Wimbledon: Nadal and Serena advance as Gauff's dream run ends

Monday, 8 July 2019 19:19

Rafael Nadal is through to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after defeating Portugal's Joao Sousa 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 on Centre Court.

Nadal's Spanish compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut also advanced to the next round, beating Frenchman Benoit Paire 6-3, 7-5, 6-2.

In the women’s competition, seven-time champion Serena Williams reached the last-eight with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro.

Williams will next face fellow American Alison Riske, who upset top-ranked Ashleigh Barty 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Meanwhile, the 15-year-old American, Cori Gauff’s dream run came to an end after suffering a 3-6, 3-6 defeat to sixth seed Simona Halep.

More from Sports

Sabalenka overcomes holder Gauff to reach semis of WTA Finals

Aryna Sabalenka roared back from a slow start to beat Coco Gauff 7-6(5) 6-2 and clinch a semi-final spot at the season-ending WTA Finals on Thursday, sending the defending champion packing and assuring Jessica Pegula of a place in the last four.
Argentina calls up Lionel Messi with Miami still in playoffs

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi and teammate Rodrigo De Paul, whose club is in the first round of the MLS playoffs, have been selected for their home country Argentina's friendly match against Angola next week.
Five-way tie at the top after Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship first round

Past champions Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry were part of a five-way tie following the first round of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after opening with stunning 64s.
India spin dominant T20 win over Australia

India's spinners took six wickets in a stunning fight back to rout Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I on the Gold Coast on Thursday.
Rory McIlroy backs MENA Golf Tour as 'a really good thing' for region

Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy has endorsed the MENA Golf Tour’s role in building pathways from the region to the game’s biggest stages.

UAE President declares 2026 'Year of the Family'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2026 as the Year of the Family, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to strong, united households as the foundation of a resilient society.
UAE recalls Thai herbal inhaler due to microbial contamination
The Emirates Drug Establishment has recalled all batches of a popular brand of Thai herbal inhalers from the UAE market after tests confirmed microbial contamination.
UAE warns citizens to exercise caution over rising deepfake threats
Scamsters are increasingly using deepfake videos and audios to spread false information, the UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned, urging the public to remain extra cautious while sharing content on social media.