Wimbledon
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
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
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
Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players
Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be allowed to compete at Wimbledon this year after organisers announced on Friday they were lifting a ban imposed in 2022 in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
31 March 2023, 13:48 PM
Wimbledon to scrap Russia player ban: reports
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year, the UK's governing Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) came under pressure from the British government to impose a ban
4 March 2023, 11:13 AM
AFP, London
Roger Federer has only been retired for three months but the eight-time Wimbledon champion is having to get used to ordinary life including being turned away unrecognised at the All England Club.
9 December 2022, 13:38 PM
Wimbledon relaxes dress code to allow women to wear dark undershorts
Wimbledon will relax its strict rules on white clothing at the championships and allow women players to wear dark undershorts and relieve a potential source of anxiety when they have their periods, the All England Club said on Thursday.
17 November 2022, 14:36 PM
Wimbledon win was huge confidence boost in tough year: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic said his Wimbledon triumph gave him a much-needed boost of confidence during a tough season and that it laid the platform for a strong finish to the year.
31 October 2022, 07:23 AM
Medvedev looks on the bright side of Wimbledon ban
Daniil Medvedev said he tried to use the extra time away from the court to his advantage after Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from the grass court major in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
9 August 2022, 03:04 AM
Wimbledon champion Rybakina falls at WTA San Jose event
Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan lost to seventh seed Daria Kasatkina on Monday in a first-round match at the WTA San Jose hardcourt tournament.
2 August 2022, 05:20 AM
Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon revenge against Sinner
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a worrying ankle injury scare to beat Giulio Zeppieri and set-up an Umag final showdown against Jannik Sinner, the man who ended his Wimbledon hopes.
31 July 2022, 09:14 AM
Kyrgios handed wildcard for U.S. Open tune-up
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has been handed a wildcard into next month's U.S. Open tune-up event in Cincinnati, Ohio, organisers of the Western & Southern Open said on Monday.
26 July 2022, 03:07 AM
Djokovic to open tennis courts at Bosnian 'pyramids'
Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic arrived in Bosnia on Wednesday to inaugurate tennis courts at a 'pyramid park' that he regularly visits to recharge his batteries.
13 July 2022, 13:09 PM
Wimbledon star Rybakina dismisses Russian 'product' claims
Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina on Tuesday dismissed Russian claims that she was its "product" as she received a hero's welcome in Kazakhstan, which she represented at the tournament.
12 July 2022, 12:32 PM
Djokovic doubts US Open participation but 'hope springs eternal'
Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said on Monday it is unlikely he will feature in this year's US Open as he continues to refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus.
12 July 2022, 05:30 AM
Novak Djokovic: Seeking love alongside tennis immortality
Novak Djokovic is already a sporting immortal but he will be desperately hoping he is finally becoming a "people's champion" after winning a seventh Wimbledon crown on Sunday.
11 July 2022, 08:08 AM
Beaten but unbowed, Kyrgios leaves his mark
Nick Kyrgios did not disappoint in his maiden Grand slam final as the Australian brought his extraordinary brand of improvised tennis theatre to the world's greatest tennis stage on Sunday.
10 July 2022, 18:36 PM
Dinner's on me but not tonight, Djokovic tells Kyrgios
Novak Djokovic said he would make good on his deal to buy Nick Kyrgios drinks and dinner after beating the Australian to claim a fourth successive Wimbledon title on Sunday.
10 July 2022, 17:14 PM