In and around the courts… Wimbledon Diary
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London | Halep gets her hearing, finally
According to several reports, Simona Halep has finally been heard in front of an independent judge over her anti-doping case.
London | Kontaveit to hang up her racket after Wimbledon
Former World No 2 Anett Kontaveit announced her imminent retirement from the WTA Tour this week on social media, due to her on-going back issues.
New York | All clear for Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova posted on Twitter this week that, after a full day of tests at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she is now free of cancer.
London | Swiatek delivers keynote speech at Rafa Nadal Academy
World No 1 Iga Swiatek continues her busy schedule after securing her 3rd French Open title last Saturday, delivering a keynote speech during the graduation ceremony at the...
London | Swiatek holds onto her top spot, for now
At least for now, World No 1 Iga Swiatek is holding on to her top spot after winning the French Open title at Roland Garros on Saturday, which had been under threat by Aryna...
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Wimbledon | Parkland expansion plans face a setback from Wandsworth Council
Planning officers at Wandsworth Council have recommended Councillors refuse permission for the All England Lawn Tennis Club's proposal to build 39 new grass courts, including an 8,000-seater show court, on Wimbledon Park land, which is a major setback after Merton...
Turin | Zverev upsets Alcaraz’s debut
It was a great day for two former champions at this year’s Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, as they hoped to repeat their previous successes by claiming wins in the first round of Red Group matches.
Seville | Canada lift the BJK Cup for the first time
Leylah Fernandez was the hero of Team Canada as she won all her singles and doubles rubbers to lead her nation to a decisive win over Italy and their first Billie Jean King Cup triumph, well aided by Marina Stakusic, who provided yet another upset victory on Sunday in...
Turin | Djokovic and Sinner successfully open their Finals’ campaigns.
Novak Djokovic needed just one win at the Nitto ATP Finals to ensure he ended the year as the No.1 player in the world and, as expected, he achieved that with his opening match on the opening day of the end-of-season extravaganza in Turin.
London | Boulter leads Team GB into elite 2024 BJK Cup Qualifiers
Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart saw Great Britain safely through to next year’s elite group of the World Cup of Tennis by beating Sweden in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs, 3-1, at London’s Copper Box on Sunday.