Venus Williams lands in the news as co‑chair of a Met Gala 2026 buzz and marriage headlines swirl—classic WTA legend, 49-time singles titlist, former world No. 1.
Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he has withdrawn from the clay-court season including the Italian Open and Roland Garros after tests on his right wrist confirmed injury. The 22-year-old has been sidelined since hurting the wrist at Barcelona, has missed Madrid and is pausing competition to prioritise recovery ahead of a return date to be evaluated.
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.
Serena Williams has returned to professional doubles at Queen’s Club with Victoria Mboko. The pair won their first round and were due to play again when Mboko sustained a knee injury, forcing her to retire from the match. Williams is planning further doubles appearances in Berlin next week and has not yet confirmed singles comeback.