Djokovic, Swiatek bring curtain up on Wimbledon

The 36-year-old Serb, who has won the last four titles at the All England Club, opens proceedings on Centre Court where he has not lost in 10 years.
3 July 2023, 03:27 AM

Can Rybakina enter the elite club?

Defending women's champion Elena Rybakina will face American Shelby Rogers in the opening round at Wimbledon while top seed Iga Swiatek faces a tough test against China's Zhu Lin.
3 July 2023, 02:50 AM

'Hungry' Djokovic fired up for more glory

Novak Djokovic says he is still "hungry" for Grand Slam glory as Wimbledon rivals queue up to hail him as the "greatest" and his achievements as "phenomenal".
3 July 2023, 02:30 AM

Kyrgios tempers Wimbledon expectations with fitness still a concern

Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios will not place any unfair expectations on himself, the Australian said on Sunday as he gears up for the Grand Slam with little preparation after a knee injury decimated the first half of his season.
2 July 2023, 13:48 PM

Pegula says potential Saudi deal can help WTA ensure equal prize money

American world number four Jessica Pegula said doing business with Saudi Arabia can help the WTA in its quest to ensure equal prize money but it will carefully evaluate following other sports to the Gulf state.
2 July 2023, 07:07 AM

Medvedev hails Djokovic as 'the greatest'

Djokovic racked up a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title with a third French Open triumph last month
2 July 2023, 03:52 AM

'Play until I'm 50?' Venus won't rule it out

Venus Williams insists she's not ready to call time on her career, claiming on Saturday she is probably the only player able to keep competing until she's 50.
1 July 2023, 14:09 PM

Players face 'mental torture' at Wimbledon, says sports psychologist

The All England Club's lawns will be the focus of the tennis world over the next fortnight as the world's leading players battle opponents and often their own psychological demons
1 July 2023, 04:07 AM

Djokovic could face Kyrgios again at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title against Argentina's Pedro Cachin, with a potential rematch of last year's final against Nick Kyrgios looming in the quarterfinals.
30 June 2023, 10:39 AM

Champion Rybakina under the radar ahead of Wimbledon

The Kazakhstan player's 'celebration' after her defeat of Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the final was so low key that it could have been a first round match at a routine WTA event
30 June 2023, 03:08 AM

Alcaraz can fill Rafa void at Wimbledon, says Lopez

Veteran Feliciano Lopez watched the rise to greatness of fellow Spaniard Rafa Nadal at close quarters
30 June 2023, 02:59 AM

Ex-world number one Wozniacki announces return to tennis

Wozniacki, 32, bowed out in 2020 after winning 30 WTA titles including her sole Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open in 2018
29 June 2023, 15:01 PM

Djokovic aiming to silence young guns again at Wimbledon

The Serbian scaled the summit by claiming his 23rd major at the French Open earlier this month, staving off younger rivals including the ailing Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals and Casper Ruud in the title clash
29 June 2023, 14:34 PM

Rybakina withdraws from Eastbourne ahead of Wimbledon defence

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the Eastbourne International on Monday due to a viral illness, raising doubts over her defence of the title at the All England Club next week.
26 June 2023, 14:14 PM

Djokovic still Wimbledon favourite says new world number one Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning Wimbledon after claiming his first title on grass on Sunday by beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 in the final at Queen's Club.
26 June 2023, 06:13 AM

Ostapenko claims Birmingham Open title

Jelena Ostapenko won a battle of two former French Open champions beating Barbora Krejcikova 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 to win the Birmingham Open on Sunday.
25 June 2023, 19:01 PM

‘I feel like I'm playing for 10 years on grass’

The 20-year-old Spaniard came through 6-3, 6-4 and will face Australia's Alex de Minaur, who beat second seed Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), in Sunday's final
25 June 2023, 02:36 AM

Tsitsipas says comments about Kyrgios 'misinterpreted'

Stefanos Tsitsipas has said comments he made about Nick Kyrgios at last year's Wimbledon have been "misinterpreted", after his remarks were featured on Netflix documentary "Break Point" and perceived as racist on social media.
24 June 2023, 10:47 AM

Djokovic unbelievable but hard to say who's greatest: Federer

Roger Federer described Novak Djokovic's record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title achievement as "unbelievable" on Wednesday but avoided anointing his old rival as the greatest player of all time.
21 June 2023, 22:02 PM

Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card

Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for next month's championships.
21 June 2023, 11:50 AM