Russian-born Kazakhstani tennis star, Wimbledon 2022 champion and recent Australian Open winner
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.
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska has reached the French Open final after defeating Anna Kalinskaya in a tight semifinal; Mirra Andreeva is in the final after earlier semifinals, marking the first all-non-retired final pairing since 1992. Zverev will also contest the men’s final.
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament after a stress fracture was confirmed, ending her bid to compete this year.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.
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.
The Wimbledon scene is lively as players face early-round challenges and notable developments unfold across courts, including Serena Williams' media absence discourse and rising hopes from young talents.
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.
The Williams sisters are competing at Wimbledon. Serena has returned to singles and is addressing a knee injury; Venus is playing doubles alongside Kevin Krawietz. Their schedule places doubles on show courts after singles, as organizers balance recovery time with competition.
Updated Wimbledon coverage shows notable moments: Muchova advances to a potential final, Schuurs collides with a ball girl but remains in match, and de Minaur opens up on the mental toll after a loss, with Cobolli advancing further; Sabalenka exits in straight sets to Osaka.
Two Czech finalists are set to compete in Wimbledon 2026 after dramatic semi-finals. Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova have reached the final, with Noskova defeating Marta Kostyuk and Muchova surviving a battle with Coco Gauff to claim a spot in the showpiece. The weekend promises a first-time Wimbledon women’s champion from the Czech Republic.
Filipina tennis prodigy Clara Eala has won the Washington Open, becoming the first Filipina to claim a WTA singles title. She defeated Jessica Pegula in a rain-disrupted final that stretched over two days, after rallying from a first-set deficit to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. The victory follows a season where she toppled multiple top-10 players and has sparked a surge of national support.
Rybakina comes back from 0-3 in the final set to beat Samsonova; Gauff advances to the quarterfinals by defeating Korneeva. Osaka and Bencic also win, setting up next-round clashes with each other.
Iga Swiatek has won the Canadian Open, her first title in 11 months, amid intense scrutiny at home. She has spoken about anger at critics and says she will keep growing, while praising her new coach Francisco Roig. The victory returns her to the top five.