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Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and widely considered the most prestigious tennis championship. Held in London at the All England Club in Wimbledon since 1877, it is the only tennis major still played on grass.
Japan’s Naomi Osaka arrives on court for her second-round Wimbledon match against Anastasia Gasanova of Russia on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Naomi Osaka

Wimbledon: Osaka shows off new look before easy win; China’s Zhang is ousted

Japanese 14th seed makes another fashion statement before straight-sets win while Chinese doubles specialist Zhang loses to 10th seed.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Zheng suffers first-round Wimbledon exit for fourth straight year

Novak Djokovic

Djokovic sees off inspired Wu to reach Wimbledon second round

Zhang Shuai

Wimbledon: China’s Wang, Zhang progress; French Open finalist Chwalinska out

Just weeks after fairy tale run at Roland Garros, the Pole sustains injury and comes down to earth on grass courts of All England Club.

Poland’s Maja Chwalinska sustained an ankle injury in a failed attempt to convert a match point in the second set against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew. Photo: Reuters
ATP

Wimbledon: Djokovic clash a ‘dream’ for Wu, Zheng hoping it’s third time lucky

Wu Yibing will face Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, while Zheng Qinwen has another chance to beat Katerina Siniakova in the first round.

Jannik Sinner

Sinner begins defence of Wimbledon title as Sabalenka seeks first major of 2026

Italian is clear favourite in Carlos Alcaraz’s absence but may be underprepared, while Belarusian says ‘things are clicking back’ again.

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis fans ‘help’ Zheng look past Wimbledon after loss in warm-up event

While Olympic champion loses in second round of Bad Homburg Open, Wang Xinyu reaches semi-finals of final event before grass court grand slam.

China’s Zheng Qinwen has gone up 15 places in the WTA rankings despite her second-round loss at the Bad Homburg Open. Photo: AP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Zheng says she must ‘start from scratch’ as she beats first-round hoodoo

Ex-world No 4 makes winning start at Nottingham Open on Monday but says she just has to ‘keep working’ with interim coach Albert Costa.

Zheng Qinwen

China fans ask if it’s time for Zheng Qinwen to retire after defeat at Queen’s

Ex-world No 4 suffers third opening-round exit in seven tournaments, and some fans suggest she may be having ‘psychological issues’.

Timepieces

Russell Crowe’s luxury watch collection, as he revealed on TikTok

The actor has built an impressive collection, from his most talked-about Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Tiffany’ to an Omega Seamaster James Bond tribute.

Russell Crowe, accompanied by his girlfriend Britney Theriot, was spotted wearing a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Tiffany” at Wimbledon last year. Photo: Getty Images
ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner (right) finished the year with the ATP Finals trophy while Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz was runner-up. Photo: Reuters
Fashion

The old-school sportswear brands regaining a stylish, competitive edge

Italian labels Sergio Tacchini and Ellesse, France’s Le Coq Sportif and Britain’s Gola have all found a new fan base interested in their retro appeal.

Timepieces

Serving style: 6 Rolex watches Carlos Alcaraz has worn on and off the court

The Spanish athlete is a Rolex man through and through – his collection features a Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial and other coveted pieces.

US Open (tennis)

Game, Set, Matchmaker: how tennis is trying to court Gen Z viewers via reality TV

Grand slam tennis is using everything from first-date shows to fashion influencer Morgan Riddle to hook Gen Z and expand its fan base.

Game, Set, Matchmaker’s Prianca and Saad are filmed on a date at the 2025 US Open on August 19. Photo: AP
Doping in sport

World No 1 Sinner rehires ex-coach involved in doping incident that led to ban

Wimbledon champion had sacked Umberto Ferrara and his physiotherapist last year for their roles in his testing positive for banned substance.

Italian world No 1 Jannik Sinner beat Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz to win Wimbledon earlier this month. Photo: dpa
Icons and Influencers

Who is Laila Hasanovic – and is she dating Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner?

Hasanovic previously dated Mick Schumacher and was reportedly one of the few people allowed to see his dad Michael Schumacher – meanwhile, Sinner used to date Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Alexandra Eala, the first Filipina to reach Wimbledon’s main draw

The tennis star has gone head to head against greats Iga Świątek and Varvara Gracheva in high-stakes solo matches, but she also loves a game with No 1 doubles player Coco Gauff.

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Britain

Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

The number one-ranked Italian earned his fourth grand slam title overall, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates after victory against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz at the end of their Wimbledon men’s final in London on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Novak Djokovic

Djokovic backs Alcaraz to claim title ahead of men’s blockbuster Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic backing Carlos Alcaraz to claim third successive singles crown at All England Club.

Wimbledon: China’s Wang Ziying stuns favourite in women’s wheelchair final

World No 4 overcame top-ranked Yui Kamiji in straight sets to clinch first grand slam title.

Amanda Anisimova

Swiatek destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win first Wimbledon title

The Polish eighth seed was in charge from the first point and wrapped up victory in just 57 minutes.

Poland’s Iga Swiatek celebrates with the trophy after the women’s singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, on Saturday. Photo: AP
Rafael Nadal

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz favourite in men’s singles final at Wimbledon, won’t compare rivalry to big three.

Jannik Sinner gets in some practice at the All England Club ahead of his men’s singles final against Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: Reuters
Amanda Anisimova

Wimbledon final: Anisimova ready for first meeting with ‘inspiration’ Swiatek

The American is the latest unexpected Wimbledon finalist in the women’s singles after defeating world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the last four.

Novak Djokovic

Wimbledon: Sinner crushes Djokovic, setting up final clash with Alcaraz

The world No 1 is through to his fourth successive grand slam title match – and his first at the All England Club.

Roger Federer

Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz battles past Taylor Fritz, waits for winner of Djokovic v Sinner.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his men’s singles semi-final match against Taylor Fritz. Photo: Reuters
Novak Djokovic

Fitness fears hang over Djokovic hours before blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final

Chasing a record 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic cancels practice session ahead of clash with Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Flavio Cobolli in the men’s singles quarter-final. Photo: Xinhua
Novak Djokovic

Djokovic says he will need ‘best of me’ to beat Sinner in Wimbledon semi-final

The 38-year-old overcomes spirited challenge of Flavio Cobolli to set up a semi-final blockbuster against another Italian on Friday.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Mirra Andreeva, the tennis star who didn’t realise she beat Emma Navarro

Andreeva did not immediately realise she had won the match against world No 10 Navarro at Wimbledon on Monday – here’s what to know about the tennis superstar in the making.

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