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Djokovic won't have it easy against Bautista Agut - Becker
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 10:47
Defending champion Novak Djokovic aims to reach another Wimbledon final by ending a two-match losing streak against debutant semi-finalist Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday.Top seed Djokovic lost to the Spaniard, who is seeded 23rd, in Doha and Miami over three sets earlier this year.The winner will meet Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final. "He's been playing some very…
Becker memorabilia auction raises over £600,000
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 12:09
An auction of trophies and memorabilia from former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker's career has raised in excess of £680,000.The highest bid of £150,250 was recorded for the US Open replica trophy Becker won against Ivan Lendl in 1989.Also included amongst the 82 items was a replica of the Davis Cup which was sold for £52,100. Becker, 51, now a coach…
'It's the biggest match of the year' - Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 11:42
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal renew their exalted rivalry on Friday when they meet at Wimbledon for the first time since the epic 2008 final.Swiss Federer, 37, and Spaniard Nadal, 33, play their tantalising semi-final second on Centre Court.They meet after top seed and reigning champion Novak Djokovic plays Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut at 13:00 BST. Federer is aiming for…
Halep feels 'mentally stronger' to take on Williams in final
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 09:04
Simona Halep says she feels "mentally stronger" for the "big challenge" of facing Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.Halep beat Elina Svitolina 6-1 6-3 to reach her maiden final at the All England Club, where she will meet seven-time champion Serena Williams.The Romanian has won just one of her 10 meetings with American Williams, coming at the WTA…
Williams powers into 11th Wimbledon final - highlights & report
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 10:25
Serena Williams made light work of Barbora Strycova to reach the Wimbledon final and stand one win away from a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.The American was just too powerful for the Czech in a 6-1 6-2 win that set up a final against Romania's Simona Halep.Williams, 37, said she tried to "tap into that younger Serena" in a dominant…
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