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Ducks Jason Amos Wins ITA Summer Circuit

Amos defeated the top three seeds in the ITA Summer Circuit as he claimed the singles title.

(AZUSA, Calif.) - Oregon men’s tennis junior Jayson Amos mowed down the top three overall seeds, including the No. 1 overall seed in the finals, to claim the singles title at the 2014 ITA Summer Circuit.

The three-day event held at Azusa Pacific started on Saturday, July 19, and culminated with the championship on Monday.

Cornet Knocks Out Top Seed Serena at Wimbledon

The 24-year-old Cornet refused to fade away though and with Williams looking uncomfortable moving on the grass.

(WIMBLEDON, England) - Top-seed Serena Williams' challenge for a sixth Wimbledon singles title fizzled out with a shock 1-6 6-3 6-4 defeat by France's Alize Cornet.

The 32-year-old American was untroubled in the first set but her game disintegrated as 25th seed Cornet took control in front of a stunned crowd on Court One.