Five-time singles champion Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card
Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for next month’s championships.
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Five-time champion Williams and Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon, the organisers announced on Wednesday (Jun 21).
Wimbledon line judges' future uncertain as Grand Slam embraces AI
LONDON: Wimbledon technology chiefs say line judges are safe -- at least for now -- even as the grass court tournament embraces artificial intelligence. The All England Club and global tech giant IBM on Wednesday announced new AI features for the championships, which start early next month. A tool using generative AI technology will provide audio commentary for match highlights videos on the Wimbledon website and app.
Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina and Liam Broady among first wild cards given for Wimbledon
Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina and Liam Broady are among the first wild cards to be given for Wimbledon. The third major of the year at SW19 is just under two weeks away, and the wild cards will swell British representation at the tournament, with 10 Brits so far named across the men's and women's singles lists. Ad Two places remain open on the men's side, while one is left for the women.
'I expect to get stronger' - Katie Boulter reflects on tough turnaround after defeat to Lin Zhu in Birmingham
Katie Boulter insists the champagne remains firmly on ice despite her stunning start to the British grass court season. The nation's new women's No.1, 26, clinched her first WTA title at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham on Sunday, but suffered a straight sets defeat against Chinese star Zhu Lin at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham on Tuesday. Ad Boulter, who is a graduate of the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, embarked on a brilliant run to the semi-finals in Surbiton earlier this month, before her triumph in the battle of the Brits against Jodie Burrage at the weekend cemented her status as Britain's highest-ranked player.
Boulter puts celebrations on hold despite excellent start on grass
Katie Boulter insists the champagne remains firmly on ice despite her stunning start to the British grass court season. The nation's new women's No.1, 26, clinched her first WTA title at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham on Sunday but suffered a straight sets defeat against Chinese star Zhu Lin at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham on Tuesday. Ad Boulter, who is a graduate of the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, embarked on a brilliant run to the semi-finals in Surbiton earlier this month before her triumph in the battle of the Brits against Jodie Burrage at the weekend cemented her status as Britain's highest-ranked player.
Alcaraz finds some late inspiration to win first match at Queen’s Club as Murray exits
LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz’s first grass-court match outside Wimbledon proved to be a tricky one.
Williams steals the show at LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham
Tennis legend Venus Williams rolled back the years to light up the opening day of the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham with an enthralling three-set victory over Italian Camila Giorgi. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, 43, was a wildcard entry to the tournament and booked her place in the second round with a battling 7-6(5) 4-6 7-6(6) win over the world No.48. Ad And she said: «I am just so happy to be back.