5 key talking points ahead of this summer’s Wimbledon Championships
The pinnacle of the British summer is upon us again with the 2022 edition of Wimbledon.
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Wimbledon allows players to practice on Centre and No. 1 Court for first time in bid to avoid repeat of injuries
Wimbledon is allowing players to practice on Centre and No.1 courts for the first time ahead of the Championships next week, in a bid to avoid injuries. Last year, a handful of players complained about the “dangerous”, slippery grass that caused injury to 23-time major champion Serena Williams after she lost her footing in the first round.
Wimbledon to address ‘dangerous’ surfaces by allowing players to practice on Centre and No 1 Court
Wimbledon will allow players to practise on Centre Court and No 1 Court ahead of the tournament for the first time, in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last year’s injuries on the “dangerous” slippery grass.
Wimbledon powerless as Russian player changes nationality to avoid ban
Wimbledon have admitted they were powerless to stop a Russian doubles star changing nationality to play in The Championships. Russian and Belarusian players like world No.1 Daniil Medvedev are banned this year following the invasion of Ukraine
Jabeur wins Berlin title after Bencic retires injured
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur won the second grasscourt title of her career after reigning Olympic champion Belinda Bencic was forced to retire injured in the final of the Berlin Open on Sunday.
Serena Williams: John McEnroe compares tennis legend to Michael Jordan
John McEnroe has compared Serena Williams to basketball legend Michael Jordan and thinks the tennis star is one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Serena Williams returns: Tennis great and partner Ons Jabeur find out their Eastbourne doubles opponents
Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur will face Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo in their opening encounter at the Eastbourne International women’s doubles.
Serena Williams news: John McEnroe compares tennis icon to sporting great
John McEnroe has been talking about Serena Williams ahead of her return to tennis tomorrow at the Eastbourne International, to warm-up for Wimbledon.