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 recent years, Lac Thuy district has paid increasing attention to investing in cultural and sports infrastructure. These grassroots facilities have attracted a large number of residents to participate in recreational and cultural activities, physical training, and community engagement, contributing to the development of cultural life and the local socio-economic growth.
In recent years, the mass physical training and sports (PTS) movement in Hoa Binh province has developed strongly and spread widely. Regardless of age, gender or occupation, people actively participate in physical training, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic sports atmosphere within the community.
Recently, Hoa Binh’s athletes have continued to show strong performances at national-level competitions. Alongside elite athletes, several standout performers have emerged from grassroots sports movements, underlining the province’s growing sports culture.
From April 26 to 27, at the Provincial Sports Arena, the Hoa Binh Provincial Karate Federation organized the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship.
While modern sports like volleyball and football continue to grow in popularity, traditional folk games and ethnic sports remain a vibrant and essential part of cultural life among the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
A total of 85 young players from across Hoa Binh province recently participated in the provincial Youth Table Tennis Tournament. Organised by the provincial Centre for Youth Activities, the event was part of activities to celebrate the 94th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2025) and the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 – 2025).
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