Emma Raducanu stands by decision to return on clay rather than wait for grass
The tears that unexpectedly welled up in Emma Raducanu’s eyes following another difficult loss gave a glimpse into how heavily the last few years have weighed on her.
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Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Center Court in her return to singles
LONDON: Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon’s Center Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Several supporters held up signs with messages like “Welcome Back” and one wore a T-shirt with the text “Unstoppable Queen.” Williams’ two daughters, her husband Alexis Ohanian and sister Venus were all in attendance. After a brief warmup under the closed roof, Williams began her first-round match against Maya Joint by returning in the opening game.
Boulter loss continues British slump, but Swan stops the rot
LONDON, June 30 : Britain's woeful start to Wimbledon continued on Tuesday as Katie Boulter became the 11th home player to crash out in the first round, crumbling to a 6-4 6-2 defeat to teenaged Grand Slam debutant Tyra Caterina Grant.
Wimbledon odds: Sinner, Sabalenka open as favorites after French Open upsets - ESPN
Aryna Sabalenka is the favorite at +350 to win the women's tournament at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships with 2022 champion Elena Rybakina next at +550 and 2025 champion Iga Swiatek at +750. However, much of the betting public's attention will be focused on returning all-time great Serena Williams, who checks in as a long shot at 35-1.
Raducanu plans Wimbledon start despite leg injury concerns
LONDON, June 28 : Emma Raducanu plans to play her Wimbledon first-round match on Monday despite injury concerns that had put her participation in doubt, the former U.S. Open champion said.
Raducanu must build tolerance to adversity, says Konta
LONDON, June 27 : Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon preparations have been overshadowed by another injury setback and former British number one Johanna Konta believes the home favourite needs to build up her tolerance to adversity.
Serena Williams faces long Wimbledon odds; Jannik Sinner favored - ESPN
Serena Williams is making her return to Grand Slam singles tennis at Wimbledon, and sportsbooks are bracing for all the attention from bettors she could bring, even as they keep her as a relative long shot.
Serena Williams to face Maya Joint on grand slam return at Wimbledon
Serena Williams will make her return to grand slam tennis with a first-round match against Australian Maya Joint at Wimbledon.
Serena return electrifies wide-open Wimbledon
LONDON, June 26 : A decade after Serena Williams won her seventh Wimbledon singles title, the American trailblazer's return next week adds a compelling new dimension to an already wide-open women's draw.