American tennis prodigy, world No. 2 in singles, world No. 1 in doubles
Karolina Muchova saves a match point and defeats Coco Gauff in a dramatic Wimbledon semi-final, setting up an all-Czech final with Linda Noskova. Muchova wins 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10) in a high-stakes Centre Court thriller.
Wimbledon updates unfold as top seeds face shocks and schedule changes. Alexandra Eala has upset Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina exits in a tight finish, and Elise Mertens advances, reshaping the women’s draw as Centre Court hosts key matches.
Top players have pressed for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues, citing pay gaps and welfare needs. Aryna Sabalenka has warned a boycott could occur if negotiations stall; players emphasize respect and governance changes alongside prize money increases.
Elina Svitolina has won her third Rome title, defeating Coco Gauff in a three-set final. The victory follows a remarkable resurgence after maternity leave, with Svitolina climbing to No.7 and threatening Grand Slam chances at Roland Garros. Ukraine’s top players are also maintaining a strong presence in the rankings amid ongoing wartime pressure.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has suffered a shock five-set defeat at Roland Garros, stalling his bid to complete a career Grand Slam and forcing a period of recovery ahead of Wimbledon. The loss comes after a long winning run and intense focus on Paris.
Howard Fendrich, a veteran AP tennis writer who has covered Grand Slams and Olympics since 2002, has died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a cancer diagnosis this year. Colleagues, players and friends have paid tribute, noting his kindness, deep reporting and influence on tennis journalism.
Maja Chwalińska has reached the French Open women’s final, becoming the first qualifier ever to reach Roland Garros’ final and the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era. She will meet Mirra Andreeva in Paris on Saturday, with a potential €1.4m prize and a top-25 ranking in sight.
Vondrousova has been suspended for four years after refusing a doping control test at her home in December 2025. An independent tribunal has found no compelling justification for the refusal, and the sanction runs until June 21, 2030. ITIA emphasizes that testing can occur outside the hour window if notified and located, and reiterates the seriousness of refusals.
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament after a stress fracture was confirmed, ending her bid to compete this year. Several British players are in action, including Katie Boulter, Fran Jones, Harriet Dart, Alicia Dudeney, Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic, with wildcards and rising stars featured in the draw.
World Cup activities are intersecting with Wimbledon’s schedule as fans and players navigate overlapping knockout rounds; Wimbledon has reaffirmed it will not broadcast World Cup matches on site, while players face scheduling pressures and personal choices about balancing sport and football viewing.
Novak Djokovic has reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for a record-extending ninth consecutive time, defeating Roman Safiullin in four sets on Centre Court. The 39-year-old seals his 106th Wimbledon singles win, tightening his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title amid tense moments and on-court frustration.
A wave of bold walk-on outfits and brand-driven looks marks a turning point at Wimbledon, with Naomi Osaka and others turning sartorial moments into strategic statements. The trend is drawing attention from players, sponsors, and analysts as fashion and sport collide on Centre Court.
Osaka has reached the Wimbledon fourth round with a dominant victory over Kasatkina, continuing her best grass-season yet. She is set to face Sabalenka or Ostapenko in the next round, as fashion moments keep drawing attention but her focus remains on grass-court success.
The top player has a recent major setback at Roland Garros, but her team is rebuilding ahead of Wimbledon, framing the challenge as a cycle she has managed before. An internal autopsy will guide a swift return to form.