Wimbledon

Swiatek hits back at critics after Wimbledon win

Iga Swiatek pleaded with the Polish media to "leave me alone", saying she knows what she is doing after crushing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title on Saturday.

Grass meets its gilded era

History suggests the grand finale on the hallowed lawns will be tight. Expect fire, finesse, and perhaps another five-set epic.

‘Towel thief’ Swiatek claims Wimbledon title and personal souvenir

On Saturday, Wimbledon marked her love of the towels by presenting the new champion with a personalised purple and green version -- one that can never be taken away from her.

Swiatek destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win first Wimbledon title

The Polish eighth seed completed the most lopsided of finals to win her sixth Grand Slam title.

Sinner believes Wimbledon showdown with favourite Alcaraz will be different

Top seed Jannik Sinner said he would not be in the Wimbledon final if he still harboured the hurt from his heart-breaking defeat by Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final and believed Sunday's meeting would be different.

Djokovic admits age catching up with him

Novak Djokovic said the reality of his age was hitting him "like never before" after he was crushed by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals on Friday.

Sabalenka criticises Anisimova behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit

Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-final victory on Thursday.

Anisimova stuns Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

Amanda Anisimova stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first Wimbledon final on Thursday, coming out on top in a fierce battle of the power-hitters to win 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

No longer a stranger to grass, Swiatek dances into the last eight

It was the only major where she had failed to reach at least the last four and there was little evidence that she had the desire to improve that record -- until this year.

July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023

Djokovic looms large as Alcaraz bids to reach Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev on Friday for a place in the Wimbledon final, where history-chasing Novak Djokovic will likely be lying in wait.

July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023

Djokovic says he's 'favourite' to win Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic said he considers himself "favourite" to lift this year's Wimbledon title even if it makes him sound "arrogant".

July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023

Deadly Djokovic repels Rublev to reach Wimbledon semis

Favourite Novak Djokovic found himself behind for the first time at this year's Wimbledon but responded in brutal fashion to beat Andrey Rublev 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 and reach the semi-finals on Tuesday for the 12th time.

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

Sabalenka wants shield from 'hate' after Azarenka booing

Women's tennis chiefs on Monday pleaded with spectators to show "understanding and respect" when Ukraine players refuse to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian opponents in protest at the ongoing war in their country.

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Alcaraz tough it out to reach Wimbledon last 16

Carlos Alcaraz reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina snuffed out the hopes of Britain's final hope Katie Boulter.

July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

Rybakina fights off Cornet to reach third round

Defending champion Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Wimbledon third round but only after surviving a torrid second set against experienced Frenchwoman Alize Cornet, who needed a medical timeout after slipping late in Thursday's contest.

July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023

Kyrgios pulls out of Wimbledon due to wrist injury

Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the tournament with a wrist injury, the Australian said on Sunday before the start of the grasscourt grand slam on Monday.

July 1, 2023
July 1, 2023

Players face 'mental torture' at Wimbledon, says sports psychologist

The All England Club's lawns will be the focus of the tennis world over the next fortnight as the world's leading players battle opponents and often their own psychological demons

June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023

Djokovic could face Kyrgios again at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title against Argentina's Pedro Cachin, with a potential rematch of last year's final against Nick Kyrgios looming in the quarterfinals.

June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023

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.