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• BBC make huge change to Wimbledon coverage with Serena Williams to be impacted

  30-06-2026 13:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The BBC is debuting a new feature for Serena Williams' first-round Wimbledon match against Maya Joint on Centre Court, in a never-before-seen change to their television coverage
  
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• Wimbledon star told off for breaking dress code and forced to make changes

  01-07-2026 18:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jessica Bouzas was called out by the umpire after her first-round Wimbledon victory
  
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• Wimbledon 2026: Sinner in action, Sabalenka and Osaka go through, Evans bows out – live

  01-07-2026 17:10
  Updates from Wednesday’s action in SW19
  Order of play | Joint ends Williams comeback | Mail DanielYara El-Shaboury was watching on No 2 Court, and has this quick report:Naomi Osaka cruised to a second-round 6-3, 6-2 win against the Russian qualifier Anastasia Gasanova. There was little worry for the four-time grand slam champion, whose serves and groundstrokes were stellar as she makes it to the third round at Wimbledon in back-to-back years.There was a small moment of frustration in the
  
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• Naomi Osaka tones down the jellyfish but Wimbledon entrances help soothe nerves

  01-07-2026 17:10
  The contrast between her fashion choices and naturally reserved personality has become a fascinating subplotNaomi Osaka’s on-court entrances have become almost as anticipated as her first serve. Two days after turning heads in a sculptural kimono-inspired creation embroidered with cranes and cherry blossom for her 2026 Wimbledon opener, the four-time grand slam champion dressed to command attention again.The sweeping layers had been toned down – replaced by a cleaner silhouette featu
  
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• Novak Djokovic showed his true colours with remark about Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

  01-07-2026 17:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic previously spoke about Kate Midlleton at Wimbledon
  
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• Wimbledon fans point out 'double standard' as Novak Djokovic strides onto court

  01-07-2026 16:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka both attracted attention on day one of Wimbledon 2026 owing to their attire - but there appeared to be 'double standards' amongst tennis fans' opinions
  
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• Serena Williams worrying incident emerges as Wimbledon legend releases statement

  01-07-2026 16:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams has released a statement after her Wimbledon return did not go to plan
  
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• Rory McIlroy’s split with wife Erica Stoll as golf star sets tongues wagging at Wimbledon

  01-07-2026 16:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy turned heads while attending Wimbledon with his wife
  
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• Dan Evans hits out at ‘shambolic’ Wimbledon organisers after taking final bow

  01-07-2026 16:31
  Briton was refused wildcard for singlesEnds career with low-key doubles defeatBritain’s Dan Evans has accused the Lawn Tennis Association of “lacking the minerals” to tell him why he was not given a Wimbledon singles’ wildcard after calling time on his 20-year career. Evans was hoping to say goodbye with a final appearance in the men’s singles this year, after confirming he was retiring at the All England Club.Instead, he ended up bowing down on the lowly settings o
  
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• Wimbledon star fumes 'it's a p*** take' in furious interview after being disrespected

  01-07-2026 15:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dan Evans has hit out at the LTA after his professional tennis career came to an end on Court 15 at Wimbledon in front of around 300 fans
  
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• Naomi Osaka shoots down Wimbledon interviewer live on BBC moments after finishing on court

  01-07-2026 15:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Naomi Osaka beat Anastasia Gasanova 6-3, 6-2 to reach the third round of Wimbledon but the four-time Grand Slam winner was critical of her own performance
  
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• Judy Murray issues major demand over schools saying sport is as important as maths

  01-07-2026 15:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Judy Murray is on a mission to bring tennis to the masses, calling for specialist PE teachers to be placed in every school, and coaches on every public court in the country
  
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• Serena Williams injured putting fairytale Wimbledon doubles appearance with Venus in doubt

  01-07-2026 14:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams' return to singles competition at Wimbledon is already over - and the 23-time Grand Slam champion is now a doubt for her doubles appearance with sister Venus
  
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• Serena Williams in race against time to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

  01-07-2026 14:05
  Former champion tweaked right knee in defeat against JointThe 44-year-old made return after nearly four years away Serena Williams’ appearance in the women’s doubles alongside her sister Venus later this week is in doubt because of a knee injury.The 23-times grand slam singles winner played her first singles match since the 2022 US Open on Tuesday, which ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 loss to the 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on Centre Court, and is due to play with Venus at Wimble
  
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• Wimbledon stars forced to stop playing immediately as umpire phones security

  01-07-2026 13:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  British tennis star Dan Evans was forced to pause during what turned out to be his Wimbledon farewell in his men's doubles match with Henry Searle
  
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• Wimbledon star for BBC vows to watch England vs DR Congo on ITV even if he's on live TV

  01-07-2026 12:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England will take on DR Congo in the round of 32 stage of the World Cup on Wednesday evening, with BBC Wimbledon pundit Tim Henman admitting he will be watching on ITV even if he is on commentary duty
  
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• Wimbledon star sprints off court to grab crying rival and hands him touching gift

  01-07-2026 11:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Matteo Berrettini beat Stan Wawrinka in a four-set thriller at Wimbledon before sprinting after the retiring Swiss legend to give him a gift
  
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• Serena Williams has 'extreme' parenting rule that made both her and daughter Olympia cry

  01-07-2026 10:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams has some rather strict parenting rules as her Wimbledon singles return ended in defeat on Centre Court
  
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• Serena Williams hit with bitter accusation as former Wimbledon foe speaks out

  01-07-2026 10:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams was knocked out in the first round of Wimbledon by Maya Joint, but Harmony Tan was quick to remind the American of their 2022 meeting at the All England Club
  
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• John McEnroe refuses to answer Serena Williams question at Wimbledon – 'Don't ask me that'

  01-07-2026 10:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams suffered a heartbreaking three-set defeat to Maya Joint in the first round of Wimbledon, with the 44-year-old potentially playing her last ever singles match
  
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• Wimbledon star breaks down in tears after losing and admits – 'I don't want to retire'

  01-07-2026 09:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Stan Wawrinka was beaten by Matteo Berrettini in a dramatic four-set match at Wimbledon, with the three-time Grand Slam champion set to retire at the end of the season
  
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• Serena Williams' husband shares touching message as daughter removed from Wimbledon court

  01-07-2026 09:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams made her Wimbledon return at the age of 44 and husband Alexis Ohanian was there cheering her on, though their youngest daughter had to leave before play began
  
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• Roger Federer snubbed for Novak Djokovic in Rafael Nadal's top 10 list

  01-07-2026 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal looked past Roger Federer despite their legendary rivalry, instead praising another of his great adversaries in Novak Djokovic
  
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• Serena Williams makes statement after Wimbledon defeat and media duties snub

  01-07-2026 01:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams took on Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon as she completed her comeback.
  
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• Tennis has moved on but Serena devotion at sporting vigil is still at a high | Jonathan Liew

  01-07-2026 01:04
  Williams’s comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya JointThe shapes and the silhouettes are the same. The movements are effortlessly familiar. The way she gathers the ball before she serves: not so much bouncing it as toying with it, batting it around her ankles, as if considering what an appropriate punishment might be. All this is as it ever was, like the words of a song you know by heart. So why does it still feel so strange?It is a litt
  
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• Katie Swan glides past Begu but Boulter joins early British exodus at Wimbledon

  01-07-2026 00:07
  Wildcard entry defeats Romanian opponent 6-4, 6-4Katie Boulter beaten 6-4, 6-2 by qualifier Tyra GrantAt 12.30pm on the second day of the 2026 championships Katie Swan ended Britain’s wait for a first ­singles victory as she marked her long-awaited return to the All England Club with a battling straight-sets win over Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu.After a dismal opening day on which the 10 home players who completed their matches were beaten, the wildcard ensured there would be no
  
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• Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams and Wawrinka bow out; Swiatek and Zverev through – as it happened

  30-06-2026 23:36
  Williams fell just short on her return, Stan Wawrinka said goodbye to Wimbledon for the last time, while there first-round wins for Iga Swiatek, Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina, but exits for Ben Shelton and Elina SvitolinaNext no No 3: Alex de Minaur (5) v Roman Andres Burruchaga.Next on No 2: Otto Virtanen v Ben Shelton (4). Continue reading...
  
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• Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles return ended in first round by Maya Joint

  30-06-2026 23:32
  Williams beaten 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Centre CourtJoint fights off second-set rally to close out matchSerena Williams walked up to the baseline down match point aware that it would not have been a tragedy for her to lose one more point. Four years on from her last singles appearance as a professional tennis player, the 44-year-old had been competitive against a talented young opponent and she had fought hard for every point. Some would say that she could not have asked for more from herself.Howev
  
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• Serena Williams dumped out of Wimbledon in first round as comeback stalls

  30-06-2026 23:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams was back playing at Wimbledon at the age of 44 but the 23-time Grand Slam winner was sent packing in the first round on Centre Court
  
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• BBC viewers rage over Serena Williams broadcast from Wimbledon

  30-06-2026 22:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  BBC viewers expressed outrage on social media after the broadcaster made a controversial decision during Tuesday's Wimbledon comeback
  
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