Photo credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Slipping on the lawn, a mid-air Marketa Vondrousova still zipped a forehand winner down the line. Even when she was off her feet, Vondrousova landed decisive drives. Making the ball dance, Vondrousova stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4 to charge into her seventh career final at the Berlin Tennis Open. Playing her … [Read more...] about Marketa Vondrousova Upsets World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Berlin Tennis Semifinals
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Cameron Norrie, Marketa Vondrousova Withdraw from US Open
The US Open is over before it began for a pair of contenders. The 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova and Briton Cameron Norrie have both withdrawn from the 2024 US Open. Francisco Comesana (ARG) moves into the men's main draw. Petra Martic (CRO) moves into the women's main draw. Lloyd Harris (RSA) and Nao Hibino (JPN) are the first players out of the … [Read more...] about Cameron Norrie, Marketa Vondrousova Withdraw from US Open
Vondrousova Beats Jabeur to Become First Unseeded Wimbledon Women’s Champion
Wimbledon—Grass-court tennis was once a rocky road for Marketa Vondrousova. Today, Vondrousova transformed Centre Court lawn into the ultimate feel-good platform. Competing with calm desire, world No. 42 Vondrousova swept an error-prone Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 to become the first unseeded Wimbledon women’s champion in history. Down a break in both sets, … [Read more...] about Vondrousova Beats Jabeur to Become First Unseeded Wimbledon Women’s Champion
Wimbledon Women’s Final Preview: Ons Jabeur vs. Marketa Vondrousova
Wimbledon—Centre Court grass represents revival ground. A year after falling to Elena Rybakina in a three-set Wimbledon final, a recharged Ons Jabeur returns for her second straight shot at the title. Across the net, a revitalized Marketa Vondrousova aims to raise the Rosewater Dish a year after she attended The Championships as a fan, her left wrist … [Read more...] about Wimbledon Women’s Final Preview: Ons Jabeur vs. Marketa Vondrousova
Comeback Queen: Vondrousova Goes From Wimbledon Fan to Finalist
Wimbledon—A year ago, Marketa Vondrousova was a face in the crowd at Wimbledon. On Saturday, Vondrousova will be the crowd's focal point facing Ons Jabeur for the Wimbledon title. World No. 42 Vondrousova vanquished Ukrainian wild card Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-3 to charge into her maiden Wimbledon final and make history as the first unseeded … [Read more...] about Comeback Queen: Vondrousova Goes From Wimbledon Fan to Finalist