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Rybakina Withdraws From Eastbourne Ahead Of Wimbledon Defence

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the Eastbourne International on Monday due to a viral illness, raising doubts over her defence of the title at the All England Club next week. The world number three had been scheduled to play Wang Xiyu on the first day of main draw action at Eastbourne on Monday. Rybakina also withdrew ahead of her third round match at the French Open citing illness earlier this month and fell to a shock defeat to Donna Vekic in the second round of the German Open last week.

Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell

It was also the year that Venus Williams, just 17 and with white beads in her hair, made her debut at Wimbledon.

US women's team to receive courage award for equal pay fight

The U.S. women's national soccer team will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at next month's ESPYs in recognition of their fight for equal pay with their male counterparts, ESPN said on Wednesday.

Venus Williams: The story of her 23 Wimbledon appearances, including Grand Slam wins and losing to sister Serena

Venus Williams will enter the Wimbledon women’s singles draw for a 24th – and potentially final — time this month. Now 43, Williams first played in the main draw at the All England Club as a 17-year-old in 1997. Since that first-round defeat to Magdalena Gryzbowska, Williams has won the title five times, lost in the final four times, faced younger sister Serena six times, gone out again in the first round, made the quarters, made the semis, and then in 2017 defied the odds to make the final as a 37-year-old.

Taylor Fritz: No. 1 seed knocked out of Easbourne by Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets

No. 1 seed Taylor Fritz has been knocked out of the Eastbourne International by Mackenzie McDonald 7-6(3) 7-6(8). Fritz, who had a bye to play in the second round, was unable to play his best tennis against his compatriot as McDonald went on to win a tight contest in two hours and 17 minutes.

Can Ireland ever produce a Wimbledon champion?

Analysis: looking at why some nations struggle to produce tennis stars may help identify strategies for Ireland to nurture talented players

Exclusive: Andy Murray can 'upset people' at Wimbledon, could play for four more years - Mats Wilander

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Andy Murray can cause surprises at Wimbledon and insists the two-time champion can play for at least four more years. The 36-year-old may have fallen down the rankings over the years, but a recent run of 10 consecutive wins as he lifted titles in Surbiton and Nottingham shows there is still fire in his belly. Ad Murray won two of his three Grand Slams at Wimbledon and Wilander insists the Scot can turn back the clock and ‘upset people’ in this year’s tournament — even if a first-round Queen's defeat to Alex De Minaur all but ended his hopes of being seeded.

Parker targeting grass court improvement after Wimbledon defeat

Stuart Parker is targeting grass court improvement following an opening round defeat at Wimbledon Qualifying. Parker was handed a tough opening round contest in Roehampton, with seventh seed James Duckworth his opponent. Ad World No.109, Australian Duckworth is ranked over 300 spots above No.425 Parker and certainly has a lot more experience at this level, having made 30 main draw appearances at Grand Slams across his career.

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Rybakina Withdraws From Eastbourne Ahead Of Wimbledon Defence

Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell

US women's team to receive courage award for equal pay fight

Venus Williams: The story of her 23 Wimbledon appearances, including Grand Slam wins and losing to sister Serena

Taylor Fritz: No. 1 seed knocked out of Easbourne by Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets

Can Ireland ever produce a Wimbledon champion?

Exclusive: Andy Murray can 'upset people' at Wimbledon, could play for four more years - Mats Wilander

Parker targeting grass court improvement after Wimbledon defeat