evening. The 35-year-old Advertisement READ MORE WIMBLEDON After being handed a wildcard entry to the Championships, a show court meeting with Djokovic would be quite the reward. Evans said: "It was amazing. "It has been tough but I played really well today and I got through the other side. "I just wanted to win to get a shot at Novak. Advertisement Most read in Tennis Live Blog BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "I had so many friends here today to just enjoy today, whatever happened, happened. "Today meant everything. That is one of the top, top wins in my career. Wimbledon star Hamad Medjedovic collapses to floor in agony and forced to retire "I would love to be on Centre, that is all I ask. To get a chance to play Novak, it would be really nice to play Novak at the latter end of his career and I'd give it a good go. Advertisement "Because it is here it is really special to be here in England against the greatest of all time." 4 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE -
