Connors Says Kids Won't Follow Him Into Tennis
Wimbledon star Jimmy Connors, 34, told reporters he would not want his children to become professional tennis players despite his success. He noted the sport’s grueling schedules and the changing nature of professional tennis as factors in his view.
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Navratilova dominates Wimbledon opener in quick win
Martina Navratilova opened Wimbledon with a 6 1 6 0 rout of Claudia Porwik, delivering four straight service-return winners in 32 minutes. She shrugged off a tough year with a confident performance as she eyes a sixth straight Wimbledon singles title.
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Seeds surge in Wimbledon first round under sunny skies
Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf and Mats Wilander led a strong showing of seeds at Wimbledon as rain-delayed action resumed. Navratilova won in 32 minutes, Graf in 42, and Evert and Shriver also quick winners, with Sanchez the sole seed to drop a set.
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