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WIMBLEDON

Naomi Osaka reacts after losing a point against Emma Navarro during the second round of Wimbledon, in London on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jul 4, 2024
Naomi Osaka focuses on Olympics after Wimbledon exit
The Japanese superstar, playing at the All England Club for the first time since 2019, went down 6-4, 6-1 in her second-round match on Centre Court in less than an hour.
Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova hits a backhand during her first-round defeat to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Tuesday in London.
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2024
Defending champion Vondrousova out with a whimper as Djokovic cruises
The Czech sixth seed slumped to a 6-4, 6-2 defeat as her reign ended with a whimper and there was also crushing disappointment for two-time champion Andy Murray.
Naomi Osaka in action during her Wimbledon women's singles first round match against Diane Parry in Wimbledon, London, on Monday. Osaka won the match 6-1, 1-6, 6-4.
TENNIS
Jul 2, 2024
Osaka wins first match at Wimbledon since 2018
The player recovered from a break down in the final set to defeat Diane Parry of France.
Iga Swiatek during her quarterfinal match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at last year's Wimbledon.
TENNIS
Jun 29, 2024
Swiatek looks for Wimbledon breakthrough as rivals face fitness woes
Fresh from her fourth French Open title, the 23-year-old will head to the All England Club primed to go past the quarterfinals for the first time.
Carlos Alcaraz takes part in a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Thursday ahead of the start of Wimbledon.
TENNIS
Jun 29, 2024
Young guns Alcaraz and Sinner ready to fire as Wimbledon prepares for new era
If Djokovic struggles in his return from injury, all eyes would then be on Alcaraz and Sinner as they usher in a new era at Wimbledon.
Andy Murray hits a shot against Jordan Thompson during their match at the Queen's Club Championships in London on June 19.
TENNIS
Jun 28, 2024
Andy Murray still hopeful of playing at Wimbledon after surgery
Murray says it is unlikely that he will compete in the singles competition at Wimbledon.
Naomi Osaka in action during her second-round match against Iga Swiatek at the French Open in Paris on May 29
TENNIS
Jun 19, 2024
Osaka among four Grand Slam winners granted Wimbledon wildcard
The 26-year-old will be playing in the main draw of Wimbledon for the first time in five years.
Naomi Osaka reacts during her match against Iga Swiatek at the French Open in Paris last month.
TENNIS
Jun 19, 2024
Zheng overpowers Osaka in Wimbledon tuneup with salvo of aces
World No. 8 Zheng served 23 aces, the most on the WTA Tour this season, to start her Wimbledon preparations with a win.
Naomi Osaka hits a backhand during her French Open match against Iga Swiatek last month.
TENNIS
Jun 15, 2024
Osaka out of Wimbledon warm-up after losing thriller
A battling performance by Canadian Bianca Andreescu took her into the semifinals with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) victory over the four-time Grand Slam champion.
Rafael Nadal hits a return during a match at Wimbledon in July 2022.
TENNIS
Jun 14, 2024
Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
The announcement came a day after Spanish tennis chiefs said the 14-time French Open champion would team up with Carlos Alcaraz at the Games.
Andy Murray plays a backhand return to Stan Wawrinka during their men's singles match on Day 1 of the French Open in Paris on May 26.
TENNIS
Jun 11, 2024
Andy Murray expected to team up with brother Jamie at Wimbledon
Three-time major winner Murray, 37, revealed in February that he intended to retire later this year.
The All England Tennis Club's large-scale expansion plans, which included a new 8,000-seat show court, have been rejected by the London Borough of Wandsworth.
TENNIS
Nov 22, 2023
Wimbledon suffers expansion plan blow after council refuses permission
The plans include 39 new grass courts, including an 8,000-seater show court on the adjacent Wimbledon Park.
Marketa Vondrousova returns a ball from Mayar Sherif during the first round of the Canadian Open in Montreal on Monday.
TENNIS
Aug 9, 2023
Marketa Vondrousova settling into life as a major champion
The Czech left-hander became the first unseeded player to capture the Wimbledon women's singles title after a surprise victory over Ons Jabeur last month.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 17, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz dethrones Novak Djokovic in thrilling Wimbledon final to herald dawning of new era
Alcaraz claimed his first Wimbledon title in an epic final that lasted nearly five hours.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 16, 2023
Marketa Vondrousova writes her own happy ending at Wimbledon
The 42nd-ranked Czech put her problems behind her to become the first unseeded woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish as she completed her own phenomenal comeback story.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 14, 2023
Sentimental favorite Elina Svitolina made mark at Wimbledon with stirring run to semifinals
Revitalized by her triumph at Wimbledon, she will carry on through the summer and draw even more attention to her twin causes: motherhood and the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 14, 2023
Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova set up clash for Wimbledon title
World No. 6 Jabeur fought back from a set and 4-2 down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 13, 2023
Daniil Medvedev hopes to lean on experience as showdown with No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz looms in Wimbledon semifinals
Medvedev rallied to defeat unseeded Christopher Eubanks in five sets on Wednesday to reach the final four at the All England Club for the first time.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 12, 2023
Ukraine's Wimbledon semifinalist Elina Svitolina has no time to lose
There is a reason why Elina Svitolina has been an unstoppable force at Wimbledon this year.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic stay on Wimbledon collision course
Djokovic, bidding for a fifth successive title, took his winning streak at Wimbledon to 32 matches and is now unbeaten on Center Court for a decade.

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