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It’s between Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka in the second Wimbledon semifinal.

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Jabeur-Sabalenka the second Wimbledon semifinal.

It will be between Ons Jabeur, world No. 6, and Aryna Sabalenka, No. 2, in the second Wimbledon women’s singles semifinal. On Center Court, the Tunisian took revenge on Russian-Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, number 3, who had defeated her in last year’s final, beating her by a score of 6-7 6-4 6-1, while the Belarusian on court number 1 swept the U.S. Madison Keys, current number 18 who was number 7 in 2016, 6-2 6-4.

The first set between Jabeur and Rybakina was hotly contested, the first to break being the defending champion in the fourth game, who, however, in turn surrendered the serve in the next game. The scene is repeated but on opposite sides in the 11th and 12th games: Jabeur makes the break and has a set point at 6-5 and serve but does not exploit it, it then goes to the tie-break, which is won by Rybakina 7-5 with decisive minibreak at 3-3 and closing the partial set at the third set point.

In the second set Jabeur does not exploit three break points in the second game, ditto Rybakina in the fifth, but on 4-4 the match takes its definite direction: Jabeur on 5-4 wins her opponent’s service game and set and then flies to 3-0 in the decisive partial, saves two break points on 3-1 and then breaks Rybakina again in the sixth game closing the match after one hour and 53 minutes of play.

An hour and 27 minutes, on the other hand, lasted the match between Keys and Sabalenka, in the first set she saves only one break point in the last game by twice snatching the serve from Keys in the first and fifth game. In the second set it is the American who goes ahead 4-2 but it is her only treble because here she loses the last four games of the match.

For Jabeur it is the third semifinal at a Slam, the other two including last year’s Wimbledon, while for Sabalenka it is the sixth, the second at Church Road, and of the previous five she has won only one, that of last year’s triumphant Australian Open. The record, on the other hand, says well for Sabalenka, who has won three out of four, including the 2021 quarterfinal on London grass.

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton

During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.

“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don&#39t think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team&#39s choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.

“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.

“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.

“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.

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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò

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Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò

CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.

“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.

“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.

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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights

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Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition

During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.

“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.

“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.

“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.

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