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Wimbledon 2024 draw: Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz projected to face Sinner in semis; Djokovic, Nagal learn fate

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz found himself in the same half of the draw as reigning Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner...

Emma Raducanu ‘unbelievably complete’ and can be a ‘huge threat to anyone’ at Wimbledon – Mats Wilander – Eurosport

Emma Raducanu can be a "huge threat to anyone" at Wimbledon this year, believes Eurosport's Mats Wilander, as the Brit gears up for her...

‘Hectic’ reality of Aussie’s grand slam ‘struggle’ — and the moment that ‘drove her nuts’

When Daria Saville returned to grand slam tennis at Wimbledon last year after her second knee reconstruction, the Australian was hoping for a change...

10 grass-court tournaments you may never have known existed

5. Australian tournamentsWhen the Australian Open was staged on grass, so too were the other Australian summer circuit events.In January 1987, the men warmed...

Wimbledon serves up luxury hospitality deal with Le Gavroche revival

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Six months after closing its doors,...

Emotions spill over as Aussie seals extraordinary Wimbledon berth

A last-minute stand-in at Wimbledon qualifying, Australian Alex Bolt has stormed all the way into the men’s main draw, sealed by an “unreal” comeback...

The New Gucci Tennis Collection Is Made For (And Literally Worn By) Pro Players

As sports fans embrace Wimbledon-mania, Gucci has introduced a one-off collection of tennis-themed apparel, inspired by the House’s rich archive of heritage sportswear dating...

WTA Bad Homburg Semifinal Predictions Including Diana Shnaider vs Emma Navarro

The WTA Bad Homburg semifinals are here and it’s a talented line-up that’s about to battle for the title. Emma Navarro is stabilizing inside...

Purcell returns to Eastbourne semis, joined by Vukic

Max Purcell is through to his second career semifinal in Eastbourne, where he is joined by fellow Australian Aleksandar Vukic. Eastbourne, United Kingdom, 28 June...

My tennis club confession: I had an affair with the local pro

Taut strings and thighs. Simmering tensions. Illicit passions. Machiavellian political scheming. Tennis is hot now, on screen thanks to Challengers and on the professional...

Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu suffer heavy defeats at Eastbourne

Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu were denied another all-British semi-final showdown before Wimbledon following comprehensive defeats at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne.The British No...

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