From tennis whites to army fatigues: Wimbledon braces for Ukraine and Russian cold front
In 2013, Ukraine's Sergiy Stakhovsky pulled off one of the greatest Wimbledon shocks when he demolished Roger Federer on Centre Court.
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Iga Swiatek can win Wimbledon 'multiple times', has a point to prove on grass - Mats Wilander
Iga Swiatek can win Wimbledon “multiple times” even if she doesn’t feel entirely comfortable on a grass court, according to Mats Wilander. The Eurosport tennis expert believes that Swiatek has a point to prove at Wimbledon and will be desperate to improve on her mediocre record at SW19. Ad Swiatek has enjoyed 65 consecutive weeks as the world No.
SA tennis star Lloyd Harris on the comeback trail, reaches first ATP quarter-final since 2021
South African tennis star Lloyd Harris reached the quarter-finals of the Mallorca Championships after beating fellow qualifier Roman Safiullin 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 on Tuesday.
'I fell three times' - Rising star Mirra Andreeva reveals struggles on grass surface ahead of possible Wimbledon debut
Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva has revealed that she fell three times in practice as she struggled to get to grips with the grass surface. The 16-year-old won her first ever match on the surface on Tuesday when she overcame Spain's Rosa Vicens Mas 6-3 6-1 in the opening round of Wimbledon qualifying. Ad It comes after she reached the third round of the French Open where she revealed a text message from Andy Murray helped her win a first Grand Slam match of her career.
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina withdraws from Eastbourne International due to viral illness
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Harris says mental reset made the difference at Wimbledon Qualifying
A mental reset helped Billy Harris banish some second set nerves and rally to reach the second round of Wimbledon Qualifying. Manxman Harris, who received a wildcard into the qualifying draw at Roehampton, came from a set down to beat experienced Swiss opponent Alexander Ritschard 5-7 7-6(5) 6-2 in a dramatic contest.
Luca Pow knocked out by Gijs Brouwer in opening Wimbledon qualifier, targets juniors at Wimbledon
Luca Pow admitted he was simply unable to match his opponent after his Wimbledon qualifying campaign came to an end in the first round. Solihull player Pow, who trains at the LTA's National Academy in Loughborough, was in action at the qualification event for the second time, having made his debut last year. Ad And out on Court 15 he was simply outclassed by experienced grass courter Gijs Brouwer, the Dutchman prevailing 6-3 6-1 to progress to the second round.
Novak Djokovic 'definitely the favourite' for Wimbledon as he bids to equal Roger Federer record - Laura Robson
Laura Robson says it’s “hard to bet against” Novak Djokovic winning Wimbledon for an eighth time to equal Roger Federer’s all-time record. Djokovic heads to Wimbledon on the back of his record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam victory at the French Open. Ad He has won the last four editions and hasn’t lost at the tournament since 2017.