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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games
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Thursday, 17 June 2021 05:30
World number three Rafael Nadal has pulled out of this month's Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympic Games.The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who won the Wimbledon titles in 2008 and 2010, says he needs to "recuperate after a long clay-court season"."It's never an easy decision but after listening to my body and discussing it with my team I understand that it…
Johanna Konta withdraws from Eastbourne event
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Thursday, 17 June 2021 03:57
Johanna Konta has withdrawn from next week's WTA tournament in Eastbourne to protect her troublesome right knee.The British number one won her first ever grass-court tournament in Nottingham on Sunday.Konta, 30, has suffered with knee problems in the past with her 2019 and 2020 campaigns affected by injuries.However, the world number 30 does not believe it will affect her participation…
Wimbledon 2021: Tournament looks to improve media operations
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Thursday, 17 June 2021 02:15
Wimbledon is looking at ways to improve its media operations, according to its chief executive Sally Bolton.Last month, world number two Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open after saying she would not do news conferences at Roland Garros to protect her mental health.Osaka is due to play at Wimbledon, which starts on 28 June."We have started a consultation," Bolton…
Heather Watson advances to Birmingham quarter-finals as Zhang Shuai retires
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Wednesday, 16 June 2021 12:05
British number two Heather Watson is into the last eight of the Birmingham Classic after China's Zhang Shuai retired while trailing 5-2 in the first set of their match.Watson had lost three of their previous four matches but hit seven aces in three service games and broke twice before Zhang stepped off the court.The world number 36 was apparently hindered…
Roger Federer loses Wimbledon warm-up to Felix Auger-Aliassime in Halle
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Wednesday, 16 June 2021 08:12
Roger Federer's competitive preparation before Wimbledon ended with a three-set defeat by Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Halle Open in Germany.Swiss world number eight Federer, who turns 40 in August, lost 4-6 6-3 6-2 against 20-year-old Auger-Aliassime.After an encouraging start, Federer struggled on serve in the deciding set as Auger-Aliassime broke twice. The 20-time Grand Slam champion is going for…
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