Hidden indiscriminately among its myriad of traditions, a harmless quirk has the defending champions opening play on Centre Court at Wimbledon. It’s an acknowledgement of past prowess by the world’s biggest tournament. For Simona Halep, however, the chance had passed. The 2019 champion was not able to defend her title in 2020 after the tournament … Read more
A day after reigning champions Novak Djokovic questioned the scheduling of Wimbledon and how it is turning into an indoor tournament, the All England Club has defended their stance on late finishes on Centre Court. “The reality of running a tennis event is that once you start the day, you have no idea when the … Read more
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios celebrates beating Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas during their third round … [+] men’s singles match on day six of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) ASSOCIATED PRESS There’s never been any doubt about Nick Kyrgios’ talent and athletic ability on the tennis court. But the Australian’s … Read more
Tennis star Emma Raducanu isn’t feeling the pressure following her early exit from Wimbledon on Wednesday. The 19-year-old was ousted in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 by France’s Caroline Garcia during the second round of the tennis championships, another crushing exit on her home turf. Last year, she withdrew mid-match from Wimbledon during the fourth round … Read more
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in a first … [+] round men’s singles match on day two of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) ASSOCIATED PRESS Rafael Nadal escaped a tough first-round test and the Covid-19 chaos in his half of the draw … Read more
Andy Murray celebrates after beating James Duckworth at Wimbledon Andy Murray recovered from dropping the first set to beat James Duckworth and reach the second round at Wimbledon. Playing for the first time since suffering an abdominal injury in the final of the Stuttgart Open earlier this month, Murray came through 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 … Read more
US player Serena Williams reacts as she pulls-up injured before withdrawing from her women’s singles … [+] first round match against Belarus’s Aliaksandra Sasnovich on the second day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 29, 2021. – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by Adrian … Read more