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Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Wimbledon star necks beer while wearing strawberry hat in press conference as she drowns sorrows after quarters defeat
ANASTASIA PAVLYUCHENKOVA swigged beer and wore a strawberry bucket hat in her press conference after being knocked out of Wimbledon. The Russian, 34, lost 6-1 7-6 to Amanda Anisimova in the SW19 quarter-finals. 4 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova came into press with a beer Credit: Wimbledon 4 The Russian, 34, swigged away during her presser Credit: Wimbledon Having been visibly emotional while leaving the court, Pavlyuchenkova later rocked up to her presser with a beer in hand. The world No50 beat Ajla Tomljanovic, Ashlyn Krueger, Naomi Osaka and Britain's Sonay Kartal to reach the last eight. But despite threatening a fight back during the second set, Pavlyuchenkova couldn't get past No13 seed Anisimova. After the match Pavlyuchenkova opened up on her struggles this year, including battling Lyme disease. She said: "I couldn't stop crying after the match for 20 minutes. "I don't know if it was (because it was) my last chance to do something big, or is it my history with not (being) sure if I will be able to even play or practise earlier this year, after Australia and even before during pre-season and all this viruses and Lyme disease. "I've just been through so much this year. "After Lyme disease I also took six weeks of antibiotics, and then I pulled my hamstring muscle just before Madrid. Every time I tried to come back, there was something always. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Pavlyuchenkova lost in the Wimbledon quarter-finals Credit: AP "I don't know how I coped with that and have done those three weeks now, and in Eastbourne semis, and coming straight here to quarters. "I don't know if because of all that, just all the emotions that I have had in me. I actually have never really had that on the actual court losing the match. I just had to sit down, and I couldn't stop crying. Tennis legend Fabio Fognini announces retirement just days after epic Wimbledon clash with Carlos Alcaraz "Yeah, maybe just because everything, I was through so much and had inside that it just exploded." Pavlyuchenkova was caught up in one of the most controversial moments of the tournament during her match with Kartal. On game point with the experienced star serving at 4-4 in the first set, a Kartal shot clearly landed long. But with the Hawk Eye system not being on, the point was ordered to be replayed, with Pavlyuchenkova going on to be broken. She told umpire Nico Helwerth "Because she is local, they can say whatever. You took the game away from me," but still went on to win the match. 4 WIMBLEDON 2025 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE LATEST SCORES AND UPDATES FROM A THRILLING FORTNIGHT AT SW19
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wimbledon star necks beer while wearing strawberry hat in press conference as she drowns sorrows after quarters defeat
ANASTASIA PAVLYUCHENKOVA swigged beer and wore a strawberry bucket hat in her press conference after being knocked out of Wimbledon. The Russian, 34, lost 6-1 7-6 to Amanda Anisimova in the SW19 quarter-finals. Advertisement 4 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova came into press with a beer Credit: Wimbledon 4 The Russian, 34, swigged away during her presser Credit: Wimbledon Having been visibly emotional while leaving the court, Pavlyuchenkova later rocked up to her presser with a beer in hand. The world No50 beat Ajla Tomljanovic, Ashlyn Krueger, But despite threatening a fight back during the second set, Pavlyuchenkova couldn't get past No13 seed Anisimova. After the match Pavlyuchenkova opened up on her struggles this year, including battling Lyme disease. Advertisement READ MORE WIMBLEDON She said: "I couldn't stop crying after the match for 20 minutes. "I don't know if it was (because it was) my last chance to do something big, or is it my history with not (being) sure if I will be able to even play or practise earlier this year, after Australia and even before during pre-season and all this viruses and Lyme disease. "I've just been through so much this year. "After Lyme disease I also took six weeks of antibiotics, and then I pulled my hamstring muscle just before Madrid. Every time I tried to come back, there was something always. Advertisement Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Pavlyuchenkova lost in the Wimbledon quarter-finals Credit: AP "I don't know how I coped with that and have done those three weeks now, and in Eastbourne semis, and coming straight here to quarters. "I don't know if because of all that, just all the emotions that I have had in me. I actually have never really had that on the actual court losing the match. I just had to sit down, and I couldn't stop crying. Advertisement Tennis legend Fabio Fognini announces retirement just days after epic Wimbledon clash with Carlos Alcaraz "Yeah, maybe just because everything, I was through so much and had inside that it just exploded." Pavlyuchenkova was caught up in one of the most On game point with the experienced star serving at 4-4 in the first set, a Kartal shot clearly landed long. But with the Hawk Eye system not being on, the point was ordered to be replayed, with Pavlyuchenkova going on to be broken. Advertisement She told umpire Nico Helwerth "Because she is local, they can say whatever. You took the game away from me," but still went on to win the match. 4 WIMBLEDON 2025 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE LATEST SCORES AND UPDATES FROM A THRILLING FORTNIGHT AT SW19
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Wimbledon star necks beer while wearing strawberry hat in press conference as she drowns sorrows after quarters defeat
ANASTASIA PAVLYUCHENKOVA swigged beer and wore a strawberry bucket hat in her press conference after being knocked out of Wimbledon. The Russian, 34, lost 6-1 7-6 to Amanda Anisimova in the SW19 quarter-finals. 4 4 Having been visibly emotional while leaving the court, Pavlyuchenkova later rocked up to her presser with a beer in hand. The world No50 beat Ajla Tomljanovic, Ashlyn Krueger, Naomi Osaka and Britain's Sonay Kartal to reach the last eight. But despite threatening a fight back during the second set, Pavlyuchenkova couldn't get past No13 seed Anisimova. After the match Pavlyuchenkova opened up on her struggles this year, including battling Lyme disease. She said: "I couldn't stop crying after the match for 20 minutes. "I don't know if it was (because it was) my last chance to do something big, or is it my history with not (being) sure if I will be able to even play or practise earlier this year, after Australia and even before during pre-season and all this viruses and Lyme disease. "I've just been through so much this year. "After Lyme disease I also took six weeks of antibiotics, and then I pulled my hamstring muscle just before Madrid. Every time I tried to come back, there was something always. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 "I don't know how I coped with that and have done those three weeks now, and in Eastbourne semis, and coming straight here to quarters. "I don't know if because of all that, just all the emotions that I have had in me. I actually have never really had that on the actual court losing the match. I just had to sit down, and I couldn't stop crying. Tennis legend Fabio Fognini announces retirement just days after epic Wimbledon clash with Carlos Alcaraz "Yeah, maybe just because everything, I was through so much and had inside that it just exploded." Pavlyuchenkova was caught up in one of the most controversial moments of the tournament during her match with Kartal. On game point with the experienced star serving at 4-4 in the first set, a Kartal shot clearly landed long. But with the Hawk Eye system not being on, the point was ordered to be replayed, with Pavlyuchenkova going on to be broken. She told umpire Nico Helwerth "Because she is local, they can say whatever. You took the game away from me," but still went on to win the match. 4
Daily Tribune
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Wimbledon Line-Calling System Under Scrutiny After Costly Glitch
TDT | Manama Wimbledon's new fully automated line-calling system came under intense scrutiny on Sunday after a high-profile error disrupted a round-of-16 clash on Centre Court, sparking fresh criticism over the tournament's decision to eliminate human line judges. The controversy unfolded during Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova's match against Britain's Sonay Kartal, when a clear out ball from Kartal at 4–4 in the first set was missed by the Electronic Line Calling (ELC) system. The absence of a call led to confusion and a bizarre delay, eventually resulting in the point being replayed—a decision that left Pavlyuchenkova visibly frustrated. 'I expected the umpire to step in. He told me after the match that he saw it was out, but he didn't act,' Pavlyuchenkova said. 'I just thought also the chair umpire could take the initiative. That's why he's there.' Tournament officials later attributed the issue to operator error, explaining that the Hawk-Eye-based system had been inadvertently deactivated for one game, failing to track three shots—two of which were called manually by the umpire. A third, the one in question, was missed entirely. Pavlyuchenkova, 34, was vocal about the impact of the glitch, saying, 'They stole the game from me.' She ultimately regained her composure to win the match 7–6(3), 6–4, but the incident became the day's biggest talking point. Kartal, for her part, said she was unsighted during the rally and couldn't tell whether the ball was out. 'The umpire tried his best. I think he handled it fine,' she said.
CNN
08-07-2025
- Sport
- CNN
American Amanda Anisimova ‘enjoying every step of the way' in run to Wimbledon semifinals
Once Amanda Anisimova secured her first spot in a grand slam semifinal in six years, the American sunk to the court, first to her knees, and then all the way on to the Wimbledon grass, face first. She emerged upright with a smile, and she wrapped her arms around herself, as if she was giving herself a hug. With the 6-1, 7-6(9) win against Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Anisimova reached her second grand slam semifinal of her career. The other came at the French Open in 2019 back when she was 17 and a rising star – even before the emergence of fellow American Coco Gauff. 'It's been an extraordinary year for me,' Anisimova said in her on-court interview after defeating Pavlyuchenkova in Tuesday's quarterfinal round. 'So many highs. It's just been such a ride, and I've been enjoying every step of the way.' Anisimova will next face world No. 1 and three-time grand slam champion Aryna Sabalenka – setting up a big-hitting semifinal clash. Anisimova leads the head-to-head matchups with Sabalenka 5-3, though Sabalenka won their most recent encounter, in the round of 16 at the French Open in June. 'I feel like we always bring the best in each other's game, and we always raise the level when we play against each other,' Anisimova said of Sabalenka. 'But yeah, I mean, I always enjoy the challenge that she brings. I'm sure it's the same vice versa.' This year's Wimbledon run, in ways, is years in the making for the 23-year-old Anisimova – one that might not have been possible had she not taken what she has called a 'necessary' hiatus from the sport. On May 5, 2023, Anisimova announced in an Instagram post that she was taking a break from tennis, saying at the time, 'I've really been struggling with my mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022. It's become unbearable being at tennis tournaments. At this point, my priority is my mental well-being and taking a break for some time.' Anisimova, who returned to the WTA Tour in January 2024, told reporters Tuesday that it hasn't always been smooth sailing since her return to the sport. For starters, there was the task of getting her ranking back up: At the start of 2024, she was No. 442 in the world, coinciding with the extended time off she chose to take. And a year ago, Anisimova wasn't even in the Wimbledon main draw, having lost in the third round of qualifying. But in 2025, it's been clicking for the American, and she's soaring higher than ever. Anisimova, who won her third singles title of her career earlier this year at the WTA 1000 event in Doha, is at a career-high No. 12 in the world. She is guaranteed to be in the top 10 on Monday after Wimbledon. 'I think it was just more of a necessary thing to kind of reset with where I was at in my life and career-wise,' Anisimova told reporters Tuesday of her break. 'It was just something that I needed to do kind of for myself. 'Yeah, I feel like that really served me, definitely. Coming out of that break, it wasn't all upward. There were definitely some ups and downs coming out of it and getting used to the lifestyle and just being an athlete at this level. It's not easy. 'I definitely had to find my way back, really work on the fitness side, and definitely get in my hours of training. Yeah, I mean, it's been a journey. I feel like since last summer, it's really trended upwards for me. I finally found my game and my confidence.' Back in 2019, Anisimova would rise to what was then a career-high No. 21. At that year's French Open, she not only beat Sabalenka, but she also stunned Simona Halep to reach the semifinals, losing to eventual champion Ashleigh Barty. But just months after her breakthrough at Roland Garros, Anisimova suffered from a heartbreaking and shocking loss. Ahead of the US Open, her dad, who was also her coach, was found dead. She withdrew from the tournament – and went on to a mix of highs and lows in terms of results on the court for the next few years. Before announcing her break from tennis in May 2023, Anisimova's last match was an opening-round loss in Madrid in April. She wouldn't return to action until eight months later. During her time away, she took up a new hobby: art. 'I got into art when I was struggling with my mental health, and it was something that I did in my free time just to get my mind off of things,' Anisimova said Friday after the third round. 'Once I was done with my training day or had a day off, it's something I would do. 'I think before that I didn't have any hobbies or interests other than just, like, hanging out with my friends and family, so I wanted to find something that I enjoyed doing on my own. 'I feel like it's just a very good getaway for myself. I enjoy going to museums, as well, especially in different cities, specifically in Europe.' As part of her celebration after reaching the semifinals Tuesday, Anisimova went to the edge of the stands, and picked up her nephew, Jaxon, so he could join her on the court. The pair walked hand-in-hand to Anisimova's on-court interview. 'He flew in this morning, and it's his birthday on Thursday,' Anisimova said of Jaxon, who will be turning 4 years old, in her interview on court. Tuesday's match was the first he had ever seen, Anisimova told reporters. 'I'm just super grateful,' Anisimova said in her on-court interview of her sister, brother-in-law and Jaxon, 'that they flew in and got to experience this with me. It doesn't happen often. It's super special.'
