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Observer
3 days ago
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- Observer
Krejcikova saves match points again to survive in Eastbourne
EASTBOURNE, England: Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova saved match points for the second successive day against a British opponent to reach the quarter-finals of the Eastbourne WTA 250 event on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Czech was troubled by a thigh strain and looked on the verge of being knocked out by Jodie Burrage when she served at 5-6 in the deciding set and fell 0-40 behind but she somehow turned it around to win 6-4 4-6 7-6(3). Second seed Krejcikova, who beat Italy's Jasmine Paolini to win last year's Wimbledon title, was leading by a set and a break of serve but needed treatment on her leg. Britain's Jodie Burrage in action. — Reuters Burrage, ranked 164th in the world, played impressively to hit back and broke Krejcikova's serve to level the match — one point being awarded to her after a forehand from her opponent found its way through a hole in the net. The 26-year-old British player kept just ahead in the decider but she could not take any of the three match points that came her way and then a costly double-fault in the tiebreak offered up match points to Krejcikova, who made no mistake. Krejcikova, who also saved match points on Tuesday against home player Harriet Dart, has won two singles matches in a row for the first time in an injury-hit 2025. "Another tough match," Krejcikova, who also has a French Open singles crown to her name, said on court. "Brits know how to play on grass and it's hard to play against them but happy I'm through. "I was going through a difficult moment at the beginning of this year but I'm happy I'm here and can keep finding the level that I know I can reach." — AFP
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Tennis-Krejcikova saves match points again to survive in Eastbourne
Tennis - Eastbourne Open - Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, Britain - June 24, 2025 Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova celebrates winning her round of 32 match against Britain's Harriet Dart Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) -Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova saved match points for the second successive day against a British opponent to reach the quarter-finals of the Eastbourne WTA 250 event on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Czech was troubled by a thigh strain and looked on the verge of being knocked out by Jodie Burrage when she served at 5-6 in the deciding set and fell 0-40 behind but she somehow turned it around to win 6-4 4-6 7-6(3). Second seed Krejcikova, who beat Italy's Jasmine Paolini to win last year's Wimbledon title, was leading by a set and a break of serve but needed treatment on her leg. Burrage, ranked 164th in the world, played impressively to hit back and broke Krejcikova's serve to level the match -- one point being awarded to her after a forehand from her opponent found its way through a hole in the net. The 26-year-old British player kept just ahead in the decider but she could not take any of the three match points that came her way and then a costly double-fault in the tiebreak offered up match points to Krejcikova, who made no mistake. Krejcikova, who also saved match points on Tuesday against home player Harriet Dart, has won two singles matches in a row for the first time in an injury-hit 2025. "Another tough match," Krejcikova, who also has a French Open singles crown to her name, said on court. "Brits know how to play on grass and it's hard to play against them but happy I'm through. "I was going through a difficult moment at the beginning of this year but I'm happy I'm here and can keep finding the level that I know I can reach." (Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Krejcikova saves match points again to survive in Eastbourne
EASTBOURNE, England - Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova saved match points for the second successive day against a British opponent to reach the quarter-finals of the Eastbourne WTA 250 event on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Czech was troubled by a thigh strain and looked on the verge of being knocked out by Jodie Burrage when she served at 5-6 in the deciding set and fell 0-40 behind but she somehow turned it around to win 6-4 4-6 7-6(3). Second seed Krejcikova, who beat Italy's Jasmine Paolini to win last year's Wimbledon title, was leading by a set and a break of serve but needed treatment on her leg. Burrage, ranked 164th in the world, played impressively to hit back and broke Krejcikova's serve to level the match -- one point being awarded to her after a forehand from her opponent found its way through a hole in the net. The 26-year-old British player kept just ahead in the decider but she could not take any of the three match points that came her way and then a costly double-fault in the tiebreak offered up match points to Krejcikova, who made no mistake. Krejcikova, who also saved match points on Tuesday against home player Harriet Dart, has won two singles matches in a row for the first time in an injury-hit 2025. "Another tough match," Krejcikova, who also has a French Open singles crown to her name, said on court. "Brits know how to play on grass and it's hard to play against them but happy I'm through. "I was going through a difficult moment at the beginning of this year but I'm happy I'm here and can keep finding the level that I know I can reach." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Fran Jones hopes Eastbourne Open run will help Wimbledon chances
By James Reid Fran Jones hopes a deep run at the LTA's Lexus Eastbourne Open can help her build plenty of momentum ahead of Wimbledon. Jones made the perfect start to her preparations with a 6-4 7-5 win over world No.70 Greet Minnen on the south coast to advance to the second round of the WTA 250 event in blustery conditions. Advertisement It was a significant victory for the Oxenhope star, who is now eyeing up a place in the world's top 100 for the first time. A strong run at Eastbourne would likely put her on the cusp and be the ideal build-up to Wimbledon, where she has a main draw wildcard. But Jones insisted she is just focussing on each game as it comes, with either Magda Linette or Dayana Yastremska, both top 50 players, waiting in the next round before a potential clash with compatriot Sonay Kartal in the third round. 'Conditions are challenging here but that is for every player, so I don't overthink it that much,' she said. Advertisement 'I just try and use my virtues to the best of my ability. I am really content to get through it, it's another match on the grass, another win at Tour level. I am just trying to keep my momentum. 'Every match I get through is positive for me, that's all I care about. Everything feels good, I have just got to look after myself with the right recovery.' The hard-fought contest took almost two hours as both players battled the wind on the south coast. Jones was not the only British player who prevailed amidst the winds, as Dan Evans beat Miomir Kecmanovic to progress to the second round of the men's singles. Advertisement Evans fought back from a set down to triumph 3-6 6-4 6-4 and was pleased to land another strong victory following his win over Frances Tiafoe at Queen's last week. 'Considering the conditions, I thought it was a very good level match. The last set was a little difficult because it was getting windier and windier. 'I am just happy to get another win. I am not so interested on how it is, I am just trying to compete because I haven't been playing much at this level in the last couple of years which has been difficult.' In the women's doubles, Kartal teamed up with Jodie Burrage for a winning start as they defeated American duo Hailey Baptiste and Peyton Stearns 6-3 3-6 10-6 while Harriet Dart and Maia Lumsden beat Sabrina Santamaria and Angelica Moratelli 6-3 6-2. Advertisement There was also a win for second seeds Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the men's doubles, as they eased past Andre Goransson and Sem Verbeek 6-3 6-4. For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Could I qualify for Wimbledon?
For many, playing at Wimbledon - one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world - is the dream. So, can anyone qualify? And how would you do it? How do players qualify for Wimbledon? To automatically qualify for Wimbledon, you need to be ranked higher than 104 in the world at the cut-off point, which is about six weeks before the tournament. Advertisement But players ranked lower are sometimes included, if those higher up the rankings withdraw. Professional players accumulate ranking points by playing in ATP and WTA events. There are more points available for higher levels of tournaments, ranging from Grand Slams down to ATP and WTA 250 events. These tournaments are reserved for professional players competing on the ATP and WTA tour - not for the likes of you and me. To calculate the men's singles world rankings, the ATP takes a player's points collected from the best 19 results during a 12-month period. For the women's singles rankings, the WTA counts the best 18 results from the same timeframe. Who are the Wimbledon qualifiers for? The Wimbledon qualifying tournament, which is running from Monday 23 June to Thursday 26 June, is reserved for players who are not already guaranteed a spot in the main draw. Advertisement These are players who are outside the top 104, according to the world rankings. Players will compete in a three-round knockout tournament to earn one of the Championships' 16 places for both the men's and women's draws. The tournament organisers - the All England Lawn Tennis Club - also awards wildcards to players typically based on their previous performances at Wimbledon. So, how can I get ranking points? Your ranking is a crucial metric should you want to make your Wimbledon dreams materialise. The first logistical hurdle is getting yourself an International Player Identification Number, or an IPIN, from the sport's world governing body - the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Advertisement Anyone can apply for one, and with a one-off payment of $75 (£65) you will then be able to enter tournaments. You will also need to get yourself an ITF World Tennis number, which is free. In the UK, the Lawn Tennis Association provides the instructions as to how to set yourself up with one. World Tennis Numbers allows players to find evenly matched opponents and track performance. This system was introduced by the ITF in October 2021, and is now operational in 174 countries around the world. The global rating system for players is on a scale from 40 (beginner) to one (professional). Improving your performance over time might allow you to hit eligibility criteria for the ITF World Tennis Tours, the entry level competitions for men's and women's tennis. Advertisement For the ITF Tours events, players with a WTA (women's) or ATP (men's) singles ranking will be selected first, followed by those with an ITF World Tennis Ranking, and then those with a ITF World Tennis Number. These World Tennis Tours provide several levels of competition for players to gain ranking points, and work their way up the rankings to a level which they might be considered for ATP or WTA events. It's a well-trodden pathway used by the likes of Emma Raducanu, who won her first three professional titles on the ITF World Tennis Tour - before going on to win her fourth at a Grand Slam, the US Open. Getting yourself in roughly the top 220 ranked players in the world will start allowing you to enter qualifying for ATP and WTA events. The more successful players are in these events, the more ranking points they will earn, and the closer they get towards qualifying for the main draw at Wimbledon. Advertisement This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. What is Ask Me Anything? Ask Me Anything is a service dedicated to answering your questions. We want to reward your time by telling you things you do not know and reminding you of things you do. The team will find out everything you need to know and be able to call upon a network of contacts including our experts and pundits. We will be answering your questions from the heart of the BBC Sport newsroom, and going behind the scenes at some of the world's biggest sporting events. Our coverage will span the BBC Sport website, app, social media and YouTube accounts, plus BBC TV and radio. More questions answered...
