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5 days ago
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'A remarkable record!': Social Media erupts over Iga Swiatek's maiden Wimbledon championship
Iga Swiatek showcased a dominant performance in the Wimbledon 2025 final to clinch the championship. She defeated USA's Amanda Anisimova in the final. read more Poland's Iga Swiatek demonstrated her dominant best in the Wimbledon 2025 final to defeat USA's Amanda Anisimova in straight sets. A scoreline of 6-0, 6-0 is rare in a Wimbledon final, and it occurred after 114 years. Dorothea Lambert Chambers was the sole owner of the emphatic scoreline. She recorded the score back in 1911 in the victory against Dora Boothby. So, what a way for Iga Swiatek to attain her maiden Wimbledon championship. This is her 6th Grand Slam title win overall. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | **Novak Djokovic finally admits age is catching up as he makes honest retirement admission: 'Reality hits me right now'** Iga Swiatek receives plaudits from fans and stalwarts on social media As Wimbledon is globally acclaimed as one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, social media is abuzz with Iga Swiatek's dominant performance in the final. From fans to the social media handles of , all have come under one roof to congratulate Swiatek for winning her first Wimbledon title. Here are a few of the many reactions: Wow. Iga Swiatek beats Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win #Wimbledon for the first time. Less than one hour. 6th career Grand Slam title — passes Sharapova, Hingis. One away from Venus, Goolagong and Henin. She is still 24yo — José Morgado (@josemorgado) July 12, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Congratulations to Iga Swiatek on a flawless run and her first Wimbledon crown—a champion on all surfaces! #Wimbledon #Swiatek — Darren L. Cochran (@DarrenCochran08) July 12, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And still... Iga Swiatek has never lost a Grand Slam final 😮💨#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2025 What performance? What did @iga_swiatek do to win this match other than show up today? Omg give me a break.... — Joshua Goldstein (@Buckdixon3) July 12, 2025 A remarkable record! — US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 12, 2025 Iga Swiatek entered and finished the tournament as the No.8 seed, and with this victory, her ranking is set to soar. The action at the Wimbledon will continue. Tomorrow, the world will witness yet another chapter in the growing rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, as they will lock horns in the men's singles final. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Andy Lee's rise as a boxing coach as Hamzah Sheeraz aims to put on a show
Andy Lee saw it all as a fighter. Huge success, devastating heartbreak, the Olympic Games, world champion status and countless ups and downs along the way. This week, Lee is back in New York, a city he lived in for a time and where he fought in five times as a professional. His last fight came in the Big Apple eight years ago when he beat KeAndrae Leatherwood at Madison Square Garden, the same venue as Katie Taylor's trilogy fight with Amanda Serrano in the early hours of this morning. But this time he is back in New York as a coach and an exceptional one at that, having learned from one of the best in Emanuel Steward. His newest fighter Hamzah Sheeraz, headlines an historic event at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, the famous US Open Tennis venue, tonight against New York native Edgar Berlanga. Undefeated with 21 wins and a split-decision draw in his last fight, against Carlos Adames for the WBC world middleweight title, the Englishman is having his first fight under Lee, who he joined earlier this year. "I've never got along with a coach like I have with Andy," said the 26-year-old, who is moving up to super-middleweight for the fight. "It's really easy. I do what he says, even outside the ring when we go for walks or whatnot. He's a good guy." Sheeraz is the latest fighter to move to the Dublin-based coach and joins Ben Whittaker in doing so, who landed a stunning second round knockout win over Liam Cameron back in April in his first fight under Lee. The win came six months after Whittaker drew with the same opponent after injuring himself in the sixth round in what he admitted himself was a poor performance. "I've got so much to thank Andy Lee for," Whittaker said after the fight. "A lot of people after a fight like that washed their hands of me but Andy came and said 'I know what you got inside you, come to Ireland and let me show you what you can do'. And that's what we did." Lee decided to become a coach after seeing a young Paddy Donovan in the amateur ranks. 'The Real Deal' looked to be cruising to victory against Lewis Crocker back in March when he was disqualified in controversial circumstances for hitting the Belfast man after the bell had sounded. Donovan and Croker are set to meet again in September, with the IBF world welterweight title on the line this time. "Andy was really a life changer when it came to it," said Donovan of his coach. "Amateur boxing is a sport where you work so hard and you dedicate your life for no money, no financial success. "To be married quite young and have kids, turn professional, gives you a big opportunity. Andy's helped me in that path. He's made very, very good decisions for me and he's certainly got some good paydays and good sponsors." But what makes Lee so special as a coach? "Andy's simplicity is key, said Jason Quigley, who was one of the first fighters to work under him. "He doesn't over-complicate things. He keeps things very simple, very straight down the middle. "At the end of the day, that's what works. If you get in there and you can do three things very, very well, you're going to be very hard to beat." Lee has also made great friendships and linked with key people throughout his careers as a fighter and a coach, working with heavyweights Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. New York is where he met solicitor Keith Sullivan, who he hired to settle a legal issue. Sullivan now co-manages Donovan with Lee and was key in them winning an appeal with the IBF over the result of the Crocker fight. Nutritionist George Lockhart has also become a key part of Lee's team, with Donovan describing the ex-US marine as 'a big game changer' ahead of his fight with Crocker. "George has been exceptional. I've learned so much, absorbed so much, learned so much about food and what my body needs to intake and to rehydrate properly. Look, George speaks for himself, he's one of the best in the world." Fury, Conor McGregor and Jon Jones are among the other fighters Lockhart has worked with. Lee had exceptional guidance as a fighter, living with the great Emanuel Steward in Detroit, before becoming the first Irishman since 1934 to win a world title in America under another great boxing brain in Adam Booth in 2014. Lee lived with Stewart in Detroit and fought out of the famous Kronk Gym, with Wladimir Klitschko among his former gym mates. He also worked with Sugar Hill, Steward's nephew, who trains Fury. As an amateur, Lee worked with Zaur Antia and Billy Walsh when training with Team Ireland at the High Performance Unit. And his rising stock as a coach is doing wonders for Irish boxing and young professionals. "It's a great lift for Ireland to be seeing the likes of these, you know, you can call some of them superstars coming to Ireland to train and be down at the 40 foot going for dip," said Quigley, who is now working as a boxing manager. "Kian Hedderman is a young kid that I manage and look after and he is reaping the rewards of Andy taking these fighters in because he's in, he's sparred Joseph Parker, he's been in camp with him, he's sparred Ben Whittaker, been in camp with him and now he's sparred Hamzah Sheeraz and been in camp with him for this fight. "It is unbelievable and Andy's got that real good way about him that he wants to give back as well to the people of Irish boxing and give opportunities because he knows how difficult this game can be." So what is Lee expecting from his newest fighter tonight? "What I've been working on with him is his balance, being ready and present. I was shocked by how hard he hits. He added: "He's a massive puncher, Hamzah. I wasn't aware of that before I trained him. But now he is a real (puncher). I anticipate him doing well in the fight. I think he'll earn [Edgar] Berlanga's respect. Once he does that, once he's settled into the fight, it will be anyone's fight."
South Wales Guardian
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Jack Draper laughs off snub as Emma Raducanu picks Carlos Alcaraz for US Open
Raducanu and world number two Alcaraz are among 16 big-name pairs announced by Flushing Meadows organisers on Tuesday. Asked if the two current British number ones could have got together instead, Draper said: 'A wise person once told me you should find the best partner – and that's what she did. I don't blame her at all for that. A STAR-STUDDED 🤩 lineup of teams have officially entered the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship! More info: — US Open Tennis (@usopen) June 17, 2025 'He's obviously the best player in the world probably right now, along with (Jannik) Sinner. Great at doubles, as well. She's gone about and chose the best partner, for sure. Hopefully they do well.' Draper, currently world number six, has linked up with Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng of China. 'I think it's a good format for the players to get prepared for the US Open, having a shot at playing with another top player,' he added. 'Qinwen I know from the Tour. I have seen her around. Obviously a great player herself and has a really good game. 'It will be fun to get out there and play with her and see how we get on. It was me who messaged. It was nice to get that together and let's see how we get on.' Alcaraz, who joined Draper in the second round at Queen's Club on Tuesday, said: 'She's gonna be the boss! 'I'm super excited about it. I think it's going to be great. It was an amazing idea for the tournament. 'I've known Emma since a really long time ago, so we know each other. I have a really good relationship with her. We are going to enjoy it, for sure. 'I will try to bring my doubles skill. We will try to win. But obviously it's going to be really, really fun.' It was announced earlier this year that the US Open mixed doubles event will be played over two days in the week before the main tournament. It was an attempt to attract more high-profile players, and it has certainly worked. As well as 'AlcaRad', Sinner will play with American Emma Navarro while other pairs include women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic and fellow Serbian Olga Danilovic and off-court partners Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The event will take place on August 19 and 20, with the winners scooping a prize pot of one million US dollars (approximately £750,000). Not all the pairs announced on Tuesday might make the cut, with entries open until July 28. The top eight teams with the best combined singles ranking – which currently would not include Raducanu and Alcaraz – will qualify directly, with eight further teams given wildcard spots.
Rhyl Journal
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Jack Draper laughs off snub as Emma Raducanu picks Carlos Alcaraz for US Open
Raducanu and world number two Alcaraz are among 16 big-name pairs announced by Flushing Meadows organisers on Tuesday. Asked if the two current British number ones could have got together instead, Draper said: 'A wise person once told me you should find the best partner – and that's what she did. I don't blame her at all for that. A STAR-STUDDED 🤩 lineup of teams have officially entered the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship! More info: — US Open Tennis (@usopen) June 17, 2025 'He's obviously the best player in the world probably right now, along with (Jannik) Sinner. Great at doubles, as well. She's gone about and chose the best partner, for sure. Hopefully they do well.' Draper, currently world number six, has linked up with Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng of China. 'I think it's a good format for the players to get prepared for the US Open, having a shot at playing with another top player,' he added. 'Qinwen I know from the Tour. I have seen her around. Obviously a great player herself and has a really good game. 'It will be fun to get out there and play with her and see how we get on. It was me who messaged. It was nice to get that together and let's see how we get on.' Alcaraz, who joined Draper in the second round at Queen's Club on Tuesday, said: 'She's gonna be the boss! 'I'm super excited about it. I think it's going to be great. It was an amazing idea for the tournament. 'I've known Emma since a really long time ago, so we know each other. I have a really good relationship with her. We are going to enjoy it, for sure. 'I will try to bring my doubles skill. We will try to win. But obviously it's going to be really, really fun.' It was announced earlier this year that the US Open mixed doubles event will be played over two days in the week before the main tournament. It was an attempt to attract more high-profile players, and it has certainly worked. As well as 'AlcaRad', Sinner will play with American Emma Navarro while other pairs include women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic and fellow Serbian Olga Danilovic and off-court partners Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The event will take place on August 19 and 20, with the winners scooping a prize pot of one million US dollars (approximately £750,000). Not all the pairs announced on Tuesday might make the cut, with entries open until July 28. The top eight teams with the best combined singles ranking – which currently would not include Raducanu and Alcaraz – will qualify directly, with eight further teams given wildcard spots.
Glasgow Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Jack Draper laughs off snub as Emma Raducanu picks Carlos Alcaraz for US Open
Raducanu and world number two Alcaraz are among 16 big-name pairs announced by Flushing Meadows organisers on Tuesday. Asked if the two current British number ones could have got together instead, Draper said: 'A wise person once told me you should find the best partner – and that's what she did. I don't blame her at all for that. A STAR-STUDDED 🤩 lineup of teams have officially entered the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship! More info: — US Open Tennis (@usopen) June 17, 2025 'He's obviously the best player in the world probably right now, along with (Jannik) Sinner. Great at doubles, as well. She's gone about and chose the best partner, for sure. Hopefully they do well.' Draper, currently world number six, has linked up with Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng of China. 'I think it's a good format for the players to get prepared for the US Open, having a shot at playing with another top player,' he added. 'Qinwen I know from the Tour. I have seen her around. Obviously a great player herself and has a really good game. 'It will be fun to get out there and play with her and see how we get on. It was me who messaged. It was nice to get that together and let's see how we get on.' Jack Draper is in action at Queen's Club this week (Ben Whitley/PA) Alcaraz, who joined Draper in the second round at Queen's Club on Tuesday, said: 'She's gonna be the boss! 'I'm super excited about it. I think it's going to be great. It was an amazing idea for the tournament. 'I've known Emma since a really long time ago, so we know each other. I have a really good relationship with her. We are going to enjoy it, for sure. 'I will try to bring my doubles skill. We will try to win. But obviously it's going to be really, really fun.' It was announced earlier this year that the US Open mixed doubles event will be played over two days in the week before the main tournament. It was an attempt to attract more high-profile players, and it has certainly worked. Draper will pair up with Qinwen Zheng (John Walton/PA) As well as 'AlcaRad', Sinner will play with American Emma Navarro while other pairs include women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic and fellow Serbian Olga Danilovic and off-court partners Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The event will take place on August 19 and 20, with the winners scooping a prize pot of one million US dollars (approximately £750,000). Not all the pairs announced on Tuesday might make the cut, with entries open until July 28. The top eight teams with the best combined singles ranking – which currently would not include Raducanu and Alcaraz – will qualify directly, with eight further teams given wildcard spots.
