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Williams sisters pull out of Wimbledon doubles after Serena injury

Williams sisters pull out of Wimbledon doubles after Serena injury

Published by Sam Flores

LONDON, July 4 : Serena Williams pulled out of her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside sister Venus after sustaining a knee injury during her opening-round singles defeat, stripping the Saturday draw of a major headline act on American Independence Day. Serena announced the news on social media alongside a video of herself limping with strapping on her right leg, and pictures of large syringes of fluid drained from her knee. “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside @venuswilliams once more meant the world to me,” the 44-year-old said on Instagram. “I did everything I could but unfortunately my knee just isn’t ready to compete. “The photo of the syringes is the fluid they drained from my knee after my singles match – yikes! The good news is that my knee shouldn’t swell or collect that much fluid again. “The bad news is that, as hard as I tried, I wasn’t able to be ready for doubles.” The American’s highly anticipated …

Farewell Wimbledon whites – here is what A-list guests are wearing now

Farewell Wimbledon whites – here is what A-list guests are wearing now

Published by Daniella Wilson

It is a sartorial truth universally acknowledged that if you’re going to Wimbledon, you must wear white. It’s a uniform that is as synonymous with the tournament as ice-cold jugs of Pimms and buckets of strawberries slathered in cream. It’s just what you do. Well, not if you happen to move within the style set. The unspoken rule for spectators stems from the very loudly spoken one that applies to the players, who must abide by an almost entirely all-white dress code for their games, applying to socks, skirts, shorts, shirts and even hats. Any coloured trims are limited to a 10mm strip. Yes, really. The only exception was introduced in 2023 and allows women who are menstruating to wear dark-coloured shorts underneath their tennis skirts to provide some peace of mind. Still, tennis whites remain sartorially supreme for many, especially those who wish to pay homage to the sport’s heritage – the tradition of wearing white for tennis stems from the 16th-century in France, when wealthy players of a variation of the game wore …

When is Jannik Sinner’s next match at Wimbledon 2026?

When is Jannik Sinner’s next match at Wimbledon 2026?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Coming from behind twice in a five-setter is hardly the ideal way to start your Wimbledon defence but Jannik Sinner was still smiling at the end of his first-round match on Centre Court. The Italian, who is the heavy favourite in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, was given an early scare by Miomir Kecmanović in a display packed with both winners and mistakes. Sinner started the year in relentless form but will have a point to prove after suffering early exits at the Australian Open and French Open due to struggles in the heat, which could be a factor at the Championships. Even so, the World No.1 is the player to beat as he hunts a fifth major title in the men’s singles. Radio Times brings you all the details about Jannik Sinner’s next match at Wimbledon 2026. When does Jannik Sinner play next at Wimbledon 2026? Jannik Sinner will play Nuno Borges on Wednesday 1 July 2026 in the second round. Their match is first one scheduled for Centre Court. It will begin at …

When is Novak Djokovic’s next match at Wimbledon 2026?

When is Novak Djokovic’s next match at Wimbledon 2026?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Novak Djokovic has made a winning start to his quest for a record-breaking 25th major title at Wimbledon. The Serbian beat China’s Yibing Wu on Centre Court in four sets on Monday to move into the second round, where he’ll take on a familiar foe in Stefanos Tsitsipas. The pair have faced 14 times, with the 39-year-old winning 12 of those meetings. Djokovic has won seven of his Grand Slam crowns at the All England Club but arrives in SW19 this year with his joint-lowest seeding (seven) at a major for eight years. Even so, former Wimbledon semi-finalist and BBC broadcaster Tim Henman gives the 39-year-old “a realistic chance of winning a record-breaking 25th major title” at the Championships this year. He told Radio Times: “Djokovic thrives on grass and the surface is less physically demanding, which at his age is important.” Radio Times brings you all the details about Novak Djokovic’s next match at Wimbledon 2026. When does Novak Djokovic play next at Wimbledon 2026? Novak Djokovic will play Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday 1 …

Which wine to take into Wimbledon: best bottles of British rosé

Which wine to take into Wimbledon: best bottles of British rosé

Published by Sam Flores

At a recent England-versus-France tasting on a Parisian rooftop, Brit Pop wine’s Josh Dell and I brought a taste of England to France. The result suggested a simple summer rule: drink patriotically — and give serious rosé time. The London Standard Must drink: Domaine Hugo Rosé 2022, England Poured against Billecart-Salmon Rosé, Domaine Hugo won. Fine bubbles, red berries, citrus and chalky drive gave this Wiltshire sparkling rosé precision and breadth. (£57.95, brunswickfinewines.com). Equal billing: Ham Street Field Blend Rosé 2023, England This Kent field blend drew with Clos Cibonne Cuvée Marius Rosé 2021. Floral, textured and bright, with berry fruit and a creamy finish, it offered persuasive value beside a serious Provençal benchmark. (£29, paintedwines.co.uk). Clos Cibonne brought herbs, spice and ageing power; Billecart-Salmon remained elegant and poised. None of the wines came from last year’s vintage — a useful reminder that serious rosé often improves with time. Avoid rosé bought by colour The pursuit of ever-paler pink has produced too many wines resembling expensive water. Choose by producer, grape, vintage and appetite — …

Two tickets for Wimbledon Centre Court? That’ll be £586,000 please

Two tickets for Wimbledon Centre Court? That’ll be £586,000 please

Published by Sam Flores

Like many of us, Marcos Ortega enters the Wimbledon public ticket ballot every year in the hope of seeing some championship tennis. In seven straight years of trying, however, he has never got lucky. So he was delighted – initially, at least – to learn there was a way to secure a ticket for every game played on Centre Court. But Ortega’s hopeful delight quickly turned to anger when he discovered that it would cost him £293,000. “I’ve played tennis all my life and I’d really love to go to Wimbledon. It’s the premier tennis competition in the world,” he said. “But I’ve never got any in the ballot, and the queue is ridiculous. Now, I learn that if you’re rich enough there is a way to pay your way in. It doesn’t seem fair.” Ortega, 39, an architect from Spain who lives in Manor House, north London, had discovered the little-known world of Wimbledon debentures – special season tickets snapped up by members of the global super-rich elite. There are 2,520 Centre Court debentures, …

Who are the men’s contenders to look out for at Wimbledon?

Who are the men’s contenders to look out for at Wimbledon?

Published by Sam Flores

June 25 : The following are some of the top contenders for the men’s singles title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday: JANNIK SINNER (ITALY) * World ranking: 1 Defending champion Sinner returns to the All England Club as the top seed and still the player to beat, despite his shock second-round exit to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open last month. In the absence of injured rival Carlos Alcaraz, it is hard to look past the Italian, who has been the dominant force of 2026 and won the first five Masters 1000 events of the season. The 24-year-old has not played a grasscourt warm-up event before beginning his Wimbledon title defence, but he believes his lack of time on the court may work in his favour. “I’m always trying to see the positives in situations, and the positive part of going out early of Roland Garros – even though I would have of course liked to go deeper – is getting some extra time,” Sinner told Vogue in an interview published on Monday. “We …

Women to watch at Wimbledon

Women to watch at Wimbledon

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add Wimbledon 2026 to your watchlist Emma Raducanu Getty Country Great BritainAge 23Ranking 31 Grass is probably her best surface, even though she won the US Open back in 2021. Injuries and illnesses have hurt her confidence but she recently made the finals of the Transylvania Open and Queen’s. Raducanu has such a complete game. A beautiful mover on the grass court, with one of the best sliced backhands on the tour and she volleys better than anyone. She rises to the occasion and brings out her best when she’s on a big stage. Aryna Sabalenka Getty Country BelarusAge 28Ranking 1 She’s a very brave tennis player who goes for broke, with all-out power, a massive serve and ground strokes. Sabalenka brings a big personality to a tennis court and has embraced everything that goes with being world number one. The four-time major winner has faltered in the latter stages of grand slams recently because she wants to win so much. If she can bounce back from an early exit at the French Open, a …

Wimbledon to introduce video review technology

Wimbledon to introduce video review technology

Published by Sam Flores

March 21 : Wimbledon will introduce video review technology this year that will allow players to challenge judgement calls made by the chair umpire, the Grand Slam’s organisers said on Saturday. Players will not be able to challenge the decisions of the electronic line calling (ELC) system that was introduced at Wimbledon last year, but video reviews will be available to check other scenarios, like whether a ball has bounced twice or touched a player’s racket or body. “Players will be allowed to review specific judgement calls made by the chair umpire (such as, for example, ‘not-up’, ‘foul shot’, ‘touch’) either on a point-ending call, when a player immediately stops play, or immediately after the completion of a point (in the case of hindrance),” the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) said in a statement. “Players will not be limited in the number of reviews they can request.” The video reviews will be introduced on six show courts, including the Centre Court and Court One. “The technology will be available on Centre Court …