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.
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Kate Middleton scores an ace with her Wimbledon look in effortlessly classy timeless blazer
Kate Middleton delighted tennis fans as she stepped out in a stunning vintage-inspired Wimbledon outfit. Showing her support for British player Katie Boulter, the Princess watched her match against Australian player Daria Saville on Court 18.
Brendan Rodgers first games of Celtic second coming 'revealed' as familiar face lined up at luxury complex used by PSG
The first games of the new Brendan Rodgers era at Celtic will be a pre-season friendly double header against Portimonense, according to reports in Portugal.
Uncle Toni 'very excited' to see Rafael Nadal's recovery and Wimbledon return in 2024 after surgery
Toni Nadal says he is “very excited” to see nephew Rafael Nadal’s return at Wimbledon next year. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is not playing Wimbledon this summer as he recovers from surgery. Ad He might miss the rest of the season and has suggested 2024 will be his final year on tour.
Murray hoping to summon spirit of 2016 ahead of all-British battle
Andy Murray is relishing the prospect of an all-British Wimbledon battle as he looks to summon the spirit of 2016 and continue his searing start to the grass court season. The Scot, 36, will tussle with compatriot Ryan Peniston on Centre Court this afternoon in a tantalising first round draw at SW19. Ad Murray grabbed a pair of grass court titles in Surbiton and Nottingham last month and comes into the All England Club showpiece in the best form — and physical shape — for several years since his memorable triumphs in 2013 and 2016 after being hampered by a long-term hip injury.
Boulter remaining focused on tennis ahead of Wimbledon campaign
Katie Boulter insists her newfound stardom will not derail her determination for more grass court success. Boulter, 26, has rapidly emerged as the golden girl of British tennis after clinching her maiden WTA title in Nottingham and kicks off her Wimbledon campaign against Australian Daria Saville this afternoon. Ad The nation's new No.1 has spearheaded a red-hot summer for Britain's female stars after toppling Jodie Burrage in an all-British East Midlands final and also reaching the last four – along with Katie Swan and Lily Miyazaki – in Surbiton the week before.
Dart close to making game-changing progress after Wimbledon loss
Harriet Dart believes she is close to making game-changing progress after a hard-fought loss in her opening round singles match at Wimbledon. Hampstead player Dart, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was handed an intriguing first round contest versus France's Diane Parry. Ad World No.96 Parry — whose old-school tennis is well-suited to the lawns of SW19 — caused early problems for the Brit, though Dart battled from a double break down to take the opener in a tie-break.
Jodie Burrage seals emotional first win at Wimbledon
Three could well become Jodie Burrage's magic number after sealing a memorable maiden Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon. Burrage, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was handed an intriguing first round test against America's Caty McNally at the All England Club. Ad And in a hugely impressive display of aggressive grass court tennis, the Kingston player eased her way to a 6-1 6-3 triumph to reach a Grand Slam second round for the first time.