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
With continuous improvements in both quantity and quality, Luong Son Karate Club is a bright spot in building and spreading the Karate training movement among young people and students in Luong Son district of Hoa Binh province.
The 32nd Traditional Marathon Tournament of Hoa Binh Newspaper Cup in 2024 has ended, but there are still good memories and impressions. Through 32 successfully organized seasons, the tradition, brand, quality, and appeal of the tournament have been affirmed.
Seventy anglers from Hoa Binh and other cities and provinces across the nation participated in a sport fishing tournament in Hoa Binh city on November 20. The event was held by the provincial People’s Committee in collaboration with the Vietnam Sport Fishing Association.
Mountain running is a sport that offers numerous health benefits and is increasingly attracting participants, especially among the youth. In recent years, the running community in Da Bac district has been growing significantly.
The 32nd Traditional Marathon Tournament of Hoa Binh Newspaper Cup in 2024 was a great success. For the athletes, the persistent, "speedy” running amid in cheering and the final smile of victory... are unforgettable memories.
As a rule, every year, Lac Son district organizes a traditional marathon tournament that gathers a large number of athletes. The XXXII District’s Traditional Marathon Tournament in 2024 has just kicked off, attracting nearly 130 athletes from the communes, the town, the other agencies, units and schools, showing the development and spread of the movement.
