Women’s top seed Iga Swiatek survived a huge scare before reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time on Sunday in London.
The highly-anticipated contest between the world number one and the two-time Roland Garros champion ended after two high-octane sets.
The thrilling final match between two of the most exciting power hitters in the women’s game ended 4-6 6-3 6-4.
The Belarusian soon hit her stride, however, and powered past the American to close out the match and stay unbeaten in six matches this year.
Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the Australian Open on Tuesday as players were given an early test of their endurance on a sweltering day two at Melbourne
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He booked his spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a commanding 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 win against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.
Women’s world number one, Ashleigh Barty, has announced her retirement from professional tennis today.
The Spaniard suffered a huge scare as Shapovalov roared back from two sets down before bowing out 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 after four taxing hours.
Djokovic defeated Matteo Berrettini in 6-7(7-4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 at Wimbledon to achieve the feat.
