Tennis

Daria Kasatkina, the No. 14 seed, made a resounding statement at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships on Thursday, crushing British wild card Yuriko Lily Miyazaki 6-0, 6-0 in just 50 minutes on Court 18. This dominant victory marks Kasatkina's first double bagel on the tour level since 2015.Kasatkina, fresh off her seventh career WTA title at the Rothesay International Eastbourne, extended her winning streak to seven matches. The Russian star was relentless against Miyazaki, who had previously thrilled the home crowd with her first-ever main-draw victory at Wimbledon.Kasatkina's serve was untouchable, as she lost only three points behind her first serve and faced no break points. She struck 10 clean winners while committing only seven unforced errors. In contrast, Miyazaki struggled with her consistency, committing a staggering 31 unforced errors.This victory marks Kasatkina's second consecutive appearance in the third round of Wimbledon. She reached the quarterfinals in 2018 and will now face former world No. 2 Paula Badosa in the next round.Beyond her tennis prowess, Kasatkina has gained popularity for her YouTube channel, *What The Vlog?*, which she co-hosts with her girlfriend and fellow Olympic athlete Natalia Zabiiako. The channel has amassed over 50,000 subscribers and nearly six million video views.While fans will have to wait for Kasatkina's Wimbledon episode to air, they can expect her to provide an entertaining and insightful behind-the-scenes look at her Independence Day victory.

Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, made a resounding statement at the Mutua Madrid Open, securing her first double-bagel victory of her career with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 triumph over Arantxa Rus.Gauff, who had struggled on indoor clay earlier in the season, showcased her prowess on the outdoor red clay of the Caja Magica. She stormed through the first set in just 23 minutes, converting three of four break point opportunities and striking six winners to four unforced errors.Despite losing serve to start the second set, Gauff displayed remarkable resilience, saving four break points and reeling off the next three games. She served for the match at 6-0, 5-0, and sealed the victory with a running forehand winner.The 20-year-old American's performance was a stark contrast to her recent form, which included a disappointing fourth-round loss at the Miami Open and a three-set defeat in Stuttgart. However, she put those setbacks behind her in Madrid, sending a clear message to her rivals.Up next for Gauff is a clash with No. 3 seed Dayana Yastremska, who also advanced to the second round with a hard-fought 0-6, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Emiliana Arango.Gauff's victory marks a significant milestone in her career, as it is her first double-bagel win on the WTA Tour. It also serves as a reminder of her immense potential and her ability to dominate on any surface.