Tag: Angelique Kerber

AEGON International day 7 recap: Konta and Watson both through to semi-finals

Day seven served up another jammed packed day of tennis as both Heather Watson and Johanna Konta advanced to the semi-finals of the AEGON International after a gruelling day which saw them both play twice. But in their semi-final matches they overcame Barbora Strycova and Angelique Kerber respectively as their pre-Wimbledon warm-up is going to… Read More AEGON International day 7 recap: Konta and Watson both through to semi-finals

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AEGON International day six recap: Djokovic, Kerber and Konta all progress to next round

Novak Djokovic, Angelique Kerber and Johanna Konta all booked spots in the next round of the AEGON International as day six served up a thrilling day of tennis action. Because of the rain decimating play on Tuesday, the schedule did see some players facing the prospect of playing twice in what was going to be… Read More AEGON International day six recap: Djokovic, Kerber and Konta all progress to next round

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AEGON International day five recap: Rain decimates day as only 8 minutes of tennis was played

Day five was supposed to be a packed day of tennis with the eagerly anticipated debut of Novak Djokovic on centre court. But what transpired was a day of unrelenting rain which meant only 8 minutes of tennis was played. Richard Gasquet and Sam Querrey were also due to begin their Eastbourne tournaments today, but… Read More AEGON International day five recap: Rain decimates day as only 8 minutes of tennis was played

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Angelique Kerber admits finding the ‘extra motivation’ has been tough this year as the German has struggled for form

The world no.1 Angelique Kerber hasn’t had the best of years as the heightened expectations of being the world’s best has meant a slight downturn in results. But the German says ‘it’s not a big deal’ as she looks to perform well in Eastbourne before the biggest Grand Slam of the year, Wimbledon. But as… Read More Angelique Kerber admits finding the ‘extra motivation’ has been tough this year as the German has struggled for form

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Simona Halep is ready to forget about the French Open loss as she prepares for Eastbourne

World no.2 Simona Halep says she is ready to start again after her shock French Open defeat to Jelena Ostapenko last month. The Romanian was the favourite to win at Roland Garros, but the 20-year-old Ostapenko from Latvia caused a huge upset. But with Wimbledon and before that, Eastbourne Halep says she is ready to… Read More Simona Halep is ready to forget about the French Open loss as she prepares for Eastbourne

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