Elena Rybakina, the reigning Wimbledon champion, progressed to the quarterfinals after her opponent, Anna Kalinskaya, was forced to retire due to a right forearm injury. Rybakina, the highest-ranked player remaining in the tournament, showcased her powerful serve and strong game, securing a 6-3, 3-0 victory before Kalinskaya’s withdrawal.
As Wimbledon continues, The Grand’s head pastry chef Devin Jones shares his recipe for a delicious strawberry shortcake, perfect for enjoying the classic Wimbledon pairing of strawberries and cream. He also offers tips for selecting the perfect strawberries and shares a recipe for a refreshing brioche with passionfruit and strawberries.
Novak Djokovic, a staunch supporter of best-of-five sets at Grand Slams, believes the format is crucial for the sport’s drama and excitement, but he’s open to a hybrid system with best-of-three matches in earlier rounds to attract younger audiences and address concerns about player fatigue. Wimbledon has seen a record number of five-set matches this year, highlighting the intense competition and close contests.
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz expressed his support for Spain’s football team ahead of their Euro 2024 semifinal clash against France, hoping they can replicate his victory over Ugo Humbert. The tennis star, who has a close friendship with Spanish forward Alvaro Morata, is rooting for his country and wishes to catch some of the game despite his own quarterfinal match on Tuesday.
American Tommy Paul, the 13th seed, defeated Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets to advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals where he will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Paul’s strong grass-court game proved too much for Bautista Agut, who was seeking his second Wimbledon quarterfinal appearance.
Unseeded qualifier Lulu Sun delivered a stunning upset at Wimbledon, defeating British star Emma Raducanu in three sets to reach the quarterfinals. Sun’s impressive performance showcased her composure and unwavering intensity, leaving Raducanu struggling to find her rhythm. Sun’s victory marked a significant moment for the New Zealander, while Raducanu reflected on the disappointment of the loss.
The eighth day of Wimbledon 2024 features a thrilling round of 16 match-ups, including Novak Djokovic’s clash with Holger Rune and Elena Rybakina’s encounter with Anna Kalinskaya. Other notable matches include Alexander Zverev against Taylor Fritz and Arthur Fils against Alex De Minaur.
Brazilian actor Cauã Reymond turned heads at Wimbledon on Sunday, July 7th, joining a star-studded audience at the prestigious tennis tournament.
Jannik Sinner, the world number one, defeated Ben Shelton in a hard-fought three-set match to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Sinner’s power and precision proved too much for the young American, who despite a strong start, ultimately fell short.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and top seed Jannik Sinner lead the charge in the men’s singles Round of 16 at Wimbledon 2024. In women’s singles, Coco Gauff faces fellow American Emma Navarro, while Emma Raducanu battles Lulu Sun. The day also features matchups between Grigor Dimitrov and Daniil Medvedev, and Tommy Paul against Roberto Bautista Agut.
