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Elena Rybakina starts Wimbledon title defence with comeback win over Shelby Rogers in front of Roger Federer

Defending women’s champion Elena Rybakina survived a scare as she came from a set down to beat Shelby Rogers in the first round of Wimbledon. Watched by eight-time champion Roger Federer and the Princess of Wales and with the roof closed on Centre Court, Rybakina looked out of sorts in the first set. Ad But she found a better level in time to avoid an upset and win 4-6 6-1 6-2 to reach the second round, where she faces Alize Cornet or Nao Hibino.

Carlos Alcaraz: Mats Wilander says world No. 1 is 'so important for our sport' after Wimbledon first-round win

Mats Wilander has hailed Carlos Alcaraz as “so important for our sport” after watching him power his way past Jeremy Chardy in the first round of Wimbledon. The 20-year-old has taken tennis by storm over the last 18 months, winning his first Grand Slam title and getting to world No. 1.

Watch: Roger Federer Returns To Wimbledon, Wows Crowd From Royal Box

Wimbledon paid tribute to Roger Federer on Tuesday as the eight-time champion returned to the scene of his some of his greatest triumphs. The Centre Court crowd gave the Swiss great a prolonged standing ovation interspersed with cheers as he entered the royal box. Federer, fresh from appearing on stage with Coldplay in Zurich at the weekend, was visibly moved before taking his seat next to Catherine, the Princess of Wales.

Carlos Alcaraz takes care of business in Wimbledon opener - ESPN

LONDON — Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon campaign by sending French veteran Jeremy Chardy into retirement with a 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 drubbing on Tuesday.

Wimbledon prize money 2023: How much do men and women earn each round?

Wimbledon organisers have officially announced that the winners of this year's women's and men's singles tournaments will be awarded £2.35 million in prize money, marking a 17.5 percent increase from last year.

Mats Wilander 'wouldn’t be surprised if Novak Djokovic wins nine or 10' Wimbledon titles and breaks Roger Federer record

Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic will break Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles and could end up on nine or 10. Djokovic has won the last four editions of Wimbledon and this year is bidding to lift the trophy for an eighth time to equal Federer’s men’s record and move one behind nine-time champion Martina Navratilova. Ad World No.

No slip-ups as Djokovic gets record quest under way

LONDON: Four-times defending champion and hot favourite Novak Djokovic began his record quest with a straight-sets Wimbledon victory over a willing but eventually outgunned Argentine Pedro Cachin on Centre Court on Monday (Jul 3).

Coco Gauff, Venus Williams Crash Out Of Wimbledon 2023

Novak Djokovic launched his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title on Monday with a 40th successive win on Centre Court while American stars Coco Gauff and Venus Williams were knocked out. The 36-year-old Djokovic, who has won the past four titles at the All England Club, defeated 68th-ranked Pedro Cachin of Argentina, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on the tournament's showpiece court, where he has not lost since 2013. Djokovic even found time to help ground staff dry out the world's most famous lawn after the surface became too slippery following a downpour.

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Elena Rybakina starts Wimbledon title defence with comeback win over Shelby Rogers in front of Roger Federer

Carlos Alcaraz: Mats Wilander says world No. 1 is 'so important for our sport' after Wimbledon first-round win

Watch: Roger Federer Returns To Wimbledon, Wows Crowd From Royal Box

Carlos Alcaraz takes care of business in Wimbledon opener - ESPN

Wimbledon prize money 2023: How much do men and women earn each round?

Mats Wilander 'wouldn’t be surprised if Novak Djokovic wins nine or 10' Wimbledon titles and breaks Roger Federer record

No slip-ups as Djokovic gets record quest under way

Coco Gauff, Venus Williams Crash Out Of Wimbledon 2023