American tennis legend and commentator
Arthur Fery has advanced to the Wimbledon men’s semi-finals as a wildcard, defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to continue his historic fairytale run. He will face Alexander Zverev in the next round, while British fans celebrate a rare deep run by a homegrown player.
Linda Noskova wins the women’s singles final, becoming the youngest Wimbledon champion since 2011, as Karolina Muchova pushes her to the limit in a dramatic final. Jannik Sinner also claims the men’s title in a long, grueling 4-set showdown against Alexander Zverev. The event features Arthur Fery’s breakthrough wildcard run and Serena Williams’ return to singles at 44.
Britain’s Wimbledon run is contrasted by a worrying pattern: a wild card’s surprise semi-final runs mask a wider lack of sustained success. The sport’s centre of gravity remains abroad and domestic grassroots funding is under scrutiny.
Jake Johnson stars as Dusty Boyd, a former teen tennis prodigy who reluctantly embraces pickleball to recover from a wrist injury. The film blends sport, humor and a hint of romance, with cameos from Andy Roddick and John McEnroe as themselves. Apple TV+ releases this lighthearted comedy featuring Johnson, Steenburgen and Stiller.
Roger Federer has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport after a storied career that included 20 Grand Slam titles. In the run-up, he has performed exhibition matches in New York, signaling a lasting legacy beyond competition and underscoring his impact on fans and the sport.
At the US Open, Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík have won the mixed doubles title, with a renewed emphasis on singles players amid the revamped format. The event drew big crowds and featured high-profile appearances, including Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz, though several doubles specialists exited early.
Wawrinka has been granted a wild-card entry to the 2026 US Open after Patrick Kypson withdrew, allowing the 41-year-old to bid farewell on tennis’ biggest stage in New York.
Muchova and Mensik clinch the mixed doubles title at the US Open, beating Bencic and Cobolli in a deciding 10-point tiebreak after saving two match points in the semi-finals. The duo wore matching maroon outfits and celebrated a first Grand Slam title for both players, continuing a strong pre-US Open run in women’s and men’s events.