American tennis player, 2020 Australian Open champion
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.
Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will return to competitive tennis at the US Open after missing more than four months with a right wrist injury. The 23-year-old is seeded second at Flushing Meadows, where organisers have increased the total prize fund to a record $108m and will launch a grand slam player advisory council after the tournament.
The US Open has announced Serena Williams will partner Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles main draw. The pair will compete in the revamped two-day, 16-team format with a $1 million prize. Williams is not planning singles, while Alcaraz is returning from a right wrist injury.
Carlos Alcaraz has returned from a wrist injury to play in the US Open, teaming with Serena Williams in the mixed doubles. The news follows his four-month absence from singles and Williams’ comeback after a hiatus. The event adds star power to the Open, with other high-profile partnerships and a large field across both singles and doubles.
Roger Federer has been enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, reflecting on a career that spanned two decades, including 20 Grand Slams and a lasting impact beyond titles. He also discusses future ties to tennis and the sport’s evolution, while recalling fan support and his off-court persona.
The Williams sisters have been granted a wildcard to compete in the US Open doubles, reuniting after their last New York appearance in 2022. Serena has returned to tennis this summer and will not play singles, while Venus is entering singles and doubles as she pursues a continued comeback. The duo will begin their campaign in New York in early September, with the doubles final scheduled for 11 September.
The US Open opens with Carlos Alcaraz returning to singles after a wrist injury, facing Roman Safiullin in round one. The field also features Djokovic’s health questions and Sabalenka’s form as top players navigate the early rounds and evolving conditions.
Novak Djokovic has exited the US Open after a grueling five-set defeat to Mariano Navone, revealing a serious underlying health issue that has caused him to endure vomiting, cramps, and exhaustion on court. The 39-year-old has not ruled out a fix, while Navone secures the biggest win of his career. The match extended for four hours and 36 minutes, and Venus Williams later played after midnight.