Serena to begin Wimbledon against 113th-ranked foe
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams will begin her Wimbledon comeback by facing Harmony Tan, a 24-year-old from France who is ranked 113th and owns a 2-6 career record in Grand Slam matches.
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Former Wimbledon champions eyeing up window of opportunity in open women's draw
While the fortunes of world number one Iga Swiatek and home hope Emma Raducanu are set dominate the early headlines at Wimbledon this year, a quartet of former champions will be eagerly eyeing the wide open women's draw.
Ash Barty requested Simona Halep plays women's opener at Wimbledon in classy gesture, hints former coach
Ash Barty has requested that Simona Halep be allowed to play the opening women's singles match at Wimbledon this year, suggests the Australian's former coach Craig Tyzzer. Former world No. 1 Barty, who retired from tennis in March aged 25, opened Wimbledon at the 2021 edition despite not being the defending champion at the time.
Rafael Nadal makes 'perfect' comment as Stan Wawrinka issues Wimbledon claim after defeat
Rafael Nadal was declared "one of the favourites" for Wimbledon after proving his fitness by romping to victory in his first grasscourt match for three years. The Spanish superstar claimed he was a doubt for SW19 after winning his 22nd Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this month. But the world No.4, who took painkillers in Paris, has since undergone nerve treatment in Barcelona on his left foot injury.
Emma Raducanu unlikely to be given Wimbledon honour as Ash Barty makes request
Emma Raducanu may not be given the honour of opening play on Centre Court at Wimbledon this year after retired defending champion Ash Barty made a request to the All England Club. As part of the tournament's tradition, the reigning men's and women's singles champions open play on the main showcourt on the first two days but the Aussie retired earlier this year so has asked for someone else to take her place.
Shane Warne honoured posthumously, Ash Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list
Shane Warne has received his first Australian state honour posthumously after being named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) along with former tennis player Ash Barty in the Queen's Birthday list. The spin-bowling great, who died at the age of 52 of a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand in March, was showered with awards in the sporting world but had never been formally honoured by his country.
Warne honoured posthumously, Barty awarded in Queen's birthday list
SYDNEY : Shane Warne has received his first Australian state honour posthumously after being named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) along with former tennis player Ash Barty in the Queen's Birthday list.
Shane Warne and Ash Barty recognised in Australia’s Queen’s Birthday Honours
Former Australia Test spinner Shane Warne, who died earlier this year, and retired former world No 1 tennis player, Ash Barty, have both been recognised with Orders of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.