Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer began his quest for a record-extending ninth Wimbledon title with a convincing win over Serbian Dusan Lajovic on Monday.
Switzerland's Roger
Federer in action during the first round match at Wimbledon against Serbia's
Dusan Lajovic, London, Britain, July 2, 2018.
The 36-year-old Swiss 35 winners and did not face a break
point in a 6-1 6-3 6-4 victory over the world number 57 on Centre Court.
Three-times Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka returned to the
All England Club in style, ousting sixth-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 1-6
7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-4.
Wawrinka's ranking has plummeted to 224th as he continues to
rediscover his form and fitness after knee surgery last year.
In the women's draw, seven-times champion Serena Williams
marked her return to Wimbledon for the first time since becoming a mother with
a 7-5 6-3 first-round win over Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus.
Serena's sister Venus overcame a slow start to claim a
6-7(3) 6-2 6-1 win over Swede Johanna Larsson.
Australian Open
champion Caroline Wozniacki needed less than an hour to book her second-round
spot, beating American Varvara Lepchenko 6-0 6-3.
Source: NDO
In addition to their love for traditional sports, people in communes and towns in Lac Son district also have a special passion for volleyball - a sport that is easy to play, helping enhance collectivity and bring a lot of joy, motivation, and laughter.
On March 23rd, in Mai Chau district, 5 competition distances of Vietnam Ultra Marathon in 2024 (Vietnam Ultra Marathon 2024 - VUM 2024) organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mai Chau District’s People's Committee, Co., Ltd. Phu Thinh (Topas Travel) took place. This is the latest running race in the Topas Vietnam Trail Series and was held in Mai Chau district for the first time.
From March 21st – 23rd, the Department of Education and Training organized the Badminton - Table Tennis Tournament for students in Hoa Binh province in 2024.
The continuous sound of drums and the constant cheers of the viewers at each competition, the match have shown the appeal of the folk games. Having the opportunity to come to the festivals in Hoa Binh, visitors will be fascinated by the form of entertainment containing good traditional cultural values.
In two days, March 3rd – 4th, the Women's Union of Hoa Binh city coordinated with the Center for Culture, Sports and Information of the city to organize the 1st Women's Steam Volleyball Tournament in Hoa Binh in 2024.
Since early 2024, high-achievement sports athletes have received intensive training in preparation for provincial and national tournaments this year.
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