British tennis player Dan Evans, 36, will compete in Wimbledon qualifying after not receiving a singles wildcard. He had hoped for a wildcard for his final tournament before retirement, but spots were awarded to Harry Wendelken and Felix Gill. Evans will play doubles with Henry Searle.
Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard for the Wimbledon women's doubles. Despite not being expected to challenge for singles titles, their return celebrates two influential legends whose impact transcends the sport, offering fans a chance to witness a historic partnership once more.
Serena Williams kehrt nach vier Jahren auf den Rasen von Wimbledon zurück und tritt im Doppel mit ihrer Schwester Venus an. Die beiden erhielten eine Wildcard für das Turnier, das vom 29. Juni bis 12. Juli stattfindet. Serena Williams hatte ihre Karriere 2022 beendet, feierte aber kürzlich ein Comeback.
Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard to compete in the women's doubles at Wimbledon. Serena, 44, is continuing her comeback after a four-year hiatus, while Venus, 45, seeks to improve on a difficult singles season. Neither sister received a singles wildcard.
Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the Wimbledon women's doubles after receiving a wildcard. Serena, 44, is continuing her comeback after a four-year hiatus, while Venus, 45, seeks to improve on a winless singles season. Other notable entries include Stan Wawrinka and Grigor Dimitrov.
Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard entry into the Wimbledon women's doubles tournament. Serena, 44, is continuing her comeback after a four-year hiatus, while Dan Evans, 36, will play his final career tournament at Wimbledon.
Serena and Venus Williams will reunite for the Wimbledon Championships after receiving a wildcard for the women's doubles. Serena, returning after a four-year retirement, and Venus, who has competed since 1994, will partner for the first time since 2018.
Dan Evans, set to retire after Wimbledon, expressed disappointment at not receiving a wildcard for the Queen's tournament, calling it a missed "classy gesture" from organizers.
Dan Evans expressed disappointment at not receiving a wildcard for the Queen's tournament, calling it a missed "classy gesture" before his planned retirement after Wimbledon. Despite his service to British tennis, including a Davis Cup title, he entered qualifying due to his ranking.
Serena Williams's return to tennis has been cut short at the Queen's Club tournament after her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko, withdrew due to a knee injury sustained during her singles match. Mboko slipped on the grass courts, a known hazard at the venue.
Serena Williams, 44, returns to competitive tennis in doubles at Queen's Club, citing 'fun' and her children as motivation, with uncertain singles future.
World Aquatics is experimenting with expanding swimming finals to 10 lanes and introducing wildcards to broaden global participation, starting with the 2026 World Short Course Championships in Beijing.
Serena Williams is returning to competitive tennis after a nearly four-year break, announcing she will play women's doubles at the Queen's Club Championships in the UK. The 23-time Grand Slam winner will partner with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko.
Serena Williams, 44, is returning to professional tennis after nearly four years away, accepting a wildcard for doubles at the Queen's Club tournament in London. The 23-time Grand Slam champion's comeback sparks speculation about a potential Wimbledon appearance.
Serena Williams, 44, is returning to professional tennis after nearly four years, accepting a wildcard for doubles at the Queen's Club tournament in London. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who last competed in 2022, expressed excitement about starting a 'new chapter' on grass, fueling speculation about a potential Wimbledon appearance.
Serena Williams kehrt nach vier Jahren Pause auf die Tennisbühne zurück. Die 23-fache Grand-Slam-Siegerin startet nächste Woche im Doppel beim WTA-Turnier in London. Sie plant auch Auftritte in Berlin und Wimbledon.
Tennis legend Serena Williams, 44, is set to make a sensational return to professional tennis next week at the Queen's Club in London. She will compete in the women's doubles draw with a wildcard, marking her first professional match in four years since retiring in 2022.
Tennisprofi Tatjana Maria (38) wurde die Wildcard für das Rasenturnier im Londoner Queen's Club verweigert. Als Titelverteidigerin hoffte sie auf eine automatische Teilnahme, doch die Organisatoren bevorzugen britische Spielerinnen oder Top-10-Profis. Dies könnte für Maria den Verlust von 500 Weltranglistenpunkten bedeuten.
Jannik Sinner, the top seed at the French Open, efficiently defeated French wildcard Clement Tabur 6-1 6-3 6-4 in the first round, solidifying his position as the overwhelming favourite to win the tournament, especially with reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz injured and Novak Djokovic nearing the end of his career.
Great Britain's Katie Boulter secured a tough 6-4 4-6 6-4 victory over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo in the first round of the French Open. Boulter, who has historically struggled on clay, advanced to the second round at Roland Garros for the second time in her career.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has selected Ivan Toney for his World Cup squad after holding talks over his attitude. Toney's inclusion is the most eye-catching, with Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Harry Maguire overlooked.
Grandmaster Hans Niemann secured his most significant career win at the Warsaw Rapid & Blitz, taking home $50,000. The victory comes amidst the lingering controversy from his 2022 match against Magnus Carlsen.
Emma Raducanu, ranked 30th, returns to tennis in Strasbourg after health issues, seeking match practice before the French Open, where she's unlikely to be seeded due to a recent post-viral infection.
