Spanish tennis great and 22-time major winner
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.
Alexander Zverev has clinched his maiden Grand Slam title by beating Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic French Open final, becoming the first German man to win a major since Boris Becker in 1996. The match featured a tense fifth set after Cobolli recovered from a nervy start to force a decider. Arnaldi’s late withdrawal due to illness reshaped the event’s finals lineup.
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.
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.
Novak Djokovic has reached Wimbledon’s third round, maintaining grass-court dominance at age 39. He is adapting his game to conserve energy, leaning on defense turned offense as rivals falter. The run underscores his ongoing quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam.
Athletes from tennis to football are expanding into business ventures after retirement. Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal are building portfolios in health, hospitality and education, underscoring a trend of athletes leveraging fame into long-term ventures. Nadal's Zel Hotels and Sharapova's Sugarpova highlight a shift toward diversified brands.
Naomi Osaka has advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round, defeating Daria Kasatkina in straight sets. Her grass-season form has improved dramatically, she has not dropped a set in her first four matches, and she faces a high-stakes last-16 clash against Aryna Sabalenka or Jelena Ostapenko. Fashion and confidence combined to propel her on Centre Court.
Jannik Sinner has retained his Wimbledon men's singles title, beating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court. The world No.1 has claimed his fifth Grand Slam and his second consecutive Wimbledon crown after recovering from a shock French Open exit last month.
England suffers a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-final, with late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez overturning an early lead from Anthony Gordon. England will play the bronze match against France; Kane contemplates the next steps in his international career as the team shifts focus to Nations League.
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.
The No. 2 Spaniard has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury. He has not played since the Barcelona Open in April, missing the French Open and Wimbledon. Tournament officials say he is focused on recovery and returning for the US Open, where he is the defending champion.
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.