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• Gauff digs deep and Sabalenka channels Nadal in dramatic second-round wins

  01-07-2026 20:16
  American recovers from 7-4 down in deciding tie-breakTop seed says Netflix documentary is inspirationIt hardly seems possible that seven years have passed since a 15-year-old Coco Gauff announced herself on the world scene with a brilliant victory here over Venus Williams in the first round. Gauff has since won two grand slam titles and been ranked as high as world No 2.Her form has been up and down, her serve and forehand occasionally brittle, especially when the pressure is ramped up. But ther
  
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• Novak Djokovic leaves Wimbledon ball kid 'terrified' with behaviour on Centre Court

  01-07-2026 23:33 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic did something nobody expected on Centre Court
  
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• Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic beats Tsitsipas in straight sets, Krejcikova, Gauff and Sinner through – as it happened

  01-07-2026 22:59
  
  Barbora Krejcikova knocked out Mirra Andreeva, with Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff also moving into round threeYara 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
  
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• Mirra Andreeva’s Wimbledon hopes dashed by resurgent Krejcikova

  01-07-2026 22:25
  The 2024 women’s singles champion won 4-6, 7-5, 6-4Teenager says loss will ‘take some time’ to get overFour women in the post-1968 Open era have won singles titles on the slow red clay of Roland Garros and ­Wimbledon’s lightning-fast grass before their 20th birthdays. As Mirra Andreeva, the 19-year-old winner of last month’s French Open, walked on to Centre Court here on Wednesday to face Barbora Krejcikova – already a winner of both European grand slams &
  
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• Wimbledon star launches racket in furious meltdown then breaks down in tears

  01-07-2026 21:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A tennis ace suffered a meltdown after her second round clash at Wimbledon
  
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• Clare Balding tells Wimbledon star he needs 'anger management training' after shocking interview

  01-07-2026 21:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Clare Balding made a bold comment during the BBC's coverage of Wimbledon
  
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• Nick Kyrgios at risk of mammoth fine after swearing in rant at Wimbledon umpire

  01-07-2026 21:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nick Kyrgios launched a furious rant on his return to Wimbledon
  
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• View balls please: England football fans at Wimbledon find attention wanders from the tennis

  01-07-2026 21:08
  Phones and earpieces aplenty as football supporters find World Cup thriller against DR Congo hard to ignore“Pssst.” The security staff here don’t do a lot of talking. The job of guarding Centre Court seems to be only a little less serious than standing sentry on Whitehall. But this guard, standing to attention outside the media centre in his blue peaked cap and freshly pressed jacket, has something to say to his colleague three feet away.“Pssst,” he whispers from th
  
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• Sinner battles past Borges as tough start to Wimbledon title defence continues

  01-07-2026 20:38
  Italian wins 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 in second roundNext faces the unseeded American Jenson BrooksbyJannik Sinner is not making it easy for himself this year. Matches he would have expected to sprint through here have become mini-marathons and there is the small matter of another ­heatwave arriving in London this weekend, which, as we saw in Paris, is his kryptonite.More worrying, as Sinner ­admitted after reaching the last 32 with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over the world No 48, Nuno
  
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• Wimbledon star who 'hates his life' threatens to smash his dad's face in

  01-07-2026 19:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Wimbledon star fired the threat while he was on court
  
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• Wimbledon diary: Sabalenka’s dog plea, Rufus the Hawk and strawberry towels for ever

  01-07-2026 18:42
  Canines are not allowed at SW19, but security and guide dogs can enjoy a secret paddling pool on Henman HillAryna Sabalenka has urged Wimbledon to reverse its policy that bans players from bringing their dogs into the grounds, but there is no suggestion the All England Club doesn’t love our canine friends. It even has a secret doggy paddling pool – and doggy toilet area – behind Henman Hill. The pool is used mostly by security dogs, but anyone with a guide dog is free to use it
  
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• WTA Finals calls time on three-year Saudi Arabia deal and heads for California

  01-07-2026 18:39
  Season-ending tournament will now be at Indian WellsThe move comes a year before Saudi contract endsThe WTA Finals will leave Saudi Arabia one year early and move to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California this November.The season-ending event, in which the top eight singles players and doubles teams compete, is the governing body’s flagship tournament and has been held in Riyadh since 2024, a move that was negotiated as a three-year contract. Continue reading...
  
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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
  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 featuring
  
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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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• ‘Nothing short of a shambles’: Dan Evans hits out at Wimbledon organisers after his 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 out on the lowly settings of Court
  
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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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