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Coco Gauff crashes out of Paris Olympics in tears after heated row with umpire

Vekic shocked Gauff 7-6 (9/7), 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals, but the match was overshadowed by a lengthy row between the US star and the chair umpire.

US' Coco Gauff speaks with an official after a call goes against her while playing Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles third round tennis match.(AFP)

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Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:49 PM IST

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Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic, Tom Cruise's luxury watches are worth lakhs

Wimbledon 2024 concluded on July 14 with Carlos Alcaraz defeating Novak Djokovic. What also stole the show, were the display of luxury watches, courtside

Novak Djokovic, Tom Cruise, Roger Federer sport luxury watches at Wimbledon 2024

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Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:09 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Record-breaking Paolini beats Vekic, to play Krejcikova in final

The 28-year-old becomes the first woman to reach the final at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year since Serena in 2016

Jasmine Paolini celebrates after beating Donna Vekic in the women’s semi-final of the Wimbledon. (AP)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2024 12:11 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Donna Vekic plays twice, beats sixth-seed Sakkari to reach German Open final

Vekic will face either Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova or Czech Petra Kvitova in Sunday's final.

Croatia's Donna Vekic celebrates winning her semi final match against Greece's Maria Sakkari(REUTERS)

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Published on Jun 24, 2023 09:55 PM IST

Reuters |

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek beats Donna Vekic to win San Diego title

The 21-year-old won her eighth title of the season, including the French Open and U.S. Open earlier this year.

Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia to win the San Diego Open tennis tournament (AP)

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Published on Oct 17, 2022 07:29 PM IST

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Pironkova surprises herself with comeback run in New York

Pironkova eased past Croatian 18th seed Donna Vekic 6-4 6-1 on Saturday to reach the second week at Flushing Meadows for the second time.

Tsvetana Pironkova used her special ranking after maternity leave to enter the main draw in New York.(Reuters)

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Updated on Sep 06, 2020 09:57 AM IST

New York | ByReuters

Future uncertain for Maria Sharapova after early Australian Open exit

In the main draw on a wild card with a world ranking of 145, the 32-year-old Russian put up a dogged mid-match fight on Rod Laver Arena before crumpling to a 6-3 6-4 defeat at the hands of Donna Vekic.

Russia's Maria Sharapova in action during the match against Croatia's Donna Vekic.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2020 03:02 PM IST

Melbourne | ByReuters

Sharapova vanquished by Vekic in Australian Open first round

The 32-year-old Russian was clearly still hampered by the shoulder injury that had restricted her to one previous competitive outing since her opening-round exit at last year’s U.S. Open.

Croatia's Donna Vekic celebrates winning the match against Russia's Maria Sharapova(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2020 09:34 AM IST

Melbourne | ByReuters

Kiki Bertens, Aryna Sabalenka off the mark in WTA Elite Trophy

Kiki Bertens, playing in her seventh tournament since her U.S. Open third round exit, was pushed to the limit in an absorbing opening set that lasted an hour and 20 minutes.

Kiki Bertens of Netherlands in action.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Oct 22, 2019 08:36 PM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Belinda Bencic advances to first Grand Slam semi-final at US Open

Bencic will play Thursday against the winner of a later quarter-final between Canadian 15th seed Bianca Andreescu and Belgian 25th seed Elise Mertens.

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Updated on Sep 04, 2019 11:56 PM IST

New York | ByAgence France-Presse

Naomi Osaka ousted by Belinda Bencic while Donna Vekic rallies for US Open win

Belinda Bencic’s 7-5, 6-4 triumph, her WTA-best sixth over a top-five foe this year, ensured 21-year-old Japanese star Osaka will fall from the world number one spot next week.

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Updated on Sep 03, 2019 07:27 AM IST

New York | ByAgence France-Presse

French Open champion Barty makes smooth transition to grass

In her first match since winning her maiden Grand Slam title by beating Marketa Vondrousova at Roland Garros little more than a week ago, the 23-year-old began sluggishly but quickly found her rhythm to move through to the second round.

Australia's Ashleigh Barty in action during her first round match against Croatia's Donna Vekic(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Jun 19, 2019 11:07 PM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Britain’s Johanna Konta powers into French Open last eight

Johanna Konta defeated Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-4 to set up a last-eight tie with either last year’s runner-up Sloane Stephens or 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza.

Britain's Johanna Konta greets the crowd after winning her fourth round match against Croatia's Donna Vekic.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jun 02, 2019 11:57 PM IST

Paris | ByAgence France-Presse

Thrilling comeback sees ‘stressed out’ Osaka into Stuttgart semi-final

The dramatic comeback saw Osaka reach her first ever clay court semi-final, where she will face either Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit or former world number one and two-time major winner Victoria Azarenka on Saturday.

Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts in her quarterfinal match against Croatia's Donna Vekic.(AFP)

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Updated on Apr 26, 2019 10:01 PM IST

Stuttgart | ByAgence France-Presse

Naomi Osaka downs Hsieh Su-wei in Stuttgart opener

US and Australian Open champion Osaka, who lost to Taiwanese veteran Hsieh in Miami last month, secured a place in the quarter-finals against Croatia’s Donna Vekic.

Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Taiwan's Su-Wei Hsieh.(AFP)

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Updated on Apr 26, 2019 01:26 AM IST

Stuttgart | ByAgence France-Presse

Kiki Bertens fights back against Donna Vekic to clinch St Petersburg title

The 27-year-old fired eight aces to prevail 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 in one hour 43 minutes to record her first ever win over Vekic in their fourth head-to-head meeting.

Kiki Bertens poses with the trophy after her victory over Croatia's Donna Vekic.(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 03, 2019 10:21 PM IST

St Petersburg | ByAgence France-Presse

St Petersburg Open: Kiki Bertens sets up final with Donna Vekic

The 27-year-old world number eight, who is seeking her eighth career title, won 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in one hour 38 minutes to record her third win over Sabalenka in as many meetings.

File image of Dutch tennis player Kiki Bertens(REUTERS)

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Updated on Feb 02, 2019 10:30 PM IST

St Petersburg | ByAFP

St Petersburg Open: Petra Kvitova beaten by Donna Vekic in quarter-finals

World number 30 Vekic took full advantage of the 42 unforced errors committed by the Czech top seed and defending champion to prevail in 83 minutes.

Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Donna Vekic of Croatia during the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy-2019.(AP)

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Updated on Feb 01, 2019 11:34 PM IST

St Petersburg | ByReuters

Karolina Pliskova fights back to win Brisbane International opener

Karolina Pliskova, a former world number one, appeared headed for an early exit when she stumbled against Putintseva late in the first set.

Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova gets ready to serve during a practice session.(AFP)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2018 05:01 PM IST

Brisbane | ByAgence France-Presse

Roger Federer, Venus Williams march on at Wimbledon

Roger Federer was in imperious form as he marched into the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 win over Lukas Lacko.

Roger Federer registered a straight sets win over Lukas Lacko in the second round at Wimbledon.(AP)

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Updated on Jul 04, 2018 11:35 PM IST

London | ByAgencies

US Open champion Sloane Stephens stunned in first round at Wimbledon

Sloane Stephens became Wimbledon’s first big-name casualty this year as the world number four crashed to a shock defeat in straight sets against Croatia’s Donna Vekic.

Sloane Stephens (in pic) suffered a first-round exit to unseeded Donna Vekic at Wimbledon on Monday.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2018 07:38 PM IST

London | ByReuters

Garbine Muguruza, Petra Kvitova cruise through in Birmingham Classic tennis tournament

Garbine Muguruza and Petra Kvitova kicked off their grass court seasons on Tuesday with comfortable victories in the first round of the Birmingham Classic tennis tournament.

Garbine Muguruza celebrates winning her first round match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Birmingham.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Jun 20, 2018 09:41 AM IST

Omnisport | ByHT Correspondent

Erratic Maria Sharapova books French Open third-round spot

Maria Sharapova beat Croatia’s Donna Vekic 7-5, 6-4 to book her spot in the French Open third round on Thursday.

Maria Sharapova will next take on Karolina Pliskova in the next round of French Open.(REUTERS)

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Updated on May 31, 2018 09:07 PM IST

Reuters, Paris | ByReuters

Caroline Wozniacki retires from Istanbul Open quarter-finals with abdominal injury

Caroline Wozniacki won the opening set before France’s Parmentier fought back to level the contest at 4-6 6-3. But, she was forced to concede the match before the start of the decider

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Updated on Apr 28, 2018 12:12 AM IST

Reuters, Istanbul | ByReuters

Caroline Wozniacki eases into Istanbul Cup tennis second round

Caroline Wozniacki, the reigning Australian Open champ, was barely troubled by world No. 101 Ekaterina Alexandrova as she converted five out of six break points to win her first claycourt match of the season at the Istanbul Cup tennis tournament.

Caroline Wozniacki beat Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-2 to enter the second round of the Istanbul Cup tennis tournament.(Twitter)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2018 01:00 PM IST

Reuters, Istanbul | ByReuters

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Vekic shocked Gauff 7-6 (9/7), 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals, but the match was overshadowed by a lengthy row between the US star and the chair umpire.

Wimbledon 2024 concluded on July 14 with Carlos Alcaraz defeating Novak Djokovic. What also stole the show, were the display of luxury watches, courtside

The 28-year-old becomes the first woman to reach the final at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year since Serena in 2016

Vekic will face either Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova or Czech Petra Kvitova in Sunday's final.

The 21-year-old won her eighth title of the season, including the French Open and U.S. Open earlier this year.

Pironkova eased past Croatian 18th seed Donna Vekic 6-4 6-1 on Saturday to reach the second week at Flushing Meadows for the second time.

In the main draw on a wild card with a world ranking of 145, the 32-year-old Russian put up a dogged mid-match fight on Rod Laver Arena before crumpling to a 6-3 6-4 defeat at the hands of Donna Vekic.

The 32-year-old Russian was clearly still hampered by the shoulder injury that had restricted her to one previous competitive outing since her opening-round exit at last year’s U.S. Open.

Kiki Bertens, playing in her seventh tournament since her U.S. Open third round exit, was pushed to the limit in an absorbing opening set that lasted an hour and 20 minutes.

Bencic will play Thursday against the winner of a later quarter-final between Canadian 15th seed Bianca Andreescu and Belgian 25th seed Elise Mertens.

Belinda Bencic’s 7-5, 6-4 triumph, her WTA-best sixth over a top-five foe this year, ensured 21-year-old Japanese star Osaka will fall from the world number one spot next week.

In her first match since winning her maiden Grand Slam title by beating Marketa Vondrousova at Roland Garros little more than a week ago, the 23-year-old began sluggishly but quickly found her rhythm to move through to the second round.

Johanna Konta defeated Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-4 to set up a last-eight tie with either last year’s runner-up Sloane Stephens or 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza.

The dramatic comeback saw Osaka reach her first ever clay court semi-final, where she will face either Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit or former world number one and two-time major winner Victoria Azarenka on Saturday.

US and Australian Open champion Osaka, who lost to Taiwanese veteran Hsieh in Miami last month, secured a place in the quarter-finals against Croatia’s Donna Vekic.

The 27-year-old fired eight aces to prevail 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 in one hour 43 minutes to record her first ever win over Vekic in their fourth head-to-head meeting.

The 27-year-old world number eight, who is seeking her eighth career title, won 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in one hour 38 minutes to record her third win over Sabalenka in as many meetings.

World number 30 Vekic took full advantage of the 42 unforced errors committed by the Czech top seed and defending champion to prevail in 83 minutes.

Karolina Pliskova, a former world number one, appeared headed for an early exit when she stumbled against Putintseva late in the first set.

Roger Federer was in imperious form as he marched into the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 win over Lukas Lacko.

Sloane Stephens became Wimbledon’s first big-name casualty this year as the world number four crashed to a shock defeat in straight sets against Croatia’s Donna Vekic.

Garbine Muguruza and Petra Kvitova kicked off their grass court seasons on Tuesday with comfortable victories in the first round of the Birmingham Classic tennis tournament.

Maria Sharapova beat Croatia’s Donna Vekic 7-5, 6-4 to book her spot in the French Open third round on Thursday.

Caroline Wozniacki won the opening set before France’s Parmentier fought back to level the contest at 4-6 6-3. But, she was forced to concede the match before the start of the decider

Caroline Wozniacki, the reigning Australian Open champ, was barely troubled by world No. 101 Ekaterina Alexandrova as she converted five out of six break points to win her first claycourt match of the season at the Istanbul Cup tennis tournament.

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