Ava Wallace
Ava Wallace is a reporter based in Washington, D.C., covering the Washington Wizards and tennis for The Washington Post. Since joining the Post in 2015, she has provided comprehensive coverage of college athletics, tennis, and the WNBA. Ava graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and history of the Americas.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Contradictions
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- Coco Gauff won her fourth-round match against Elisabetta Cocciaretto hours later than scheduled.
- Novak Djokovic's third-round match against Lorenzo Musetti finished at 3:07 a.m. local time after starting at 10:37 p.m.
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Recent Articles
Taylor Fritz's Thrilling Five-Set Comeback: Defeats Alex Zverev at Wimbledon 2024
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Tennis player Taylor Fritz staged a thrilling five-set comeback against fourth-seeded Alex Zverev at Wimbledon 2024, marking his first Grand Slam victory over him. Amidst rain delays and intense cheers from Zverev's camp, Fritz converted two break points and faced only one break himself to secure the win. With 15 aces, zero double-faults, and 69 winners in the match, Fritz advances to face Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals. Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Shoulder Injury: Latest in Series of Setbacks for Top Players
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024World No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion and Wimbledon favorite, withdrew from the tournament due to a nagging shoulder injury affecting her serving ability. The injury had been present since the Berlin Open last month. Despite pushing through practice, Sabalenka's team advised against playing due to the risk of worsening the injury. Belarusian star Sabalenka, dealing with back injuries and illness at French Open earlier this summer, missed her first Grand Slam tournament due to injury in her career. French Open 2024: Novak Djokovic's Marathon Match Sets New Record, Players Call for Later Night Match Cutoff
Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024The French Open 2024 broke records with Novak Djokovic's late-night five-set match against Lorenzo Musetti, ending at 3:07 a.m. Local time. Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek voiced concerns over player health and called for mandatory cutoff times for night matches. The ATP and WTA Tours have a new rule prohibiting matches after 11 p.m., but it doesn't apply to Grand Slams, leading to criticism of scheduling decisions.