Rafael Nadal says his 'intention is to play at Wimbledon' for first time in three years despite lingering foot injury
By Ben Morse, CNN
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Jubb overcomes adversity to forge reputation as one of Britain's best young tennis talents
Paul Jubb is the latest up-and-coming talent on the British tennis scene, but 'Jubby' has followed a different path altogether from many of his peers. The talented 22-year-old — who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — has had a long and winding route to a second Wimbledon appearance this summer. Ad/> From a Hull council estate to the All England Club, via combining university with tennis in South Carolina, Jubb's journey has also included personal tragedy.
Tennis courts across Britain to be renovated in push to boost participation
A renovation revolution is coming to tennis courts across the country in a bid to open the sport up to as many people as possible. The LTA have invested £8m, supported by a further £22m from government, to try and rejuvenate the country's tennis courts.
Nadal says his 'intention is to play at Wimbledon'
Rafael Nadal said on Friday he intends to play at Wimbledon but his final decision rests on how his troublesome left foot feels after training in London next week.
Katie Boulter through to quarter-finals after beating former world number four Caroline Garcia at Rothesay Classic
Katie Boulter believes victory over former world No.4 Caroline Garcia at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham demonstrates that her recent sacrifices have been worth it writes Oli Dickson Jefford. Leicester star Boulter, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme — the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — beat Garcia 7-6 (5) 6-1 to reach the last eight in Birmingham for the first time.
Peniston's Queen's success highlights positive momentum in British tennis
The success of Ryan Peniston's at this year's cinch Championships at The Queen's Club and a rising tide of British winners across the summer grass court events have highlighted a positive momentum in the sport in the UK, according to LTA CEO Scott Lloyd. Peniston, who benefits from the LTA's NTC Access programme that assists players ranked 100-200 in singles and 31-100 in doubles, providing cost-free access to courts on all three surfaces, coaching, trainers and the LTA's tournament bonus scheme, beat world number five Casper Ruud 7-6 7-6 at The Queen's Club on Tuesday and backed that up by reaching the quarter-finals following a win against Francisco Cerundolo on Thursday.
'I believe I can still win it' - Jamie Murray sets sights on Wimbeldon after Queen's exit
Jamie Murray is upbeat about the prospect of a maiden men's doubles title at Wimbledon despite a first-round exit at the LTA cinch Championships at The Queen's Club. The Dunblane doubles ace and partner Bruno Soares were narrowly beaten by top seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Sailsbury after falling 7-6 (2) 7-6 (3) in a rematch of last year's US Open final. Ad/> Murray, 36, who alongside Brazilian Soares won the men's doubles title at The Queen's Club in 2017, has failed to reach the latter stages in either of the first two Grand Slams of 2022 in Melbourne and Paris.
'Tennis needs Carlos Alcaraz to replace big three' - Ion Tiriac full of praise for 'future world No. 1'
Former player Ion Tiriac has said the sport needs Carlos Alcaraz to replace the 'big three' of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz has enjoyed a stellar 12 months, sealing two ATP 1000 titles and rising to No. 6 in the world at just 19 years of age.