Simona Halep hails Emma Raducanu for ‘inspiring many kids’ in Romania
Britain’s Raducanu, whose father is Romanian, won an army of fans after her stunning win at the US Open last summer.
Britain’s Raducanu, whose father is Romanian, won an army of fans after her stunning win at the US Open last summer.
Kartal is one of four British Wimbledon debutants in the main singles draws.
The 40-year-old is playing in her first singles tournament for a year.
The All England Club is celebrating 100 years of its main show court in 2022.
The Briton was seeded 29th at last year’s tournament and lost to Roger Federer in round three.
British men’s number one Cameron Norrie rises three places from his ranking to be seeded ninth, while Dan Evans will be seeded 29th.
Things will be a little bit different for Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon this year.
All eyes will be on British pair Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper at the All England Club, along with more familiar names.
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are among the young players bidding for glory at SW19.
There will be no ranking points but plenty on the line at the All England Club.
Rafael Nadal won title number 14 with an injured foot, Amelie Mauresmo put her foot in it, and Iga Swiatek reigns supreme.
Iga Swiatek claimed her 35th straight win, Joe Root knocked a century as England beat New Zealand and Wales ensured their spot in Qatar.
World number one Swiatek has won a record-equalling 35 consecutive matches.
The all-conquering 20-year-old from Poland won 6-1 6-3 for a 35th consecutive victory.
Swiatek surpassed Serena Williams’ mark of 34 consecutive victories this century and matched that of her sister Venus Williams.