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# Wimbledon

July
July 2023
Carlos Alcaraz is the Wimbledon champion after near five-hour epic
Alcaraz denies Novak Djokovic in his bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
Carlos Alcaraz is the Wimbledon champion after near five-hour epic
Alcaraz denies Novak Djokovic in his bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
Vondrousova becomes first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in Open era
Vondrousova was a heavy underdog against sixth-ranked Jabeur.
Vondrousova becomes first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in Open era
Vondrousova was a heavy underdog against sixth-ranked Jabeur.
Carlos Alcaraz sets up mouthwatering Wimbledon final with Novak Djokovic
The 20-year-old became the youngest man to reach the final since fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in 2006.
Comeback queen Jabeur reaches second successive Wimbledon final
The Tunisian will face Marketa Vondrousova for the title on Saturday.
Ons Jabeur ends Elena Rybakina’s reign to reach Wimbledon semi-finals again
Aryna Sabalenka’s pursuit of a first Wimbledon title remains on course after her demolition of Madison Keys.
Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer semi-final mark with latest Wimbledon win
The Serbian is through to a 46th slam semi-final after a four-set win.
Elina Svitolina claims mother of all victories to reach semi-final
World number one Iga Swiatek is dumped out, while Marketa Vondrousova got the better of world number four Jessica Pegula.
16-year-old Wimbledon starlet unrepentant over handshake controversy
Mirra Andreeva will continue to work on her attitude after being given a point penalty for throwing her racket during a fourth-round loss to Madison Keys.
Djokovic on brink of Wimbledon quarters as Rybakina advances
World number three Daniil Medvedev reached his first Wimbledon quarter-final.
Azarenka criticises ‘drunk’ Wimbledon fans after being booed off court
Azarenka, from Belarus, was jeered from the court after a dramatic defeat to Elina Svitolina from Ukraine.
Novak Djokovic’s march to victory halted by Wimbledon curfew
Djokovic had won two tie-breaks against Hubert Hurkacz before the match was stopped on Sunday night.
Swiatek saves two match points to book her first Wimbledon quarter-final
Meanwhile, Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner reached his second successive Wimbledon quarter-final.
Fokina loses after trying underarm serve at 8-8 in final set tie-breaker, has no regrets
Fokina’s gamble backfired, allowing Holger Rune to seal victory on the very next point.
Carlos Alcaraz toughs it out to reach Wimbledon last 16
Ons Jabeur and Petra Kvitova will meet in the last 16 following wins on Saturday.
British hopes over at Wimbledon as Murray and Broady crash out
The Scot was beaten 7-6 (3) 6-7 (2) 4-6 7-6 (3) 6-4 on the 10th anniversary of his first title.
'I don't know if I'll be back' - Andy Murray
The defeat means 36-year-old has not made the second week of a Grand Slam since reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in 2017.
Eight-year-old girl and woman in her 40s in critical condition after Wimbledon school car crash
Police are continuing to question a 46-year-old woman from Wimbledon who was driving the car, whose condition is not life-threatening.
Andy Murray Centre Court classic curtailed by curfew at Wimbledon
Earlier, in the biggest shock of the tournament so far, fourth seed Casper Ruud crashed out at the hands of British wild card Liam Broady in five sets.
Eight-year-old girl killed and 10 in hospital after car crashes into school building in London
A woman, aged in her 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Police said they were not treating the incident as terror-related.
Aerial footage of the scene showed a Land Rover car stopped at an angle against the wall of the school building.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she was “saddened to hear about the tragic incident".
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Three people arrested after two protests disrupt Wimbledon action
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage.
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon third round as rain and protests cause disruption
Meanwhile, Andy Murray will take on fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Centre Court on Thursday
Three climate activists arrested after interrupting Wimbledon games despite increased security
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage.
Alcaraz, Rybakina in winning Wimbledon starts as rain causes havoc
The US Open champion is seen as one of the few credible threats to Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic shines at 'holy grail' Wimbledon as Gauff and Venus crash out
The Serbian is bidding to match Roger Federer’s men’s record of eight Wimbledon titles.
Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to wrist injury
The 28-year-old previously withdrew from the Australian Open due to a knee injury.
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This year
2023
Andy Murray believes poster of Wimbledon greats was a ‘disaster’
The Scot highlighted the lack of prominence given to female stars.
Support for unvaccinated Djokovic's bid to enter US
The Serbian star is currently barred from entering the country.
Wimbledon shorten men's doubles to three sets
Traditional format had been criticised for discouraging more singles specialists from entering the doubles.
Last year
2022
Female players at Wimbledon allowed to wear dark-coloured underwear from 2023
Wimbledon have been under pressure to relax the strict guidance to reduce anxiety around menstrual cycles.
Djokovic says he will not play US Open because of lack of Covid vaccination
The 21-time grand slam champion had hoped in vain for the rules to be relaxed.
She looks like she’s had 700 drinks – Fan accused by Kyrgios taking legal action
Kyrgios had complained to the umpire about the behaviour of Anna Palus in his four-set defeat by Novak Djokovic in this year’s Wimbledon final.
Where Is Peng Shuai? protester kicked out of Centre Court during men’s final
Drew Pavlou tried to enter the stands during the match between Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic clinches seventh Wimbledon title after four-set triumph over Kyrgios
The 35-year-old Serb is now one Slam ahead of Roger Federer in the all-time race.
'We win Wimbledon,' says Russia tennis chief after Rybakina triumph
Shamil Tarpischev hailed the 23-year-old’s success.
Russian-born Elena Rybakina triumphs in Wimbledon final
The victory denied Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur a chance to make African tennis history.
Djokovic ends Norrie's Wimbledon dream and books final with Kyrgios
The British number one took the opening set before Djokovic fought back.