'Play until I'm 50?' Venus won't rule it out
The 43-year-old American, a seven-time major winner, kicks off her 24th Wimbledon on Monday, 26 years after her debut at the All England Club.
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India's Yuki Bhambri Bags Maiden ATP Doubles Title In Mallorca
India's Yuki Bhambri bagged his first ATP Tour title after clinching a win in the men's doubles final of Mallorca Championships 2023 in Spain on Saturday. Bhambri and Lloyd Harris continued the perfect start to their partnership by winning the Mallorca Championships doubles title as they defeated the Indian-South African duo Robin Haase and Philipp Oswald 6-3, 6-4 in the ATP 250 final, completing their run without losing a set. The trophy represents both men's first singles and doubles ATP Tour victory. Only Harris had ever advanced to a tour-level final, once in doubles and twice in singles.
Pegula says potential Saudi deal can help WTA ensure equal prize money
American world number four Jessica Pegula said doing business with Saudi Arabia can help the WTA in its quest to ensure equal prize money but it will carefully evaluate following other sports to the Gulf state.
Novak Djokovic 'hungry for success' as he begins Wimbledon trophy hunt
Serbian great Novak Djokovic said he is hungry for more success as he begins his Wimbledon title defence, searching for a 24th Grand Slam singles title.
From Pas De Deux To Serve And Volley For Wimbledon Hopeful Jan Choinski
German-born British tennis player Jan Choinski makes his Wimbledon debut on Monday, hoping skills picked up as a ballet dancer will help him pirouette into the second round. "It will be a totally new experience for me. I cannot be more thankful," said the 27-year-old journeyman who has taken an unusual route to tennis's most prestigious event. Both his parents were professional ballet dancers. His mother Dominique was born in Singapore, the daughter of a naval officer, before she moved to live in Southampton on the English south coast.
Medvedev says all-conquering Djokovic is the 'greatest'
Daniil Medvedev has no doubt that Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player in history and the world number three believes the Serbian's ability to conjure up victories even on his bad days sets him apart from the rest.
'Awakened' Novak Djokovic Eyes 8th Wimbledon Title And 24th Slam Crown
Novak Djokovic has Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles as well as a 24th major in his sights as he closes in on a first calendar Grand Slam in 54 years. Fresh from breaking out of a tie with Rafael Nadal for 23 Slams at the French Open, the 36-year-old Djokovic will comfortably be the overwhelming favourite at the All England Club when he starts his title defence on Monday. With a 10th Australian Open and third Roland Garros already wrapped up this season, an eighth Wimbledon triumph would leave Djokovic needing just the US Open in September to emulate Rod Laver's sweep of all four majors in 1969.
Novak Djokovic welcomes 'best of all time' recognition and has no plans to retire from tennis yet
Novak Djokovic welcomed suggestions he is the BOAT — ‘best of all time’ — and believes that such discussions only help the sport of tennis. Winning the French Open earlier this year saw him become the record-holder for most Grand Slam wins in men’s tennis, with 23 titles. Ad That leaves him ahead of the other Big Three names, Rafael Nadal and the now-retired Roger Federer.