Williams sisters to play Wimbledon doubles match Saturday - ESPN
WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams appears to have recovered enough from a knee issue in time to play doubles at Wimbledon.
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Serena Williams' return sets 1st-round Wimbledon ratings record - ESPN
WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams' singles return at Wimbledon was watched by an average of 1.8 million viewers on ESPN, helping make it the network's biggest audience for a Day 2 at the grass-court Grand Slam.
Djokovic: People should 'cool off' on Serena Williams criticism - ESPN
LONDON — Novak Djokovic knows just what it means to have to live up to lofty expectations after years of titles and trophies.
Eala's dream run blooms at Wimbledon as she makes history for Philippines
LONDON, July 2 : Etched on to the back of Alexandra Eala's sun visor at Wimbledon on Thursday was a phrase in Tagalog that roughly translates as "once it grows, it cannot be stopped".
Eala writes history for Philippines in ‘electric’ Wimbledon atmosphere
LONDON: Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an “electric” atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday.The 21-year-old fought back to defeat Serena Williams’ first-round conqueror Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, roared on by hundreds of Filipino spectators on Court Three.“It’s obviously an amazing thing for me to do that for my country,” she said after booking a last-32 tie with reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek.“I really appreciate that I’m able to share this with the nation, but I think first and foremost it makes me super proud because of the work that I’ve put in.”There was an unmistakably Filipino feel to the small arena on Thursday, and not just provided by her legion of enthusiastic fans waving the Southeast Asian archipelago nation’s flag.Her team and family were wearing t-shirts bearing a picture of the sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines.“I think the atmosphere today was amazing, it was electric, respectful and all that I could have hoped for,” said Eala, who stayed on court for as long as possible to sign autographs.“Of course I also want to give them time, my time,” Eala told reporters of her fans. “It’s extremely hard to get tickets here at Wimbledon so I’m very happy with the support.”The world’s 12th most populous country has not had many female sports stars to cheer in recent years, with men’s boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and gymnast Carlos Yulo flying the flag on the global stage.Eala was sporting a custom Nike visor bearing a phrase in Tagalog which translates to: “Every dream begins as a seed.
Naomi Osaka shows off another fashion creation before reaching 3rd round at Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka had a new look to show off before winning her second-round match at Wimbledon.
Serena Williams an injury doubt for Wimbledon doubles with Venus
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon appearance in women’s doubles with sister Venus is in doubt because of a knee injury.
Serena fighting to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with Venus after knee issue
LONDON, July 1 : Serena Williams will do everything to be ready for her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside older sister Venus after sustaining a knee injury during her opening singles defeat on Tuesday, the American's agent said.