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
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).
Hoa Binh province held a ceremony at Hoa Binh Square on the morning of March 23 to launch the "All People Exercise Following the Example of Great Uncle Ho" movement and the Olympic Run Day for public health 2025.
In 2 days, March 1-2, 2025, at the Provincial Gymnasium, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism organized the 2025 Provincial Youth Championship of Crossbow Shooting, Tug-of-War, and Stich Pushing. This annual event is hosted by the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
On February 23, the Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with the General Department of Sports and Physical Training’s karate division and the provincial Karate federation, organised the 2025 national karate dan promotion exam at the provincial sports arena. The exam covered the first (Shodan), second (Nidan), and third (Sandan) dan levels, with no fourth (Yondan) or fifth (Godan) dan tests this year.
In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.
The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.
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