Tag: Tennis

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek Won at Wimbledon. Protesters and Rain Captured the Attention

WIMBLEDON, England—The developments at Wimbledon on Wednesday included Novak Djokovic joining Roger Federer and Serena Williams as the only players in tennis history to win 350 Grand Slam matches; a runner-up two years ago, Karolina Pliskova, exiting in the first round against a qualifier; a player seeded No. 8, Maria Sakkari, taking the opening set…


Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek Win at Wimbledon; Protesters and Rain Captures Attention

WIMBLEDON, England—The developments at Wimbledon on Wednesday included Novak Djokovic joining Roger Federer and Serena Williams as the only players in tennis history to win 350 Grand Slam matches; a runner-up two years ago, Karolina Pliskova, exiting in the first round against a qualifier; a player seeded No. 8, Maria Sakkari, taking the opening set…


Djokovic Faces Kyrgios-Backed Thompson as Wimbledon Organizers Pray for Sun

As he continues his quest for a record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic will once again pit his wits against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, with the sidelined Australian serving an advisory role in countryman Jordan Thompson’s corner. Defending champion Djokovic faces Thompson on Wednesday, and though the odds will be heavily stacked in the…


Andy Murray Gets a Win at Rainy Wimbledon and a Thumbs-Up From Roger Federer

WIMBLEDON, England—On a day filled with far more rain drops than drop shots at Wimbledon—light, but persistent, showers prevented the completion, or even start, of dozens of matches—Roger Federer and Andy Murray provided the highlights. The retired Federer, who won a men’s-record eight of his 20 Grand Slam titles at the All England Club, was…


Djokovic, Swiatek Begin Title Quests With Easy Wins at Rain-Hit Wimbledon

LONDON—Defending men’s champion Novak Djokovic and women’s top seed Iga Swiatek started their Wimbledon campaigns in ominous fashion on Monday as rain temporarily halted play on the outside courts but expected climate protests failed to materialize. Djokovic, 36, has only lost twice at Wimbledon in a decade and began the Centre Court program with a…


Sofia Kenin Surprises Coco Gauff in a Highlight-Filled, All-Us Match at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England—Sofia Kenin used to be the up-and-coming American, the one who was a Grand Slam champion at age 21, the one who beat a teenage Coco Gauff on the way to that trophy, the one who right afterward broke into the Top 10 in the WTA rankings, then soon made another run to a…


Roger Federer Will Be Celebrated at Wimbledon, as Pregnant Serena Williams Declined an Invitation

WIMBLEDON, England—Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. No, not to compete: He’ll be feted for his record-setting career at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Federer, who announced his retirement last year, won eight of his 20 Grand Slam singles championships at the All England Club, the most ever by…


Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Venus Williams, and Coco Gauff Get Wimbledon Started on Day 1

WIMBLEDON, England—Wimbledon gets started on Monday with some of the biggest names in tennis in action, including Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Venus Williams, and Coco Gauff. It is the year’s third major tournament—and Djokovic won the first two: the Australian Open in January and the French Open in June. That puts him halfway to the…


American Christopher Eubanks Wins First ATP Tour Title by Beating Adrian Mannarino in Mallorca Final

PALMA, Spain—Christopher Eubanks of the United States earned his first ATP tour title by beating Adrian Mannarino in straight sets in the final of the Mallorca Championships on Saturday and will rise to a career-high ranking of 43rd going into his first Wimbledon. The 27-year-old Eubanks had to save five match points in his semifinal…


Venus Williams Is Back at Wimbledon at Age 43 and Ready to Play on Centre Court Again

WIMBLEDON, England—Asked two days before her 24th Wimbledon begins whether she’s still excited to play tennis at this level, Venus Williams quickly answered: “It’s so much fun.” The next question Saturday was about being on tour without her younger sister, Serena, who wrapped up her career at last year’s U.S. Open. The reply: “Not as…