Wimbledon news: Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and the top women’s singles contenders at SW19
The Wimbledon Championships is finally upon us and, unlike the men’s side of the tournament, there does not appear to be a clear favourite for the women’s title this year.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Charlie Williams takes a look at the top five contenders to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the Ladies’ Singles.
Tennis news: Jasmine Paolini’s Italian Open win improves French Open hopes
Jasmine Paolini became the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American star Coco Gauff - with the victory improving her position for the French Open.
Paolini secured her win at the Foro Italico in Rome, cheered on by Italian president Sergio Mattarella as she defeated Gauff 6-4, 6-2, writes Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.