When is Wimbledon 2023? Start and final dates, tickets, and British players
It is getting closer to that special time in the tennis calendar as Wimbledon prepares to get underway.
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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 am not looking forward to playing any tennis' - Dan Evans searching for answers after defeat to Sebastian Korda
Dan Evans insists the show must go on despite being left searching for answers on how to snap his losing streak, after another defeat on the opening day at Queen's. Evans was comfortably beaten 6-4 7-5 by American Sebastian Korda on centre court to continue a poor run of form that has seen losses at the first time of asking at the French Open, Rome Masters and Madrid Masters. Ad The defeat leaves the Birmingham-born player low on confidence ahead of Wimbledon, but Evans knows he must keep plugging away in order to turn the tide.
'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.
Dan Evans left searching for answers after Queen's defeat continues 'embarrassing' losing streak
Dan Evans insists the show must go on despite being left searching for answers on how to snap his losing streak after another defeat on the opening day of the LTA's cinch Championships at Queen's. Evans was comfortably beaten 6-4 7-5 by American Sebastian Korda on centre court to continue a poor run of form that has seen losses at the first time of asking at the French Open, Rome Masters and Madrid Masters. Ad The defeat leaves the Birmingham-born player low on confidence ahead of Wimbledon but Evans knows he must keep plugging away in order to turn the tide.
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.
Coronation Street spoilers with Sarah's pregnancy shock, blast from the past for Evelyn and double return for Max
A pregnancy surprise, a blast from the past and returning faces are what Coronation Street fans can expect next week. After plenty of predictions that Sarah Barlow will fall pregnant following her bunk-ups with Damon Hay, it appears fans of the ITV soap will be proven right.