<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Tennis - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Tennis news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[The Dink review – Jake Johnson’s pickleball comedy serves up engagingly silly laughs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnson is delusional ex-tennis player The Hammer, who has to switch to the sport he loathes after injuryThere&rsquo;s some funny stuff here in this engagingly silly sports comedy from producer-star Jake Johnson about the world of pickleball, and how this (allegedly) facile pseudo-tennis game for children and old people threatens to infantilise and dumb down the world of tennis itself.Dusty (Johnson) is a middle-aged loser, delusionally nicknamed The Hammer, who once showed early promise at tenn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-dink-review-jake-johnsons-pickleball-comedy-serves-up-engagingly-silly-laughs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-dink-review-jake-johnsons-pickleball-comedy-serves-up-engagingly-silly-laughs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open becomes first grand slam to offer players share of tournament revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move is significant step in row over prize moneyUS Open will come under pressure to follow suitThe French Open has become the first grand slam tournament to offer players a share of the event&rsquo;s revenue in a significant step forward in the row over prize money. Officials from Roland Garros made the offer to the players&rsquo; representative, Larry Scott, in talks at Wimbledon a fortnight ago in a move that will increase pressure on the US Open, which is due to announce its prize fund for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-becomes-first-grand-slam-to-offer-players-share-of-tournament-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-becomes-first-grand-slam-to-offer-players-share-of-tournament-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open becomes first grand slam event to offer players share of tournament revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move is significant step in row over prize moneyUS Open will come under pressure to follow suitThe French Open has become the first grand slam tournament to offer players a share of the event&rsquo;s revenue in a significant step forward in the row over prize money.The Guardian has learned that officials from Roland Garros made the offer to the players&rsquo; representative, Larry Scott, in talks at Wimbledon a fortnight ago in a move that will increase pressure on the US Open, which is due to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-becomes-first-grand-slam-event-to-offer-players-share-of-tournament-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-becomes-first-grand-slam-event-to-offer-players-share-of-tournament-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-will-need-sex-test-to-play-on-wta-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-will-need-sex-test-to-play-on-wta-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsitsipas claims first ATP title in 16 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stefanos Tsitsipas wins his first ATP title in 16 months after defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tsitsipas-claims-first-atp-title-in-16-months/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tsitsipas-claims-first-atp-title-in-16-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immediate complaint, 'fired' on live TV &ndash; Inside Eugenie Bouchard's Wimbledon for BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eugenie Bouchard caused a stir during her new role as a BBC pundit during Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/immediate-complaint-fired-on-live-tv-ndash-inside-eugenie-bouchards-wimbledon-for-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/immediate-complaint-fired-on-live-tv-ndash-inside-eugenie-bouchards-wimbledon-for-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muchova to miss Canadian Open after 'small surgery']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova says she is set to be sidelined for a "few weeks" after having a "small surgery".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-to-miss-canadian-open-after-small-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-to-miss-canadian-open-after-small-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye masks, cherry gel and an afternoon kiwi: Ezri Konsa, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and other top sports stars on how to get a good night’s sleep]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England defender wears a tracker, the heptathlete is experimenting with kiwi fruits &ndash; and world champion swimmer Adam Peaty swears by hours and hours of history videos &hellip;Katarina&nbsp;Johnson-Thompson Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eye-masks-cherry-gel-and-an-afternoon-kiwi-ezri-konsa-katarina-johnson-thompson-and-other-top-sports-stars-on-how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eye-masks-cherry-gel-and-an-afternoon-kiwi-ezri-konsa-katarina-johnson-thompson-and-other-top-sports-stars-on-how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC receive Wimbledon offer from stunning tennis influencer after Andrew Castle decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stunning tennis influencer said she would love to work for the BBC after Andrew Castle's Wimbledon departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-receive-wimbledon-offer-from-stunning-tennis-influencer-after-andrew-castle-decision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-receive-wimbledon-offer-from-stunning-tennis-influencer-after-andrew-castle-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The summer of the underdog: why outsiders are the most compelling sights in sport | Natalie Tan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to Arthur Fery, Maja Chwalinska and Cape Verde, we have been blessed with a glut of unexpected stories of late&ldquo;Where has he been?&rdquo; Gary Neville said of Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper. &ldquo;We should have met him before.&rdquo; Should you have, really? Met him before? Surely that would have defeated the point. The appeal of the underdog, after all, is that a month ago you wouldn&rsquo;t have been able to name them. They&rsquo;re supposed to come out of absolutely nowhere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-summer-of-the-underdog-why-outsiders-are-the-most-compelling-sights-in-sport-natalie-tan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-summer-of-the-underdog-why-outsiders-are-the-most-compelling-sights-in-sport-natalie-tan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female tennis players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Female tennis players received 12,000 abusive posts in 2025, according to a new report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/female-tennis-players-faced-12000-abusive-posts-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/female-tennis-players-faced-12000-abusive-posts-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcaraz eyes return from injury at Cincinnati Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number three Carlos Alcaraz enters next month's Cincinnati Open as he plans his return from a wrist injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alcaraz-eyes-return-from-injury-at-cincinnati-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alcaraz-eyes-return-from-injury-at-cincinnati-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French player's match-fixing ban increased to three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[French tennis player Samuel Bensoussan's ban for match fixing has been extended to three years following an unsuccessful appeal, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-players-match-fixing-ban-increased-to-three-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-players-match-fixing-ban-increased-to-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis news: Arthur Fery speaks out about fame as Wimbledon star loses £1.6m prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon star Arthur Fery has addressed the new challenges he is set to face after his remarkable run at the All England Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-arthur-fery-speaks-out-about-fame-as-wimbledon-star-loses-16m-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-arthur-fery-speaks-out-about-fame-as-wimbledon-star-loses-16m-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic at centre of huge rule change demand after Wimbledon result]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a case of close but no cigar for Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, eliminated by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-at-centre-of-huge-rule-change-demand-after-wimbledon-result/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-at-centre-of-huge-rule-change-demand-after-wimbledon-result/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC's Martina Navratilova calls for tennis rule to be scrapped after Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova called for a change to the rules of tennis midway through a match commentary while working on the BBC's coverage of Wimbledon this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-martina-navratilova-calls-for-tennis-rule-to-be-scrapped-after-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-martina-navratilova-calls-for-tennis-rule-to-be-scrapped-after-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz targets new return date as Wimbledon absence sparks Jannik Sinner message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz has been sidelined for three months and did not feature at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-targets-new-return-date-as-wimbledon-absence-sparks-jannik-sinner-message/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-targets-new-return-date-as-wimbledon-absence-sparks-jannik-sinner-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray reveals Princess Kate's favourite sport after Wimbledon reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray and the Princess of Wales took in the action at Wimbledon together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-reveals-princess-kates-favourite-sport-after-wimbledon-reunion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-reveals-princess-kates-favourite-sport-after-wimbledon-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Boulter addresses whether she will take Alex de Minaur's name after secret wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis star Katie Boulter has tied the knot with ATP No. 5 Alex de Minaur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-addresses-whether-she-will-take-alex-de-minaurs-name-after-secret-wedding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-addresses-whether-she-will-take-alex-de-minaurs-name-after-secret-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe given brutal pay cut by BBC as new salary figures emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McEnroe's BBC salary has been cut as per the corporation's annual report and he is still far from their highest-paid sports pundit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-given-brutal-pay-cut-by-bbc-as-new-salary-figures-emerge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-given-brutal-pay-cut-by-bbc-as-new-salary-figures-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boris Becker speaks out as legendary BBC Wimbledon pundits 'booted' off air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two long-standing commentators have covered their last Wimbledon for the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/boris-becker-speaks-out-as-legendary-bbc-wimbledon-pundits-booted-off-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/boris-becker-speaks-out-as-legendary-bbc-wimbledon-pundits-booted-off-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon fans name replacement for John McEnroe as broadcaster sent immediate plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McEnroe remains a controversial figure with tennis fans - and that was no different during this year's Wimbledon, with broadcasters facing calls for change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fans-name-replacement-for-john-mcenroe-as-broadcaster-sent-immediate-plea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fans-name-replacement-for-john-mcenroe-as-broadcaster-sent-immediate-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev not featured in Princess Kate's Wimbledon post as message sent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princess of Wales celebrated a remarkable fortnight at Wimbledon and highlighted moments with the tournament's finalists but not Alexander Zverev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-not-featured-in-princess-kates-wimbledon-post-as-message-sent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-not-featured-in-princess-kates-wimbledon-post-as-message-sent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala is the giantkiller who lit up Wimbledon – but will she rise to the top?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filipino sensation has been embraced by her nation yet star power outweighs her career achievements &hellip; so farIn the opening week at Wimbledon queues snaked around the grounds as fans lined up for the chance to catch one of the second-round matches. Afterwards, they thronged the exit of No 3 Court so densely that the eventual winner was preceded by two men in suits and panama hats struggling to clear a path. You&rsquo;d be forgiven for thinking that, if you peered through the mass of bodies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexandra-eala-is-the-giantkiller-who-lit-up-wimbledon-but-will-she-rise-to-the-top/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexandra-eala-is-the-giantkiller-who-lit-up-wimbledon-but-will-she-rise-to-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Castle confirms immediate Wimbledon return after emotional BBC exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle has confirmed his plans to return to Wimbledon less than 24 hours on from his final BBC commentary appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-confirms-immediate-wimbledon-return-after-emotional-bbc-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-confirms-immediate-wimbledon-return-after-emotional-bbc-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon awards 2026: best player, epic matches, biggest drama and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic&rsquo;s five-set quarter-final thriller, Linda Noskova&rsquo;s courage and Jannik Sinner&rsquo;s class were among the highlights at SW19It takes a certain amount of toughness and inner belief to keep moving forward after an excruciating setback. In the last match Jannik Sinner played before Wimbledon, he was on the receiving end of a shocking collapse in his French Open second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cer&uacute;ndolo. He responded by gradually building in every round, turning in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-awards-2026-best-player-epic-matches-biggest-drama-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-awards-2026-best-player-epic-matches-biggest-drama-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serves, strawberries and shadows: Tom Jenkins’ best shots of Wimbledon 2026 – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being ensconced at SW19 since the start of the tournament, our photographer Tom Jenkins has picked out some of his favourite images from the thousands he has taken during this year&rsquo;s Wimbledon ChampionshipsThe tournament concluded with Linda Noskova fending off a fightback by Karolina Muchova to win her first grand slam title and Jannik Sinner defeating Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon title.Novak Djokovic was back at SW19 on the trail of his 25th grand slam title, the racket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serves-strawberries-and-shadows-tom-jenkins-best-shots-of-wimbledon-2026-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serves-strawberries-and-shadows-tom-jenkins-best-shots-of-wimbledon-2026-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drama, celebrations and outfits - our end-of-Wimbledon awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Wimbledon has been full of excitement, interesting stories and great British success - Naomi Broady runs through her favourite moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/drama-celebrations-and-outfits-our-end-of-wimbledon-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/drama-celebrations-and-outfits-our-end-of-wimbledon-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget cuts put men’s and women’s tennis tour merger on indefinite hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negotiations break down over proposed revenue shareWomen&rsquo;s game faces significant cuts to operationsThe creation of a joint commercial venture between the tours of the men&rsquo;s Association of Tennis Professionals and the Women&rsquo;s Tennis Association has been put on hold indefinitely as the women&rsquo;s game faces the prospect of making significant cuts to its operational budget.Negotiations over a merger, which would have meant the tours pooling their commercial and media rights, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/budget-cuts-put-mens-and-womens-tennis-tour-merger-on-indefinite-hold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/budget-cuts-put-mens-and-womens-tennis-tour-merger-on-indefinite-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Boulter marries Alex de Minaur in secret wedding during Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis star Katie Boulter wedded Alex de Minaur in the midst of the Wimbledon men's singles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-marries-alex-de-minaur-in-secret-wedding-during-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-marries-alex-de-minaur-in-secret-wedding-during-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC have already decided replacement for Wimbledon commentator 'booted' out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle won't be returning for the BBC's coverage of Wimbledon nxt year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-have-already-decided-replacement-for-wimbledon-commentator-booted-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-have-already-decided-replacement-for-wimbledon-commentator-booted-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon sensation Arthur Fery tells Princess of Wales 'I'm free' to play with royals]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery burst onto the scene at this year's Wimbledon before reaching the men's singles semi-finals, and he's already eyeing up his next opponents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-sensation-arthur-fery-tells-princess-of-wales-im-free-to-play-with-royals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-sensation-arthur-fery-tells-princess-of-wales-im-free-to-play-with-royals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz's seven-word reaction to Jannik Sinner winning Wimbledon again]]></title><description><![CDATA[It didn't take long for Carlos Alcaraz to weigh in on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcarazs-seven-word-reaction-to-jannik-sinner-winning-wimbledon-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcarazs-seven-word-reaction-to-jannik-sinner-winning-wimbledon-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev's girlfriend no-shows Wimbledon final after booking flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev took on Jannik Sinner in the final at SW19 on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverevs-girlfriend-no-shows-wimbledon-final-after-booking-flight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverevs-girlfriend-no-shows-wimbledon-final-after-booking-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner has half of his Wimbledon prize money taken away after Alexander Zverev win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon men's singles winner has already lost half of his winnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-has-half-of-his-wimbledon-prize-money-taken-away-after-alexander-zverev-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-has-half-of-his-wimbledon-prize-money-taken-away-after-alexander-zverev-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner's four words about Royal Family say absolutely everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner was greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales after winning Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-jannik-sinners-four-words-about-royal-family-say-absolutely-everything/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-jannik-sinners-four-words-about-royal-family-say-absolutely-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Out of this world!' - Best shots of Wimbledon 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Great Britain's Arthur Fery, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/out-of-this-world-best-shots-of-wimbledon-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/out-of-this-world-best-shots-of-wimbledon-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon agony for teenager Cruz Hewitt as he bids farewell to junior tennis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian loses boys&rsquo; final to Jordan Lee of US 4-6, 6-4, 7-5Two-hour match will likely be 17-year-old&rsquo;s last as a juniorCruz Hewitt has vowed to blossom again at Wimbledon as he brushed off the heartbreak of just failing to follow in the celebrated footsteps of his father, 24 years after Lleyton won the men&rsquo;s title.With his dad watching on and cajoling him from the players&rsquo; box on No 1 Court, the 17-year-old Sydney prospect Hewitt fell agonisingly short in the boys&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-agony-for-teenager-cruz-hewitt-as-he-bids-farewell-to-junior-tennis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-agony-for-teenager-cruz-hewitt-as-he-bids-farewell-to-junior-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From shock loss to Wimbledon title - resilient Sinner rises back to top]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a brief moment after his shock French Open loss, Jannik Sinner appeared vulnerable. He answered the critics by storming to a second Wimbledon title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/from-shock-loss-to-wimbledon-title-resilient-sinner-rises-back-to-top/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/from-shock-loss-to-wimbledon-title-resilient-sinner-rises-back-to-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This one means a lot’: Sinner savours Wimbledon win after French Open disappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sinner recovers from Roland Garros with win over ZverevWorld No 1 faced only one break point in finalJannik Sinner described his triumph at Wimbledon as particularly special considering his painful defeat at the French Open, after he recovered from a difficult first set to secure his second Wimbledon title with an impressive 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 win against the second seed Alexander Zverev.Sinner, the world No 1, successfully defended his Wimbledon title to clinch his fifth grand slam sing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/this-one-means-a-lot-sinner-savours-wimbledon-win-after-french-open-disappointment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/this-one-means-a-lot-sinner-savours-wimbledon-win-after-french-open-disappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner’s showpiece caps Wimbledon of Fery-tales and relentless heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sinner wins fifth grand slam title at age of 24Championships expected to be warmest on recordOver the past 25 years, Wimbledon has deliberately slowed down its grass courts to blunt the power of the game&rsquo;s most venomous hitters. But the era of boom-boom tennis returned with a vengeance on Sunday as Jannik Sinner defended his men&rsquo;s title.It was a final short of subtlety but oozing muscular power. There were 107 winners and 32 aces, while the first break of serve came at 2hr 54min. But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinners-showpiece-caps-wimbledon-of-fery-tales-and-relentless-heat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinners-showpiece-caps-wimbledon-of-fery-tales-and-relentless-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner beats Zverev in thriller to retain Wimbledon title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner comes from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to retain his Wimbledon title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-beats-zverev-in-thriller-to-retain-wimbledon-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-beats-zverev-in-thriller-to-retain-wimbledon-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleeting window slammed shut as Zverev gets lost in the Sinner Zone | Jonathan Liew]]></title><description><![CDATA[German briefly threatened before falling well short against world No 1 whose only weakness appears to be the weatherShortly before 7pm, a full 162 minutes into this match, Alexander Zverev got his first break point on the Jannik Sinner serve. With the score still one set apiece and tied like a knot, this felt like a kind of hinge point. A humongous chance in a match preciously short on them. Sinner faulted. A priceless second serve for Zverev to look at.The serve was a little safer than usual an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fleeting-window-slammed-shut-as-zverev-gets-lost-in-the-sinner-zone-jonathan-liew/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fleeting-window-slammed-shut-as-zverev-gets-lost-in-the-sinner-zone-jonathan-liew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon victory and the phone call that changed everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inside story on how Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inside-jannik-sinners-wimbledon-victory-and-the-phone-call-that-changed-everything/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inside-jannik-sinners-wimbledon-victory-and-the-phone-call-that-changed-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Henman sends sad farewell message to Andrew Castle before huge BBC Wimbledon change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle is leaving his role as the BBC's lead Wimbledon commentator after 23 years, with Tim Henman paying an emotional tribute to him live on air after the men's singles final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-sends-sad-farewell-message-to-andrew-castle-before-huge-bbc-wimbledon-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-sends-sad-farewell-message-to-andrew-castle-before-huge-bbc-wimbledon-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner underlines why he is the world's best player by holding off Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-holds-off-zverev-to-defend-wimbledon-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-holds-off-zverev-to-defend-wimbledon-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Sinner slid his way to Wimbledon glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Jamie Murray, Tim Henman and Todd Woodbridge analyse Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon final victory against Alexander Zverev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-sinner-slid-his-way-to-wimbledon-glory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-sinner-slid-his-way-to-wimbledon-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Live Sport: All About…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaction to Jannik Sinner's 5th Grand Slam victory with Pat Cash &amp; Marion Bartoli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/5-live-sport-all-about-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/5-live-sport-all-about-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon crowd 'played big part' in me reaching final - Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[After his defeat to Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev reflected on how the Wimbledon crowd "played a big part" in his journey to the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-crowd-played-big-part-in-me-reaching-final-zverev/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-crowd-played-big-part-in-me-reaching-final-zverev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner stripped of Wimbledon trophy just minutes after winning final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner had the iconic golden Wimbledon trophy taken off of him just minutes after beating Alexander Zverev in the men's singles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-stripped-of-wimbledon-trophy-just-minutes-after-winning-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-stripped-of-wimbledon-trophy-just-minutes-after-winning-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It takes two' - Sinner praises Zverev for pushing him in 'amazing' final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner says Alexander Zverev can be a Wimbledon champion soon and promises to "be very, very careful" as the German challenges his world number one status, following a four-set win for Sinner in the final of the grass-court Grand Slam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/it-takes-two-sinner-praises-zverev-for-pushing-him-in-amazing-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/it-takes-two-sinner-praises-zverev-for-pushing-him-in-amazing-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev: Wimbledon men’s singles final – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev started well, winning the first set, but in the tiebreaker at the end of the second, Jannik Sinner took over, winning Wimbledon for the second year in a rowOur players come down the stairs and out on to Centre Court. It looks beautiful out there.I&rsquo;m pleased to report that the coolest man in the post-Borg era , Stefan Edberg, is in situ; I&rsquo;m even more pleased to report that Raye is in the row behind. I&rsquo;d very much like for them to become friends. Continue readin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-beats-alexander-zverev-wimbledon-mens-singles-final-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-beats-alexander-zverev-wimbledon-mens-singles-final-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner's best shots as world number one retains Wimbledon title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best of Jannik Sinner's title-retaining performance, as the world number one defeats Alexander Zverev in four sets in the men's singles final at Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinners-best-shots-as-world-number-one-retains-wimbledon-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinners-best-shots-as-world-number-one-retains-wimbledon-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Henman pays emotional tribute to Andrew Castle in special BBC Wimbledon announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle commentated on his last Wimbledon men's final for the BBC as Jannik Sinner defended his title by beating the French Open champion Alexander Zverev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-pays-emotional-tribute-to-andrew-castle-in-special-bbc-wimbledon-announcement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-pays-emotional-tribute-to-andrew-castle-in-special-bbc-wimbledon-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner powers past Alexander Zverev in four sets to retain Wimbledon title]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 beats German 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4Sinner secures second Wimbledon triumphJannik Sinner took slightly more time to prepare for his serve as he trailed 15-30 and 1-2 in the fourth set of his second Wimbledon final. In a serve&#8209;dominant match that had produced just one break in more than three hours, this was a pivotal moment in the contest, but the gusty wind was out of control. It had only slightly settled when Sinner stepped up to the baseline, but he still offered a decisiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-powers-past-alexander-zverev-in-four-sets-to-retain-wimbledon-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-powers-past-alexander-zverev-in-four-sets-to-retain-wimbledon-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev shows true colours with seven-word message as Prince William singled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev lost the Wimbledon final to Jannik Sinner, who retained his title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-shows-true-colours-with-seven-word-message-as-prince-william-singled-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-shows-true-colours-with-seven-word-message-as-prince-william-singled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sweet Sinner' wraps up 'compelling' final to retain title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner brings Centre Court to its feet, winning a brilliant rally before wrapping up a "compelling" Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev to retain the men's singles title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sweet-sinner-wraps-up-compelling-final-to-retain-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sweet-sinner-wraps-up-compelling-final-to-retain-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner retains Wimbledon crown as he comes from behind to down Alexander Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner overcame losing the first set to beat Alexander Zverev as he retained his Wimbledon title in four sets against the French Open champion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-retains-wimbledon-crown-as-he-comes-from-behind-to-down-alexander-zverev/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-retains-wimbledon-crown-as-he-comes-from-behind-to-down-alexander-zverev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she posts emotional message to chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Wimbledon winner shared her thanks with event organisers for a sweet gesture at this summer's instalment of the Grand Slam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-looks-unrecognisable-as-she-posts-emotional-message-to-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-looks-unrecognisable-as-she-posts-emotional-message-to-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev winces in pain after nasty fall in Wimbledon final vs Jannik Sinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev was battling against Jannik Sinner on Centre Court in the men's singles final at Wimbledon, sparking injury concerns in one of tennis' biggest matches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-winces-in-pain-after-nasty-fall-in-wimbledon-final-vs-jannik-sinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-winces-in-pain-after-nasty-fall-in-wimbledon-final-vs-jannik-sinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner v Alexander Zverev: Wimbledon men’s singles final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live updates from match starting at 4pm BSTGet in touch: you can contact Daniel on emailOur players come down the stairs and out on to Centre Court. It looks beautiful out there.I&rsquo;m pleased to report that the coolest man in the post-Borg era , Stefan Edberg, is in situ; I&rsquo;m even more pleased to report that Raye is in the row behind. I&rsquo;d very much like for them to become friends. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-v-alexander-zverev-wimbledon-mens-singles-final-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-v-alexander-zverev-wimbledon-mens-singles-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is 5ft 9in Arthur Fery really ‘diminutive’? | Brief letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short shrift for stature comment | Fifa orange card | Basic decoding | Naming the PM | Memory test prep | Bayeux tapestryYou describe the 5ft 9in Arthur Fery as of &ldquo;diminutive stature&rdquo; (Report, 8 July). At 5ft 7in, Lionel Messi is even smaller than Fery, but I have never heard commentators describe him as diminutive. Closer to home, the previous Wimbledon winners Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver were of a similar height. Diminutive? You cannot be serious.<br />
Derek Carline (5ft 4in)<br />
Chorlton,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/is-5ft-9in-arthur-fery-really-diminutive-brief-letters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/is-5ft-9in-arthur-fery-really-diminutive-brief-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I want to make a difference’: Noskova looks forward to life after Wimbledon triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unmoved by the trappings of success, the new women&rsquo;s champion is keen to use her enhanced status to help those less fortunateMost new Wimbledon champions have a bucket list of things they want to do, gifts they would like to buy themselves or family, or even future goals of winning more grand slam titles. But&nbsp;Linda Noskova is not your average first-time major winner.The 21-year-old Czech is surely the first woman to win Wimbledon with a nose ring &ndash; &ldquo;I was maybe counting a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-want-to-make-a-difference-noskova-looks-forward-to-life-after-wimbledon-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-want-to-make-a-difference-noskova-looks-forward-to-life-after-wimbledon-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Castle accuses BBC of 'booting' him out live on TV as two Wimbledon commentators axed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle is set to depart BBC's Wimbledon coverage and on his way out has jokingly accused the broadcaster of forcing him out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-accuses-bbc-of-booting-him-out-live-on-tv-as-two-wimbledon-commentators-axed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-accuses-bbc-of-booting-him-out-live-on-tv-as-two-wimbledon-commentators-axed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's a pineapple on top of Wimbledon trophy as reason explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 comes to a conclusion on Sunday, where the champion will receive a trophy with a bizarre pineapple decoration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-theres-a-pineapple-on-top-of-wimbledon-trophy-as-reason-explained/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-theres-a-pineapple-on-top-of-wimbledon-trophy-as-reason-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Wimbledon is more special to Sinner than other majors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner says tennis was only his third sport growing up, behind skiing and football, except during Wimbledon, the one major he watched and the tournament that sparked his love of grass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-wimbledon-is-more-special-to-sinner-than-other-majors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-wimbledon-is-more-special-to-sinner-than-other-majors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Zverev allowed to use a phone during his matches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev explains how he uses a mobile phone to monitor his blood glucose levels when he is playing, as the Wimbledon finalist suffers from Type 1 Diabetes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-is-zverev-allowed-to-use-a-phone-during-his-matches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-is-zverev-allowed-to-use-a-phone-during-his-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oda 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Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-is-the-difference-between-quad-and-wheelchair-tennis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-is-the-difference-between-quad-and-wheelchair-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe's BBC salary, sex life and TV show that was cancelled after just one season]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McEnroe is a tennis legend and has been a staple of the BBC's Wimbledon coverage for two decades, as he continues to enthral fans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroes-bbc-salary-sex-life-and-tv-show-that-was-cancelled-after-just-one-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroes-bbc-salary-sex-life-and-tv-show-that-was-cancelled-after-just-one-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon curfew 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Sinner and Italy rose to the very top of tennis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/more-than-the-score-a-golden-age-of-italian-tennis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/more-than-the-score-a-golden-age-of-italian-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to enter Wimbledon 2027 ticket ballot – when it opens and Guide to All England Club lottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to acquire tickets for Wimbledon 2027 is set to begin before the current edition of the grand slam is over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-enter-wimbledon-2027-ticket-ballot-when-it-opens-and-guide-to-all-england-club-lottery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:00 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defeat Karolina Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-3 to win her first Wimbledon title at 21 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-holds-her-nerve-to-beat-muchova-for-first-wimbledon-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-holds-her-nerve-to-beat-muchova-for-first-wimbledon-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback - and a kiss to the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Noskova produces "one of the all-time greatest efforts on Centre Court" to win Wimbledon - and thanks her late mother, Ivana, for inspiring her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-an-astonishing-wimbledon-fightback-and-a-kiss-to-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-an-astonishing-wimbledon-fightback-and-a-kiss-to-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m taking the big one’: Noskova says sight of trophies inspired Wimbledon triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noskova wins women&rsquo;s singles after 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory&lsquo;What really helped me &hellip; the trophies were there&rsquo;A jubilant Linda Noskova said seeing the Wimbledon trophy sitting by Centre Court helped her reset at a vital time as she clinched her first grand slam title with a dramatic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory over her fellow Czech Karolina Muchova at Wimbledon.The 21-year-old led 6-2, 5-2 only to miss five match points as Muchova levelled but Noskova took a bathroom break and rese]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/im-taking-the-big-one-noskova-says-sight-of-trophies-inspired-wimbledon-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:37:00 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Noskova sat down with a towel draped over her head after blocking the crowd noise with fingers in her ears, Centre Court had already started travelling backwards through time.Five championship points had come and gone. The crowd that had spent an hour watching a one-sided final was suddenly roaring for Karo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-avoids-wimbledon-catalogue-of-heartbreak-and-joins-line-of-czech-greats-yara-el-shaboury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-avoids-wimbledon-catalogue-of-heartbreak-and-joins-line-of-czech-greats-yara-el-shaboury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a beauty!' - best shots from day 13 at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day 13 at Wimbledon featuring Great Britain's wheelchair doubles champions Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett, as well as the new women's singles champion Linda Noskova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/its-a-beauty-best-shots-from-day-13-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/its-a-beauty-best-shots-from-day-13-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-holds-off-extraordinary-muchova-fightback-to-win-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-holds-off-extraordinary-muchova-fightback-to-win-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tearful Noskova dedicates Wimbledon title to late mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Noskova says "all the blood, sweat and tears was worth it" after the 21-year old defeated her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova in the 2026 women's singles final at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tearful-noskova-dedicates-wimbledon-title-to-late-mother/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tearful-noskova-dedicates-wimbledon-title-to-late-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Daily: Noskova beats Muchova in women's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to reaction from Wimbledon as Linda Noskova becomes champion at SW19 for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-daily-noskova-beats-muchova-in-womens-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-daily-noskova-beats-muchova-in-womens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow Wimbledon men's final on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to follow Wimbledon on BBC TV, iPlayer, radio and online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-wimbledon-mens-final-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-wimbledon-mens-final-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linda Noskova resists Karolina Muchova fightback to win wild Wimbledon final – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21-year-old recovered from missing five championship points in the second set to beat her fellow Czech and friend 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 for her first grand slam titleAnd the Press Association&rsquo;s report on the doubles double for Patten and Heliovaara:Britain&rsquo;s Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara won the Wimbledon men&rsquo;s doubles title with a 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) victory over Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in Saturday&rsquo;s final.Top seeded Patten and Heliovaara have now won three Grand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/linda-noskova-resists-karolina-muchova-fightback-to-win-wild-wimbledon-final-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/linda-noskova-resists-karolina-muchova-fightback-to-win-wild-wimbledon-final-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disappointed' Muchova will 'fight' to be back after Wimbledon loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova expresses her appreciation to her friends and family and the Centre Court crowd for their support, following her defeat to Linda Noskova in the 2026 Wimbledon women's singles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/disappointed-muchova-will-fight-to-be-back-after-wimbledon-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/disappointed-muchova-will-fight-to-be-back-after-wimbledon-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linda Noskova fends off Muchova fightback to win first grand slam title at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ninth seed beats fellow Czech 6-2, 5-7, 6-3Muchova falls short in second major finalAs one of her worst nightmares on a tennis court appeared to be unfolding before her disbelieving eyes, Linda Noskova walked solemnly to her chair with both index fingers plugged into her ears. She was attempting to block out the roars of a booming Centre Court crowd, which had erupted in jubilation at her failure to convert no fewer than five championship points. But the 21-year-old knew deep down that what she]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/linda-noskova-fends-off-muchova-fightback-to-win-first-grand-slam-title-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/linda-noskova-fends-off-muchova-fightback-to-win-first-grand-slam-title-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noskova recovers from five missed championship points to beat Muchova]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points in the second set to take the deciding set 6-3 to win her first Wimbledon title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-recovers-from-five-missed-championship-points-to-beat-muchova/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-recovers-from-five-missed-championship-points-to-beat-muchova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten wins second Wimbledon doubles title with Heliovaara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Henry Patten wins his second Wimbledon men's doubles title alongside Harri Heliovaara of Finland, defeating Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-patten-wins-second-wimbledon-doubles-title-with-heliovaara/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-patten-wins-second-wimbledon-doubles-title-with-heliovaara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superior Sinner provides true measure of Zverev’s step up in Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[German&rsquo;s long-awaited first slam title came in Paris after his rival wilted in the heat but was his triumph a turning point or a blip?For a brief moment on the first day of Wimbledon, there was reason to believe that Jannik Sinner was still processing his collapse at Roland Garros. Any loss in Paris would have been significant, considering the certainty with which he had dominated the clay court season beforehand, but it was the manner of his defeat that stung.Sinner, it cannot be repeated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/superior-sinner-provides-true-measure-of-zverevs-step-up-in-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/superior-sinner-provides-true-measure-of-zverevs-step-up-in-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Best partner in the world' - GB's Patten and Heliovaara regain Wimbledon title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara claim their second Wimbledon men's doubles title together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/best-partner-in-the-world-gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-regain-wimbledon-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/best-partner-in-the-world-gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-regain-wimbledon-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova v Linda Noskova: Wimbledon 2026 women’s singles final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s singles final updates, start from 4pm BST<br />
You can now follow us on TikTok | And email KatyThere was also victory for Britain&rsquo;s Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid earlier in the men&rsquo;s wheelchair doubles final, as the top seeds came from a set down to beat Argentina&rsquo;s Gustavo Fernandez and Japan&rsquo;s Tokito Oda 2-6, 6-1, 6-2. It&rsquo;s their seventh Wimbledon doubles title together. Hewett &ndash; and Oda &ndash; will be back tomorrow to contest the singles final.&ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/karolina-muchova-v-linda-noskova-wimbledon-2026-womens-singles-final-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/karolina-muchova-v-linda-noskova-wimbledon-2026-womens-singles-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Hewett &amp; Reid roar back to win seventh doubles title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett come from a set down against Gustavo Fernandez and Tokito Oda to win a seventh Wimbledon men's wheelchair doubles title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-amp-reid-roar-back-to-win-seventh-doubles-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-amp-reid-roar-back-to-win-seventh-doubles-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muchova on roots, resilience &amp; being a foodie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn more about 2026 Wimbledon women's singles finalist Karolina Muchova and why the "fire and love for the sport" keeps her coming back to compete at the highest level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-on-roots-resilience-amp-being-a-foodie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-on-roots-resilience-amp-being-a-foodie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The more I'm winning, the more superstitious I am' - Noskova]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Noskova says being in the final of Wimbledon is "something I've worked my whole life for" and describes her opponent Karolina Muchova as "one of the closest people I have on tour."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-more-im-winning-the-more-superstitious-i-am-noskova/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-more-im-winning-the-more-superstitious-i-am-noskova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnacho absent from Chelsea pre-season training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Garnacho has not yet joined up with Chelsea for pre-season as the club actively look to sell the winger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/garnacho-absent-from-chelsea-pre-season-training/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/garnacho-absent-from-chelsea-pre-season-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who secures Czechmate? A unique on-court view]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Naomi Broady steps on court at Wimbledon to take a unique look at whether Karolina Muchova or her Czech compatriot Linda Noskova will take the women's singles title at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-secures-czechmate-a-unique-on-court-view/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-secures-czechmate-a-unique-on-court-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewett &amp; Reid win seventh Wimbledon wheelchair doubles title]]></title><description><![CDATA[British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their seventh Wimbledon men's wheelchair doubles title as a partnership, beating Gustavo Fernandez and Tokito Oda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hewett-amp-reid-win-seventh-wimbledon-wheelchair-doubles-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hewett-amp-reid-win-seventh-wimbledon-wheelchair-doubles-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon winner looks unrecognisable now 22 years after winning title]]></title><description><![CDATA[This ex-Wimbledon champion still stuns fans with her dramatic makeover since retiring from tennis in 2020, swapping her blonde locks for a brunette look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-winner-looks-unrecognisable-now-22-years-after-winning-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-winner-looks-unrecognisable-now-22-years-after-winning-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Wimbledon star Annabel Croft spent 10 days homeless living on the streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-British tennis star Annabel Croft once experienced life on the street in the nation's capital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-star-annabel-croft-spent-10-days-homeless-living-on-the-streets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-star-annabel-croft-spent-10-days-homeless-living-on-the-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon quiz: Name every women's singles champion in the Open era]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's 58 years since the Open era began in tennis - but can you name every Wimbledon women's singles champion in that time?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-quiz-name-every-womens-singles-champion-in-the-open-era/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-quiz-name-every-womens-singles-champion-in-the-open-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon women's final prize money: What do the champion and runner-up earn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova will face off in the Wimbledon 2026 women's singles final on Saturday, with millions at stake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-womens-final-prize-money-what-do-the-champion-and-runner-up-earn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-womens-final-prize-money-what-do-the-champion-and-runner-up-earn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Why does the tennis scoring system go 15, 30, 40?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis scoring system is famously baffling and feels like it makes no sense - but there is a reason behind it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-why-does-the-tennis-scoring-system-go-15-30-40/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-why-does-the-tennis-scoring-system-go-15-30-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reasons why the Wimbledon singles finals have been pushed back by two hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon finals will get take place this weekend with All England Club have made some changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/reasons-why-the-wimbledon-singles-finals-have-been-pushed-back-by-two-hours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/reasons-why-the-wimbledon-singles-finals-have-been-pushed-back-by-two-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon icon Tim Henman makes thoughts on renaming 'Henman Hill' crystal clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Henman has discussed the fact that a popular area of the All England Club carries his name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-icon-tim-henman-makes-thoughts-on-renaming-henman-hill-crystal-clear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-icon-tim-henman-makes-thoughts-on-renaming-henman-hill-crystal-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC stars have all said same thing about working with Wimbledon host Clare Balding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare Balding continues as the face of the BBC's Wimbledon coverage as this edition draws to a close but her colleagues' opinions of her are telling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-stars-have-all-said-same-thing-about-working-with-wimbledon-host-clare-balding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-stars-have-all-said-same-thing-about-working-with-wimbledon-host-clare-balding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My holiday from hell: I knew the apartment block was no-frills. I did not know it was a building site]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were in Corfu for a cheap and cheerful tennis trip and every day brought a new disaster. The swimming pool had no water. The tennis rackets had no strings. And don&rsquo;t get me started on the family-run restaurantMy boyfriend and I took up tennis a couple of years ago. After 18 months of group lessons in our local park, many of them cancelled or abandoned due to rain, we started fantasising about playing somewhere sunny. Perhaps at a nice hotel with a pool, and yoga classes, and delicious f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/my-holiday-from-hell-i-knew-the-apartment-block-was-no-frills-i-did-not-know-it-was-a-building-site/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/my-holiday-from-hell-i-knew-the-apartment-block-was-no-frills-i-did-not-know-it-was-a-building-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out but not down: Djokovic outclassed but unbowed as Sinner sizzles | Sean Ingle]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 was simply too good on Centre Court but fading master has every right to believe his race is not yet runFor the best part of two hours, the fading warrior looks every one of his 39 years and 51 days. But suddenly there&rsquo;s a fizzing forehand, a delicate drop shot, hope. There are cries of &ldquo;Nole! Nole!&rdquo; Claps and cheers. And from nowhere Centre Court resembles a revivalist meeting.He couldn&rsquo;t, could he? Novak Djokovic might be two sets down. Jannik Sinner might be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/out-but-not-down-djokovic-outclassed-but-unbowed-as-sinner-sizzles-sean-ingle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/out-but-not-down-djokovic-outclassed-but-unbowed-as-sinner-sizzles-sean-ingle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out but not down: Djokovic outclassed but unbowed as Sinner sizzles in semis | Sean Ingle]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 was simply too good on Centre Court but fading master has every right to believe his race is not yet runFor the best part of two hours, the fading warrior looks every one of his 39 years and 51 days. But suddenly there&rsquo;s a fizzing forehand, a delicate drop shot, hope. There are cries of &ldquo;Nole! Nole!&rdquo; Claps and cheers. And from nowhere Centre Court resembles a revivalist meeting.He couldn&rsquo;t, could he? Novak Djokovic might be two sets down. Jannik Sinner might be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/out-but-not-down-djokovic-outclassed-but-unbowed-as-sinner-sizzles-in-semis-sean-ingle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/out-but-not-down-djokovic-outclassed-but-unbowed-as-sinner-sizzles-in-semis-sean-ingle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Good but not good enough' for 'blessed and cursed' Djokovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most players would be satisfied with reaching a Wimbledon semi-final and the Australian Open final in the space of six months. Not Novak Djokovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/good-but-not-good-enough-for-blessed-and-cursed-djokovic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/good-but-not-good-enough-for-blessed-and-cursed-djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s pretty proud’: Cruz Hewitt – son of Lleyton – reaches boys’ Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seventeen-year-old becomes first Australian to reach boys&rsquo; final since Alex de Minaur 10 years ago &ndash; and he&rsquo;s done it without dropping a setOne of the perks of being a successful junior at the business end of a grand slam event is that you often get to practise with some of the men who are deep in the main draw. For Cruz Hewitt at Wimbledon, that meant Arthur Fery.The 17-year-old Australian jumped at the chance to practise with Fery, the British wildcard who was playing in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hes-pretty-proud-cruz-hewitt-son-of-lleyton-reaches-boys-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hes-pretty-proud-cruz-hewitt-son-of-lleyton-reaches-boys-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner too strong for record-chasing Djokovic in Wimbledon semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's pursuit for a record 25th Grand Slam title is put to an end by defending champion Jannik Sinner, whose straight-set win sets up a meeting with Alexander Zverev in the final of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-too-strong-for-record-chasing-djokovic-in-wimbledon-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-too-strong-for-record-chasing-djokovic-in-wimbledon-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sensational!' - best shots from day 12 at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day 12 of Wimbledon, featuring Great Britain's Arthur Fery and defending men's singles champion Jannik Sinner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sensational-best-shots-from-day-12-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sensational-best-shots-from-day-12-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic plans on ‘at least one more’ Wimbledon after Sinner semi-final defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran will be 40 during next year&rsquo;s tournament&lsquo;I&rsquo;m still able to compete at the highest level&rsquo;Novak Djokovic has vowed that he will return to Wimbledon next year, when he will be 40, despite a painful straight sets defeat by Jannik Sinner.Djokovic looked second best in Friday&rsquo;s semi-final as he succumbed 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to the world No 1. But afterwards he struck a defiant tone as he insisted he had proven over the fortnight that he is still one of the best in the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-plans-on-at-least-one-more-wimbledon-after-sinner-semi-final-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-plans-on-at-least-one-more-wimbledon-after-sinner-semi-final-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 semi-finals: Sinner dashes Djokovic dreams; Zverev brings end to Fery fairytale – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev reached the final after Sinner emphatically ended Novak Djokovic&rsquo;s latest quest for slam No 25 and Zverev proved a step too far for Arthur FeryWhat a walk this is, through the corridor and history, down the stairs, past the trophies and by the board; there goes the fear again.Aha, here they come&hellip; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-semi-finals-sinner-dashes-djokovic-dreams-zverev-brings-end-to-fery-fairytale-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-semi-finals-sinner-dashes-djokovic-dreams-zverev-brings-end-to-fery-fairytale-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Sinner ends Djokovic's latest bid for history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner produces a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic's latest bid for history and set up a Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/superb-sinner-ends-djokovics-latest-bid-for-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/superb-sinner-ends-djokovics-latest-bid-for-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Hewett into fifth straight Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Alfie Hewett reaches his fifth successive wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon after fighting from a set down to beat Gustavo Fernandez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-into-fifth-straight-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-into-fifth-straight-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Zverev allowed to use his phone at Wimbledon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Zverev is exempt from Wimbledon's in-match mobile phone ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-is-zverev-allowed-to-use-his-phone-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-is-zverev-allowed-to-use-his-phone-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner dismantles Djokovic’s dreams of 25th slam in one-sided Wimbledon semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion triumphs 6-4, 6-4, 6-4Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in Sunday&rsquo;s finalNovak Djokovic returned to Centre Court, one of the venues that has most defined his legendary career, desperately hoping that he had enough left in the tank to conjure up another miracle. His run to another grand slam semi-final at 39 years old was an immense achievement, but he wanted more. He always wants more. The question was whether his ageing legs would allow it against the best player in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-dismantles-djokovics-dreams-of-25th-slam-in-one-sided-wimbledon-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-dismantles-djokovics-dreams-of-25th-slam-in-one-sided-wimbledon-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I love an underdog’: Fery fans turn up in thousands to find spot on Arthur’s Seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildcard may have lost Wimbledon semi-final to the No 2 seed Alexander Zverev, but for fans he&rsquo;s an inspirationWimbledon live &ndash; latest updatesFery&rsquo;s magical run ends with crushing defeat by ZverevFor the thousands of people who gathered on Wimbledon&rsquo;s iconic grass slope, Henman Hill, to support Arthur Fery, it wasn&rsquo;t the fairytale ending they had hoped for.Fery was knocked out of the championships by the German grand slam winner and No 2 seed Alexander Zverev in a s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-love-an-underdog-fery-fans-turn-up-in-thousands-to-find-spot-on-arthurs-seat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-love-an-underdog-fery-fans-turn-up-in-thousands-to-find-spot-on-arthurs-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No more Fery-tales: fantastical fever dream is over and now the hard work starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last person in the stadium who truly believed was Fery himself, outclassed but never outfought, a 5ft 9in battery pack in a world of power plantsWell, we were beginning to run out of ferry puns anyway. Arthur Fery&rsquo;s run to the semi-finals of Wimbledon always had a kind of glazed and surreal quality to it, a shaggy-dog story that kept adding more and more unbelievable layers: the fling that ended in marriage, the picnic that turned into an all-night rave, Super Hans accidentally running]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/no-more-fery-tales-fantastical-fever-dream-is-over-and-now-the-hard-work-starts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/no-more-fery-tales-fantastical-fever-dream-is-over-and-now-the-hard-work-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I need some time off’: Arthur Fery eyes holiday after fairytale Wimbledon run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildcard beaten in straight sets by Alexander Zverev&lsquo;I&rsquo;m mentally, physically tired of the tournament&rsquo;An exhausted Arthur Fery said he was looking forward to a belated holiday after his fairytale run at &shy;Wimbledon came to an end on Friday at the hands of &shy;Alexander Zverev.The 23-year-old lost 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 to the No 2 seed, having put his holiday plans on hold due to his unlikely run to the semi-finals, the best performance by a wildcard since Goran Ivanisevic won t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-need-some-time-off-arthur-fery-eyes-holiday-after-fairytale-wimbledon-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-need-some-time-off-arthur-fery-eyes-holiday-after-fairytale-wimbledon-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruz Hewitt reaches Wimbledon junior final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Cruz Hewitt reaches the junior final at Wimbledon - 24 years after his father, Lleyton, claimed the men's singles title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cruz-hewitt-reaches-wimbledon-junior-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cruz-hewitt-reaches-wimbledon-junior-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery's a 'fighter and could have one heck of a career' - Agassi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Henman and Andre Agassi say Alexander Zverev's serving strength proved decisive against Arthur Fery, but believe the British wildcard 'could have one heck of a career' following the men's singles semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ferys-a-fighter-and-could-have-one-heck-of-a-career-agassi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ferys-a-fighter-and-could-have-one-heck-of-a-career-agassi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ferys-wimbledon-run-ended-by-zverev-in-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ferys-wimbledon-run-ended-by-zverev-in-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery’s magical run ends with crushing Wimbledon defeat by Alexander Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[German beats British wildcard 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4Zverev advances to final at SW19 for first timeFor around 45 minutes of this unfathomably enormous occasion in Arthur Fery&rsquo;s otherwise understated career, the second-lowest ranked Wimbledon men&rsquo;s semi-finalist in the open era handled business supremely well. Faced with tackling the sport&rsquo;s newest grand slam champion, Alexander Zverev, he served well, gave very few errors away and demonstrated his sweet hand skills and court sense t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-magical-run-ends-with-crushing-wimbledon-defeat-by-alexander-zverev/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-magical-run-ends-with-crushing-wimbledon-defeat-by-alexander-zverev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal agree with Novak Djokovic after furious Wimbledon outburst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis' greatest ever players are in agreement over an unpopular Wimbledon decision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-and-rafael-nadal-agree-with-novak-djokovic-after-furious-wimbledon-outburst/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-and-rafael-nadal-agree-with-novak-djokovic-after-furious-wimbledon-outburst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery beaten in straight sets as Zverev reaches Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev wraps up a straight-set win over British wildcard Arthur Fery to reach the final of Wimbledon for the first time in his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-beaten-in-straight-sets-as-zverev-reaches-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-beaten-in-straight-sets-as-zverev-reaches-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery sees Wimbledon dream shattered as Alexander Zverev storms into final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 23-year-old wildcard was beaten by the second seed Zverev as his dreams of reaching the final went up in smoke on Centre Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-sees-wimbledon-dream-shattered-as-alexander-zverev-storms-into-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-sees-wimbledon-dream-shattered-as-alexander-zverev-storms-into-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I had private chat with Queen Camilla at Wimbledon &ndash; one comment she made surprised me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Camilla made a surprising comment during a private meeting at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-had-private-chat-with-queen-camilla-at-wimbledon-ndash-one-comment-she-made-surprised-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-had-private-chat-with-queen-camilla-at-wimbledon-ndash-one-comment-she-made-surprised-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muchova and Noskova latest in line of Czech talent to contest women’s Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muchova is more experienced with one major final to her name but her fearless compatriot has youth on her sideIt feels somehow fitting that at the end of one of the most open women&rsquo;s singles events in history, two Czech players should find themselves fighting it out for the biggest title in the game. Saturday&rsquo;s clash between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova is the first all-Czech Wimbledon final, but it is also the latest example of a long line of Czech players who have found grass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-and-noskova-latest-in-line-of-czech-talent-to-contest-womens-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-and-noskova-latest-in-line-of-czech-talent-to-contest-womens-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I spotted what Arthur Fery's mum did at Wimbledon &ndash; it speaks volumes about him']]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is set for his latest chapter at Wimbledon and a pundit has discussed the British player's character]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-spotted-what-arthur-ferys-mum-did-at-wimbledon-ndash-it-speaks-volumes-about-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-spotted-what-arthur-ferys-mum-did-at-wimbledon-ndash-it-speaks-volumes-about-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe disagrees with BBC and Wimbledon as Brits complain about Arthur Fery match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery will face Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday, but the match's start time means millions of Brits will miss the live action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-disagrees-with-bbc-and-wimbledon-as-brits-complain-about-arthur-fery-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-disagrees-with-bbc-and-wimbledon-as-brits-complain-about-arthur-fery-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: England v Norway, Wimbledon and Alexia Putellas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, tennis, rugby union, cricket, cycling, rugby league and swimming? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-england-v-norway-wimbledon-and-alexia-putellas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-england-v-norway-wimbledon-and-alexia-putellas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's parents' life - superstar mum, wealthy dad and worried plea to son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon's new star Arthur Fery has tennis in his blood. Ahead of his semi-final clash, we look at the 23-year-old's life away from the court and the role his parents have played in his success]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-parents-life-superstar-mum-wealthy-dad-and-worried-plea-to-son/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-parents-life-superstar-mum-wealthy-dad-and-worried-plea-to-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray avoids awkward Arthur Fery chat as BBC decision vindicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray will feel justified in his decision to resist becoming a pundit after seeing Arthur Fery flourish at Wimbledon. The 23-year-old wildcard is set to face Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-avoids-awkward-arthur-fery-chat-as-bbc-decision-vindicated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-avoids-awkward-arthur-fery-chat-as-bbc-decision-vindicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe shows true colours with comment about Emma Raducanu]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC pundit John McEnroe has shared his thoughts on Emma Raducanu's persistent injury issues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-shows-true-colours-with-comment-about-emma-raducanu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-shows-true-colours-with-comment-about-emma-raducanu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery’s multi-millionaire dad, truth about girlfriend claims, secret medical procedure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has captivated the crowds at SW19 with a remarkable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals, where he will face Germany's Alexander Zverev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-multi-millionaire-dad-truth-about-girlfriend-claims-secret-medical-procedure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-multi-millionaire-dad-truth-about-girlfriend-claims-secret-medical-procedure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova fights back tears live on BBC and admits &ndash; 'I can't talk about it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova became emotional on the BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/martina-navratilova-fights-back-tears-live-on-bbc-and-admits-ndash-i-cant-talk-about-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/martina-navratilova-fights-back-tears-live-on-bbc-and-admits-ndash-i-cant-talk-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are Wimbledon's colours purple and green?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the history of Wimbledon's colour scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-are-wimbledons-colours-purple-and-green/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-are-wimbledons-colours-purple-and-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I saw Princess Kate at Wimbledon &ndash; this is what she told me about George, Charlotte and Louis']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princess of Wales is a regular visitor to Wimbledon thanks to her role as patron of the All England Club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-saw-princess-kate-at-wimbledon-ndash-this-is-what-she-told-me-about-george-charlotte-and-louis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-saw-princess-kate-at-wimbledon-ndash-this-is-what-she-told-me-about-george-charlotte-and-louis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery confirms medical procedure before Wimbledon showdown with Alexander Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals and will face Alexander Zverev on Centre Court, but the British wildcard has been dealing with a nosebleed issue during the tournament and had his blood vessels cauterised before the last four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-confirms-medical-procedure-before-wimbledon-showdown-with-alexander-zverev/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-confirms-medical-procedure-before-wimbledon-showdown-with-alexander-zverev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tall order: the tactics Arthur Fery must employ to shock 6ft 6in Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildcard&rsquo;s remarkable run to Wimbledon semi-finals has stunned the world and he will need to excel in specific areas to topple the French Open championWith the exception of his first&#8209;round match against Damir Dzumhur, few people gave Arthur Fery much of a chance against any of his opponents en route to the semi-finals of Wimbledon. Certainly most expected him to lose to Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round and most felt Flavio Cobolli would see him off in the quarters. But the 23-year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tall-order-the-tactics-arthur-fery-must-employ-to-shock-6ft-6in-zverev/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tall-order-the-tactics-arthur-fery-must-employ-to-shock-6ft-6in-zverev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad's net worth, relationship status, Wimbledon run &ndash; All you need to know about Arthur Fery]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery has taken the tennis world by storm with his incredible run to the Wimbledon 2026 semi-finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dads-net-worth-relationship-status-wimbledon-run-ndash-all-you-need-to-know-about-arthur-fery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dads-net-worth-relationship-status-wimbledon-run-ndash-all-you-need-to-know-about-arthur-fery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic delivers verdict on rival Jannik Sinner after feud claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are set to face off in the Wimbledon semi-finals for the third time in four years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-delivers-verdict-on-rival-jannik-sinner-after-feud-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-delivers-verdict-on-rival-jannik-sinner-after-feud-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Arthur Fery in Wimbledon semi-final – TV channel, live stream and start time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery will take on Alexander Zverev on Friday afternoon for a spot in the Wimbledon men's singles final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-watch-arthur-fery-in-wimbledon-semi-final-tv-channel-live-stream-and-start-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-watch-arthur-fery-in-wimbledon-semi-final-tv-channel-live-stream-and-start-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis about a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win from the SW19 final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/to-wimbledon-and-back-ferys-voyage-to-centre-court-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/to-wimbledon-and-back-ferys-voyage-to-centre-court-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu has already given Arthur Fery key piece of advice for Wimbledon semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery has taken the tennis world by storm with his incredible run to the Wimbledon semi-finals, but would do well to heed the wise words of Emma Raducanu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-has-already-given-arthur-fery-key-piece-of-advice-for-wimbledon-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-has-already-given-arthur-fery-key-piece-of-advice-for-wimbledon-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner dodges Novak Djokovic after 'making late change' at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are set to face off in the Wimbledon semi-final on Friday, but the Italian has reportedly taken steps to avoid the 24-time Grand Slam winner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-dodges-novak-djokovic-after-making-late-change-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-dodges-novak-djokovic-after-making-late-change-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linda Noskova sees off Marta Kostyuk in style to set up all-Czech Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noskova reaches her first major finalCzech wins 6-4, 6-4 with clinical displayLinda Noskova had arrived at Wimbledon as one of the most dangerous young talents yet to make a grand slam breakthrough but the Czech completed that journey on Thursday, producing a clinical display to defeat Ukraine&rsquo;s Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-4 and reach the first major final of her career.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know how I feel,&rdquo; said Noskova. &ldquo;It was a great match. I stayed calm the whole time, which was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/linda-noskova-sees-off-marta-kostyuk-in-style-to-set-up-all-czech-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/linda-noskova-sees-off-marta-kostyuk-in-style-to-set-up-all-czech-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Hewett keeps alive hopes of Wimbledon double]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Alfie Hewett wins two matches on Thursday to progress in the men's wheelchair singles and doubles at SW19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-keeps-alive-hopes-of-wimbledon-double/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-keeps-alive-hopes-of-wimbledon-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muchova saves match point in epic to beat Gauff and reach final against Noskova]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-saves-match-point-in-epic-to-beat-gauff-and-reach-final-against-noskova/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-saves-match-point-in-epic-to-beat-gauff-and-reach-final-against-noskova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noskova beats Kostyuk to set up all-Czech Wimbledon women's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Noskova defeats Marta Kostyuk in straight sets in the women's singles semi-final, to set up a meeting with Karolina Muchova for the 2026 Wimbledon title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-beats-kostyuk-to-set-up-all-czech-wimbledon-womens-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/noskova-beats-kostyuk-to-set-up-all-czech-wimbledon-womens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The whole match was the tie-break' - how rollercoaster semi-final unfolded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-two points, 18 minutes, one winner - how Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff's "rollercoaster" semi-final was decided by an astonishing tie-break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-whole-match-was-the-tie-break-how-rollercoaster-semi-final-unfolded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-whole-match-was-the-tie-break-how-rollercoaster-semi-final-unfolded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic’s powers of recovery face stern Sinner test in tantalising semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two greats face off at Wimbledon on Friday with both having questions to answer about their fitness and form respectively Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovics-powers-of-recovery-face-stern-sinner-test-in-tantalising-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovics-powers-of-recovery-face-stern-sinner-test-in-tantalising-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Balding told to 'accept it' by BBC pundit after questioning Wimbledon finalist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare Balding turned her nose up at Wimbledon finalist Linda Noskova's morning superstition but was told to 'accept it' by a colleague]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-told-to-accept-it-by-bbc-pundit-after-questioning-wimbledon-finalist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-told-to-accept-it-by-bbc-pundit-after-questioning-wimbledon-finalist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Muchova beats Gauff in thriller to set up all-Czech final with Noskova – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a first all-Czech Wimbledon women&rsquo;s final after Karolina Muchova saved a match point in a dramatic final-set tie-break and Linda Noskova was nerveless against Marta Kostyuk Gauff does hold a 6-1 lead in their head-to-head, by the way, but I&rsquo;m not sure we can read too much into that, as none of those matches were on grass. Gauff, arguably the best competitor in the women&rsquo;s game, has made an art out of &ldquo;winning ugly&rdquo; &ndash; the phrase made famous by her fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-muchova-beats-gauff-in-thriller-to-set-up-all-czech-final-with-noskova-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-muchova-beats-gauff-in-thriller-to-set-up-all-czech-final-with-noskova-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner 'takes action' after awkward Novak Djokovic situation at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic face off at Wimbledon to fight for a place in the final, and the Italian made an adjustment ahead of the Centre Court clash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-takes-action-after-awkward-novak-djokovic-situation-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-takes-action-after-awkward-novak-djokovic-situation-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC fans slam 'biased' Wimbledon coverage: 'Totally unprofessional!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans were not happy as the broadcasters aired the tennis competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-fans-slam-biased-wimbledon-coverage-totally-unprofessional/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-fans-slam-biased-wimbledon-coverage-totally-unprofessional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has something at Wimbledon that Djokovic, Zverev and Sinner are missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Arthur Fery takes on Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-has-something-at-wimbledon-that-djokovic-zverev-and-sinner-are-missing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-has-something-at-wimbledon-that-djokovic-zverev-and-sinner-are-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery reveals retro source of inspiration ahead of blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fery will meet Alexander Zverev, the second seed and French Open champion, bidding to continue his remarkable Fery-tale and follow in Goran Ivanisevic&rsquo;s famous footsteps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-reveals-retro-source-of-inspiration-ahead-of-blockbuster-wimbledon-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-reveals-retro-source-of-inspiration-ahead-of-blockbuster-wimbledon-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coco Gauff 'happy' after losing Wimbledon semi-final and disagrees with BBC pundit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff missed the ideal chance to reach a first Wimbledon final as she lost to Karolina Muchova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-happy-after-losing-wimbledon-semi-final-and-disagrees-with-bbc-pundit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-happy-after-losing-wimbledon-semi-final-and-disagrees-with-bbc-pundit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery reveals miracle Wimbledon run aided by nose operation and Godfather trilogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[British player faces Zverev in semi-final on FridayNosebleeds have stopped since procedureArthur Fery has revealed that his spectacular second week at Wimbledon has been aided by a secret procedure on his nose and the Godfather trilogy as he prepares for the biggest match of his career on Friday, against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.Fery&rsquo;s run through the draw to meet the French Open champion has included consecutive five-set comebacks against Zizou Bergs and Grigor Dimitrov, winnin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-reveals-miracle-wimbledon-run-aided-by-nose-operation-and-godfather-trilogy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-reveals-miracle-wimbledon-run-aided-by-nose-operation-and-godfather-trilogy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery-mania builds in advance of Wimbledon semi-final against Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis fans suggest Henman Hill should be renamed Arthur&rsquo;s Seat if new British star continues his meteoric riseTennis fans gathered on Wimbledon&rsquo;s famous grass mound spent much of Thursday speculating how Henman Hill &ndash; more recently known as Murray Mound &ndash; might be renamed if the newest British star, Arthur Fery, continues his meteoric rise.As Fery-mania builds in SW19 and across the UK in advance of Fery&rsquo;s hotly anticipated semi-final match against the German No 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-mania-builds-in-advance-of-wimbledon-semi-final-against-zverev/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-mania-builds-in-advance-of-wimbledon-semi-final-against-zverev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova says 'I can't talk about it' and fights back tears live on BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova asked to move the conversation on as she spoke with Clare Balding on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/martina-navratilova-says-i-cant-talk-about-it-and-fights-back-tears-live-on-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/martina-navratilova-says-i-cant-talk-about-it-and-fights-back-tears-live-on-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon semi-finalist 'gets warning' from Centre Court staff as Clare Balding reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon semi-finalist Marta Kostyuk was undergoing her final preparations for her match against Linda Noskova when she risked repeating Rafael Nadal's error]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-semi-finalist-gets-warning-from-centre-court-staff-as-clare-balding-reacts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-semi-finalist-gets-warning-from-centre-court-staff-as-clare-balding-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muchova moves mountains to reach Wimbledon final after nailbiting tie-break with Gauff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech 10th seed clinches a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) victoryMuchova faces compatriot Noskova in Saturday&rsquo;s finalShe finds a first serve on match point and the contact is perfect: 117mph, punched hard down the centre line, and from the moment her hand receives the message from her strings, she must know this is it. Of course the ball may come back, and indeed the ball does come back, but only barely. And in those few seconds as it arcs over the net, springs back up off the grass and hangs there li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-moves-mountains-to-reach-wimbledon-final-after-nailbiting-tie-break-with-gauff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-moves-mountains-to-reach-wimbledon-final-after-nailbiting-tie-break-with-gauff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muchova into Wimbledon final after nailbiting tie-break defeat of Coco Gauff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech 10th seed clinched a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) victoryFaces compatriot Noskova or Ukraine&rsquo;s Kostyuk nextCoco Gauff blew a golden chance to reach a first Wimbledon final as she lost a dramatic deciding set tie-break against Karolina Muchova.The 22-year-old came from a set down to take a tense semi-final the distance on Centre Court. But, on match point, Gauff dumped a simple winner into the net, a shot that will surely keep her awake at night for some time. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-into-wimbledon-final-after-nailbiting-tie-break-defeat-of-coco-gauff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-into-wimbledon-final-after-nailbiting-tie-break-defeat-of-coco-gauff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery net worth set to soar with Wimbledon star in line for £3m windfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has taken the tennis world by storm with his remarkable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals, and the British wildcard could now be in line for a life-changing payday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-net-worth-set-to-soar-with-wimbledon-star-in-line-for-3m-windfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-net-worth-set-to-soar-with-wimbledon-star-in-line-for-3m-windfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon finalist 'shaking' and forced to address injury immediately after Coco Gauff win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff to become the latest Czech to reach the Wimbledon women's final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-finalist-shaking-and-forced-to-address-injury-immediately-after-coco-gauff-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-finalist-shaking-and-forced-to-address-injury-immediately-after-coco-gauff-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Wimbledon wildcard to semi-finalist… how life has changed for Fery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get a sneak peak into the whirlwind hours that followed for British wildcard Arthur Fery, after his historic victory over Flavio Cobolli to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/from-wimbledon-wildcard-to-semi-finalist-how-life-has-changed-for-fery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/from-wimbledon-wildcard-to-semi-finalist-how-life-has-changed-for-fery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Murray answers your Wimbledon questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team put your tennis questions to former Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Jamie Murray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jamie-murray-answers-your-wimbledon-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jamie-murray-answers-your-wimbledon-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's Wimbledon semi-final start time as controversial decision revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery will face Alexander Zverev in Friday's Wimbledon men's singles semi-finals, with Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic being the other match in the final four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-wimbledon-semi-final-start-time-as-controversial-decision-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-wimbledon-semi-final-start-time-as-controversial-decision-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon semi-final interrupted by medical emergency as umpire makes announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The action on Court One was brought to a halt following an emergency involving a fan in the crowd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-semi-final-interrupted-by-medical-emergency-as-umpire-makes-announcement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-semi-final-interrupted-by-medical-emergency-as-umpire-makes-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Is top level tennis just for the wealthy?’ – your Wimbledon questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guardian sportswriter Tumaini Carayol answered your questions about this year&rsquo;s Championship including how far British wildcard Fery can go, whether Sinner has what it takes to beat Djokovic and can Gauff win her first Wimbledon titleFbartol asks: Odd question but one which has bothered me for the last year - how was the decision to put two time champion Petra Kvitova&rsquo;s final tour match on Court One as opposed to Centre Court viewed in the tennis world? It has continued to rankle me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/is-top-level-tennis-just-for-the-wealthy-your-wimbledon-questions-answered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/is-top-level-tennis-just-for-the-wealthy-your-wimbledon-questions-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's chat with Andy Murray as Wimbledon star's actions say it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery has stormed into the Wimbledon semi-finals, where he will to face world No. 2 Alexander Zverev for a place in the final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-chat-with-andy-murray-as-wimbledon-stars-actions-say-it-all/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-chat-with-andy-murray-as-wimbledon-stars-actions-say-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Henman calls for Wimbledon rule change during Arthur Fery victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Henman proposed a rule change at Wimbledon during an Arthur Fery match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-calls-for-wimbledon-rule-change-during-arthur-fery-victory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-calls-for-wimbledon-rule-change-during-arthur-fery-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star Arthur Fery opens up on dual-nationality &ndash; 'I feel very British']]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has reached the semi finals of Wimbledon and the British-French tennis player has spoken out on his nationality amid questions over where his allegiance lies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-arthur-fery-opens-up-on-dual-nationality-ndash-i-feel-very-british/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-arthur-fery-opens-up-on-dual-nationality-ndash-i-feel-very-british/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Q&amp;A: ask our tennis reporter your questions now &ndash; Can wildcard Fery go all the way?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guardian sportswriter Tumaini Carayol was at Wimbledon yesterday to watch the quarter-finals, including Briton Arthur Fery&rsquo;s spectacular win against Flavio Cobolli. He&rsquo;ll be online at 12PM BST to answer all your questions about the Championships so far, the state of British tennis, and to share his predictions ahead of the final weekendSign in or sign up to post your question in the commentsAfter 10 days of high drama in SW19 we&rsquo;re approaching the final weekend of the Champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-qampa-ask-our-tennis-reporter-your-questions-now-ndash-can-wildcard-fery-go-all-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-qampa-ask-our-tennis-reporter-your-questions-now-ndash-can-wildcard-fery-go-all-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's famous dad, girlfriend claims and why Wimbledon star gets nosebleeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has been the feel-good story of Wimbledon 2026, with the British wildcard capturing the imagination of tennis fans with his battling performances at the All England Club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-famous-dad-girlfriend-claims-and-why-wimbledon-star-gets-nosebleeds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-famous-dad-girlfriend-claims-and-why-wimbledon-star-gets-nosebleeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's complaint at family meal as Wimbledon winner tells Brit he's wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is on the verge of making more Wimbledon history, but one former winner of the Grand Slam has told him to remember one thing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-complaint-at-family-meal-as-wimbledon-winner-tells-brit-hes-wrong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-complaint-at-family-meal-as-wimbledon-winner-tells-brit-hes-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star makes quick purchase after banking £480k at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli has already made plans following his Wimbledon defeat to British wildcard Arthur Fery in their quarter-final showdown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-makes-quick-purchase-after-banking-480k-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-makes-quick-purchase-after-banking-480k-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery shares the endearing message he told Queen Camilla after Wimbledon match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Camilla personally congratulated Arthur Fery on his victory over Flavio Cobolli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-shares-the-endearing-message-he-told-queen-camilla-after-wimbledon-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-shares-the-endearing-message-he-told-queen-camilla-after-wimbledon-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good tennis IQ &amp; inner belief - how Fery reached shock Wimbledon semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good tennis IQ and inner belief - how British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached defied the odds to reach a shock Wimbledon semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/good-tennis-iq-amp-inner-belief-how-fery-reached-shock-wimbledon-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/good-tennis-iq-amp-inner-belief-how-fery-reached-shock-wimbledon-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve always believed’: Fery in dreamland after crushing Cobolli to reach last four]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard will face Zverev in semi-finals&lsquo;I&rsquo;ve just played every match as it is. Here I am&rsquo;Arthur Fery described his run to the Wimbledon semi-finals as a product of his immense self-belief, after he defeated the ninth seed, Flavio Cobolli, 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Wednesday.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s just what I&rsquo;ve tried to do for the past 10 days,&rdquo; Fery said. &ldquo;Just believe in myself, do the best I can do every match, give myself 100%, and see then where that wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ive-always-believed-fery-in-dreamland-after-crushing-cobolli-to-reach-last-four/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ive-always-believed-fery-in-dreamland-after-crushing-cobolli-to-reach-last-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cliff Richard shows up Rory McIlroy and Gareth Southgate in stunning Wimbledon moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Cliff Richard has proved his dedication to tennis after watching Novak Djokovic's dramatic quarter-final victory at Wimbledon on Tuesday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cliff-richard-shows-up-rory-mcilroy-and-gareth-southgate-in-stunning-wimbledon-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cliff-richard-shows-up-rory-mcilroy-and-gareth-southgate-in-stunning-wimbledon-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players 'aren't used to facing guys like Fery' - Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Arthur Fery's Wimbledon quarter-final win over Italy's Flavio Cobolli, BBC Sport pundit Jamie Murray explains how the British wildcard builds pressure. Murray highlights Fery's net play and ability to "constantly ask questions" with his varied shot selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-arent-used-to-facing-guys-like-fery-murray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-arent-used-to-facing-guys-like-fery-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon thought it had seen everything - then Fery arrived]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon has witnessed some extraordinary days on Centre Court - but British wildcard Arthur Fery reaching the semi-finals is among the very best.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-thought-it-had-seen-everything-then-fery-arrived/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-thought-it-had-seen-everything-then-fery-arrived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery serves Emma Raducanu notice as he looks to copy Wimbledon star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon hero Arthur Fery is hoping to emulate fellow British star Emma Raducanu after making it all the way to the semi-finals thanks to his win over Flavio Cobolli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-serves-emma-raducanu-notice-as-he-looks-to-copy-wimbledon-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-serves-emma-raducanu-notice-as-he-looks-to-copy-wimbledon-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champions Cash &amp; Glasspool out of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool's men's doubles title defence is over at Wimbledon as they fell to a straight-set defeat in the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/defending-champions-cash-amp-glasspool-out-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/defending-champions-cash-amp-glasspool-out-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Balding's suggestion to Arthur Fery immediately knocked back by Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery can now look forward to a semi-final against Alexander Zverev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-baldings-suggestion-to-arthur-fery-immediately-knocked-back-by-murray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-baldings-suggestion-to-arthur-fery-immediately-knocked-back-by-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How social media is changing Wimbledon from eminent tournament to ‘bucket list’ event]]></title><description><![CDATA[From high-profile influencers to live ticket-queue tracking, some fear aggressive marketing is ruining championshipsFrom photos of influencers in crisp white linen dresses posing in front of floral displays at Centre Court to videos promising hacks to beat the queues and secure tickets, the hype around Wimbledon has never been bigger on Instagram and TikTok.The social media frenzy has caused concerns that Wimbledon is increasingly becoming a tourist event rather than a tennis tournament, overrun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-social-media-is-changing-wimbledon-from-eminent-tournament-to-bucket-list-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-social-media-is-changing-wimbledon-from-eminent-tournament-to-bucket-list-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery harnesses power of intangibles in historic Wimbledon run | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 23-year-old may not stand out by many metrics, but his excellence goes deeper than numbers aloneHow about we all agree on Arthur&rsquo;s Seat? I&rsquo;d love to claim it but the honour belongs to a quick-witted friend of a friend, the literary agent Geraldine Cooke. Maybe it doesn&rsquo;t have the same alliteration as Henman Hill or Murray Mound but you would say Fery&rsquo;s Foothill does him an injustice given how high he has risen this week.With his straight-sets victory against Flavio Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-harnesses-power-of-intangibles-in-historic-wimbledon-run-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-harnesses-power-of-intangibles-in-historic-wimbledon-run-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev’s serve blitzes Fritz to set up semi-final with British revelation Fery]]></title><description><![CDATA[No 2 seed wins 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 against American sixth seedZverev: &lsquo;I know 99% of people will be cheering for Fery&rsquo;It is quite the sound when a tennis ball is pulverised by Alexander Zverev as he serves. There is the crack of racket on ball. The gasps from the crowd. And then the oohs after they glance at the speed gun.And Taylor Fritz, who had a better view of Zverev&rsquo;s howitzers than anyone else at Wimbledon on Wednesday, reckons his serve will prove too hot to handle for Arthur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverevs-serve-blitzes-fritz-to-set-up-semi-final-with-british-revelation-fery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverevs-serve-blitzes-fritz-to-set-up-semi-final-with-british-revelation-fery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Incredible!' - best shots from day ten at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day ten at Wimbledon, featuring Elise Mertens and Britain's Arthur Fery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/incredible-best-shots-from-day-ten-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/incredible-best-shots-from-day-ten-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildcard Fery storms past Cobolli and makes Wimbledon history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery makes history at Wimbledon by defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to become the first British wildcard and only the second in tournament history, to reach the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wildcard-fery-storms-past-cobolli-and-makes-wimbledon-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wildcard-fery-storms-past-cobolli-and-makes-wimbledon-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow Wimbledon women's semi-finals on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to follow Wimbledon on BBC TV, iPlayer, radio and online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-wimbledon-womens-semi-finals-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-wimbledon-womens-semi-finals-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon fans boo Arthur Fery interview as they make feelings clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery continued his incredible Wimbledon 2026 run by beating Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fans-boo-arthur-fery-interview-as-they-make-feelings-clear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fans-boo-arthur-fery-interview-as-they-make-feelings-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev defeats injured Fritz to set up Fery meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev produces a dominant display to end his dismal losing streak against Taylor Fritz and reach his first semi-final at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-defeats-injured-fritz-to-set-up-fery-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-defeats-injured-fritz-to-set-up-fery-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British wildcard Fery stuns Cobolli to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery will play for a place in the Wimbledon final after extending his sensational run with a stunning victory over Flavio Cobolli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-wildcard-fery-stuns-cobolli-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-wildcard-fery-stuns-cobolli-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: British wildcard Fery into semis; Zverev, Noskova and Kostyuk through – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery, a British wilrdcard, devastated Flavio Cobolli, while Alexander Zverev, Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova also made the semi-finalsPaolini bursts out of the blocks with as much speed as she shows when charging around the court, racing to 40-0 and taking the game to 15. This match pits two of the best athletes in the women&rsquo;s game against each other, and while Kostyuk possesses more power than the counterpunching Paolini, it&rsquo;s Paolini who has the greater experience at this s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-british-wildcard-fery-into-semis-zverev-noskova-and-kostyuk-through-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-british-wildcard-fery-into-semis-zverev-noskova-and-kostyuk-through-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Emotions I hadn't experienced before' - Fery on 'incredible' quarter-final win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is through to his first Wimbledon semi-final after an "incredible" victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court. The British wildcard revealed he was always confident of pulling off a quarter-final win over Cobolli, having already defeated the Italian at the Australian Open earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emotions-i-hadnt-experienced-before-fery-on-incredible-quarter-final-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emotions-i-hadnt-experienced-before-fery-on-incredible-quarter-final-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Camilla could be saluting King Arthur as Fery Wimbledon fairytale continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery beat Falvio Cobolli in straight sets to continue his fairytale Wimbledon run into the semi-finals on Centre Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queen-camilla-could-be-saluting-king-arthur-as-fery-wimbledon-fairytale-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queen-camilla-could-be-saluting-king-arthur-as-fery-wimbledon-fairytale-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery sails past Flavio Cobolli and storms into fairytale Wimbledon semi]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard stuns the No 9 seed 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0Fery will face Alexander Zverev for place in men&rsquo;s finalIt would have been perfectly reasonable for Arthur Fery to have finally betrayed a few nerves as he stood a point away from establishing a two-set lead in his first grand slam quarter-final. Any tension or fear he may have felt, however, was completely overpowered by his unwavering self-belief and certainty that has defined the greatest fortnight of his life.Leading by a set and 6-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-sails-past-flavio-cobolli-and-storms-into-fairytale-wimbledon-semi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-sails-past-flavio-cobolli-and-storms-into-fairytale-wimbledon-semi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli told off by BBC star as he loses his cool at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pundit didn't hold back as Arthur Fery's quarter-final opponent lost his cool]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/flavio-cobolli-told-off-by-bbc-star-as-he-loses-his-cool-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/flavio-cobolli-told-off-by-bbc-star-as-he-loses-his-cool-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery thunders way into Wimbledon semis as British wildcard steals the show]]></title><description><![CDATA[British qualifier Arthur Fery has captivated the crowds at SW19 and he moved into the semi-finals with a superb victory over Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-thunders-way-into-wimbledon-semis-as-british-wildcard-steals-the-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-thunders-way-into-wimbledon-semis-as-british-wildcard-steals-the-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are famous faces invited into Wimbledon's royal box?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team examines how the Centre Court royal box really works at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-are-famous-faces-invited-into-wimbledons-royal-box/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-are-famous-faces-invited-into-wimbledons-royal-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis Moody health latest as star arrives at Wimbledon after MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2003 World Cup winner has visited Wimbledon after taking part in a gruelling challenge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/lewis-moody-health-latest-as-star-arrives-at-wimbledon-after-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/lewis-moody-health-latest-as-star-arrives-at-wimbledon-after-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova roar into their first Wimbledon semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[French Open semi-finalist Kostyuk beats Paolini 6-3, 6-2Czech No 9 seed Noskova defeats Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-5A lot has been made of how open&nbsp;the women&rsquo;s draw is &ndash; even before the &shy;defending champion, Iga Swiatek, and the world&rsquo;s top two, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, fell in the first week. But sometimes it pays to be aware of the in-form &shy;players, &shy;whoever they are, and so it was no surprise to see Marta&nbsp;Kostyuk and Linda Noskova march into the sem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/marta-kostyuk-and-linda-noskova-roar-into-their-first-wimbledon-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/marta-kostyuk-and-linda-noskova-roar-into-their-first-wimbledon-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage plays his part in summer of sport | Brief letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup fever dreams | Fair play | Memory tests | Making room for HarryThere&rsquo;s nothing quite like a quintessentially English summer of sport. Strawberries at Wimbledon, leather on willow, pubs open until 5am, and all underpinned by the heart-rending saga of Bob the cat, Arthur &ldquo;Nosebleeds&rdquo; Fery and Harry (future president) Kane when, blow me, Nigel Farage resigns. Scotland may have had a&nbsp;disastrous World Cup, but it&rsquo;s all&nbsp;very entertaining.<br />
Alex Dickie<br />
Edinbur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/farage-plays-his-part-in-summer-of-sport-brief-letters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/farage-plays-his-part-in-summer-of-sport-brief-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Camilla surprises Arthur Fery at Wimbledon live on BBC as Clare Balding left shocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Camilla made a surprise visit to the All England Club on Wednesday and she made sure she spoke to Arthur Fery before his match against Flavio Cobolli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queen-camilla-surprises-arthur-fery-at-wimbledon-live-on-bbc-as-clare-balding-left-shocked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queen-camilla-surprises-arthur-fery-at-wimbledon-live-on-bbc-as-clare-balding-left-shocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen and newlywed royals head to Wimbledon for Arthur Fery's game of a lifetime in star-studded Centre Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery, who grew up a stone&rsquo;s throw away from the All-England Club, has admitted his four-match winning streak is something &ldquo;couldn't have imagined&rdquo; before the start of this year&rsquo;s tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queen-and-newlywed-royals-head-to-wimbledon-for-arthur-ferys-game-of-a-lifetime-in-star-studded-centre-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queen-and-newlywed-royals-head-to-wimbledon-for-arthur-ferys-game-of-a-lifetime-in-star-studded-centre-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen and newlywed royals head to Wimbledon for Arthur Fery's game of a lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery, who grew up a stone&rsquo;s throw away from the All-England Club, has admitted his four-match winning streak is something &ldquo;couldn't have imagined&rdquo; before the start of this year&rsquo;s tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queen-and-newlywed-royals-head-to-wimbledon-for-arthur-ferys-game-of-a-lifetime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queen-and-newlywed-royals-head-to-wimbledon-for-arthur-ferys-game-of-a-lifetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kostyuk dedicates Wimbledon quarter-final win to grandfather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk storms into the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time with a superb victory over Italy's Jasmine Paolini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kostyuk-dedicates-wimbledon-quarter-final-win-to-grandfather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kostyuk-dedicates-wimbledon-quarter-final-win-to-grandfather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's ex stuns at Wimbledon again in eye-catching outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's ex was turning heads at SW19 this week after returning to the Wimbledon Championships in an eye-catching outfit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroys-ex-stuns-at-wimbledon-again-in-eye-catching-outfit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroys-ex-stuns-at-wimbledon-again-in-eye-catching-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery snubs Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for surprise tennis idols]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon hero Arthur Fery named his favourite tennis players but went against the grain with his selections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-snubs-rafael-nadal-and-roger-federer-for-surprise-tennis-idols/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-snubs-rafael-nadal-and-roger-federer-for-surprise-tennis-idols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic reply to Lionel Messi question says it all as duo keep breaking records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon legend Novak Djokovic is still strutting his stuff in SW19 at the ripe old age of 39, just like Lionel Messi who continues to dazzle at the World Cup with Argentina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-reply-to-lionel-messi-question-says-it-all-as-duo-keep-breaking-records/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-reply-to-lionel-messi-question-says-it-all-as-duo-keep-breaking-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's wealthy background including &pound;33k-a-year school and iconic coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery comes from a wealthy background with the Wimbledon quarter-finalist growing up mere miles away from the All England Club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-wealthy-background-including-pound33k-a-year-school-and-iconic-coaches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-wealthy-background-including-pound33k-a-year-school-and-iconic-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Flavio Cobolli's love life as girlfriend refuses to attend Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli will look to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final when he takes on British qualifier Arthur Fery in the quarter-finals on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inside-flavio-cobollis-love-life-as-girlfriend-refuses-to-attend-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inside-flavio-cobollis-love-life-as-girlfriend-refuses-to-attend-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate Middleton candidly chats about gruelling Three Peaks challenge as she's 'overheard' at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princess of Wales makes a surprise appearance in the latest installment of the 'Overheard at Wimbledon' series, where she is overheard chatting to Tim Henman and the chair of the All England Club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kate-middleton-candidly-chats-about-gruelling-three-peaks-challenge-as-shes-overheard-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kate-middleton-candidly-chats-about-gruelling-three-peaks-challenge-as-shes-overheard-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery forces Wimbledon finalist to 'lay on his sword' as X-rated comment made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has managed a dramatic run to the Wimbledon quarter-finals, with his latest performance leaving a former finalist at the All England Club in awe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-forces-wimbledon-finalist-to-lay-on-his-sword-as-x-rated-comment-made/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-forces-wimbledon-finalist-to-lay-on-his-sword-as-x-rated-comment-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has net worth 20x Emma Raducanu as he goes down as richest British star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery has earned &pound;480,000 at Wimbledon so far but that amount barely makes a dent in his family's enormous fortune]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-has-net-worth-20x-emma-raducanu-as-he-goes-down-as-richest-british-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-has-net-worth-20x-emma-raducanu-as-he-goes-down-as-richest-british-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the Wimbledon record-holders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team looks at who has won the most Wimbledon singles and doubles titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-are-the-wimbledon-record-holders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-are-the-wimbledon-record-holders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did Arthur Fery's dad make his money? Everything we know about incredible wealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's stunning run to the Wimbledon quarter-finals has brought his rich Dad into the limelight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-did-arthur-ferys-dad-make-his-money-everything-we-know-about-incredible-wealth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-did-arthur-ferys-dad-make-his-money-everything-we-know-about-incredible-wealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon rebel disqualified after racket flew into crowd makes immediate return]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wimbledon star has returned to action after being disqualified for their on-court behaviour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-rebel-disqualified-after-racket-flew-into-crowd-makes-immediate-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-rebel-disqualified-after-racket-flew-into-crowd-makes-immediate-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery: the Wimbledon wildcard carrying Britain’s hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fearless 23-year-old is determined to keep a level head as he prepares to face Flavio Cobolli on WednesdayA week ago, very few people knew who Arthur Fery was. But he has been propelled into the limelight as the last man standing after a disastrous start to Wimbledon for British players.Fery, who is ranked No 114 in the world, defied expectations on Monday night when he triumphed on Centre Court over one of the top players for most of the past decade, the former world No 3 Grigor Dimitrov. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-the-wimbledon-wildcard-carrying-britains-hopes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-the-wimbledon-wildcard-carrying-britains-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic has Wimbledon prize money docked as bosses punish 17 players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All England Club has released its latest fines list with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic among 17 players punished]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-has-wimbledon-prize-money-docked-as-bosses-punish-17-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-has-wimbledon-prize-money-docked-as-bosses-punish-17-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic sent cryptic message to his children during dramatic Wimbledon win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic revealed the message he sent to his children after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in dramatic fashion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-sent-cryptic-message-to-his-children-during-dramatic-wimbledon-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-sent-cryptic-message-to-his-children-during-dramatic-wimbledon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name all Britain's Wimbledon singles quarter-finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you name the 12 British players to reach a Wimbledon singles quarter-final in the Open era?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/quiz-name-all-britains-wimbledon-singles-quarter-finalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/quiz-name-all-britains-wimbledon-singles-quarter-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Arthur Fery playing at Wimbledon today? Start time and how to watch British star]]></title><description><![CDATA[British qualifier Arthur Fery will face off against Italy's Flavio Cobolli for a spot in the Wimbledon semi-finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/is-arthur-fery-playing-at-wimbledon-today-start-time-and-how-to-watch-british-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/is-arthur-fery-playing-at-wimbledon-today-start-time-and-how-to-watch-british-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Keep believing’: Arthur Fery sticks to tried and trusted for Wimbledon quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard takes on in-form Flavio Cobolli&lsquo;I&rsquo;m not going to change anything now &ndash; it&rsquo;s working&rsquo;Arthur Fery said he won&rsquo;t change a thing before the biggest match of his career on Wednesday, sticking strictly to the winning formula that has fuelled his fairytale Wimbledon run to the quarter-finals.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m just going to stick to what I&rsquo;ve been doing, just keep believing in myself, not letting go of matches, and we&rsquo;ll see where that take]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/keep-believing-arthur-fery-sticks-to-tried-and-trusted-for-wimbledon-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/keep-believing-arthur-fery-sticks-to-tried-and-trusted-for-wimbledon-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Arthur Fery? - Meet GB's Wimbledon wildcard hoping to go all the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[He's grown up watching matches on Centre Court and his game is inspired by the legendary Andre Agassi - learn all about British wildcard Arthur Fery ahead of his quarter-final match against Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-is-arthur-fery-meet-gbs-wimbledon-wildcard-hoping-to-go-all-the-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-is-arthur-fery-meet-gbs-wimbledon-wildcard-hoping-to-go-all-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-set thriller to reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarter-final in history at five hours and 15 minutes, to set up a meeting with Jannik Sinner in the final four at SW19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-beats-auger-aliassime-in-five-set-thriller-to-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-beats-auger-aliassime-in-five-set-thriller-to-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/it-is-not-normal-but-extraordinary-djokovic-defies-odds-once-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/it-is-not-normal-but-extraordinary-djokovic-defies-odds-once-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The moments I still play tennis for' - extraordinary Djokovic wins five-set epic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-moments-i-still-play-tennis-for-extraordinary-djokovic-wins-five-set-epic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-moments-i-still-play-tennis-for-extraordinary-djokovic-wins-five-set-epic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic sees off Auger-Aliassime in Wimbledon epic to set up Sinner semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic wins 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4)Serb lauds &lsquo;one of the best matches in my career&rsquo;On Monday night The Odyssey, &shy;Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s three-hour epic about one man&rsquo;s heroic quest, had its world premiere in London. And 24&nbsp;hours later at Wimbledon, 15,000 fans on Centre Court witnessed a tennis equivalent. A &shy;rugged hero: Novak Djokovic. A mighty quest: the hunt for a record-breaking 25th grand slam title. There was an injury scare. Multipl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-sees-off-auger-aliassime-in-wimbledon-epic-to-set-up-sinner-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-sees-off-auger-aliassime-in-wimbledon-epic-to-set-up-sinner-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals: Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-set marathon – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in Wimbledon&rsquo;s longest-ever quarter-final, while Karolina Muchova saw off Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner also won Now a love hold for Struff, who&rsquo;s started pretty well and leads 3-2 He looks confident, but he&rsquo;s not yet been put under pressure and I wonder if he can offer more testing returns. Even if he needs to stand back to give himself a better look at Sinner&rsquo;s serve, he has to try and dig into it rather than hope e can struggle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-quarter-finals-djokovic-beats-auger-aliassime-in-five-set-marathon-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-quarter-finals-djokovic-beats-auger-aliassime-in-five-set-marathon-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals: Auger-Aliassime v Djokovic goes to deciding set – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarter-final action, under way in SW19 from 1pm (BST)<br />
Wildcard Fery extends Wimbledon fairytale | Mail TanyaNow a love hold for Struff, who&rsquo;s started pretty well and leads 3-2 He looks confident, but he&rsquo;s not yet been put under pressure and I wonder if he can offer more testing returns. Even if he needs to stand back to give himself a better look at Sinner&rsquo;s serve, he has to try and dig into it rather than hope e can struggle to a tiebreaker.Nana Sinner appears to have been b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-quarter-finals-auger-aliassime-v-djokovic-goes-to-deciding-set-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-quarter-finals-auger-aliassime-v-djokovic-goes-to-deciding-set-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic fumes at 'embarrassing' umpire as Wimbledon crowd turn on star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon crowd turned on Novak Djokovic after the seven-time champion argued with the umpire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-fumes-at-embarrassing-umpire-as-wimbledon-crowd-turn-on-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-fumes-at-embarrassing-umpire-as-wimbledon-crowd-turn-on-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten reaches Wimbledon doubles semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara complete another comeback victory to reach the Wimbledon men's doubles semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-patten-reaches-wimbledon-doubles-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-patten-reaches-wimbledon-doubles-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner issues immediate ban on his team at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner made the comments immediately after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff in the Wimbledon quarter-finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-issues-immediate-ban-on-his-team-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-issues-immediate-ban-on-his-team-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muchova ends Osaka’s inspired run to reach Wimbledon last four for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech puts on supreme serving display on No 1 CourtMuchova to face Coco Gauff in tantalising semi-finalA place in her first Wimbledon semi&#8209;final within touching distance, Karolina Muchova walked up to the No&nbsp;1&nbsp;Court baseline charged with the task of closing out a near flawless performance. There was plenty of tension and uncertainty swirling through her mind, but Muchova managed to keep a clear head as she spectacularly ended her incredible day with a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory against]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-ends-osakas-inspired-run-to-reach-wimbledon-last-four-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/muchova-ends-osakas-inspired-run-to-reach-wimbledon-last-four-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic fumes at Wimbledon official for 'not sticking to the rules']]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic clashed with a Wimbledon tournament referee after she opted to close the roof on Centre Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-fumes-at-wimbledon-official-for-not-sticking-to-the-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-fumes-at-wimbledon-official-for-not-sticking-to-the-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hogwarts stuff' - best shots from day nine at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day nine of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Coco Gauff and Great Britain's Alfie Hewitt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hogwarts-stuff-best-shots-from-day-nine-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hogwarts-stuff-best-shots-from-day-nine-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coco Gauff fights back to sink Jessica Pegula and reach Wimbledon semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gauff beats fourth seed 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 Seventh seed in last four for first timeCoco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat her fellow American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday, overcoming an error-strewn start to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time.After appearing on course for defeat against the in-form fourth seed with four double faults and 17 unforced errors in the opening set, Gauff raised the level of her groundstrokes, producing just three more double faults and on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-fights-back-to-sink-jessica-pegula-and-reach-wimbledon-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-fights-back-to-sink-jessica-pegula-and-reach-wimbledon-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner powers into semi-final after ominous display against Struff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champions wins 7-5, 7-6 (4), 6-3Alexander Zverev defeats Jiri Lehecka in four setsSince coming through his first-round match here in five sets, Jannik Sinner has prioritised efficiency. His 7-5, 7-6 (4), 6-3 win against Jan-Lennard Struff was the defending champion&rsquo;s fourth consecutive victory in straight sets, keeping his powder dry and any potential problems with the heat at bay, just over five weeks since his physical meltdown at Roland Garros.&ldquo;Thanks for reminding me,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-powers-into-semi-final-after-ominous-display-against-struff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-powers-into-semi-final-after-ominous-display-against-struff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How?!' - Gauff battles into first Wimbledon semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-gauff-battles-into-first-wimbledon-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-gauff-battles-into-first-wimbledon-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do we see empty seats at Wimbledon's show courts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there are often empty seats in the crowd at Wimbledon, despite high ticket sales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-do-we-see-empty-seats-at-wimbledons-show-courts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-do-we-see-empty-seats-at-wimbledons-show-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Wimbledon's Last 8 Club?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what Wimbledon's Last 8 Club is and how players qualify for it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-is-wimbledons-last-8-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-is-wimbledons-last-8-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC viewers switch off as John McEnroe told to 'shut up' at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon champion John McEnroe remains as divisive in the commentary box as he was on the court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-viewers-switch-off-as-john-mcenroe-told-to-shut-up-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-viewers-switch-off-as-john-mcenroe-told-to-shut-up-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff completes comeback over Pegula to reach first Wimbledon semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff comes from a set down to beat compatriot Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-3, to reach her first ever Wimbledon semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gauff-completes-comeback-over-pegula-to-reach-first-wimbledon-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gauff-completes-comeback-over-pegula-to-reach-first-wimbledon-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe explains why he's 'in mourning' at Wimbledon as he makes statement on BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McEnroe admitted he was in a sombre mood on the BBC's Wimbledon coverage on Tuesday as he donned an all-black outfit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-explains-why-hes-in-mourning-at-wimbledon-as-he-makes-statement-on-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-explains-why-hes-in-mourning-at-wimbledon-as-he-makes-statement-on-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Hewett through in wheelchair singles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Alfie Hewett is through to a 10th Wimbledon wheelchair singles quarter-final - but compatriot Gordon Reid loses in the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-through-in-wheelchair-singles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-hewett-through-in-wheelchair-singles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner match disrupted as his opponent breaks unusual Wimbledon rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was an unusual moment during Jannik Sinner's quarter-final clash with Jan-Lennard Struff at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-match-disrupted-as-his-opponent-breaks-unusual-wimbledon-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-match-disrupted-as-his-opponent-breaks-unusual-wimbledon-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery - the hometown Wimbledon wild card hero taking the tennis world by storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery, 23, may have been born in France but he grew up just minutes away from the All England Club - and the player ranked 114th before the tournament is now ripping up the Wimbledon rule book]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-the-hometown-wimbledon-wild-card-hero-taking-the-tennis-world-by-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-the-hometown-wimbledon-wild-card-hero-taking-the-tennis-world-by-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star snubs handshake and storms off court as opponent tells her 'learn to lose']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo progressed into the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals after a fiery post-match exchange]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-snubs-handshake-and-storms-off-court-as-opponent-tells-her-learn-to-lose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-snubs-handshake-and-storms-off-court-as-opponent-tells-her-learn-to-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz's hidden retreat as star misses Wimbledon due to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is sitting out this year's tournament due to a wrist injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcarazs-hidden-retreat-as-star-misses-wimbledon-due-to-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcarazs-hidden-retreat-as-star-misses-wimbledon-due-to-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the heat rules at Wimbledon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the heat rules at Wimbledon and when it is and is not safe to play in the heat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-are-the-heat-rules-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-are-the-heat-rules-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's huge net worth and family with wife who called Wimbledon star 'disrespectful']]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic has a huge estimated net worth, built through prize money, endorsements and business ventures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-huge-net-worth-and-family-with-wife-who-called-wimbledon-star-disrespectful/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-huge-net-worth-and-family-with-wife-who-called-wimbledon-star-disrespectful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coco Gauff refuses to go by her real name at Wimbledon and she signs up with nickname]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coco Gauff has reached the quarter-finals of Wimbledon for the first time in her career and has opened up on what her real name is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-refuses-to-go-by-her-real-name-at-wimbledon-and-she-signs-up-with-nickname/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-refuses-to-go-by-her-real-name-at-wimbledon-and-she-signs-up-with-nickname/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula's huge net worth as eye-watering family fortune grows during Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula is one of the world's richest athletes and is making an impact at Wimbledon this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jessica-pegulas-huge-net-worth-as-eye-watering-family-fortune-grows-during-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jessica-pegulas-huge-net-worth-as-eye-watering-family-fortune-grows-during-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's Wimbledon quarter-final opponent scrambling to solve issue before match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery will take on Flavio Cobolli in the last eight at Wimbledon on Wednesday - but the French Open finalists is desperately seeking somewhere to stay after an accommodation blunder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-wimbledon-quarter-final-opponent-scrambling-to-solve-issue-before-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-wimbledon-quarter-final-opponent-scrambling-to-solve-issue-before-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe confesses to messaging Wimbledon star who suffered big heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC Wimbledon pundit has revealed that he has been supporting the player who suffered an injury last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-confesses-to-messaging-wimbledon-star-who-suffered-big-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-confesses-to-messaging-wimbledon-star-who-suffered-big-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev match suspended with Wimbledon stars ordered to leave court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev and Jiri Lehecka were forced off court on Monday night as their Wimbledon fourth-round clash was suspended]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-match-suspended-with-wimbledon-stars-ordered-to-leave-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-match-suspended-with-wimbledon-stars-ordered-to-leave-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-man-who-invented-a-sport-and-played-tennis-with-willy-wonka/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-man-who-invented-a-sport-and-played-tennis-with-willy-wonka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon quarter-finalist withdraws hours before match as opponent handed bye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon quarter-finalist pulled out of the match mere hours before it was set to get underway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-quarter-finalist-withdraws-hours-before-match-as-opponent-handed-bye/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-quarter-finalist-withdraws-hours-before-match-as-opponent-handed-bye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe's BBC co-stars have made their feelings perfectly clear on Wimbledon pundit]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McEnroe has been a staple of the BBC's Wimbledon coverage since 2004 and the former world number one remains a divisive figure among viewers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroes-bbc-co-stars-have-made-their-feelings-perfectly-clear-on-wimbledon-pundit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroes-bbc-co-stars-have-made-their-feelings-perfectly-clear-on-wimbledon-pundit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka has been told what Wimbledon stars think about controversial outfits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka's choice of outfits has split opinion in the tennis world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-has-been-told-what-wimbledon-stars-think-about-controversial-outfits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-has-been-told-what-wimbledon-stars-think-about-controversial-outfits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery 'stands tall and takes advantage' to continue dream Wimbledon run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-stands-tall-and-takes-advantage-to-continue-dream-wimbledon-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-stands-tall-and-takes-advantage-to-continue-dream-wimbledon-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo advance to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals in straight sets, but the victory is marred by a fiery post-match argument.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/learn-how-to-lose-tempers-flare-in-wimbledon-mixed-doubles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/learn-how-to-lose-tempers-flare-in-wimbledon-mixed-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Fery stuns Dimitrov, Zverev stalled by curfew – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev led Jiri Lehecka by two sets to love when the 11pm curfew fell to end another day of drama at SW19&ldquo;I feel like I still cannot process this happening,&rdquo; says Kostyuk, also noting how hot it is. &ldquo;The longer you stay on this surface, the worse you feel.&rdquo; She adds that the court wasn&rsquo;t easy given the heat and wind, especially against an opponent on a roll having played 17 consecutive matches on grass &ndash; more than Kostyuk in her entire career. So it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-fery-stuns-dimitrov-zverev-stalled-by-curfew-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-fery-stuns-dimitrov-zverev-stalled-by-curfew-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Royal Box guests desert Roger Federer in sad scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis icon Roger Federer was left on his own in the Wimbledon Royal Box]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-royal-box-guests-desert-roger-federer-in-sad-scenes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-royal-box-guests-desert-roger-federer-in-sad-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery in sweary moment at Wimbledon as star put on the spot over comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery overcame the odds to defeat Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller on Centre Court at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-in-sweary-moment-at-wimbledon-as-star-put-on-the-spot-over-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-in-sweary-moment-at-wimbledon-as-star-put-on-the-spot-over-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery stuns Dimitrov in five-set battle to reach quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery comes from two sets to one down to beat Grigor Dimitrov in a fifth-set tiebreak at Wimbledon, becoming the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-stuns-dimitrov-in-five-set-battle-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-stuns-dimitrov-in-five-set-battle-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery whips up Centre Court crowd by never knowing when he is beaten | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard has no quit in him and fought back to deny Grigor Dimitrov and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finalsWho the hell taught Arthur Fery when to know when he&rsquo;s beaten? It&rsquo;s easier to kick nicotine than it is to make this kid quit. He made it through to the fourth round by twice fighting his way back after trailing by a set and a break to defeat Zizou Bergs in a fifth&#8209;set tie&#8209;break, and now he&rsquo;s gone on to the quarter&#8209;finals by doing it all over again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-whips-up-centre-court-crowd-by-never-knowing-when-he-is-beaten-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-whips-up-centre-court-crowd-by-never-knowing-when-he-is-beaten-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Balding cut off by Tim Henman after Arthur Fery stuns Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Henman and Clare Balding were discussing Arthur Fery's victory over Grigor Dimitrov live on the BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-cut-off-by-tim-henman-after-arthur-fery-stuns-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-cut-off-by-tim-henman-after-arthur-fery-stuns-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Fritz aces Bublik to evoke memories of Sampras’ golden era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fritz eases past 10th seed in straight-sets victoryDe Minaur in &lsquo;gut-wrenching&rsquo; defeat to CobolliIt is 26 years since an American man last won Wimbledon, when Pete &shy;Sampras picked up the last of his seven titles. Taylor Fritz has aspirations to break that drought and on the evidence of his performance on Court No 1 he has a fighting chance.A semi-finalist here two years ago, Fritz did a passable impression of Sampras with 23 aces as he reached the quarter-finals with a 7-6 (1), 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/taylor-fritz-aces-bublik-to-evoke-memories-of-sampras-golden-era/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/taylor-fritz-aces-bublik-to-evoke-memories-of-sampras-golden-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Fery stuns Dimitrov in fifth set tie-break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery wraps up a stunning comeback victory over Grigor Dimitrov, winning a fifth set tie-break 10-7 to reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-stuns-dimitrov-in-fifth-set-tie-break/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-stuns-dimitrov-in-fifth-set-tie-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star makes retirement decision aged 27 after loss 'hurts like hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis star was in a candid mood after his loss at Wimbledon on Monday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-makes-retirement-decision-aged-27-after-loss-hurts-like-hell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-makes-retirement-decision-aged-27-after-loss-hurts-like-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I couldn't have imagined it ' - Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Arthur Fery expresses his excitement in reaching the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after beating Grigor Dimitrov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-couldnt-have-imagined-it-fery-reaches-wimbledon-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-couldnt-have-imagined-it-fery-reaches-wimbledon-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery outlasts Grigor Dimitrov in thriller to extend Wimbledon fairytale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton beats fellow wildcard 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7)Fery will play No 9 seed Flavio Cobolli in quarter-finalsNearly four hours into the most significant occasion of his career, deep into a fifth&#8209;set tie-break against a storied opponent he has spent his lifetime watching, what did Arthur Fery have left for both himself and the home crowd on his Centre Court debut? Plenty. At six points all, after a change of ends that provided him with so much time to overthink everything, he stepped up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-outlasts-grigor-dimitrov-in-thriller-to-extend-wimbledon-fairytale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-outlasts-grigor-dimitrov-in-thriller-to-extend-wimbledon-fairytale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon match stopped as tennis star steps in to help spectator]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wimbledon match between Alex De Minaur and Flavio Cobolli was halted on Monday after a spectator fainted on Court No.1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-match-stopped-as-tennis-star-steps-in-to-help-spectator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-match-stopped-as-tennis-star-steps-in-to-help-spectator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery wins again as last Brit standing defies odds to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery emerged victorious following an enthralling five-set thriller with Grigor Dimitrov to make it to the Wimbledon quarter-finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-wins-again-as-last-brit-standing-defies-odds-to-reach-wimbledon-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-wins-again-as-last-brit-standing-defies-odds-to-reach-wimbledon-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It breaks me inside' - De Minaur reacts to crashing out of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Alex de Minaur gave an emotional news conference saying he "was not good enough mentally" after being beaten by Italy's Flavio Cobolli 7-5 7-6 (4) 6-3 in the round of 16 at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/it-breaks-me-inside-de-minaur-reacts-to-crashing-out-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/it-breaks-me-inside-de-minaur-reacts-to-crashing-out-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Take a bow!' - best shots from day eight at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day eight at Wimbledon, featuring Alexandra Eala, Flavio Cobolli and Great Britain's Joe Salisbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/take-a-bow-best-shots-from-day-eight-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/take-a-bow-best-shots-from-day-eight-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising star Alexandra Eala wins hearts and minds but falls to Jasmine Paolini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eala loses her first grand slam last-16 match 6-4, 4-6, 6-3Paolini inspired by seeing Federer in Royal BoxAlexandra Eala left Centre Court with her hands shaped into a heart and a simple mantra for her millions of &shy;followers. &ldquo;Never say die and play every point like your life depends on it,&rdquo; she said.The 21-year-old certainly lived up to those words before her dream here ended in the last 16 with a painful defeat to Jasmine Paolini, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rising-star-alexandra-eala-wins-hearts-and-minds-but-falls-to-jasmine-paolini/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rising-star-alexandra-eala-wins-hearts-and-minds-but-falls-to-jasmine-paolini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anyone have a spare house? Cobolli into quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli jokes that he needs a house to live in for the rest of Wimbledon after beating Alex de Minaur to reach the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/anyone-have-a-spare-house-cobolli-into-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/anyone-have-a-spare-house-cobolli-into-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big-hitting Linda Noskova sees off Madison Keys to reach last eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[No 9 seed beats American 6-4, 7-6 (2) on Court OneMarta Kostyuk and Elise Mertens also in quarter-finalsThe ninth seed, Linda Noskova, produced a composed display under pressure to end Madison Keys&rsquo;s run here in straight sets, sealing a 6-4, 7-6&nbsp;(2) victory on Court One to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam for the second time.Keys had arrived full of confidence after knocking out last year&rsquo;s runner-up, Amanda Anisimova in the third round. A former Australian Open champion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/big-hitting-linda-noskova-sees-off-madison-keys-to-reach-last-eight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/big-hitting-linda-noskova-sees-off-madison-keys-to-reach-last-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe told 'never to return' to BBC after stopping Wimbledon job during match]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McEnroe left his media duties with the BBC during the Wimbledon clash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-told-never-to-return-to-bbc-after-stopping-wimbledon-job-during-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-told-never-to-return-to-bbc-after-stopping-wimbledon-job-during-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC commentator jokes John McEnroe ‘never to return’ after stopping during Wimbledon match]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McEnroe left his media duties with the BBC during the Wimbledon clash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-commentator-jokes-john-mcenroe-never-to-return-after-stopping-during-wimbledon-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-commentator-jokes-john-mcenroe-never-to-return-after-stopping-during-wimbledon-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex de Minaur wilts in fourth round Wimbledon defeat to Flavio Cobolli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian No 1 off the pace in 5-7 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 defeatFate sealed after throwing away 5-2 lead in second setOn a sweltering day when a series of spectators required medical attention at Wimbledon, Australia&rsquo;s challenge also wilted in the heat.Alex de Minaur, who walked on to No 1 Court with a first grand slam semi-final, at the least, very much in his sights, was left dejected after losing to Italy&rsquo;s Flavio Cobolli 5-7 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 in the fourth round. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alex-de-minaur-wilts-in-fourth-round-wimbledon-defeat-to-flavio-cobolli/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alex-de-minaur-wilts-in-fourth-round-wimbledon-defeat-to-flavio-cobolli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon quarter-finalist makes homeless confession live on BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The star has reached the quarter-finals and made the honest admission after his latest victory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-quarter-finalist-makes-homeless-confession-live-on-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-quarter-finalist-makes-homeless-confession-live-on-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon crowd gasp as star hits ball into opponent's head from point-blank range]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wimbledon doubles match featured a shocking moment that stunned the All England Club crowd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-crowd-gasp-as-star-hits-ball-into-opponents-head-from-point-blank-range/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-crowd-gasp-as-star-hits-ball-into-opponents-head-from-point-blank-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Cobolli defeats De Minaur, Fery and Keys in action on day eight – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Monday&rsquo;s play at the All England Club<br />
Osaka stuns Sabalenka | Sinner through | Mail Daniel&ldquo;I feel like I still cannot process this happening,&rdquo; says Kostyuk, also noting how hot it is. &ldquo;The longer you stay on this surface, the worse you feel.&rdquo; She adds that the court wasn&rsquo;t easy given the heat and wind, especially against an opponent on a roll having played 17 consecutive matches on grass &ndash; more than Kostyuk in her entire career. So it was v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-cobolli-defeats-de-minaur-fery-and-keys-in-action-on-day-eight-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-cobolli-defeats-de-minaur-fery-and-keys-in-action-on-day-eight-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Arthur Fery get nosebleeds? Wimbledon star's health issue explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is the last Brit standing at Wimbledon this summer after a sensational run at the Championships with his fourth round match taking place on Monday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-does-arthur-fery-get-nosebleeds-wimbledon-stars-health-issue-explained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-does-arthur-fery-get-nosebleeds-wimbledon-stars-health-issue-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's tennis player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-am-i-guess-the-tennis-star-no-7/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-am-i-guess-the-tennis-star-no-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Arthur Fery? Meet Wimbledon's last Brit standing who has dad worth millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon wildcard Arthur Fery is the only British player left in the men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s singles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-is-arthur-fery-meet-wimbledons-last-brit-standing-who-has-dad-worth-millions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-is-arthur-fery-meet-wimbledons-last-brit-standing-who-has-dad-worth-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon heatwave rule and what needs to happen for matches to be suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon's Extreme Heat Policy could force matches to be suspended this week - here's everything you need to know about the rule and how it works]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-heatwave-rule-and-what-needs-to-happen-for-matches-to-be-suspended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-heatwave-rule-and-what-needs-to-happen-for-matches-to-be-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic penalised as star disqualified for outburst]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Wimbledon with Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Arthur Fery featuring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-live-novak-djokovic-penalised-as-star-disqualified-for-outburst/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-live-novak-djokovic-penalised-as-star-disqualified-for-outburst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery hit with Wimbledon ban as dream brought to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is Britain's last hope at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-hit-with-wimbledon-ban-as-dream-brought-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-hit-with-wimbledon-ban-as-dream-brought-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon heat rule explained as matches could be forced to be suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon is set to experience a heatwave in the second week with matches at the Championships at risk of suspension under certain conditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-heat-rule-explained-as-matches-could-be-forced-to-be-suspended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-heat-rule-explained-as-matches-could-be-forced-to-be-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: De Minaur, Fery and Keys in action on day eight – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Monday&rsquo;s play at the All England Club<br />
Osaka stuns Sabalenka | Sinner through | Mail DanielIn our one singles match away so far, Kostyuk leads Krueger 6-4 1-2 on serve. She&rsquo;s clearly the better player, but it&rsquo;s close in set two and though her collapses are less frequent than once, they&rsquo;re not totally behind her.Wotcha and welcome to Wimbledon 2026 &ndash; day eight! Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-de-minaur-fery-and-keys-in-action-on-day-eight-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-de-minaur-fery-and-keys-in-action-on-day-eight-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Brit standing at Wimbledon Arthur Fery sees net worth soar with family worth over £235m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is the last British player remaining at Wimbledon and the 23-year-old has already banked a huge amount for reaching the fourth round, where he faces Grigor Dimitrov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/last-brit-standing-at-wimbledon-arthur-fery-sees-net-worth-soar-with-family-worth-over-235m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/last-brit-standing-at-wimbledon-arthur-fery-sees-net-worth-soar-with-family-worth-over-235m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furious Wimbledon moment not shown by BBC as title favourite crashes out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka was beaten by Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Sunday, and the world No. 1 let her frustrations show on centre court at SW19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/furious-wimbledon-moment-not-shown-by-bbc-as-title-favourite-crashes-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/furious-wimbledon-moment-not-shown-by-bbc-as-title-favourite-crashes-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is Arthur Fery playing at Wimbledon today? How to watch last Brit standing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is just the second British wild card to make it through to the second week of Wimbledon as he looks to upset Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-time-is-arthur-fery-playing-at-wimbledon-today-how-to-watch-last-brit-standing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-time-is-arthur-fery-playing-at-wimbledon-today-how-to-watch-last-brit-standing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 Wimbledon players slapped with fines as rule breaches confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official fines list for the first half of Wimbledon 2026 has been released, with 11 players penalised for code violations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/11-wimbledon-players-slapped-with-fines-as-rule-breaches-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/11-wimbledon-players-slapped-with-fines-as-rule-breaches-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Castle told off live on air as 'disgraceful' Wimbledon remark sparks backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle was rebuked live on air by co-commentator Todd Woodbridge during Jannik Sinner's win over Shintaro Mochizuki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-told-off-live-on-air-as-disgraceful-wimbledon-remark-sparks-backlash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-told-off-live-on-air-as-disgraceful-wimbledon-remark-sparks-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star tells umpire he needs to leave court immediately to change his underwear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hubert Hurkacz was forced to retire from his fourth-round Wimbledon match against Jan-Lennard Struff after picking up an injury in the fourth set]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-tells-umpire-he-needs-to-leave-court-immediately-to-change-his-underwear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-tells-umpire-he-needs-to-leave-court-immediately-to-change-his-underwear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outraged Wimbledon star explodes and demands 'disgraceful' rule is changed immediately]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime has pleaded with the authorities to consider making a change to the rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/outraged-wimbledon-star-explodes-and-demands-disgraceful-rule-is-changed-immediately/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/outraged-wimbledon-star-explodes-and-demands-disgraceful-rule-is-changed-immediately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon fine 11 players as club come down hard on rule breaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost a dozen players have already been hit with fines at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fine-11-players-as-club-come-down-hard-on-rule-breaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fine-11-players-as-club-come-down-hard-on-rule-breaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery ignores social media hype as he breaks new ground at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildcard entry faces former world No 3 Grigor Dimitrov Fery is last remaining British singles player at WimbledonArthur Fery said he will not pay attention to any social media hype surrounding his breakthrough run at Wimbledon, and claimed he is ready for the elevated attention that comes with being the only British singles player in the second week when he faces Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round.Fery will break new ground on Monday as he competes in the second week of a grand slam tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-ignores-social-media-hype-as-he-breaks-new-ground-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-ignores-social-media-hype-as-he-breaks-new-ground-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Wimbledon has got 'all aboard' Fery's journey to Centre Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is approaching the biggest match of his career when he faces Grigor Dimitrov on Centre Court in the Wimbledon fourth round - and is hoping for more enthusiastic British support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-wimbledon-has-got-all-aboard-ferys-journey-to-centre-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-wimbledon-has-got-all-aboard-ferys-journey-to-centre-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon by Sarah Lee – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Guardian&rsquo;s Sarah Lee soaks up the atmosphere at the All England Clubas the tennis championship enters its second week Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-by-sarah-lee-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-by-sarah-lee-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's net worth soars at Wimbledon in huge payday as family wealth exceeds &pound;235m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is the last Brit standing at Wimbledon and has already banked a huge amount of money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-net-worth-soars-at-wimbledon-in-huge-payday-as-family-wealth-exceeds-pound235m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-net-worth-soars-at-wimbledon-in-huge-payday-as-family-wealth-exceeds-pound235m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Wimbledon commentator told off live on air as 'disgraceful' comment sparks uproar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC commentator in question made the comment as defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner beat qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-commentator-told-off-live-on-air-as-disgraceful-comment-sparks-uproar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-commentator-told-off-live-on-air-as-disgraceful-comment-sparks-uproar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery reveals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer roles as £300k banked at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Brit standing Arthur Fery will make his Centre Court debut in the fourth round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-reveals-novak-djokovic-and-roger-federer-roles-as-300k-banked-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-reveals-novak-djokovic-and-roger-federer-roles-as-300k-banked-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Daily: Osaka stuns Sabalenka to reach quarter finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaction to day seven of Wimbledon, as Naomi Osaka beats world number one Aryna Sabalenka to reach the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-daily-osaka-stuns-sabalenka-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-daily-osaka-stuns-sabalenka-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coco Gauff beats race against curfew clock with late-night victory against Bencic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gauff seals three-set win just two minutes before 11pmAmerican &lsquo;not used to racing against time&rsquo;Coco Gauff&rsquo;s dream of winning a first Wimbledon title is still alive after a hard-fought, race-against-time victory over Switzerland&rsquo;s Belinda Bencic. After the latest start in Wimbledon history, at 8.40pm, the American dropped the first set but fought back to clinch a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win, finishing just two minutes before the 11pm curfew.Gauff hit nine double faults, including f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-beats-race-against-curfew-clock-with-late-night-victory-against-bencic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-beats-race-against-curfew-clock-with-late-night-victory-against-bencic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patten &amp; Heliovaara maintain Wimbledon title bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara maintain their bid to reclaim the Wimbledon men's doubles title by reaching the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/patten-amp-heliovaara-maintain-wimbledon-title-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/patten-amp-heliovaara-maintain-wimbledon-title-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner swats aside Mochizuki to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 eases to 6-3, 7-6 (0), 6-3 victorySinner building momentum in title defenceBy the latter stages of the second set in his first-ever meeting with the best player in the world, Shintaro Mochizuki&rsquo;s kitchen sink had already been tossed into the arena. The Japanese qualifier twice found himself down a break point while trailing 3-4, with Jannik Sinner prowling as he tried to snatch the decisive break.Mochizuki saved the first break point by throwing down a cunning serve and volley,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-swats-aside-mochizuki-to-reach-wimbledon-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-swats-aside-mochizuki-to-reach-wimbledon-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A resurgent Naomi Osaka stuns world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a brilliant performance to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/osaka-stuns-world-number-one-sabalenka-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/osaka-stuns-world-number-one-sabalenka-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow day eight of Wimbledon live on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 is under way - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-day-eight-of-wimbledon-live-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-day-eight-of-wimbledon-live-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New coach and mum's cooking help Osaka reach new Wimbledon heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a change in coach, playing with freedom and enjoying her mum's cooking helped inspire Naomi Osaka to a stunning win over Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/new-coach-and-mums-cooking-help-osaka-reach-new-wimbledon-heights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/new-coach-and-mums-cooking-help-osaka-reach-new-wimbledon-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic breaks Federer's Wimbledon record to reach quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic claims the all-time record for most men's singles match wins at Wimbledon by beating qualifier Roman Safiullin to reach the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-breaks-federers-wimbledon-record-to-reach-quarters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-breaks-federers-wimbledon-record-to-reach-quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon match ends in chaos as furious stars clash at net]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon stars argued at the net after their match drew to a close]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-match-ends-in-chaos-as-furious-stars-clash-at-net/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-match-ends-in-chaos-as-furious-stars-clash-at-net/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka stuns Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka secures a brilliant straight sets win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka to reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/osaka-stuns-sabalenka-to-reach-wimbledon-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/osaka-stuns-sabalenka-to-reach-wimbledon-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Balding fuming with Naomi Osaka live on BBC as Wimbledon star put on the spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare Balding was livid with Naomi Osaka's answer to her question live on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-fuming-with-naomi-osaka-live-on-bbc-as-wimbledon-star-put-on-the-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-fuming-with-naomi-osaka-live-on-bbc-as-wimbledon-star-put-on-the-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Simply brilliant' - best shots from day seven at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day seven at Wimbledon, featuring Great Britain's Heather Watson and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/simply-brilliant-best-shots-from-day-seven-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/simply-brilliant-best-shots-from-day-seven-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star declares 'I need to change my underwear' as match brought to sudden stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hubert Hurkacz tried to leave the court after being taken to a decider and soon retired mid-match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-declares-i-need-to-change-my-underwear-as-match-brought-to-sudden-stop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-declares-i-need-to-change-my-underwear-as-match-brought-to-sudden-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Osaka beats top seed Sabalenka, Djokovic through, Gauff and Sinner in action on day seven – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Sunday&rsquo;s live action at SW19<br />
Swiatek and Rybakina go out | Order of play | Mail SarahI can&rsquo;t wait to see Naomi Osaka&rsquo;s look today, she has been using fashion to express herself and represent her heritage across all of the slams. So far at Wimbledon she has been wearing a white kimono and she told the BBC about it:When I think about Wimbledon, it&rsquo;s obviously the all white. There&rsquo;s obviously the tradition of it all. In my head, when I think a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-osaka-beats-top-seed-sabalenka-djokovic-through-gauff-and-sinner-in-action-on-day-seven-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-osaka-beats-top-seed-sabalenka-djokovic-through-gauff-and-sinner-in-action-on-day-seven-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Osaka beats top seed Sabalenka, Djokovic through, Gauff and Sinner in action on day seven – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was another dramatic day in SW19, with Naomi Osaka getting the better of Aryna Sabalenka in the standout matchI can&rsquo;t wait to see Naomi Osaka&rsquo;s look today, she has been using fashion to express herself and represent her heritage across all of the slams. So far at Wimbledon she has been wearing a white kimono and she told the BBC about it:When I think about Wimbledon, it&rsquo;s obviously the all white. There&rsquo;s obviously the tradition of it all. In my head, when I think about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-osaka-beats-top-seed-sabalenka-djokovic-through-gauff-and-sinner-in-action-on-day-seven-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-osaka-beats-top-seed-sabalenka-djokovic-through-gauff-and-sinner-in-action-on-day-seven-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka’s inspired win leaves Sabalenka wanting ‘to get drunk and forget’ Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese No 14 seed wins 6-2, 7-6 to make quarter-finalsSabalenka blasts ball out of Centre Court after losing Naomi Osaka arrived on Centre Court wearing the outfit that has been the talk of Wimbledon: part Japanese ceremonial dress, part homage to Quentin Tarantino&rsquo;s Kill Bill. She was dressed to thrill. But ultimately it was her tennis that spoke loudest of all.On the other side of the net was Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1 and the biggest slugger in the women&rsquo;s game. Continue re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/osakas-inspired-win-leaves-sabalenka-wanting-to-get-drunk-and-forget-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/osakas-inspired-win-leaves-sabalenka-wanting-to-get-drunk-and-forget-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaking Djokovic sees off Safiullin to progress to quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic defeats Roman Safiullin in four sets to reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2026, overtaking Roger Federer to become the all-time wins leader in the men's singles competition at SW19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/record-breaking-djokovic-sees-off-safiullin-to-progress-to-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/record-breaking-djokovic-sees-off-safiullin-to-progress-to-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move over Roger - Djokovic breaks Wimbledon all-time men's singles wins record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Novak Djokovic's best moments at Wimbledon, as the seven-time champion breaks Roger Federer's record for most men's singles wins after beating Romain Safiullin in his 106th victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/move-over-roger-djokovic-breaks-wimbledon-all-time-mens-singles-wins-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/move-over-roger-djokovic-breaks-wimbledon-all-time-mens-singles-wins-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic breaks Wimbledon record with win over Safiullin to reach quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Djokovic clinches 106th singles victory at Wimbledon39-year-old continues quest for 25th grand slam titleIn his quest to win a record-extending 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic cares only about results. How perfectly he plays holds less importance. On Sunday he was pushed hard by the Russian Roman Safiullin, and at times he cut a frustrated figure on Centre Court as his game didn&rsquo;t flow the way it usually does.For a record 106th time here, however, he came out on top, &shy;reaching th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-breaks-wimbledon-record-with-win-over-safiullin-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-breaks-wimbledon-record-with-win-over-safiullin-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic turns the tables on Annabel Croft at Wimbledon after nervous apology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was involved in an awkward moment with Annabel Croft during his on-court interview after beating Roman Safiullin at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-turns-the-tables-on-annabel-croft-at-wimbledon-after-nervous-apology/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-turns-the-tables-on-annabel-croft-at-wimbledon-after-nervous-apology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic unleashes foul-mouthed Wimbledon tirade as BBC shocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic stunned BBC commentators John McEnroe and Tim Henman during his Wimbledon fourth round outing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-unleashes-foul-mouthed-wimbledon-tirade-as-bbc-shocked/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-unleashes-foul-mouthed-wimbledon-tirade-as-bbc-shocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic suffers huge disqualification scare after actions at Wimbledon make crowd gasp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's heart might have been in his mouth during his fourth round match against Roman Safiullin at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-suffers-huge-disqualification-scare-after-actions-at-wimbledon-make-crowd-gasp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-suffers-huge-disqualification-scare-after-actions-at-wimbledon-make-crowd-gasp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star explains why he copied Matheus Cunha's Man Utd goal celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United fans have grown accustomed to seeing Matheus Cunha&rsquo;s goal celebration at Old Trafford but tennis supporters at Wimbledon&rsquo;s Court One also received a rendition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-explains-why-he-copied-matheus-cunhas-man-utd-goal-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-explains-why-he-copied-matheus-cunhas-man-utd-goal-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judy Murray points finger of blame as she slams Wimbledon results in public outburst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judy Murray pulled no punches as she called out the results of British players at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/judy-murray-points-finger-of-blame-as-she-slams-wimbledon-results-in-public-outburst/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/judy-murray-points-finger-of-blame-as-she-slams-wimbledon-results-in-public-outburst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star overcome with emotion and walks out of press conference at SW19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zizou Bergs broke down in tears and walked out of his press conference after losing to Arthur Fery in a dramatic five-set match at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-overcome-with-emotion-and-walks-out-of-press-conference-at-sw19/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-overcome-with-emotion-and-walks-out-of-press-conference-at-sw19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams is 'Ronaldinho-like' - but can she win Grand Slam matches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her latest BBC Sport column from Wimbledon, Naomi Broady looks at if Serena Williams' comeback showed she can win future Grand Slam matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-is-ronaldinho-like-but-can-she-win-grand-slam-matches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-is-ronaldinho-like-but-can-she-win-grand-slam-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star disqualified after throwing racket down which ended up 'hitting fan in crowd']]></title><description><![CDATA[A player was disqualified at Wimbledon for their behaviour on the court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-disqualified-after-throwing-racket-down-which-ended-up-hitting-fan-in-crowd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-disqualified-after-throwing-racket-down-which-ended-up-hitting-fan-in-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Wimbledon pundit told she’s ‘fired’ live on air during BBC coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viewers witnessed the moment live on BBC at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/new-wimbledon-pundit-told-shes-fired-live-on-air-during-bbc-coverage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/new-wimbledon-pundit-told-shes-fired-live-on-air-during-bbc-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annabel Croft issues immediate apology to Wimbledon star after being pulled up on comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev is through to the fourth round at Wimbledon but faced an awkward moment when he spoke to Annabel Croft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/annabel-croft-issues-immediate-apology-to-wimbledon-star-after-being-pulled-up-on-comments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/annabel-croft-issues-immediate-apology-to-wimbledon-star-after-being-pulled-up-on-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's tennis player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-am-i-guess-the-tennis-star-no-6/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-am-i-guess-the-tennis-star-no-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dimitrov's Wimbledon dream continues after classic against Berrettini]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number 146 Grigor Dimitrov held his nerve to overcome a stubborn Matteo Berrettini to win a five-set classic and set up a fourth round tie against Great Britain's Arthur Fery at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dimitrovs-wimbledon-dream-continues-after-classic-against-berrettini/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dimitrovs-wimbledon-dream-continues-after-classic-against-berrettini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dimitrov out to rewrite Wimbledon story after beating Berrettini]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Grigor Dimitrov says he wants to rewrite his Wimbledon story after reaching the fourth round with a thrilling five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dimitrov-out-to-rewrite-wimbledon-story-after-beating-berrettini/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dimitrov-out-to-rewrite-wimbledon-story-after-beating-berrettini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dimitrov ‘so happy’ to hold off Berrettini fightback in cathartic Wimbledon win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulgarian lauds &lsquo;something special in the air&rsquo; after thrillerZverev, Fritz and De Minaur all advance to fourth roundTwelve months ago, when Grigor Dimitrov tore his pectoral muscle as he was closing in on victory over Jannik Sinner, the Bulgarian was distraught. Not only had he been outplaying the now world No 1, but he had been playing some of the best tennis of his career. Clutching his chest on Centre Court, he didn&rsquo;t know how long he would be out or even if he would ever ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dimitrov-so-happy-to-hold-off-berrettini-fightback-in-cathartic-wimbledon-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dimitrov-so-happy-to-hold-off-berrettini-fightback-in-cathartic-wimbledon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Bublik outlasts Tiafoe, Dimitrov wins epic, Swiatek and Rybakina out – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day six sees many shocks and upsets with defending champion Iga Swiatek knocked outAway from the singles courts, there&rsquo;s plenty to keep an eye on in the mixed doubles too. It&rsquo;s not been a good morning for the British-Dutch fifth seeds Julian Cash and Demi Schuurs, already knocked out in straight sets by Brit-Canadian duo Joe Salisbury and Leyla Fernandez.There&rsquo;s a tough match coming up for Brits David Stevenson and Jodie Burrage who must face Italian top seeds Andrea Vavassori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-bublik-outlasts-tiafoe-dimitrov-wins-epic-swiatek-and-rybakina-out-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-bublik-outlasts-tiafoe-dimitrov-wins-epic-swiatek-and-rybakina-out-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eala-wins-for-all-the-girls-with-ruffled-socks-and-chubby-cheeks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eala-wins-for-all-the-girls-with-ruffled-socks-and-chubby-cheeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Fery fights off Bergs and nosebleeds to reach fourth round]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery beats Zizou Bergs to reach the Wimbledon fourth round and keep home singles hopes alive - despite suffering three nosebleeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-fights-off-bergs-and-nosebleeds-to-reach-fourth-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-fights-off-bergs-and-nosebleeds-to-reach-fourth-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Fery battles to beat Bergs in five-set thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery comes back from a set down twice to beat Zizou Bergs in a five set thriller, which lasted nearly five hours, as he reached the fourth round of Wimbledon, the first time he's done that in a Grand Slam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-battles-to-beat-bergs-in-five-set-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-battles-to-beat-bergs-in-five-set-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Amazing resilience!' - Fery's incredible comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Tracy Austin and Billie Jean King discuss Arthur Fery's brilliant comeback win against Zizou Bergs, which sees the Brit reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/amazing-resilience-ferys-incredible-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/amazing-resilience-ferys-incredible-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely sensational!' - best shots from day six]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day six at Wimbledon, featuring 2024 finalist Jasmine Paolini and British qualifier Arthur Fery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/absolutely-sensational-best-shots-from-day-six/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/absolutely-sensational-best-shots-from-day-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC commentator retires on the spot at Wimbledon with shock statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The broadcaster has been part of BBC Sport's coverage for 30 years and signed off after a high-profile result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-commentator-retires-on-the-spot-at-wimbledon-with-shock-statement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-commentator-retires-on-the-spot-at-wimbledon-with-shock-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's unbelievable' - Fery on fighting back to reach fourth round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery says "it will take some time to really digest" his comeback win over Zizou Bergs, as the British qualifier reaches the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/its-unbelievable-fery-on-fighting-back-to-reach-fourth-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/its-unbelievable-fery-on-fighting-back-to-reach-fourth-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery fights back to beat Zizou Bergs in Wimbledon epic]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 114 wins 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5)Fery needed treatment three times for nosebleedsThis place has always been home for Arthur Fery. He grew up a mile away from the Wimbledon grounds and went to school nearby. His mother, a former tennis player, is a member here. As a child he would spend his summers strolling the grounds: watching and wishing, inhaling this rarefied air, dreaming of the day when everyone here knew his name.On a sun-baked Saturday evening, that moment finally arrive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-wildcard-arthur-fery-fights-back-to-beat-zizou-bergs-in-wimbledon-epic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-wildcard-arthur-fery-fights-back-to-beat-zizou-bergs-in-wimbledon-epic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bazooka of a forehand!' - best shots as Keys defeats Anisimova]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots in this all-American tie as Madison Keys defeats last year's finalist Amanda Anisimova to progress to the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bazooka-of-a-forehand-best-shots-as-keys-defeats-anisimova/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bazooka-of-a-forehand-best-shots-as-keys-defeats-anisimova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery accused of 'unfair' behaviour by angry opponent in huge Wimbledon win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery will carry British hopes into week two of Wimbledon after clinching a spot in the Last 16 with an epic 6-2 5-7 6-2 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-10) win over Zizou Bergs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-accused-of-unfair-behaviour-by-angry-opponent-in-huge-wimbledon-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-fery-accused-of-unfair-behaviour-by-angry-opponent-in-huge-wimbledon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/injury-ends-williams-wimbledon-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/injury-ends-williams-wimbledon-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Chris Hoy and wife steal the show at Wimbledon amid ongoing health battles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Chris Hoy and his wife, Lady Sarra, were in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Saturday, showing remarkable resilience as they face their ongoing health battles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sir-chris-hoy-and-wife-steal-the-show-at-wimbledon-amid-ongoing-health-battles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sir-chris-hoy-and-wife-steal-the-show-at-wimbledon-amid-ongoing-health-battles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala claims straight‑set win to knock out defending champion Swiatek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala, 21, pulls off a stunning straight-set win over defending champion Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon, to become the first Filipino to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eala-claims-straightset-win-to-knock-out-defending-champion-swiatek/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eala-claims-straightset-win-to-knock-out-defending-champion-swiatek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is everything' - Eala emotional after making history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala pays tribute to her grandfather and brother, who trained her as a child, after becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam, following her win over defending champion Iga Swiatek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/this-is-everything-eala-emotional-after-making-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/this-is-everything-eala-emotional-after-making-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Heartbroken’: Serena injury ends Williams sisters’ hopes of Wimbledon doubles reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knee injury sustained in singles loss on Monday&lsquo;I&rsquo;m heartbroken to have to withdraw&rsquo;Serena Williams will not compete with Venus Williams in the doubles after she was forced to withdraw from their first-round match due to the knee injury sustained in her singles return at Wimbledon.Williams had been in a race to be fit to face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra on Saturday afternoon. But she has not recovered from twisting her knee in the first set of her opening-round singles matc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/heartbroken-serena-injury-ends-williams-sisters-hopes-of-wimbledon-doubles-reunion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/heartbroken-serena-injury-ends-williams-sisters-hopes-of-wimbledon-doubles-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek and Rybakina crash out of Wimbledon as Eala and Mertens pull off upsets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Swiatek ousted in straight setsWorld No 2 Rybakina undone by Belgian No 25 seedWimbledon&rsquo;s bottom half of the women&rsquo;s draw was blown wide open on Saturday as the defending champion, Iga Swiatek, and the world No 2, Elena Rybakina, crashed out in third-round upsets.Swiatek&rsquo;s title defence came to an end at the hands of the rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala, who undid the Pole in straight sets 7-6 (9), 6-2 while the Belgian 25th seed Elise Mertens dismantled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swiatek-and-rybakina-crash-out-of-wimbledon-as-eala-and-mertens-pull-off-upsets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swiatek-and-rybakina-crash-out-of-wimbledon-as-eala-and-mertens-pull-off-upsets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams shares grim photos as she cancels Wimbledon match with sister Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams has withdrawn from her Wimbledon match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-shares-grim-photos-as-she-cancels-wimbledon-match-with-sister-venus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-shares-grim-photos-as-she-cancels-wimbledon-match-with-sister-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Serena continue comeback beyond Wimbledon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Isa Gua and Naomi Broady discuss Serena Williams' return to tennis and what comes next for her after Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/can-serena-continue-comeback-beyond-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/can-serena-continue-comeback-beyond-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC pundit tears into Wimbledon star for bringing match to abrupt stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC pundit was livid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-pundit-tears-into-wimbledon-star-for-bringing-match-to-abrupt-stop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-pundit-tears-into-wimbledon-star-for-bringing-match-to-abrupt-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporting superstars pack the royal box at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A middle Saturday tradition continues as sporting stars from around the world are in attendance in the royal box on Centre Court, on day six of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sporting-superstars-pack-the-royal-box-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sporting-superstars-pack-the-royal-box-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's incredible &pound;275m family wealth as he follows in mum's footsteps at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is preparing to face Zizou Bergs in the third round at Wimbledon as the only British player left in the singles main draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-incredible-pound275m-family-wealth-as-he-follows-in-mums-footsteps-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/arthur-ferys-incredible-pound275m-family-wealth-as-he-follows-in-mums-footsteps-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star delivers own take on strict dress code as outfit catches the eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon tennis star has caused a commotion with her highly creative on-court clothing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-delivers-own-take-on-strict-dress-code-as-outfit-catches-the-eye/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-delivers-own-take-on-strict-dress-code-as-outfit-catches-the-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's ex sends six-word message at Wimbledon after golf legend's own visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's visit to Wimbledon this week coincided with his ex-girlfriend also making the trip to SW19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroys-ex-sends-six-word-message-at-wimbledon-after-golf-legends-own-visit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroys-ex-sends-six-word-message-at-wimbledon-after-golf-legends-own-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star was banned from competing because of issue with her underwear]]></title><description><![CDATA[A female tennis player was banned from playing at Wimbledon after officials said her underwear breached the strict dress code]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-was-banned-from-competing-because-of-issue-with-her-underwear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-was-banned-from-competing-because-of-issue-with-her-underwear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis news: Novak Djokovic delivered bad news as star told to give up prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not the news that Novak Djokovic wanted to hear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-novak-djokovic-delivered-bad-news-as-star-told-to-give-up-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-novak-djokovic-delivered-bad-news-as-star-told-to-give-up-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifiers eye more shocks after causing Wimbledon upsets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qualifiers Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki set their sights on toppling title challengers Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner after causing huge upsets at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/qualifiers-eye-more-shocks-after-causing-wimbledon-upsets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/qualifiers-eye-more-shocks-after-causing-wimbledon-upsets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Auger-Aliassime races past Zheng; Gauff, Djokovic and Sinner win; Fonseca out – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka through on busy day in SW19It seems the injury problem for Kalinskaya is to do with her left hamstring, but the treatment seems to have done the trick, because the Russian races to 15-40 on Bencic&rsquo;s serve, the first break points of the second set. Bencic blocks them both, securing four straight points to hold for 6-4, 4-4.Safiullin strolls to 0-15, 0-30, 0-40 on Fonseca&rsquo;s serve; it looks as if the Russian qualifier won&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-auger-aliassime-races-past-zheng-gauff-djokovic-and-sinner-win-fonseca-out-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-auger-aliassime-races-past-zheng-gauff-djokovic-and-sinner-win-fonseca-out-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC apologises to viewers as Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon match interrupted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon match against Arthur Rinderknech was disrupted forcing the BBC to apologise to viewers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-apologises-to-viewers-as-novak-djokovics-wimbledon-match-interrupted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-apologises-to-viewers-as-novak-djokovics-wimbledon-match-interrupted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Cash &amp; Glasspool on track for doubles title defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool remain on course to defend their men's doubles title after reaching round three at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-cash-amp-glasspool-on-track-for-doubles-title-defence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-cash-amp-glasspool-on-track-for-doubles-title-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka shows off growth on grass to dominate Ostapenko at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[No 1 seed looks strong in 6-4, 6-4 victory against Latvian&lsquo;The plan is to get better every day,&rsquo; insists SabalenkaAs Aryna Sabalenka marched towards a convincing victory over the ever-dangerous Jelena Ostapenko, she opted for a slight change of pace. Leading 6-4, 2-1 and 30-0, Sabalenka followed up a massive serve by immediately flitting to the net.She surely had visions of her serve and volley attempt ending in triumphant Tim Henman-esque fashion, but that is not quite how things pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-shows-off-growth-on-grass-to-dominate-ostapenko-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-shows-off-growth-on-grass-to-dominate-ostapenko-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon ban former finalist's outfit as he risked breaking strict dress code]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka has been turning heads with her stunning walk-on outfits at Wimbledon but another player's garments have been banned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-ban-former-finalists-outfit-as-he-risked-breaking-strict-dress-code/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-ban-former-finalists-outfit-as-he-risked-breaking-strict-dress-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're taking our jobs' - doubles players angry at proposed cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doubles players are "angry" at proposals to cut their events because it is "taking our jobs away", say Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/youre-taking-our-jobs-doubles-players-angry-at-proposed-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/youre-taking-our-jobs-doubles-players-angry-at-proposed-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Auger-Aliassime v Zheng; Sabalenka, Gauff, Djokovic and Sinner win; Fonseca out – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Friday&rsquo;s live action at SW19<br />
SW19 diary: birds stop play | Order of play | Mail TanyaIt seems the injury problem for Kalinskaya is to do with her left hamstring, but the treatment seems to have done the trick, because the Russian races to 15-40 on Bencic&rsquo;s serve, the first break points of the second set. Bencic blocks them both, securing four straight points to hold for 6-4, 4-4.Safiullin strolls to 0-15, 0-30, 0-40 on Fonseca&rsquo;s serve; it looks as if t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-auger-aliassime-v-zheng-sabalenka-gauff-djokovic-and-sinner-win-fonseca-out-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-auger-aliassime-v-zheng-sabalenka-gauff-djokovic-and-sinner-win-fonseca-out-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka beats Ostapenko to set up blockbuster Osaka meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka battles past Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko to set up a blockbuster fourth-round match against Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-beats-ostapenko-to-set-up-blockbuster-osaka-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-beats-ostapenko-to-set-up-blockbuster-osaka-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka into round four after comfortable win against Ostapenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka remains on course for her first Wimbledon singles title after she beats Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to reach the last 16 at SW19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-into-round-four-after-comfortable-win-against-ostapenko/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-into-round-four-after-comfortable-win-against-ostapenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Outstanding' - best shots from day five of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day five of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Jelena Ostapenko and Novak Djokovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/outstanding-best-shots-from-day-five-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/outstanding-best-shots-from-day-five-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wimbledon scolded me for breaking the royal protocol - I wanted to do it again']]></title><description><![CDATA[This tennis icon broke royal protocol at Wimbledon and admits he got a "slap on the wrist" from the All England Club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-scolded-me-for-breaking-the-royal-protocol-i-wanted-to-do-it-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-scolded-me-for-breaking-the-royal-protocol-i-wanted-to-do-it-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus Williams faces big Wimbledon fine after returning to action aged 46]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus Williams could face a fine of up to &pound;37,000 following her mixed doubles defeat alongside partner Kevin Krawietz at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/venus-williams-faces-big-wimbledon-fine-after-returning-to-action-aged-46/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/venus-williams-faces-big-wimbledon-fine-after-returning-to-action-aged-46/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic fends off Rinderknech for record-equalling 105th win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic beats Arthur Rinderknech in four sets to go level with Roger Federer for most men's singles wins at SW19, as the seventh seed progresses into the fourth round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-fends-off-rinderknech-for-record-equalling-105th-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-fends-off-rinderknech-for-record-equalling-105th-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relieved Djokovic finds a way to battle past Rinderknech and keep quest for 25 alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seventh seed digs in to win 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4)&lsquo;It took a bit of luck and skill in the end,&rsquo; says DjokovicIn the dying embers of this pulsating match, Novak Djokovic morphed into a young Boris Becker, flying through the air to hit a diving backhand lob volley at match point. At this juncture his opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, was also on the floor after slipping at the net. And Centre Court? All 15,000 of them on their feet. And no wonder. Because this was a first-week mini-classic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/relieved-djokovic-finds-a-way-to-battle-past-rinderknech-and-keep-quest-for-25-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/relieved-djokovic-finds-a-way-to-battle-past-rinderknech-and-keep-quest-for-25-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's behaviour at Wimbledon called out as BBC star says he 'went too far']]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was forced to dig deep to beat Arthur Rinderknech in the Wimbledon third round and a BBC star has called him out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-behaviour-at-wimbledon-called-out-as-bbc-star-says-he-went-too-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-behaviour-at-wimbledon-called-out-as-bbc-star-says-he-went-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic fights off Rinderknech to claim more history as Sinner wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic claims his latest piece of history as he equals Roger Federer's record total of 105 men's singles match wins at Wimbledon by battling past Arthur Rinderknech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-fights-off-rinderknech-to-claim-more-history-as-sinner-wins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-fights-off-rinderknech-to-claim-more-history-as-sinner-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner makes net gains to storm past Brooksby and book place in Wimbledon last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 wins in straight sets against AmericanMedvedev in surprise loss against Jan-Lennard StruffIt was after losing in the US Open final last year that Jannik Sinner said he needed to be less predictable if he was to beat Carlos Alcaraz more regularly. Moving forward, finishing points at the net, he added, would help him against all opponents.For a while in his third-round encounter with Jenson Brooksby here, it seemed as if Sinner had forgotten all about his own advice. With the exception]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-makes-net-gains-to-storm-past-brooksby-and-book-place-in-wimbledon-last-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-makes-net-gains-to-storm-past-brooksby-and-book-place-in-wimbledon-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[João Fonseca departs Wimbledon with a whimper but deafening hype army roar on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roman Safiullin ousts Brazilian but fails to dampen the relentless noise that follows the 19-year-oldThe first chants of &ldquo;FON! SE! CA!&rdquo; started up shortly before noon, and it&rsquo;s fair to say Jo&atilde;o Fonseca was in need of all the encouragement he could get. For half an hour the Brazilian No 24 seed had been slapped around to the point of mockery. The world No 132 Roman Safiullin of Russia, a quarter-finalist here in 2023, was standing daringly close to the baseline, taking th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/joo-fonseca-departs-wimbledon-with-a-whimper-but-deafening-hype-army-roar-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/joo-fonseca-departs-wimbledon-with-a-whimper-but-deafening-hype-army-roar-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic given 'bad news' moments after finishing Wimbledon match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic drew level with Roger Federer's all-time Wimbledon singles record of 105 wins but Annabel Croft was quick to point out some bad news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-given-bad-news-moments-after-finishing-wimbledon-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-given-bad-news-moments-after-finishing-wimbledon-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Sabalenka v Ostapenko; Djokovic and Sinner win; Safiullin stuns Fonseca – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Friday&rsquo;s live action at SW19<br />
SW19 diary: birds stop play | Order of play | Mail TanyaIt seems the injury problem for Kalinskaya is to do with her left hamstring, but the treatment seems to have done the trick, because the Russian races to 15-40 on Bencic&rsquo;s serve, the first break points of the second set. Bencic blocks them both, securing four straight points to hold for 6-4, 4-4.Safiullin strolls to 0-15, 0-30, 0-40 on Fonseca&rsquo;s serve; it looks as if t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-sabalenka-v-ostapenko-djokovic-and-sinner-win-safiullin-stuns-fonseca-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-sabalenka-v-ostapenko-djokovic-and-sinner-win-safiullin-stuns-fonseca-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray scarred after saying yes to BBC at Wimbledon and 'won't do it again']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray accepted a role with the BBC at Wimbledon and one of his colleagues claims he soon regretted his decision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-scarred-after-saying-yes-to-bbc-at-wimbledon-and-wont-do-it-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-scarred-after-saying-yes-to-bbc-at-wimbledon-and-wont-do-it-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star told to give up prize money as BBC presenter calls him out]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Wimbledon's headline acts has been urged to surrender some of his prize money by BBC presenter Clare Balding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-told-to-give-up-prize-money-as-bbc-presenter-calls-him-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-told-to-give-up-prize-money-as-bbc-presenter-calls-him-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dazzling Osaka dismantles Kasatkina to reach Wimbledon second week for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 14th seed cruises through 6-1, 6-3 to reach last 16Fourth seed Jessica Pegula through in straight setsNaomi Osaka arrived on No 1 Court dressed for the occasion &ndash; as usual &ndash; in a flowing, flower-patterned robe but, 66 minutes later, her tennis was what had spectators on their feet after she dismantled Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon for the first time.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m really happy,&rdquo; Osaka said during her on-court interview. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve actua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dazzling-osaka-dismantles-kasatkina-to-reach-wimbledon-second-week-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dazzling-osaka-dismantles-kasatkina-to-reach-wimbledon-second-week-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angry Novak Djokovic punches himself 11 times in huge Wimbledon tantrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic seemed in control of his Wimbledon second-round match against Arthur Rinderknech but soon found himself in a fit of rage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/angry-novak-djokovic-punches-himself-11-times-in-huge-wimbledon-tantrum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/angry-novak-djokovic-punches-himself-11-times-in-huge-wimbledon-tantrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star's wife in a flood of tears as he breaks down on court]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Wimbledon player broke down on court and his wife was moved to tears as she watched on from the stands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-stars-wife-in-a-flood-of-tears-as-he-breaks-down-on-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-stars-wife-in-a-flood-of-tears-as-he-breaks-down-on-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armour? Power? ‘Walk-on fits’ bring moment for fashion set at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka leads way in making bold sartorial statements just before a tennis match &ndash; but she is not aloneAt Wimbledon this week, Naomi Osaka walked on to court wearing frills, a bustle, outsized bows and extended sleeves. Based on Japan&rsquo;s ceremonial dress, as well as Quentin Tarantino&rsquo;s Kill Bill, the pieces designed by Hana Yagi conformed to the all-white Wimbledon dress code but the first one was so high-fashion that it debuted on Vogue before it was seen near a tennis cour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/armour-power-walk-on-fits-bring-moment-for-fashion-set-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/armour-power-walk-on-fits-bring-moment-for-fashion-set-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic and Sinner in action; Safiullin stuns Fonseca; Osaka cruises on – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Friday&rsquo;s live action at SW19<br />
SW19 diary: birds stop play | Order of play | Mail KatyIt seems the injury problem for Kalinskaya is to do with her left hamstring, but the treatment seems to have done the trick, because the Russian races to 15-40 on Bencic&rsquo;s serve, the first break points of the second set. Bencic blocks them both, securing four straight points to hold for 6-4, 4-4.Safiullin strolls to 0-15, 0-30, 0-40 on Fonseca&rsquo;s serve; it looks as if th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-and-sinner-in-action-safiullin-stuns-fonseca-osaka-cruises-on-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-and-sinner-in-action-safiullin-stuns-fonseca-osaka-cruises-on-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon chief admits bending the rules for Serena Williams and addresses security issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is a doubt for the doubles draw at Wimbledon after suffering a knee injury in her singles defeat to Maya Joint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-chief-admits-bending-the-rules-for-serena-williams-and-addresses-security-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-chief-admits-bending-the-rules-for-serena-williams-and-addresses-security-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judy Murray's plea for tennis rule change seen at Wimbledon after chiefs U-turned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam to enforce a strict rule that Judy Murray championed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/judy-murrays-plea-for-tennis-rule-change-seen-at-wimbledon-after-chiefs-u-turned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/judy-murrays-plea-for-tennis-rule-change-seen-at-wimbledon-after-chiefs-u-turned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digested week: Serena Williams’s return and the superior branch of evolution | Emma Brockes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seven-time Wimbledon champion&rsquo;s comeback plus why Penelope Keith was rarer than rubiesThe week starts with Penelope Keith, sad news of whose death on Monday sends everyone over the age of 40 screeching back to her greatest hits &ndash; and they really were great, weren&rsquo;t they? There are those sitcom characters from the late 1970s who have more or less faded from view &ndash; if I try really hard, I can just about summon the image of Wendy Craig and Geoffrey Palmer in Butterflies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/digested-week-serena-williamss-return-and-the-superior-branch-of-evolution-emma-brockes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/digested-week-serena-williamss-return-and-the-superior-branch-of-evolution-emma-brockes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I got seat at Wimbledon Centre Court and this is how to do it without a ticket']]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people find it hard to get their hands on Wimbledon tickets, however one woman has revealed how she bagged a seat on the Wimbledon Centre Court by turning up to the venue without a ticket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-got-seat-at-wimbledon-centre-court-and-this-is-how-to-do-it-without-a-ticket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-got-seat-at-wimbledon-centre-court-and-this-is-how-to-do-it-without-a-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eala's historic Wimbledon run thrills boxing-obsessed Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21-year-old has become the first Filipino to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ealas-historic-wimbledon-run-thrills-boxing-obsessed-philippines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ealas-historic-wimbledon-run-thrills-boxing-obsessed-philippines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate Middleton left 'mortified' after embarrassing Wimbledon moment in front of Tim Henman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princess of Wales was involved in a very awkward moment at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kate-middleton-left-mortified-after-embarrassing-wimbledon-moment-in-front-of-tim-henman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kate-middleton-left-mortified-after-embarrassing-wimbledon-moment-in-front-of-tim-henman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Ben Stokes, Wimbledon and LeBron James]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, tennis, rugby union, basketball, cycling and Formula One? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-ben-stokes-wimbledon-and-lebron-james/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-ben-stokes-wimbledon-and-lebron-james/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you guess today's tennis player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-am-i-guess-the-tennis-star-no-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-am-i-guess-the-tennis-star-no-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not a carnival sideshow' - doubles players fear cutbacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of leading doubles players accuse the men's ATP Tour of trying to "end doubles as a viable profession".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/not-a-carnival-sideshow-doubles-players-fear-cutbacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/not-a-carnival-sideshow-doubles-players-fear-cutbacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The French-born star carrying British hopes at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-french-born-star-carrying-british-hopes-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-french-born-star-carrying-british-hopes-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star finds loophole after being banned from wearing item]]></title><description><![CDATA[This tennis player sought an alternative method to bypass Wimbledon's famously strict dress code]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-finds-loophole-after-being-banned-from-wearing-item/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-finds-loophole-after-being-banned-from-wearing-item/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Daily: Fery is the last Briton standing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Smith, Jeff Tarango and Iain Carter review the action on Day Four at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-daily-fery-is-the-last-briton-standing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-daily-fery-is-the-last-briton-standing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dimitrov beats Mensik to extend emotional Wimbledon return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grigor Dimitrov extends his emotional return to Wimbledon after his tearful exit 12 months ago by defeating 15th seed Jakub Mensik to reach the third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dimitrov-beats-mensik-to-extend-emotional-wimbledon-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dimitrov-beats-mensik-to-extend-emotional-wimbledon-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic thinks lines are being crossed as Wimbledon star says 'it's like Big Brother']]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was in fine form as he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets at Wimbledon 2026, but the Serbian was not happy with certain changes at the tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-thinks-lines-are-being-crossed-as-wimbledon-star-says-its-like-big-brother/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-thinks-lines-are-being-crossed-as-wimbledon-star-says-its-like-big-brother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon player allergic to grass addresses health]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Wimbledon star has been left battling an allergy alongside his on-court rivals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-player-allergic-to-grass-addresses-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-player-allergic-to-grass-addresses-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybakina produces dominant display to progress to third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Elena Rybakina comfortably beats Caty McNally 6-1 6-2 in the second round of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rybakina-produces-dominant-display-to-progress-to-third-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rybakina-produces-dominant-display-to-progress-to-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery last Briton standing in Wimbledon singles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery is the last British player standing in the Wimbledon singles after his compatriots Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley, and Jan Choinski are beaten.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-last-briton-standing-in-wimbledon-singles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-last-briton-standing-in-wimbledon-singles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic, Sinner &amp; Sabalenka in action - how to follow day five of Wimbledon live on BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 is under way - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-sinner-amp-sabalenka-in-action-how-to-follow-day-five-of-wimbledon-live-on-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-sinner-amp-sabalenka-in-action-how-to-follow-day-five-of-wimbledon-live-on-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Dimitrov beats Mensik; Zverev, Swiatek win; Fery carries British hopes – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grigor Dimitrov claimed an emotional win against the 15th seed; Alexander Zverev, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina advanced; while three of the four remaining Brits departedAt 4-3 in the second, Shnaider makes 0-40, Sansonova saving the first break point with a forehand ushered to the corner and the second with a serve out wide and clean-up. But when a return, thudded flat and close to the baseline, arrives, the response falls long, and the French Open semi-finalist will now serve for a decider at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-dimitrov-beats-mensik-zverev-swiatek-win-fery-carries-british-hopes-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-dimitrov-beats-mensik-zverev-swiatek-win-fery-carries-british-hopes-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star forced to halt on-court interview and chokes back tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grigor Dimitrov had to stop his on-court interview after winning at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-forced-to-halt-on-court-interview-and-chokes-back-tears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-forced-to-halt-on-court-interview-and-chokes-back-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter and Watson among Britons to exit doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter and Heather Watson are among the British players to exit the doubles competition in the first round at Wimbledon on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/boulter-and-watson-among-britons-to-exit-doubles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/boulter-and-watson-among-britons-to-exit-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Mensik v Dimitrov; Tiafoe beats Choinski; Rybakina through – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Thursday&rsquo;s live action at SW19<br />
Order of play | Sinner battles past Borges | Mail KatyAt 4-3 in the second, Shnaider makes 0-40, Sansonova saving the first break point with a forehand ushered to the corner and the second with a serve out wide and clean-up. But when a return, thudded flat and close to the baseline, arrives, the response falls long, and the French Open semi-finalist will now serve for a decider at 4-6 5-3.We get going on No1 at 1pm BST, 1.30pm on Cen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-mensik-v-dimitrov-tiafoe-beats-choinski-rybakina-through-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-mensik-v-dimitrov-tiafoe-beats-choinski-rybakina-through-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Balding makes BBC announcement as Serena Williams causes a stir at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare Balding addressed the BBC cameras and made an announcement about Serena Williams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-makes-bbc-announcement-as-serena-williams-causes-a-stir-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-makes-bbc-announcement-as-serena-williams-causes-a-stir-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s feisty Fils wins over Centre Court but Berrettini has too much savvy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wait for a French man to win a grand slam set to go on as rising star loses to former Wimbledon finalist in four setsIt has been 43 years and four weeks since a French man won a grand slam. The odds that it&rsquo;s about to be 43 years and five just got a whole lot shorter. Their last contender, Arthur Rinderknech, plays Novak Djokovic in the third round on Friday, but their great hope heading into the championships, Arthur Fils, lost to Matteo Berrettini on Centre Court, 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/frances-feisty-fils-wins-over-centre-court-but-berrettini-has-too-much-savvy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/frances-feisty-fils-wins-over-centre-court-but-berrettini-has-too-much-savvy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic not happy and hits out at lines being crossed after Wimbledon victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic reached the third round of Wimbledon with a win over Stefanos Tsitsipas, but was enraged by certain changes at the Grand Slam competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-not-happy-and-hits-out-at-lines-being-crossed-after-wimbledon-victory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-not-happy-and-hits-out-at-lines-being-crossed-after-wimbledon-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Jodar hits back to beat Pablo Carreño Busta at Wimbledon after delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager wins 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in match held overZverev and De Minaur reach round three in straight setsThis is Rafael Jodar&rsquo;s first Wimbledon and yet the way the 19-year-old plays and talks, you would think he is playing his 10th. Trailing two sets to one to another Spaniard, Pablo Carre&ntilde;o Busta, in a match held over from the previous evening when the light ran out, he could easily have been nervous when the encounter resumed, thinking his first time here could be about to e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rafael-jodar-hits-back-to-beat-pablo-carreo-busta-at-wimbledon-after-delay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rafael-jodar-hits-back-to-beat-pablo-carreo-busta-at-wimbledon-after-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Jodar hits back to beat Pablo Carrenño Busta at Wimbledon after delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager wins 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in match held overZverev and De Minaur reach round three in straight setsThis is Rafael Jodar&rsquo;s first Wimbledon and yet the way the 19-year-old plays and talks, you would think he is playing his 10th. Trailing two sets to one to another Spaniard, Pablo Carren&ntilde;o Busta, in a match held over from the previous evening when the light ran out, he could easily have been nervous when the encounter resumed, thinking his first time here could be about to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rafael-jodar-hits-back-to-beat-pablo-carreno-busta-at-wimbledon-after-delay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rafael-jodar-hits-back-to-beat-pablo-carreno-busta-at-wimbledon-after-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek and Rybakina dominate to reach third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iga Swiatek overpowers former finalist Karolina Pliskova as she continues her Wimbledon title defence by reaching the third round in straight sets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swiatek-and-rybakina-dominate-to-reach-third-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swiatek-and-rybakina-dominate-to-reach-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Wimbledon star allergic to grass speaks out on health problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Slam champion is struggling with the Wimbledon grass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/top-wimbledon-star-allergic-to-grass-speaks-out-on-health-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/top-wimbledon-star-allergic-to-grass-speaks-out-on-health-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star forced into drastic action after being told to change outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[An appeal to wear the controversial item was turned down at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-forced-into-drastic-action-after-being-told-to-change-outfit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-forced-into-drastic-action-after-being-told-to-change-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unbelievable' - best shots from day four of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day four of Wimbledon 2026, featuring British hopefuls Katie Swan and Arthur Fery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/unbelievable-best-shots-from-day-four-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/unbelievable-best-shots-from-day-four-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anisimova channels her inner Serena to fire 20 aces past Kenin and reach third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025 Wimbledon runner-up wins in three setsUkraine&rsquo;s Daria Snigur plays despite bombs in homelandAsk almost anyone on the women&rsquo;s tour who has the best backhand and most will say Amanda Anisimova. Ask them who the best server is and the American is not usually top of the list. On Thursday, though, she did her best impression of Serena Williams as she hit 20 aces to scrape past Sofia Kenin and claim a place in the third round.With every win, Anisimova erases some of the memory of last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/anisimova-channels-her-inner-serena-to-fire-20-aces-past-kenin-and-reach-third-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/anisimova-channels-her-inner-serena-to-fire-20-aces-past-kenin-and-reach-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis latest: Novak Djokovic halts Wimbledon interview as Grand Slam champion cries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the latest headlines from Wimbledon as we approach the third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-novak-djokovic-halts-wimbledon-interview-as-grand-slam-champion-cries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-novak-djokovic-halts-wimbledon-interview-as-grand-slam-champion-cries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there no line judges at Wimbledon in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The removal of line judges at Wimbledon this year has been a significant change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-are-there-no-line-judges-at-wimbledon-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-are-there-no-line-judges-at-wimbledon-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princess Kate dismissed by British player at Wimbledon during strange interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's stunning victory at Wimbledon was followed by the British star holding a strained interview with the BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/princess-kate-dismissed-by-british-player-at-wimbledon-during-strange-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/princess-kate-dismissed-by-british-player-at-wimbledon-during-strange-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery defies nosebleed to carry British hopes into round three but Swan bows out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fery defeats Otto Virtanen 5-7, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-3Madison Keys beats Swan 6-1, 6-4 in second roundThe Princess of Wales was on a roving mission to follow the fortunes of the British players on Thursday and, though she was not long detained on No 1 Court, where Katie Swan went down in straight sets to Madison Keys, there was more to cheer on court 18 as Arthur Fery &ndash; born in France but raised a stone&rsquo;s throw from the All England Club &ndash; reached the third round for the first time w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-defies-nosebleed-to-carry-british-hopes-into-round-three-but-swan-bows-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-defies-nosebleed-to-carry-british-hopes-into-round-three-but-swan-bows-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon fans all saying same thing about Eugenie Bouchard on BBC commentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has been working for the BBC during this year's tournament at SW19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fans-all-saying-same-thing-about-eugenie-bouchard-on-bbc-commentary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fans-all-saying-same-thing-about-eugenie-bouchard-on-bbc-commentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiatek puts tears and fears behind her to dismantle Pliskova at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third seed more at ease in dominant 6-1, 6-3 victory&lsquo;Today I felt like it was a normal day at the office&rsquo;In the final minutes of her quick afternoon on Centre Court, two points from defeat, Karolina Pliskova curled a precise first serve out wide that landed dead on the line, sending a wisp of white titanium pigment flying through the air. Against most other players the serve would not have come back, but Iga Swiatek is not any player. The Pole frantically shuffled to her right and br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swiatek-puts-tears-and-fears-behind-her-to-dismantle-pliskova-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swiatek-puts-tears-and-fears-behind-her-to-dismantle-pliskova-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for Wimbledon to make huge rule change that risks upsetting fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Wimbledon tradition would be banished if a former tennis player had his way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/calls-for-wimbledon-to-make-huge-rule-change-that-risks-upsetting-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/calls-for-wimbledon-to-make-huge-rule-change-that-risks-upsetting-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon diary: tech bunkers, birds stop play and safe serve records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans are flocking to the official app, Madison Keys had an unusual court interloper, while the big servers have gone homeMore than half a million spectators will pour through the turnstiles in south-west London this week, but that is just a small fraction of the number who will follow the action via the Wimbledon app, where point-by-point scores from every match on every court are available within seconds. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-diary-tech-bunkers-birds-stop-play-and-safe-serve-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-diary-tech-bunkers-birds-stop-play-and-safe-serve-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis news: Novak Djokovic stops interview as star cries in press conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest Wimbledon headlines as we edge towards the third round]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-novak-djokovic-stops-interview-as-star-cries-in-press-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-novak-djokovic-stops-interview-as-star-cries-in-press-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keys knocks out Swan to end British women's singles hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[America's Madison Keys defeats Britain's Katie Swan, the nation's last remaining hope in the women's singles competition, in straight sets. The 26th seed delivers a dominant grass-court display to secure a 6-1, 6-4 victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/keys-knocks-out-swan-to-end-british-womens-singles-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/keys-knocks-out-swan-to-end-british-womens-singles-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel ready to target world's top 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis player Toby Samuel says he has got his eyes on the men's top 100 in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/samuel-ready-to-target-worlds-top-100/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/samuel-ready-to-target-worlds-top-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princess Kate shows her class as BBC commentator left stunned at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Princess Kate left BBC commentators and the public amazed during her appearance at Wimbledon on day four of the tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/princess-kate-shows-her-class-as-bbc-commentator-left-stunned-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/princess-kate-shows-her-class-as-bbc-commentator-left-stunned-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How is the Wimbledon schedule decided? Your questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team answer your questions about the Wimbledon schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-is-the-wimbledon-schedule-decided-your-questions-answered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-is-the-wimbledon-schedule-decided-your-questions-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star revels in England's pain as he hears World Cup blow &ndash; 'Wipe that smile off']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wimbledon star had one eye on the World Cup's round of 32 clashes, beaming after learning that England had fallen a goal behind to DR Congo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-revels-in-englands-pain-as-he-hears-world-cup-blow-ndash-wipe-that-smile-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-revels-in-englands-pain-as-he-hears-world-cup-blow-ndash-wipe-that-smile-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How good is that?' - the best shots from Fery's fightback to reach last 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wildcard Arthur Fery reaches the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career, by defeating Otto Virtanen 5-7, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-3 on day four at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-good-is-that-the-best-shots-from-ferys-fightback-to-reach-last-32/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-good-is-that-the-best-shots-from-ferys-fightback-to-reach-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate Middleton breaks long-standing Wimbledon tradition with fashion change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princess of Wales broke with a long-standing Wimbledon tradition with her choice of outfit for the fourth day of the Championships]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kate-middleton-breaks-long-standing-wimbledon-tradition-with-fashion-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kate-middleton-breaks-long-standing-wimbledon-tradition-with-fashion-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star hospitalised after health problem takes bad turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learner Tien was taken to hospital hours after his second-round defeat to Marton Fucsovics at Wimbledon, having required a medical timeout during the match due to a suspected stomach problem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-hospitalised-after-health-problem-takes-bad-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-hospitalised-after-health-problem-takes-bad-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I just don't want to let people down' - Dimitrov on emotional return to Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grigor Dimitrov describes the "pure emotion" of playing amongst the "special energy" of a Wimbledon crowd, after the Bulgarian made a triumphant return to SW19 exactly 12 months after injury forced him to retire in the round of 16 in last year's competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-just-dont-want-to-let-people-down-dimitrov-on-emotional-return-to-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-just-dont-want-to-let-people-down-dimitrov-on-emotional-return-to-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[46 items banned from Wimbledon including golf umbrellas, air horns and bicycles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon has a number of strict rules on what you can bring into the grounds with hundreds of thousands of fans visiting SW19 each year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/46-items-banned-from-wimbledon-including-golf-umbrellas-air-horns-and-bicycles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/46-items-banned-from-wimbledon-including-golf-umbrellas-air-horns-and-bicycles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex de Minaur warms to Wimbledon task with win over Adrian Mannarino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian No 1 dismisses French veteran 6-3 6-2 6-2 &lsquo;I just love it here,&rsquo; says No 5 seedAlex de Minaur was not at his best against French veteran Adrian Mannarino as Wimbledon&rsquo;s fourth day opened with the sun out and mercury rising, but he was good enough.The Australian No 1 saw off his potentially troublesome left-handed opponent 6-3 6-2 6-2 in one hour 49 minutes on Thursday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alex-de-minaur-warms-to-wimbledon-task-with-win-over-adrian-mannarino/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alex-de-minaur-warms-to-wimbledon-task-with-win-over-adrian-mannarino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trout sushi for breakfast? The surprising diets of Wimbledon stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[With probiotic foods thought to boost performance, tournament chefs are catering with gut health in mindTrout sushi washed down with coffee kombucha may not be the stereotypical breakfast of champions, but it&rsquo;s become the go-to for Wimbledon&rsquo;s tennis stars.Athletes are increasingly demanding sustainable options, as well as seeking out gut-friendly foods aligned with a microbiome diet, according to the tournament&rsquo;s chefs. Recent research has shown a link between gut health, whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/trout-sushi-for-breakfast-the-surprising-diets-of-wimbledon-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/trout-sushi-for-breakfast-the-surprising-diets-of-wimbledon-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star forced into apology after on-court interview abruptly ended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was in a rush to end his on-court interview after his first-round win at Wimbledon, but he has since apologised for his behaviour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-forced-into-apology-after-on-court-interview-abruptly-ended/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-forced-into-apology-after-on-court-interview-abruptly-ended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Wimbledon player gift bags - and why people are so jealous]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we're in the middle of Wimbledon season, one of the players has revealed all the contents inside an exclusive gift bag that gets given to all of the players this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inside-wimbledon-player-gift-bags-and-why-people-are-so-jealous/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inside-wimbledon-player-gift-bags-and-why-people-are-so-jealous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC star makes brutal comment as Princess Kate and Tim Henman spotted at Wimbledon match]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC tennis pundit Tim Henman was seen sitting alongside the Princess of Wales at Wimbledon and his colleague made a cheeky remark about him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-star-makes-brutal-comment-as-princess-kate-and-tim-henman-spotted-at-wimbledon-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-star-makes-brutal-comment-as-princess-kate-and-tim-henman-spotted-at-wimbledon-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate Middleton surprises tennis fans in Wimbledon queue in unannounced visit to tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princess of Wales has made a surprise visit to Wimbledon today - fresh from completing the Three Peaks Challenge at the weekend - where she was seen meeting people who have queued up for tickets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kate-middleton-surprises-tennis-fans-in-wimbledon-queue-in-unannounced-visit-to-tournament/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kate-middleton-surprises-tennis-fans-in-wimbledon-queue-in-unannounced-visit-to-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andre Agassi addresses Andrew Castle reunion after 'weakness' exposed at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair were involved in a tense exchange at Wimbledon last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andre-agassi-addresses-andrew-castle-reunion-after-weakness-exposed-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andre-agassi-addresses-andrew-castle-reunion-after-weakness-exposed-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Wimbledon star Arthur Fery's dad worth almost &pound;300m and owns iconic football club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's 2026 Wimbledon campaign continues on day four, with the 23-year-old British tennis star set to face Finland's Otto Virtanen in the second round]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-wimbledon-star-arthur-ferys-dad-worth-almost-pound300m-and-owns-iconic-football-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-wimbledon-star-arthur-ferys-dad-worth-almost-pound300m-and-owns-iconic-football-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Henman struggles to cover BBC Wimbledon moment that is 'difficult to watch']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva broke down in tears during her post-match press conference after losing to Barbora Krejcikova in the second round of Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-struggles-to-cover-bbc-wimbledon-moment-that-is-difficult-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-struggles-to-cover-bbc-wimbledon-moment-that-is-difficult-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis latest: Wimbledon star in trouble for breaking rule as Rory McIlroy behaviour challenged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both Rory McIlroy and a Wimbledon star have been placed under the microscope after causing a stir at SW19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-wimbledon-star-in-trouble-for-breaking-rule-as-rory-mcilroy-behaviour-challenged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-wimbledon-star-in-trouble-for-breaking-rule-as-rory-mcilroy-behaviour-challenged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy put on the spot by Novak Djokovic as Wimbledon star lays down gauntlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic paused his on-court interview after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon to call out Rory McIlroy in the Royal Box]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroy-put-on-the-spot-by-novak-djokovic-as-wimbledon-star-lays-down-gauntlet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroy-put-on-the-spot-by-novak-djokovic-as-wimbledon-star-lays-down-gauntlet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman wakes at 4am to queue for Wimbledon but unlikely issue stops her watching tennis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman admitted she got up at 4am to queue for a Wimbledon spot, but something seemed to stop her from seeing the tennis. According to her, an unlikely issue prevented her from watching it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/woman-wakes-at-4am-to-queue-for-wimbledon-but-unlikely-issue-stops-her-watching-tennis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/woman-wakes-at-4am-to-queue-for-wimbledon-but-unlikely-issue-stops-her-watching-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy leaves Erica Stoll hanging at Wimbledon in awkward Royal Box moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy was in the Royal Box at Wimbledon and was caught on camera pulling a sweet bucket away from his wife Erica Stoll just as she went to pick one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroy-leaves-erica-stoll-hanging-at-wimbledon-in-awkward-royal-box-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroy-leaves-erica-stoll-hanging-at-wimbledon-in-awkward-royal-box-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva in tears after defeat by Krejcikova]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tearful French Open champion Mirra Andreeva breaks down in tears in her news conference after she is dumped out of Wimbledon by Barbora Krejcikova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreeva-in-tears-after-defeat-by-krejcikova/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreeva-in-tears-after-defeat-by-krejcikova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Wimbledon seed calls for dramatic rule change after being left 'hurt']]></title><description><![CDATA[The world No.1 has called for a major change at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/top-wimbledon-seed-calls-for-dramatic-rule-change-after-being-left-hurt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/top-wimbledon-seed-calls-for-dramatic-rule-change-after-being-left-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country diary: Butterflies at the tennis? Now that’s what I call a winner | Lev Parikian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roehampton, London: Court-side in the sweltering heat, and I&rsquo;m trying desperately to follow the bright-coloured objects whizzing through the airNormally I&rsquo;d follow it, tracking its scattery path, willing it to land. But&nbsp;not here. Not on Court 5. Not on&nbsp;break point.The Community Sport Centre at Roehampton, the Wimbledon-qualifying venue, isn&rsquo;t butterfly habitat. Not like Barnes Common, which was teeming with little flutterers when I made my way from the station. Here t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/country-diary-butterflies-at-the-tennis-now-thats-what-i-call-a-winner-lev-parikian/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/country-diary-butterflies-at-the-tennis-now-thats-what-i-call-a-winner-lev-parikian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic rolls back the years and dismantles Tsitsipas to progress at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[No 7 seed wins 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to reach third roundDjokovic faces 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech nextThere was once a time, not so long ago, when matches between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas occurred on the most significant occasions this sport has to offer. Djokovic was Tsitsipas&rsquo;s opponent in both of the Greek player&rsquo;s grand slam finals at the 2021 French Open and then the 2023 Australian Open. In Paris, Tsitsipas led Djokovic by two sets.Back then, even if he never managed to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-rolls-back-the-years-and-dismantles-tsitsipas-to-progress-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-rolls-back-the-years-and-dismantles-tsitsipas-to-progress-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic leaves Wimbledon ball kid 'terrified' with behaviour on Centre Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic did something nobody expected on Centre Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-leaves-wimbledon-ball-kid-terrified-with-behaviour-on-centre-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-leaves-wimbledon-ball-kid-terrified-with-behaviour-on-centre-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic delivers 'incredible display' to breeze past Tsitsipas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic produces a vintage display to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to progress from the second round of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-delivers-incredible-display-to-breeze-past-tsitsipas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-delivers-incredible-display-to-breeze-past-tsitsipas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage Djokovic 'in full flow' to crush Tsitsipas as Sinner wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic outclasses Stefanos Tsitsipas in a statement performance to reach the Wimbledon third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/vintage-djokovic-in-full-flow-to-crush-tsitsipas-as-sinner-wins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/vintage-djokovic-in-full-flow-to-crush-tsitsipas-as-sinner-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic reflects on 'vintage' performance in win over Tsitsipas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noavk Djokovic says he feels privileged to be playing on centre court at 39-years old and doesn't take the opportunity for granted, following his straight sets win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-reflects-on-vintage-performance-in-win-over-tsitsipas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-reflects-on-vintage-performance-in-win-over-tsitsipas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic beats Tsitsipas in straight sets, Krejcikova, Gauff and Sinner through – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-beats-tsitsipas-in-straight-sets-krejcikova-gauff-and-sinner-through-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-beats-tsitsipas-in-straight-sets-krejcikova-gauff-and-sinner-through-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva’s Wimbledon hopes dashed by resurgent Krejcikova]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 women&rsquo;s singles champion won 4-6, 7-5, 6-4Teenager says loss will &lsquo;take some time&rsquo; to get overFour women in the post-1968 Open era have won singles titles on the slow red clay of Roland Garros and &shy;Wimbledon&rsquo;s lightning-fast grass before their 20th birthdays. As Mirra Andreeva, the 19-year-old winner of last month&rsquo;s French Open, walked on to Centre Court here on Wednesday to face Barbora Krejcikova &ndash; already a winner of both European grand slams &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreevas-wimbledon-hopes-dashed-by-resurgent-krejcikova/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreevas-wimbledon-hopes-dashed-by-resurgent-krejcikova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star launches racket in furious meltdown then breaks down in tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tennis ace suffered a meltdown after her second round clash at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-launches-racket-in-furious-meltdown-then-breaks-down-in-tears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-launches-racket-in-furious-meltdown-then-breaks-down-in-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Balding tells Wimbledon star he needs 'anger management training' after shocking interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare Balding made a bold comment during the BBC's coverage of Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-tells-wimbledon-star-he-needs-anger-management-training-after-shocking-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-tells-wimbledon-star-he-needs-anger-management-training-after-shocking-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios at risk of mammoth fine after swearing in rant at Wimbledon umpire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios launched a furious rant on his return to Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-at-risk-of-mammoth-fine-after-swearing-in-rant-at-wimbledon-umpire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-at-risk-of-mammoth-fine-after-swearing-in-rant-at-wimbledon-umpire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A bit of magic!' - best shots from day three at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the best shots from day three of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Coco Gauff and French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/a-bit-of-magic-best-shots-from-day-three-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/a-bit-of-magic-best-shots-from-day-three-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[View balls please: England football fans at Wimbledon find attention wanders from the tennis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phones and earpieces aplenty as football supporters find World Cup thriller against DR Congo hard to ignore&ldquo;Pssst.&rdquo; The security staff here don&rsquo;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.&ldquo;Pssst,&rdquo; he whispers from th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/view-balls-please-england-football-fans-at-wimbledon-find-attention-wanders-from-the-tennis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/view-balls-please-england-football-fans-at-wimbledon-find-attention-wanders-from-the-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner battles past Borges as tough start to Wimbledon title defence continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &shy;heatwave arriving in London this weekend, which, as we saw in Paris, is his kryptonite.More worrying, as Sinner &shy;admitted after reaching the last 32 with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over the world No 48, Nuno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-battles-past-borges-as-tough-start-to-wimbledon-title-defence-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-battles-past-borges-as-tough-start-to-wimbledon-title-defence-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauff digs deep and Sabalenka channels Nadal in dramatic second-round wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gauff-digs-deep-and-sabalenka-channels-nadal-in-dramatic-second-round-wins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gauff-digs-deep-and-sabalenka-channels-nadal-in-dramatic-second-round-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrgios swears at umpire on Wimbledon return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios swears at an umpire and says he does not care if he is fined as his return to Wimbledon ends in defeat in the men's doubles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kyrgios-swears-at-umpire-on-wimbledon-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kyrgios-swears-at-umpire-on-wimbledon-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star who 'hates his life' threatens to smash his dad's face in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon star fired the threat while he was on court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-who-hates-his-life-threatens-to-smash-his-dads-face-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-who-hates-his-life-threatens-to-smash-his-dads-face-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champion Sinner beats Borges to reach round three]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Jannik Sinner overcomes a stern test against Portugal's Nuno Borges on Centre Court, securing a 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 victory to advance to the third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/defending-champion-sinner-beats-borges-to-reach-round-three/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/defending-champion-sinner-beats-borges-to-reach-round-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastbourne withdrawal pays off for positive Fearnley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Fearnley says his stunning comeback win over Alex Michelsen at Wimbledon justified his decision to pull out of Eastbourne with a back problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eastbourne-withdrawal-pays-off-for-positive-fearnley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eastbourne-withdrawal-pays-off-for-positive-fearnley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'bad boy with a good heart' waves farewell at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Evans bids an emotional farewell at Wimbledon as he and Henry Searle lose in the final match of the Briton's career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-bad-boy-with-a-good-heart-waves-farewell-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-bad-boy-with-a-good-heart-waves-farewell-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon diary: Sabalenka’s dog plea, Rufus the Hawk and strawberry towels for ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;t love our canine friends. It even has a secret doggy paddling pool &ndash; and doggy toilet area &ndash; behind Henman Hill. The pool is used mostly by security dogs, but anyone with a guide dog is free to use it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-diary-sabalenkas-dog-plea-rufus-the-hawk-and-strawberry-towels-for-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-diary-sabalenkas-dog-plea-rufus-the-hawk-and-strawberry-towels-for-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WTA Finals calls time on three-year Saudi Arabia deal and heads for California]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s flagship tournament and has been held in Riyadh since 2024, a move that was negotiated as a three-year contract. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wta-finals-calls-time-on-three-year-saudi-arabia-deal-and-heads-for-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wta-finals-calls-time-on-three-year-saudi-arabia-deal-and-heads-for-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star told off for breaking dress code and forced to make changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Bouzas was called out by the umpire after her first-round Wimbledon victory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-told-off-for-breaking-dress-code-and-forced-to-make-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-told-off-for-breaking-dress-code-and-forced-to-make-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WTA Finals moves to Indian Wells after Saudi deal ended early]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women's Tennis Association is ending its partnership with Saudi Arabia to host the season-ending Finals a year early, with the tournament to move to Indian Wells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wta-finals-moves-to-indian-wells-after-saudi-deal-ended-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wta-finals-moves-to-indian-wells-after-saudi-deal-ended-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Sinner in action, Sabalenka and Osaka go through, Evans bows out – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Wednesday&rsquo;s action in SW19<br />
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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-sinner-in-action-sabalenka-and-osaka-go-through-evans-bows-out-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-sinner-in-action-sabalenka-and-osaka-go-through-evans-bows-out-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka tones down the jellyfish, but Wimbledon entrances help soothe nerves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contrast between her fashion choices and naturally reserved personality has become a fascinating subplotNaomi Osaka&rsquo;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 &ndash; replaced by a cleaner silhouette featuring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-tones-down-the-jellyfish-but-wimbledon-entrances-help-soothe-nerves-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-tones-down-the-jellyfish-but-wimbledon-entrances-help-soothe-nerves-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka tones down the jellyfish but Wimbledon entrances help soothe nerves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contrast between her fashion choices and naturally reserved personality has become a fascinating subplotNaomi Osaka&rsquo;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 &ndash; replaced by a cleaner silhouette featu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-tones-down-the-jellyfish-but-wimbledon-entrances-help-soothe-nerves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-tones-down-the-jellyfish-but-wimbledon-entrances-help-soothe-nerves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic showed his true colours with remark about Kate Middleton at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic previously spoke about Kate Midlleton at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-showed-his-true-colours-with-remark-about-kate-middleton-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-showed-his-true-colours-with-remark-about-kate-middleton-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon fans point out 'double standard' as Novak Djokovic strides onto court]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fans-point-out-double-standard-as-novak-djokovic-strides-onto-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-fans-point-out-double-standard-as-novak-djokovic-strides-onto-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams worrying incident emerges as Wimbledon legend releases statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams has released a statement after her Wimbledon return did not go to plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-worrying-incident-emerges-as-wimbledon-legend-releases-statement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-worrying-incident-emerges-as-wimbledon-legend-releases-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy’s split with wife Erica Stoll as golf star sets tongues wagging at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy turned heads while attending Wimbledon with his wife]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroys-split-with-wife-erica-stoll-as-golf-star-sets-tongues-wagging-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rory-mcilroys-split-with-wife-erica-stoll-as-golf-star-sets-tongues-wagging-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nothing short of a shambles’: Dan Evans hits out at Wimbledon organisers after his final bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton was refused wildcard for singlesEnds career with low-key doubles defeatBritain&rsquo;s Dan Evans has accused the Lawn Tennis Association of &ldquo;lacking the minerals&rdquo; 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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/nothing-short-of-a-shambles-dan-evans-hits-out-at-wimbledon-organisers-after-his-final-bow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/nothing-short-of-a-shambles-dan-evans-hits-out-at-wimbledon-organisers-after-his-final-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Evans hits out at ‘shambolic’ Wimbledon organisers after taking final bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton was refused wildcard for singlesEnds career with low-key doubles defeatBritain&rsquo;s Dan Evans has accused the Lawn Tennis Association of &ldquo;lacking the minerals&rdquo; to tell him why he was not given a Wimbledon singles&rsquo; wildcard after calling time on his 20-year career. Evans was hoping to say goodbye with a final appearance in the men&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-hits-out-at-shambolic-wimbledon-organisers-after-taking-final-bow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-hits-out-at-shambolic-wimbledon-organisers-after-taking-final-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How is Wimbledon tackling climate change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renewable electricity, solar powered water heating and repurposed towels and nets - here's a look at how SW19 aims to become more environmentally sustainable during Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-is-wimbledon-tackling-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-is-wimbledon-tackling-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star fumes 'it's a p*** take' in furious interview after being disrespected]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-fumes-its-a-p-take-in-furious-interview-after-being-disrespected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-fumes-its-a-p-take-in-furious-interview-after-being-disrespected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka shoots down Wimbledon interviewer live on BBC moments after finishing on court]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-shoots-down-wimbledon-interviewer-live-on-bbc-moments-after-finishing-on-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-shoots-down-wimbledon-interviewer-live-on-bbc-moments-after-finishing-on-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judy Murray issues major demand over schools saying sport is as important as maths]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/judy-murray-issues-major-demand-over-schools-saying-sport-is-as-important-as-maths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/judy-murray-issues-major-demand-over-schools-saying-sport-is-as-important-as-maths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-knee-injury-leaves-wimbledon-doubles-in-doubt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-knee-injury-leaves-wimbledon-doubles-in-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams injured putting fairytale Wimbledon doubles appearance with Venus in doubt]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-injured-putting-fairytale-wimbledon-doubles-appearance-with-venus-in-doubt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-injured-putting-fairytale-wimbledon-doubles-appearance-with-venus-in-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams in race against time to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former champion tweaked right knee in defeat against JointThe 44-year-old made return after nearly four years away Serena Williams&rsquo; appearance in the women&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-in-race-against-time-to-be-fit-for-wimbledon-doubles-with-sister-venus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-in-race-against-time-to-be-fit-for-wimbledon-doubles-with-sister-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon stars forced to stop playing immediately as umpire phones security]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-stars-forced-to-stop-playing-immediately-as-umpire-phones-security/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-stars-forced-to-stop-playing-immediately-as-umpire-phones-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do hand signals mean in Wimbledon doubles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team explains what the player hand signals mean in doubles matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-do-hand-signals-mean-in-wimbledon-doubles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-do-hand-signals-mean-in-wimbledon-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star for BBC vows to watch England vs DR Congo on ITV even if he's on live TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-for-bbc-vows-to-watch-england-vs-dr-congo-on-itv-even-if-hes-on-live-tv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-for-bbc-vows-to-watch-england-vs-dr-congo-on-itv-even-if-hes-on-live-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star sprints off court to grab crying rival and hands him touching gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matteo Berrettini beat Stan Wawrinka in a four-set thriller at Wimbledon before sprinting after the retiring Swiss legend to give him a gift]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-sprints-off-court-to-grab-crying-rival-and-hands-him-touching-gift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-sprints-off-court-to-grab-crying-rival-and-hands-him-touching-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams has 'extreme' parenting rule that made both her and daughter Olympia cry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams has some rather strict parenting rules as her Wimbledon singles return ended in defeat on Centre Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-has-extreme-parenting-rule-that-made-both-her-and-daughter-olympia-cry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-has-extreme-parenting-rule-that-made-both-her-and-daughter-olympia-cry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams hit with bitter accusation as former Wimbledon foe speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-hit-with-bitter-accusation-as-former-wimbledon-foe-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-hit-with-bitter-accusation-as-former-wimbledon-foe-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe refuses to answer Serena Williams question at Wimbledon &ndash; 'Don't ask me that']]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-refuses-to-answer-serena-williams-question-at-wimbledon-ndash-dont-ask-me-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-refuses-to-answer-serena-williams-question-at-wimbledon-ndash-dont-ask-me-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star breaks down in tears after losing and admits &ndash; 'I don't want to retire']]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-breaks-down-in-tears-after-losing-and-admits-ndash-i-dont-want-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-breaks-down-in-tears-after-losing-and-admits-ndash-i-dont-want-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams' husband shares touching message as daughter removed from Wimbledon court]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-husband-shares-touching-message-as-daughter-removed-from-wimbledon-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-husband-shares-touching-message-as-daughter-removed-from-wimbledon-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Federer snubbed for Novak Djokovic in Rafael Nadal's top 10 list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal looked past Roger Federer despite their legendary rivalry, instead praising another of his great adversaries in Novak Djokovic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/roger-federer-snubbed-for-novak-djokovic-in-rafael-nadals-top-10-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/roger-federer-snubbed-for-novak-djokovic-in-rafael-nadals-top-10-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lobbing Federer changed his life - the cult hero back at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Willis is best known for playing Roger Federer on Wimbledon's Centre Court but, 10 years on, he says he is not defined by that magical moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/lobbing-federer-changed-his-life-the-cult-hero-back-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/lobbing-federer-changed-his-life-the-cult-hero-back-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/120mph-serves-but-movement-a-struggle-how-did-williams-return-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/120mph-serves-but-movement-a-struggle-how-did-williams-return-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams makes statement after Wimbledon defeat and media duties snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams took on Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon as she completed her comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-makes-statement-after-wimbledon-defeat-and-media-duties-snub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-makes-statement-after-wimbledon-defeat-and-media-duties-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams edged by Joint in epic three‑setter on singles return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-edged-by-joint-in-epic-threesetter-on-singles-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-edged-by-joint-in-epic-threesetter-on-singles-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis has moved on but Serena devotion at sporting vigil is still at a high | Jonathan Liew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-has-moved-on-but-serena-devotion-at-sporting-vigil-is-still-at-a-high-jonathan-liew/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-has-moved-on-but-serena-devotion-at-sporting-vigil-is-still-at-a-high-jonathan-liew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton stunned as qualifier Virtanen progresses to second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen produces a stunning display to beat fourth seed Ben Shelton in a fifth set tie-break in the opening round of the men's singles at Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/shelton-stunned-as-qualifier-virtanen-progresses-to-second-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/shelton-stunned-as-qualifier-virtanen-progresses-to-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Swan glides past Begu but Boulter joins early British exodus at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s wait for a first &shy;singles victory as she marked her long-awaited return to the All England Club with a battling straight-sets win over Romania&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-swan-glides-past-begu-but-boulter-joins-early-british-exodus-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-swan-glides-past-begu-but-boulter-joins-early-british-exodus-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-falls-just-short-on-wimbledon-singles-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-falls-just-short-on-wimbledon-singles-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor Wimbledon performance prompts yet another British inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 15 home players lose in the Wimbledon singles first round, BBC Sport analyses the problems facing British tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/poor-wimbledon-performance-prompts-yet-another-british-inquest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/poor-wimbledon-performance-prompts-yet-another-british-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ive-been-dreaming-of-this-moment-joint-stunned-to-beat-legend-williams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ive-been-dreaming-of-this-moment-joint-stunned-to-beat-legend-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams and Wawrinka bow out; Swiatek and Zverev through – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-serena-williams-and-wawrinka-bow-out-swiatek-and-zverev-through-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-serena-williams-and-wawrinka-bow-out-swiatek-and-zverev-through-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles return ended in first round by Maya Joint]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-wimbledon-singles-return-ended-in-first-round-by-maya-joint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-wimbledon-singles-return-ended-in-first-round-by-maya-joint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams dumped out of Wimbledon in first round as comeback stalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-dumped-out-of-wimbledon-in-first-round-as-comeback-stalls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-dumped-out-of-wimbledon-in-first-round-as-comeback-stalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC viewers rage over Serena Williams broadcast from Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC viewers expressed outrage on social media after the broadcaster made a controversial decision during Tuesday's Wimbledon comeback]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-viewers-rage-over-serena-williams-broadcast-from-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-viewers-rage-over-serena-williams-broadcast-from-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams' daughter made to leave Wimbledon Centre Court and not allowed to watch mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams made a stunning comeback to singles tennis at Wimbledon's Centre Court on Tuesday but her daughter missed the action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-daughter-made-to-leave-wimbledon-centre-court-and-not-allowed-to-watch-mum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-daughter-made-to-leave-wimbledon-centre-court-and-not-allowed-to-watch-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev overcomes grass allergy and Blockx to advance to Wimbledon’s second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[French Open winner beats Belgian 6-4, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6Zverev&rsquo;s big serves breaks down tough opponentAlexander Zverev&rsquo;s serve is at once among the most potent and also the most perplexing weapons in tennis. When it is working as it should, which is about 98% of the time, the German feels all but unbreakable. And in whatever time is left, it can all fall apart.Zverev, who was the No 3 seed last year, managed to succumb to Arthur Rinderknech in the first round, in a match that stretched to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-overcomes-grass-allergy-and-blockx-to-advance-to-wimbledons-second-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-overcomes-grass-allergy-and-blockx-to-advance-to-wimbledons-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC 'pick Andrew Castle's Wimbledon replacement' after upset commentator quit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC is set to replace its lead Wimbledon commentator after 23 years, a decision that left the veteran 'upset' ahead of a new era]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-pick-andrew-castles-wimbledon-replacement-after-upset-commentator-quit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-pick-andrew-castles-wimbledon-replacement-after-upset-commentator-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-takes-it-all-in-on-centre-court-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-takes-it-all-in-on-centre-court-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How good was that?' - best shots from Wimbledon day two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from day two of Wimbledon 2026, featuring British hopeful Toby Samuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-good-was-that-best-shots-from-wimbledon-day-two/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-good-was-that-best-shots-from-wimbledon-day-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anisimova begins redemption tour with convincing win but Svitolina crashes out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year&rsquo;s beaten finalist defeats Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2Svitolina suffers surprise 5-7, 2-6 loss to SnigurIt will take a lot more before the memory of last year&rsquo;s Wimbledon final will be entirely out of Amanda Anisimova&rsquo;s system but the American began the job in convincing fashion on Tuesday, beating Lina Gjorcheska of North Macedonia 6-3, 6-2 in the opening&nbsp;round.Twelve months ago, Anisimova beat Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first grand slam final only to crumble, her 6-0,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/anisimova-begins-redemption-tour-with-convincing-win-but-svitolina-crashes-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/anisimova-begins-redemption-tour-with-convincing-win-but-svitolina-crashes-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelton crashes out in five-set thriller as stylish Fritz cuts a dash and cruises through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarter-finalist from 2025 beaten in first roundQueen&rsquo;s Club champion, Francisco Cer&uacute;ndolo, also outOf the 18 Americans who began the men&rsquo;s singles &ndash; the most of any nation &ndash; perhaps the most excitement surrounded Ben Shelton. A quarter-finalist at Wimbledon last year, the left&#8209;hander won his first grass&#8209;court title in Stuttgart in June and, with one of the best serves in the game, seems made for the surface.On Tuesday the No 4 seed duly lost in the fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/shelton-crashes-out-in-five-set-thriller-as-stylish-fritz-cuts-a-dash-and-cruises-through/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/shelton-crashes-out-in-five-set-thriller-as-stylish-fritz-cuts-a-dash-and-cruises-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon guests chance their arm against robot mimicking stars’ serves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tournament&rsquo;s serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina SvitolinaCould you return Emma Raducanu&rsquo;s 110mph serve, or receive a 145mph stroke from Andy Murray? What about Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard&rsquo;s 153mph torpedo, which broke Wimbledon records last year?This year&rsquo;s tournament attenders have had the opportunity to try their luck on court, facing off against a robotic serving machine rather than their tennis heroes. Continue reading..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-guests-chance-their-arm-against-robot-mimicking-stars-serves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-guests-chance-their-arm-against-robot-mimicking-stars-serves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Fearnley's girlfriend speaks about emotional moment he won at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Former college beach volleyball player Keagan Polk, 23, told of her pride in Jacob Fearnley, who became just the third Brit to reach the third round of this year's tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jacob-fearnleys-girlfriend-speaks-about-emotional-moment-he-won-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jacob-fearnleys-girlfriend-speaks-about-emotional-moment-he-won-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex de Minaur shakes off nerves to begin Wimbledon tilt with straight sets win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian defeats Argentina&rsquo;s Roman Andres BurruchagaThanasi Kokkinakis loses five-set epic but Kim Birrell throughAlex de Minaur has enjoyed the perfect launch to his latest bid to reach a grand slam final with an encouraging win over Argentina&rsquo;s Roman Andres Burruchaga.The Australian No 1 was stretched by an hour-long opening set but once he shook off his nerves, got his feet moving and found his groove, he raced to victory on Tuesday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alex-de-minaur-shakes-off-nerves-to-begin-wimbledon-tilt-with-straight-sets-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alex-de-minaur-shakes-off-nerves-to-begin-wimbledon-tilt-with-straight-sets-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You can't walk out in an outfit and go out first round']]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Fritz arrives for his first-round match in a statement all-white suit - and avoids looking "really stupid" by registering a dominant win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/you-cant-walk-out-in-an-outfit-and-go-out-first-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/you-cant-walk-out-in-an-outfit-and-go-out-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the brink of quitting to Wimbledon win - Swan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Swan tells BBC Sport's Clare Balding that "day's like today make it all worth it" after becoming the first Briton to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026 -despite nearly quitting the sport with a back injury in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/from-the-brink-of-quitting-to-wimbledon-win-swan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/from-the-brink-of-quitting-to-wimbledon-win-swan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tearful Iga Swiatek rides the emotional waves to launch Wimbledon defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pole defeats Taylor Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in first round&lsquo;Last year the most amazing thing happened. So I felt it&rsquo;Rarely has a multiple grand slam winner been in floods of tears after winning a first-round match at Wimbledon. Then again, Iga Swiatek has always been a little out of the box. Brilliant but introverted, fragile yet sublime.No sooner had last year&rsquo;s champion offered a victory fist to Centre Court after overcoming the American Taylor Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 than the e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tearful-iga-swiatek-rides-the-emotional-waves-to-launch-wimbledon-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tearful-iga-swiatek-rides-the-emotional-waves-to-launch-wimbledon-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British star accused of being dishonest at Wimbledon as rival fumes 'look into my eyes']]></title><description><![CDATA[A heated exchange unravelled at Wimbledon on Tuesday after one British star was confronted amid a furious exchange with the umpire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-star-accused-of-being-dishonest-at-wimbledon-as-rival-fumes-look-into-my-eyes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-star-accused-of-being-dishonest-at-wimbledon-as-rival-fumes-look-into-my-eyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Balding forced to U-turn as Serena Williams shuts down BBC question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams sat down with BBC's Clare Balding ahead of her Wimbledon 2026 comeback, with the seven-time champion making clear one question was strictly off the table]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-forced-to-u-turn-as-serena-williams-shuts-down-bbc-question/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-forced-to-u-turn-as-serena-williams-shuts-down-bbc-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams and Wimbledon attacked as 'disgraceful' decision slammed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is set to make her return to Wimbledon on Tuesday but the seven-time champion's wildcard entry has been savaged by one Grand Slam-winning coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-and-wimbledon-attacked-as-disgraceful-decision-slammed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-and-wimbledon-attacked-as-disgraceful-decision-slammed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon diary: Sinner’s mental metrics, elite queuing and gin-scented candles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patience is required to do anything, except restringing rackets, while data gathering has gone to a new levelWhile thousands of fans shuffle around the grounds and soak up Wimbledon&rsquo;s familiar mood of British unflappability, behind the scenes there is a hive of activity to keep the show on the road. Nowhere more so than at the restringing facility, which processed a record 6,565 rackets at last year&rsquo;s tournament &ndash; an average of nearly 500 per day. &ldquo;The balls change slight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-diary-sinners-mental-metrics-elite-queuing-and-gin-scented-candles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-diary-sinners-mental-metrics-elite-queuing-and-gin-scented-candles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star cries in press conference as she speaks out on personal relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[One British tennis star became emotional after their first-round Wimbledon defeat came as a major shock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-cries-in-press-conference-as-she-speaks-out-on-personal-relationship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-cries-in-press-conference-as-she-speaks-out-on-personal-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic requests urgent rule change moments after Wimbledon win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic wants urgent rules changes to tennis, making his demands after winning his first-round match at Wimbledon against Yibing Wu on Centre Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-requests-urgent-rule-change-moments-after-wimbledon-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-requests-urgent-rule-change-moments-after-wimbledon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Beckham’s wild reaction spotted in Wimbledon stands as BBC’s Andrew Castle proved wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England footballer was among the stars to attend the first day of Wimbledon on Centre Court, watching from the Royal Box]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckhams-wild-reaction-spotted-in-wimbledon-stands-as-bbcs-andrew-castle-proved-wrong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckhams-wild-reaction-spotted-in-wimbledon-stands-as-bbcs-andrew-castle-proved-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swan seals stunning Wimbledon win on fifth match point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Swan needs five match points to wrap up a straight sets win over Irina-Camelia Begu, becoming the first Briton to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swan-seals-stunning-wimbledon-win-on-fifth-match-point/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swan-seals-stunning-wimbledon-win-on-fifth-match-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic continues Wimbledon rampage with another pointed dig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was left far from happy with the Wimbledon crowd on Centre Court, despite eventually winning his first-round match against Yibing Wu on day one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-continues-wimbledon-rampage-with-another-pointed-dig/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-continues-wimbledon-rampage-with-another-pointed-dig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis news: Iconic Wimbledon presenter replaced as BBC makes devastating announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 started on Monday and a number of headlines have already been made]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-iconic-wimbledon-presenter-replaced-as-bbc-makes-devastating-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-iconic-wimbledon-presenter-replaced-as-bbc-makes-devastating-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swan through but Boulter becomes 11th Briton to fall at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Swan becomes the first Briton to reach the second round at this year's Wimbledon - but Katie Boulter loses to a qualifier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swan-through-but-boulter-becomes-11th-briton-to-fall-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/swan-through-but-boulter-becomes-11th-briton-to-fall-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC wanted Andrew Castle to stay past 2026 Wimbledon men’s final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kay-Jelski insists commentator has had &lsquo;brilliant innings&rsquo;&lsquo;We will get best replacement regardless of age or gender&rsquo;The BBC&rsquo;s director of sport has said he wanted Andrew Castle to stay as part of Wimbledon&rsquo;s commentary team amid the fallout from the &shy;broadcaster&rsquo;s departure.Alex Kay-Jelski confirmed that Castle, 62, had decided to quit the BBC after being told that he was being demoted from lead commentator &ndash; and that this year&rsquo;s men&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wanted-andrew-castle-to-stay-past-2026-wimbledon-mens-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wanted-andrew-castle-to-stay-past-2026-wimbledon-mens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' Wimbledon legacy - in her own words]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at Serena Williams' historic Wimbledon legacy, including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement before her return to Centre Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-wimbledon-legacy-in-her-own-words-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-wimbledon-legacy-in-her-own-words-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams Wimbledon legacy - in her own words]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back on Serena Williams' historic Wimbledon legacy including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement ahead of her return to Centre Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-wimbledon-legacy-in-her-own-words/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-wimbledon-legacy-in-her-own-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' Wimbledon legacy before return to Centre Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at Serena Williams' Wimbledon legacy to date, including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement before her return to Centre Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-wimbledon-legacy-before-return-to-centre-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-wimbledon-legacy-before-return-to-centre-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player spotting and the 'immortal chamber' - behind the scenes at SW19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go behind the scenes at Wimbledon with Chris Hughes and Laura Robson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/player-spotting-and-the-immortal-chamber-behind-the-scenes-at-sw19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/player-spotting-and-the-immortal-chamber-behind-the-scenes-at-sw19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC make huge change to Wimbledon coverage with Serena Williams to be impacted]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-make-huge-change-to-wimbledon-coverage-with-serena-williams-to-be-impacted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-make-huge-change-to-wimbledon-coverage-with-serena-williams-to-be-impacted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams' drastic body transformation before Wimbledon return as fans left speechless]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is making a sensational return to tennis at Wimbledon 2026 after impressing fans with her body transformation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-drastic-body-transformation-before-wimbledon-return-as-fans-left-speechless/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-drastic-body-transformation-before-wimbledon-return-as-fans-left-speechless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon chiefs dispute players’ revenue claims as prize money row deepens]]></title><description><![CDATA[All England CEO requests &lsquo;financial information&rsquo; from playersResentment rising over stalling tactics in long-running disputeThe All England Club (AELTC) is questioning the players&rsquo; claim that they receive 22% of tournament revenues in prize money from the men&rsquo;s Association of Tennis Professionals and the Women&rsquo;s Tennis Association tours as the row over their remuneration and welfare rumbles on.Sally Bolton, the AELTC chief executive, said on Monday it had requested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-chiefs-dispute-players-revenue-claims-as-prize-money-row-deepens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-chiefs-dispute-players-revenue-claims-as-prize-money-row-deepens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon today?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is playing at Wimbledon for the first time in four years and faces Maya Joint in the first round of the singles draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-time-is-serena-williams-playing-at-wimbledon-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-time-is-serena-williams-playing-at-wimbledon-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman buys strawberries and cream at Wimbledon and is floored by price]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman recently bought strawberries and cream at Wimbledon but the price of the iconic treat left her floored. Lylaa Ali Shaikh recently shared what the experience was like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/woman-buys-strawberries-and-cream-at-wimbledon-and-is-floored-by-price/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/woman-buys-strawberries-and-cream-at-wimbledon-and-is-floored-by-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi giving fruit for free until Friday July 3 for certain shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers visiting will be able to take advantage of the offer until Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/aldi-giving-fruit-for-free-until-friday-july-3-for-certain-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/aldi-giving-fruit-for-free-until-friday-july-3-for-certain-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Boulter's chronic health condition, huge net worth and tennis player fiance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter will be one of the few British players left in the Wimbledon 2026 draw when she takes to the court on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulters-chronic-health-condition-huge-net-worth-and-tennis-player-fiance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulters-chronic-health-condition-huge-net-worth-and-tennis-player-fiance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's son stuns John McEnroe with behaviour at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's son, Stefan, caught the attention of John McEnroe during his father's first-round match at Wimbledon on Centre Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-son-stuns-john-mcenroe-with-behaviour-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-son-stuns-john-mcenroe-with-behaviour-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon schedule today: Full list of fixtures, court schedule and start times]]></title><description><![CDATA[A full list of fixtures, court schedules and start times on Day 2 of Wimbledon as the gentlemen&rsquo;s and ladies&rsquo; singles first round continues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-schedule-today-full-list-of-fixtures-court-schedule-and-start-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-schedule-today-full-list-of-fixtures-court-schedule-and-start-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams leaves Novak Djokovic in the dust as huge net worth set for Wimbledon boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon as a wildcard entrant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-leaves-novak-djokovic-in-the-dust-as-huge-net-worth-set-for-wimbledon-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-leaves-novak-djokovic-in-the-dust-as-huge-net-worth-set-for-wimbledon-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's been an easy retransition' - Williams on Wimbledon return]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/its-been-an-easy-retransition-williams-on-wimbledon-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/its-been-an-easy-retransition-williams-on-wimbledon-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's tennis player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-am-i-guess-the-tennis-star-no-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-am-i-guess-the-tennis-star-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic had clear answer between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in top five ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was asked to rank five great tennis players]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-had-clear-answer-between-rafael-nadal-and-roger-federer-in-top-five-ranking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-had-clear-answer-between-rafael-nadal-and-roger-federer-in-top-five-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Wimbledon icon Andre Agassi's life with famous wife after just 4 people attended wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis legend Andre Agassi saw his private life enter the spotlight during his playing career despite a tiny wedding ceremony and he has been busy since retiring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inside-wimbledon-icon-andre-agassis-life-with-famous-wife-after-just-4-people-attended-wedding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inside-wimbledon-icon-andre-agassis-life-with-famous-wife-after-just-4-people-attended-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic ranked his top five tennis players with Rafael Nadal above Roger Federer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic ranked five of the greatest players ever to grace a tennis court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-ranked-his-top-five-tennis-players-with-rafael-nadal-above-roger-federer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-ranked-his-top-five-tennis-players-with-rafael-nadal-above-roger-federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic battles against Wu to seal four-set win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic fends off an attempted comeback from China's Wu Yibing to win 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4, to progress from the first round of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-battles-against-wu-to-seal-four-set-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-battles-against-wu-to-seal-four-set-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic battles through while next generation shine in Wimbledon first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[39-year-old Djokovic survives challenge from WuTeenagers Fonseca and J&oacute;dar both win in straight setsIn his 21st Wimbledon and 116th match at the All England Club, the 39-year-old Novak Djokovic fought like a lion as he kicked off his quest for a men&rsquo;s record-equalling eighth title with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 win against China&rsquo;s Wu Yibing.The scoreline tells only half the story. Djokovic looked comfortable in the first set but Wu, a huge talent whose career has been badly affecte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-battles-through-while-next-generation-shine-in-wimbledon-first-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-battles-through-while-next-generation-shine-in-wimbledon-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's Federer-esque!' - best shots from Wimbledon day one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon 2026 featuring defending champion Jannik Sinner and Great Britain's Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/thats-federer-esque-best-shots-from-wimbledon-day-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/thats-federer-esque-best-shots-from-wimbledon-day-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Live Sport: All About… Wimbledon 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Smith presents reaction from the opening day of Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/5-live-sport-all-about-wimbledon-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/5-live-sport-all-about-wimbledon-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Beckham in hysterics in Wimbledon stands as BBC proved wrong over trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Beckham was in the Royal Box at Centre Court with his mum, as they took in the first day's action at Wimbledon while he took a break from the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckham-in-hysterics-in-wimbledon-stands-as-bbc-proved-wrong-over-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckham-in-hysterics-in-wimbledon-stands-as-bbc-proved-wrong-over-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four gritty sets and a wedding invitation - Djokovic survives Wu battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic begins yet another bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought win over China's Wu Yibing at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/four-gritty-sets-and-a-wedding-invitation-djokovic-survives-wu-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/four-gritty-sets-and-a-wedding-invitation-djokovic-survives-wu-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/is-tennis-relentless-nature-causing-injury-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/is-tennis-relentless-nature-causing-injury-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic battles through, Sabalenka and Gauff advance, Sinner taken to five sets on day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner wins in five and Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva also move on, but Casper Ruud and Andrey Rubelv loseJodar* 2-1 Gill (* denotes server): The Spaniard is playing his first pro-level game on grass but it does not really look like it. A few more good serves and then a final smash down the centre seals his hold.Jodar 1-1 Gill* (* denotes server): Gill speeds to a 40-0 lead with some big serves and a powerful forehand down the line. Jodar gets back into it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-battles-through-sabalenka-and-gauff-advance-sinner-taken-to-five-sets-on-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-battles-through-sabalenka-and-gauff-advance-sinner-taken-to-five-sets-on-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic warns his children 'we'll have to talk about that' at Wimbledon interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic was put to the test by Wu Yibing on Centre Court and had a message for his children right after the match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-warns-his-children-well-have-to-talk-about-that-at-wimbledon-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-warns-his-children-well-have-to-talk-about-that-at-wimbledon-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner struggles to hide true Jack Draper feelings after Wimbledon withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper withdrawal from Wimbledon through injury left many in the tennis world upset, including world No. 1 Jack Draper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-struggles-to-hide-true-jack-draper-feelings-after-wimbledon-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-struggles-to-hide-true-jack-draper-feelings-after-wimbledon-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spit, polish and strawberries: Wimbledon ignores the real world to perfection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience inside the grounds of SW19 is as far removed from outside world as ever, which is no bad thingThere was a group of 10 demonstrators outside the main gates of the All England Club on Monday morning, protesting against Barclays&rsquo; sponsorship of the championship on the grounds that as well as providing its customers here with deckchairs and free strawberries and cream, as well as the chance to visit something called the Clubhouse by Barclays at Aorangi, they are also heavily inv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/spit-polish-and-strawberries-wimbledon-ignores-the-real-world-to-perfection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/spit-polish-and-strawberries-wimbledon-ignores-the-real-world-to-perfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuming Novak Djokovic clashes with Wimbledon fans as atmosphere turns sour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic bit back at Wimbledon fans on Centre Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fuming-novak-djokovic-clashes-with-wimbledon-fans-as-atmosphere-turns-sour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fuming-novak-djokovic-clashes-with-wimbledon-fans-as-atmosphere-turns-sour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/osaka-pays-love-and-respect-to-japan-in-wimbledon-kimono/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/osaka-pays-love-and-respect-to-japan-in-wimbledon-kimono/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner avoids scare to start Wimbledon defence with a win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner overcomes a scary slip and an injured foot to come from behind to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets to progress from the first round at Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-avoids-scare-to-start-wimbledon-defence-with-a-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-avoids-scare-to-start-wimbledon-defence-with-a-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dart and Norrie fall short on chastening first day for British hopes at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harriet Dart loses in three sets to OstapenkoCam Norrie out in epic as 10 Britons defeatedTen out of 10 is a great statistic, unless the 10 are losers. British tennis endured its worst day at Wimbledon this century as all 10 Britons who completed their matches were beaten. And it might have been 11 had the light not faded on Jack Pinnington Jones, who trails Brandon Nakashima by two sets and 4-3.Big runs by Emma Raducanu at Queen&rsquo;s and Jack Draper in Eastbourne had raised hopes of a strong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dart-and-norrie-fall-short-on-chastening-first-day-for-british-hopes-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dart-and-norrie-fall-short-on-chastening-first-day-for-british-hopes-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon curfew explained: Why do players have to leave the court at 11pm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon curfew is a strict rule that comes into play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-curfew-explained-why-do-players-have-to-leave-the-court-at-11pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-curfew-explained-why-do-players-have-to-leave-the-court-at-11pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva clears first hurdle at Wimbledon in bid to join greats]]></title><description><![CDATA[New French Open champion is trying to follow it up with SW19 glory, something only the very best have achievedThey call it the toughest job in tennis. No, it&rsquo;s not coaching Emma Raducanu or interviewing Corentin Moutet on live television. Since they stopped making rackets out of trees, only three women have done the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double in the same summer. You&rsquo;re talking Martina Navratilova. You&rsquo;re talking Steffi Graf. You&rsquo;re talking Serena Williams. That&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-clears-first-hurdle-at-wimbledon-in-bid-to-join-greats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-clears-first-hurdle-at-wimbledon-in-bid-to-join-greats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow Wimbledon day two live on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 is under way - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-wimbledon-day-two-live-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-wimbledon-day-two-live-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic in action, Sabalenka and Gauff advance, Sinner taken to five sets on day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam Norrie and Harriet Dart make early SW19 exits<br />
Jack Draper withdraws with injury | Email Daniel Jodar* 2-1 Gill (* denotes server): The Spaniard is playing his first pro-level game on grass but it does not really look like it. A few more good serves and then a final smash down the centre seals his hold.Jodar 1-1 Gill* (* denotes server): Gill speeds to a 40-0 lead with some big serves and a powerful forehand down the line. Jodar gets back into it to make it 40-15 but the Spaniard&rsquo;s wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-in-action-sabalenka-and-gauff-advance-sinner-taken-to-five-sets-on-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-in-action-sabalenka-and-gauff-advance-sinner-taken-to-five-sets-on-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu gets Wimbledon reality check as she's challenged to be 'more resilient']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu backed out of Wimbledon late on and the British No 1 has been told that she needs to build up her resilience having spent weeks out through injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-gets-wimbledon-reality-check-as-shes-challenged-to-be-more-resilient/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-gets-wimbledon-reality-check-as-shes-challenged-to-be-more-resilient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's son steals the show and leaves John McEnroe gobsmacked at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's son was the centre of attention at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-son-steals-the-show-and-leaves-john-mcenroe-gobsmacked-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-son-steals-the-show-and-leaves-john-mcenroe-gobsmacked-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic clashes with Wimbledon crowd as tensions spill over on Centre Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic clashed with the Wimbledon crowd on day one of the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-clashes-with-wimbledon-crowd-as-tensions-spill-over-on-centre-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-clashes-with-wimbledon-crowd-as-tensions-spill-over-on-centre-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunned Norrie among 10 Britons to lose on day one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/stunned-norrie-among-10-britons-to-lose-on-day-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/stunned-norrie-among-10-britons-to-lose-on-day-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark day for Britain as Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper just the start of Wimbledon woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 10 Brits who completed their matches on day one of Wimbledon were sent packing, while there was another high-profile withdrawal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dark-day-for-britain-as-emma-raducanu-and-jack-draper-just-the-start-of-wimbledon-woes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dark-day-for-britain-as-emma-raducanu-and-jack-draper-just-the-start-of-wimbledon-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka strolls to opening round win over qualifier Kostovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Aryna Sabalenka completes a commanding straight-set win over Serbian qualifier Teodora Kostovic in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-strolls-to-opening-round-win-over-qualifier-kostovic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-strolls-to-opening-round-win-over-qualifier-kostovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon champion feared being kicked off Centre Court for breaking dress code rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon rules require players to wear all-white outfits for their matches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-feared-being-kicked-off-centre-court-for-breaking-dress-code-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-feared-being-kicked-off-centre-court-for-breaking-dress-code-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner overcomes rust and five-set demons to edge past Kecmanovic in Wimbledon opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-3Italian overcomes a fall and bleeding footFor one uncomfortable month, in the aftermath of the most shocking collapse of his career, the discourse around Jannik Sinner focused on his lack of durability. Not only was he so vulnerable in remotely warm conditions, but to many his five&#8209;set record of six wins and 12 defeats was unworthy of a player of his stature.It was only fitting, then, that Sinner immediately found himself embroiled in another fift]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-overcomes-rust-and-five-set-demons-to-edge-past-kecmanovic-in-wimbledon-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-overcomes-rust-and-five-set-demons-to-edge-past-kecmanovic-in-wimbledon-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka sees off wobble against qualifier to ease into second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 is broken when serving for the match before prevailingFrench Open finalist Maja Chwalinska slips up on verge of victoryWhen Aryna Sabalenka was broken as she served for victory in the first round, she allowed herself a wry smile. The world No 1&rsquo;s mind, no doubt, will have raced straight back to Paris this month, where she led the Russian Diana Shnaider 6-3, 4-1 in their quarter-final only to lose 10 games in a row as she went out.Any negative thoughts were quickly put out of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/aryna-sabalenka-sees-off-wobble-against-qualifier-to-ease-into-second-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/aryna-sabalenka-sees-off-wobble-against-qualifier-to-ease-into-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Norrie stunned in fifth set tie-break by qualifier Zheng]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Qualifier Michael Zheng wins the fifth set tie-break 10-4 to knock Cameron Norrie out in the first round of Wimbledon 2026, on a disappointing opening day for British players across both singles draws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-norrie-stunned-in-fifth-set-tie-break-by-qualifier-zheng/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-norrie-stunned-in-fifth-set-tie-break-by-qualifier-zheng/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic makes immediate request to Wimbledon fans after match disrupted by proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two tennis fans got engaged during Novak Djokovic's first-round match at Wimbledon - and the Serb was straight over with a request for them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-makes-immediate-request-to-wimbledon-fans-after-match-disrupted-by-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-makes-immediate-request-to-wimbledon-fans-after-match-disrupted-by-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe told to retire now as Wimbledon star in tears and Aryna Sabalenka gets brutal]]></title><description><![CDATA[WIMBLEDON ROUND-UP: John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka all grabbed headlines for different reasons on day one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-told-to-retire-now-as-wimbledon-star-in-tears-and-aryna-sabalenka-gets-brutal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-told-to-retire-now-as-wimbledon-star-in-tears-and-aryna-sabalenka-gets-brutal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC threatened to go off air after Wimbledon commentator's public protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle angered the BBC with an unusual protest during a match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-threatened-to-go-off-air-after-wimbledon-commentators-public-protest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-threatened-to-go-off-air-after-wimbledon-commentators-public-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono-inspired outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis star wears traditional Japanese dress on first day of tournament, as thousands of spectators show up early to queueIt was one of the most anticipated moments on the opening day of Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka&rsquo;s on-court outfit.The Japanese tennis star has gained attention for her adventurous style, but questions were raised as to how her outfit would fit in with Wimbledon&rsquo;s strict rules and emphasis on tradition. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-wows-wimbledon-crowd-with-kimono-inspired-outfit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/naomi-osaka-wows-wimbledon-crowd-with-kimono-inspired-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Eight out of 10' - Sabalenka gets SW19 campaign under way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka rates her performance as an "eight out of 10" as she opens her Wimbledon campaign with a commanding win over qualifier Teodora Kostovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eight-out-of-10-sabalenka-gets-sw19-campaign-under-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/eight-out-of-10-sabalenka-gets-sw19-campaign-under-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic in action, Sabalenka and Osaka advance, Sinner taken to five sets on day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam Norrie and Harriet Dart make early SW19 exits<br />
Jack Draper withdraws with injury | Email BillyJodar* 2-1 Gill (* denotes server): The Spaniard is playing his first pro-level game on grass but it does not really look like it. A few more good serves and then a final smash down the centre seals his hold.Jodar 1-1 Gill* (* denotes server): Gill speeds to a 40-0 lead with some big serves and a powerful forehand down the line. Jodar gets back into it to make it 40-15 but the Spaniard&rsquo;s wild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-in-action-sabalenka-and-osaka-advance-sinner-taken-to-five-sets-on-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-djokovic-in-action-sabalenka-and-osaka-advance-sinner-taken-to-five-sets-on-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champion Sinner survives five-set scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner survives an almighty scare as he begins his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over Miomir Kecmanovic on Centre Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/defending-champion-sinner-survives-five-set-scare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/defending-champion-sinner-survives-five-set-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was cool, I fell asleep’: inside Wimbledon’s £128,000 new sci-fi recovery chamber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Paul and world&rsquo;s best hope to prolong career with therapy, which claims to &lsquo;rejuvenate body, mind and spirit&rsquo;Before his straight-sets first-round victory over Alexandre M&uuml;ller on Monday, the American No 21 seed, Tommy Paul, stepped into the All England Club&rsquo;s new recovery suite and laid down on a strange zigzag-shaped&nbsp;bed.At that point, hydrogen gas was pumped through his nostrils and his body experienced multiwave light, pulsed electromagnetic and sound t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/it-was-cool-i-fell-asleep-inside-wimbledons-128000-new-sci-fi-recovery-chamber/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/it-was-cool-i-fell-asleep-inside-wimbledons-128000-new-sci-fi-recovery-chamber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a 'lucky loser' in tennis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the 'lucky loser' system works in tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-is-a-lucky-loser-in-tennis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-is-a-lucky-loser-in-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spare us from inane pre- and post-match interviews at Wimbledon | Brief letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis players&rsquo; media duties | Train services | HS2 | Night-time | Bad BunnyI&rsquo;m sure I&rsquo;m not the only one saddened at the news that the top tennis players have decided not to continue their protest over prize money and have agreed to carry out their media duties during Wimbledon in full (29 June). I had hoped they could be persuaded to institute a complete ban, rather than the partial one originally threatened, and thus spare us from inane and unrevealing pre- and post-match in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/spare-us-from-inane-pre-and-post-match-interviews-at-wimbledon-brief-letters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/spare-us-from-inane-pre-and-post-match-interviews-at-wimbledon-brief-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martina Navratilova's cancer diagnosis and Wimbledon icon's huge age gap to model wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has lived a sensational life - both on and off the courts she made her home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/martina-navratilovas-cancer-diagnosis-and-wimbledon-icons-huge-age-gap-to-model-wife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/martina-navratilovas-cancer-diagnosis-and-wimbledon-icons-huge-age-gap-to-model-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star's outfit causes a stir as fans can't believe who's sponsoring her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis players have a large array of different sponsors, but one player's has caused a stir amongst those tuning in to watch Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-stars-outfit-causes-a-stir-as-fans-cant-believe-whos-sponsoring-her/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-stars-outfit-causes-a-stir-as-fans-cant-believe-whos-sponsoring-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Sabalenka in action, Sinner taken to five sets, Osaka advances, Draper withdraws on day one - live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam Norrie and Harriet Dart make early SW19 exits<br />
Jack Draper withdraws with injury | Email DanielJodar* 2-1 Gill (* denotes server): The Spaniard is playing his first pro-level game on grass but it does not really look like it. A few more good serves and then a final smash down the centre seals his hold.Jodar 1-1 Gill* (* denotes server): Gill speeds to a 40-0 lead with some big serves and a powerful forehand down the line. Jodar gets back into it to make it 40-15 but the Spaniard&rsquo;s wild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-sabalenka-in-action-sinner-taken-to-five-sets-osaka-advances-draper-withdraws-on-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-sabalenka-in-action-sinner-taken-to-five-sets-osaka-advances-draper-withdraws-on-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star issues immediate apology to crowd after 'picking a fight' on day one]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wimbledon star addressed her relationship with the crowd after being booed during her opening match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-issues-immediate-apology-to-crowd-after-picking-a-fight-on-day-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-issues-immediate-apology-to-crowd-after-picking-a-fight-on-day-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon diary: football phobia, AI fandom and home-nation heartbreaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans look for alternatives with no World Cup matches shown on site, while Britain&rsquo;s best get off to a bad startBefore you pack your England shirt for SW19, be warned: Wimbledon is staying firmly in its own sporting lane. The All England Club confirmed that no World Cup matches would be shown anywhere on site. Centre Court, yes. Centre-forward, absolutely not. The football faithful, however, are nothing if not resourceful.&ldquo;We are here to watch Senhor Jo&atilde;o Fonseca,&rdquo; said L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-diary-football-phobia-ai-fandom-and-home-nation-heartbreaks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-diary-football-phobia-ai-fandom-and-home-nation-heartbreaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC under fire over questions around coverage of England vs DR Congo World Cup clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC have the rights to show England's World Cup round-of-32 tie against DR Congo on Wednesday, and the broadcaster had a key decision to make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-under-fire-over-questions-around-coverage-of-england-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-clash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-under-fire-over-questions-around-coverage-of-england-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon icon Annabel Croft's sad dating admission after husband's death and huge fortune]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annabel Croft is back with the BBC at Wimbledon 2026 and the former tennis star has been candid about her personal life since the death of her husband in May 2023]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-icon-annabel-crofts-sad-dating-admission-after-husbands-death-and-huge-fortune/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-icon-annabel-crofts-sad-dating-admission-after-husbands-death-and-huge-fortune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon icon Annabel Croft's sad dating admission after husband's death and career earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annabel Croft is back with the BBC at Wimbledon 2026 and the former tennis star has been candid about her personal life since the death of her husband in May 2023]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-icon-annabel-crofts-sad-dating-admission-after-husbands-death-and-career-earnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-icon-annabel-crofts-sad-dating-admission-after-husbands-death-and-career-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe's BBC salary revealed with Wimbledon icon pocketing extraordinary amount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon icon John McEnroe has worked as a pundit on the BBC's coverage for more than 20 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroes-bbc-salary-revealed-with-wimbledon-icon-pocketing-extraordinary-amount/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroes-bbc-salary-revealed-with-wimbledon-icon-pocketing-extraordinary-amount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe has golden rule with rockstar wife to keep their 29-year marriage alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon icon John McEnroe and his wife Patty Smyth lifted the lid on the one rule that has kept their marriage steady for almost three decades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-has-golden-rule-with-rockstar-wife-to-keep-their-29-year-marriage-alive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-has-golden-rule-with-rockstar-wife-to-keep-their-29-year-marriage-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC commentator fumes at Wimbledon star live on air and demands umpire steps in]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC pundit aired their frustration after a match was halted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-commentator-fumes-at-wimbledon-star-live-on-air-and-demands-umpire-steps-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-commentator-fumes-at-wimbledon-star-live-on-air-and-demands-umpire-steps-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Jannik Sinner in action, Jack Draper withdraws on day one - live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from first day of year&rsquo;s third grand slam<br />
Truce agreed over pay dispute | Email BillyJodar* 2-1 Gill (* denotes server): The Spaniard is playing his first pro-level game on grass but it does not really look like it. A few more good serves and then a final smash down the centre seals his hold.Jodar 1-1 Gill* (* denotes server): Gill speeds to a 40-0 lead with some big serves and a powerful forehand down the line. Jodar gets back into it to make it 40-15 but the Spaniard&rsquo;s wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-jannik-sinner-in-action-jack-draper-withdraws-on-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-jannik-sinner-in-action-jack-draper-withdraws-on-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Beckham and Katherine Jenkins in tense encounter at Wimbledon after furious row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-England captain David Beckham and singer Katherine Jenkins were both in attendance at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckham-and-katherine-jenkins-in-tense-encounter-at-wimbledon-after-furious-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckham-and-katherine-jenkins-in-tense-encounter-at-wimbledon-after-furious-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Beckham and Katherine Jenkins cross paths at Wimbledon after email leak controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-England captain David Beckham and singer Katherine Jenkins were both in attendance at Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckham-and-katherine-jenkins-cross-paths-at-wimbledon-after-email-leak-controversy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckham-and-katherine-jenkins-cross-paths-at-wimbledon-after-email-leak-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper out of Wimbledon as injury struggles continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Jack Draper says he is "devastated" after withdrawing from Wimbledon because of the arm injury which has stopped him playing for most of the past year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-out-of-wimbledon-as-injury-struggles-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-out-of-wimbledon-as-injury-struggles-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Beckham stops guest in Wimbledon Royal Box to make personal request]]></title><description><![CDATA[England football legend David Beckham was in the Royal Box on Day One of Wimbledon along with his mother, Sandra, and the former England captain had a request for a certain celebrity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckham-stops-guest-in-wimbledon-royal-box-to-make-personal-request/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/david-beckham-stops-guest-in-wimbledon-royal-box-to-make-personal-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper pulls out of Wimbledon with arm injury in fresh blow to British hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draper was going to play sixth seed Taylor Fritz&lsquo;This is the absolute worst moment in the last 12 months&rsquo;Jack Draper has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon after a relapse of the arm injury that has sidelined him for much of the past year.Draper had been scheduled to compete in one of the most widely discussed first-round matches against the sixth seed, Taylor Fritz, on Tuesday. He had only just returned from another injury layoff after a nightmarish year of injuries, with his ap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-pulls-out-of-wimbledon-with-arm-injury-in-fresh-blow-to-british-hopes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-pulls-out-of-wimbledon-with-arm-injury-in-fresh-blow-to-british-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devastated Jack Draper withdraws from Wimbledon with emotional statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's number five Jack Draper was due to get his tournament underway on Tuesday, but has been forced to withdraw with an injury to his serving arm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/devastated-jack-draper-withdraws-from-wimbledon-with-emotional-statement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/devastated-jack-draper-withdraws-from-wimbledon-with-emotional-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's plan to quit tennis, Wimbledon statement and heartbreaking admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu suffered another gut-wrenching blow as she was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-plan-to-quit-tennis-wimbledon-statement-and-heartbreaking-admission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-plan-to-quit-tennis-wimbledon-statement-and-heartbreaking-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon star forced to retire as umpire and rival rush to help player]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Wimbledon men's singles player saw his first-round match come to a premature end after he collided with the wall in a painful collision at SW19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-forced-to-retire-as-umpire-and-rival-rush-to-help-player/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-star-forced-to-retire-as-umpire-and-rival-rush-to-help-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Sinner, Sabalenka, Djokovic and more in action on day one - live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from first day of year&rsquo;s third grand slam<br />
Truce agreed over pay dispute | Email BillyJodar* 2-1 Gill (* denotes server): The Spaniard is playing his first pro-level game on grass but it does not really look like it. A few more good serves and then a final smash down the centre seals his hold.Jodar 1-1 Gill* (* denotes server): Gill speeds to a 40-0 lead with some big serves and a powerful forehand down the line. Jodar gets back into it to make it 40-15 but the Spaniard&rsquo;s wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-sinner-sabalenka-djokovic-and-more-in-action-on-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-sinner-sabalenka-djokovic-and-more-in-action-on-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic’s new job could see his net worth rocket as tennis icon links up with millionaire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic has landed a new role as a strategic adviser ahead of getting his Wimbledon campaign underway against Wu Yibing this afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-new-job-could-see-his-net-worth-rocket-as-tennis-icon-links-up-with-millionaire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovics-new-job-could-see-his-net-worth-rocket-as-tennis-icon-links-up-with-millionaire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football-free zone: Wimbledon extends World Cup screening ban to players’ lounge]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-England Club chief vows to keep up strict policy&lsquo;If people want to watch on their phones, that&rsquo;s fine&rsquo;Wimbledon&rsquo;s ban on showing World Cup matches will even extend to the players&rsquo; lounge, the All-England Club&rsquo;s chief executive Sally Bolton has confirmed.This is the first Wimbledon to coincide with a men&rsquo;s World Cup since 2018, when England reached the semi-finals, and Bolton confirmed its strict no-football policy will be in full effect again. Contin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/football-free-zone-wimbledon-extends-world-cup-screening-ban-to-players-lounge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/football-free-zone-wimbledon-extends-world-cup-screening-ban-to-players-lounge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keothavong calls for 'constructive discussions' on player prize money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon board members Tim Henman and Anne Keothavong believe the All England Club has "listened to the players" following their recent prize money protest, stressing that "constructive discussions" are needed moving forwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/keothavong-calls-for-constructive-discussions-on-player-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/keothavong-calls-for-constructive-discussions-on-player-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon's price of Pimm's soars and pints of Stella reach ridiculous new heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon gets underway on Monday with thousands of fans pouring into SW19, but they will have to dig deep into their pockets to indulge in alcoholic delights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledons-price-of-pimms-soars-and-pints-of-stella-reach-ridiculous-new-heights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledons-price-of-pimms-soars-and-pints-of-stella-reach-ridiculous-new-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to buy Wimbledon tickets for 2026 competition as doors open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 has kicked off and tickets can still be purchased now if fans know where to look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-buy-wimbledon-tickets-for-2026-competition-as-doors-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-buy-wimbledon-tickets-for-2026-competition-as-doors-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Devastating news' - Keothavong on Raducanu's late exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Tim Henman and Anne Keothavong react to British number one Emma Raducanu's late withdrawal from Wimbledon due to a leg stress fracture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/devastating-news-keothavong-on-raducanus-late-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/devastating-news-keothavong-on-raducanus-late-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Wimbledon ball boys and girls get paid? How much they'll receive at 2026 tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of ball boys and ball girls will work hard over the next two weeks to ensure matches at Wimbledon run smoothly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/do-wimbledon-ball-boys-and-girls-get-paid-how-much-theyll-receive-at-2026-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/do-wimbledon-ball-boys-and-girls-get-paid-how-much-theyll-receive-at-2026-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has Emma Raducanu withdrawn from Wimbledon? Everything we know about Brit’s absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu was due to play in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday but the British No.1 has withdrawn from the tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-has-emma-raducanu-withdrawn-from-wimbledon-everything-we-know-about-brits-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-has-emma-raducanu-withdrawn-from-wimbledon-everything-we-know-about-brits-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much are Wimbledon players paid? Prize money for every player confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon gets underway on Monday and prize money for the first round has been confirmed for the 2026 event in SW19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-much-are-wimbledon-players-paid-prize-money-for-every-player-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-much-are-wimbledon-players-paid-prize-money-for-every-player-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the Wimbledon dress code? Rules now after women were forced to go braless]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strict dress code at Wimbledon became a source of increasing controversy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/whats-the-wimbledon-dress-code-rules-now-after-women-were-forced-to-go-braless/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/whats-the-wimbledon-dress-code-rules-now-after-women-were-forced-to-go-braless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's new boyfriend and his tragic family history as brother killed by lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis star Emma Raducanu has been romantically linked to a man who has suffered unimaginable personal tragedy in recent years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-new-boyfriend-and-his-tragic-family-history-as-brother-killed-by-lightning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-new-boyfriend-and-his-tragic-family-history-as-brother-killed-by-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staggering amount of money Emma Raducanu misses out on as she pulls out of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu suddenly withdrew from Wimbledon hours before her first match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/staggering-amount-of-money-emma-raducanu-misses-out-on-as-she-pulls-out-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/staggering-amount-of-money-emma-raducanu-misses-out-on-as-she-pulls-out-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players end Wimbledon prize money protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's leading players end their boycott of Wimbledon media duties again after "constructive meetings" with the All England Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-end-wimbledon-prize-money-protest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-end-wimbledon-prize-money-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon and top players reach truce in prize money dispute after crisis talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players had planned to limit media appearancesDispute with all four grand slams began in MarchThe top men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s tennis players have agreed a truce with the All England Club (AELTC) in their battle for more prize money for the duration of this year&rsquo;s Championships at Wimbledon, following crisis talks over the weekend.In a surprise development last week, the players&rsquo; representatives announced they would be escalating their protest over prize money at Wimbledon by co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-and-top-players-reach-truce-in-prize-money-dispute-after-crisis-talks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-and-top-players-reach-truce-in-prize-money-dispute-after-crisis-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Will I make it here again? This could be it’: Serena Williams on her Wimbledon return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion who &lsquo;evolved away&rsquo; from tennis shares why she&rsquo;s backFor two long weeks, since her return to the courts of a professional tennis tournament at the Queen&rsquo;s Club, a clock was ticking in Serena Williams&rsquo;s mind. She had already committed to making her comeback in doubles at 44 after four years away from the sport, but&nbsp;doubles only requires a player to cover half a court with the help&nbsp;of&nbsp;a partner. The real question]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/will-i-make-it-here-again-this-could-be-it-serena-williams-on-her-wimbledon-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/will-i-make-it-here-again-this-could-be-it-serena-williams-on-her-wimbledon-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Wimbledon star are you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you more of a Jannik Sinner or a Serena Williams? Take our quiz and find your match!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/which-wimbledon-star-are-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/which-wimbledon-star-are-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV tonight: warm up for Wimbledon with this lively look at tennis legends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inside story of the men who ruled the tennis courts, starting in the 1970s. Plus: the Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex tapes. Here&rsquo;s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 5<br />
Just in time to get you in the mood for Wimbledon, this four-part series explores the careers of the only 29 male players who have made it to No 1 in the ATP rankings. It begins in the 1970s (arguably the liveliest era in tennis history) with the controversial but charismatic figure of Ilie N&#259;stase, a Romani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tv-tonight-warm-up-for-wimbledon-with-this-lively-look-at-tennis-legends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tv-tonight-warm-up-for-wimbledon-with-this-lively-look-at-tennis-legends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/when-five-wimbledon-titles-in-one-weekend-changed-british-tennis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/when-five-wimbledon-titles-in-one-weekend-changed-british-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon in latest bitter setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/injured-raducanu-pulls-out-of-wimbledon-in-latest-bitter-setback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/injured-raducanu-pulls-out-of-wimbledon-in-latest-bitter-setback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much money Emma Raducanu has earned in Wimbledon prize money despite pulling out with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon just 15 hours before her first-round match after scans confirmed a stress fracture in her lower right leg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-much-money-emma-raducanu-has-earned-in-wimbledon-prize-money-despite-pulling-out-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-much-money-emma-raducanu-has-earned-in-wimbledon-prize-money-despite-pulling-out-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters return - Wimbledon 2026 preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic feature in our essential guide to Wimbledon 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-return-wimbledon-2026-preview/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-return-wimbledon-2026-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu OUT of Wimbledon due to injury as British No 1 releases statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu will not participate in the 2026 Wimbledon championships after failing to shrug off a leg injury, with the British No 1 revealing she has sustained a stress fracture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-out-of-wimbledon-due-to-injury-as-british-no-1-releases-statement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-out-of-wimbledon-due-to-injury-as-british-no-1-releases-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu OUT of Wimbledon as British No 1 releases statement just hours before tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu will not participate in the 2026 Wimbledon championships after failing to shrug off a leg injury, with the British No 1 revealing she has sustained a stress fracture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-out-of-wimbledon-as-british-no-1-releases-statement-just-hours-before-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-out-of-wimbledon-as-british-no-1-releases-statement-just-hours-before-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon after ‘niggle develops into stress fracture’]]></title><description><![CDATA[British No 1 had been due to open campaign on MondayWithdrawal marks latest injury setback for 23-year-oldEmma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon because of the right-foot injury that she has struggled with in the buildup to the&nbsp;Championships.Raducanu, who was seeded 30th, had been scheduled to face Antonia Ruzic at 1pm on Monday on No 1 Court. In a statement, Raducanu said: &ldquo;I&nbsp;can&rsquo;t&nbsp;believe I&rsquo;m saying this, but sadly I&rsquo;ve had to withdraw f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-pulls-out-of-wimbledon-after-niggle-develops-into-stress-fracture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-pulls-out-of-wimbledon-after-niggle-develops-into-stress-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Draper eager to ‘compete with the best’ as Taylor Fritz test awaits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton was No 4 seed a year ago before injury struck but is working back to fitness with Andy Murray&rsquo;s helpThere were many times in the past year when just watching tennis was painful for Jack Draper. Twelve months ago, the Briton was riding high, ranked a career-high No 4, having won his first Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells.The subsequent year has been the most difficult of his career, with an arm injury &ndash; a bruised humerus &ndash; causing him to pull out of last year&rsquo;s US]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-eager-to-compete-with-the-best-as-taylor-fritz-test-awaits/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-eager-to-compete-with-the-best-as-taylor-fritz-test-awaits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu pledges to ‘do everything’ in race for fitness at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[British No 1 is nursing foot injury before opening match&lsquo;I pushed beyond what I would for any other tournament&rsquo;Emma Raducanu says she will do everything she can to be ready to compete in her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday as she continues to nurse a right-foot injury at the end of a nightmarish week of preparation.Raducanu, the 30th seed, is sche&shy;duled to face Antonia Ruzic at 1pm on No 1 Court. Speaking in her &shy;rescheduled pre-tournament press &shy;conference on Su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-pledges-to-do-everything-in-race-for-fitness-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-pledges-to-do-everything-in-race-for-fitness-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon superfan waits 57 hours to watch favourite player after braving 30 degree heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The queues to get into Wimbledon on the first day opened early on Saturday morning and fans have been camping out in the heat to make sure they can watch the biggest stars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-superfan-waits-57-hours-to-watch-favourite-player-after-braving-30-degree-heat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-superfan-waits-57-hours-to-watch-favourite-player-after-braving-30-degree-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 preparation underway as courts uncovered and keen fans pitch tents ahead of tennis tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snaps from SW19 showed staff at the Wimbledon tennis grounds finishing the last touches ahead of the start of the champions tomorrow while eager fans pitched tents outside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-preparation-underway-as-courts-uncovered-and-keen-fans-pitch-tents-ahead-of-tennis-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-preparation-underway-as-courts-uncovered-and-keen-fans-pitch-tents-ahead-of-tennis-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bergs wins maiden ATP Tour title in Eastbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zizou Bergs becomes the first Belgian man to win a grasscourt title with his maiden ATP Tour title in Eastbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bergs-wins-maiden-atp-tour-title-in-eastbourne/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bergs-wins-maiden-atp-tour-title-in-eastbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the weather stay dry for week one of Wimbledon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it will remain warmer than average, the heat and humidity will be a lot less intense than of late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/will-the-weather-stay-dry-for-week-one-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/will-the-weather-stay-dry-for-week-one-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu brings retirement date even further forward before Wimbledon as timeline set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu has already planned for the future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-brings-retirement-date-even-further-forward-before-wimbledon-as-timeline-set/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-brings-retirement-date-even-further-forward-before-wimbledon-as-timeline-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis latest: Jannik Sinner shuts down protest questions as Wimbledon chiefs 'frustrated']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon has upped their remuneration to players by 20 per cent year on year for the 2026 tournament, with leading players putting pressure on grand slams over prize money]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-jannik-sinner-shuts-down-protest-questions-as-wimbledon-chiefs-frustrated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-jannik-sinner-shuts-down-protest-questions-as-wimbledon-chiefs-frustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keys beats Maria for third Eastbourne title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second seed Madison Keys secures her third Eastbourne title with 7-5 6-4 win over Tatjana Maria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/keys-beats-maria-for-third-eastbourne-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/keys-beats-maria-for-third-eastbourne-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players 'don't want to boycott again' over prize money - but are they already split?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-dont-want-to-boycott-again-over-prize-money-but-are-they-already-split/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-dont-want-to-boycott-again-over-prize-money-but-are-they-already-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC given huge headache Wimbledon organisers do them no favours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC have a big decision to make just before the start of Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-given-huge-headache-wimbledon-organisers-do-them-no-favours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-given-huge-headache-wimbledon-organisers-do-them-no-favours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner and Sabalenka lead players’ protests at Wimbledon over prize money share]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players limit time given to media in first weekSabalenka: &lsquo;We do it for the tour, we don&rsquo;t for ourselves&rsquo;The world&rsquo;s leading players were true to their word, or lack of them, at Wimbledon on Saturday as they duly limited their media appearances to 15 minutes. It was part of a continued effort in their quest for the grand slam events to give them more prize money as a share of tournament revenue, plus investment in pensions and more money toward player welfare.Jannik Sinne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-and-sabalenka-lead-players-protests-at-wimbledon-over-prize-money-share/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-and-sabalenka-lead-players-protests-at-wimbledon-over-prize-money-share/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Inspirational and epic’: Djokovic inspired by Serena Williams as he targets Wimbledon history]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;I always admired her career, her journey, her story&rsquo;Fellow seven-time singles champion making returnAs a seven-time champion, Novak Djokovic is never going to be lacking in motivation when it comes to Wimbledon. But as he continued his preparations for this year&rsquo;s event, the 39-year-old said the return of 44-year-old Serena Williams has put an extra spring in his step.&ldquo;What she&rsquo;s doing is inspirational and it&rsquo;s epic,&rdquo; said Djokovic, who will join Roger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inspirational-and-epic-djokovic-inspired-by-serena-williams-as-he-targets-wimbledon-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/inspirational-and-epic-djokovic-inspired-by-serena-williams-as-he-targets-wimbledon-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu quits practice as Wimbledon fitness fears grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's chances of being fit for Wimbledon look to be in considerable doubt after the Briton cut short her practice on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-quits-practice-as-wimbledon-fitness-fears-grow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-quits-practice-as-wimbledon-fitness-fears-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madison Keys gets Wimbledon boost with Eastbourne title but Osaka faces injury worry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keys wins first title since 2025 Australian OpenOsaka forced to withdraw from Bad Homburg OpenMadison Keys won the Eastbourne title for a third time as the American defeated Germany&rsquo;s Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday to gain some momentum going into Wimbledon.Keys, the tournament&rsquo;s No 2 seed, ignored sweltering temperatures on England&rsquo;s south coast to see off the world No 112 in 93 minutes. It was the 31-year-old&rsquo;s first title since she clinched her maiden grand slam cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/madison-keys-gets-wimbledon-boost-with-eastbourne-title-but-osaka-faces-injury-worry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/madison-keys-gets-wimbledon-boost-with-eastbourne-title-but-osaka-faces-injury-worry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu cuts short training session to deepen fears of Wimbledon withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[British No 1 struggling with ankle injuryLeft practice early and cancelled scheduled media dutiesEmma Raducanu&rsquo;s presence at Wimbledon remains shrouded in doubt after the British No 1 was forced to cut short her training session at the All England Club two days before her opening match.Raducanu, who had been managing a right foot injury since her run to the final at Queen&rsquo;s Club, had not trained for the past two days after being spotted leaving the venue wearing a medical boot on her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-cuts-short-training-session-to-deepen-fears-of-wimbledon-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-cuts-short-training-session-to-deepen-fears-of-wimbledon-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams prepares for Wimbledon by taking on Crystal Maze Experience with daughter Olympia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis legend's return to the All England Club comes just days after she made her comeback in ladies doubles at London's Queen's Club alongside Canadian star Victoria Mboko]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-prepares-for-wimbledon-by-taking-on-crystal-maze-experience-with-daughter-olympia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-prepares-for-wimbledon-by-taking-on-crystal-maze-experience-with-daughter-olympia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boris Becker in talks to end UK exile and make Wimbledon comeback after prison sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boris Becker has been banned from entering the UK since 2022 but the tennis legend is still hoping to return to Wimbledon in the near future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/boris-becker-in-talks-to-end-uk-exile-and-make-wimbledon-comeback-after-prison-sentence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/boris-becker-in-talks-to-end-uk-exile-and-make-wimbledon-comeback-after-prison-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinner seeks to resume dominance at Wimbledon after Paris shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner is the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite his shock early loss at the French Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-seeks-to-resume-dominance-at-wimbledon-after-paris-shock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sinner-seeks-to-resume-dominance-at-wimbledon-after-paris-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray's brother speaks out on &pound;105million gap to Wimbledon legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Murray says his retirement will be very different to Andy's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-brother-speaks-out-on-pound105million-gap-to-wimbledon-legend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-brother-speaks-out-on-pound105million-gap-to-wimbledon-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray's brother Jamie gets real as he addresses &pound;105million financial gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Murray has made a stark admission about life after tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-brother-jamie-gets-real-as-he-addresses-pound105million-financial-gulf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-brother-jamie-gets-real-as-he-addresses-pound105million-financial-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's richest tennis star refuses to stay at the same Wimbledon hotel as other players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis icon Jessica Pegula previously spoke about her preparation for Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/worlds-richest-tennis-star-refuses-to-stay-at-the-same-wimbledon-hotel-as-other-players/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/worlds-richest-tennis-star-refuses-to-stay-at-the-same-wimbledon-hotel-as-other-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['John McEnroe told me to retire at Wimbledon and my wife replied - now I've got a new job']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Italian tennis star was urged to retire by John McEnroe at Wimbledon following a valiant performance against Carlos Alcaraz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-told-me-to-retire-at-wimbledon-and-my-wife-replied-now-ive-got-a-new-job/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-told-me-to-retire-at-wimbledon-and-my-wife-replied-now-ive-got-a-new-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I tried Aryna Sabalenka's new Wimbledon weapon and one thing had me stunned']]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka is hunting her first Wimbledon title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-tried-aryna-sabalenkas-new-wimbledon-weapon-and-one-thing-had-me-stunned/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-tried-aryna-sabalenkas-new-wimbledon-weapon-and-one-thing-had-me-stunned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two tickets for Wimbledon Centre Court? That’ll be £586,000 please]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of debenture tickets changed hands this week for a sum far beyond the means of ordinary tennis fansLike many of us, Marcos Ortega enters the Wimbledon public ticket ballot every year in the hope of seeing some championship tennis. In seven straight years of trying, however, he has never got lucky. So he was delighted &ndash; initially, at least &ndash; to learn there was a way to secure a ticket for every game played on Centre Court.But Ortega&rsquo;s hopeful delight quickly turned to ang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/two-tickets-for-wimbledon-centre-court-thatll-be-586000-please/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/two-tickets-for-wimbledon-centre-court-thatll-be-586000-please/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I understand why some people think I’m a bitch’: world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka on screaming, stunt matches, and why she’s much nicer off court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month she had a post-defeat meltdown and insisted she was done with tennis. On the eve of Wimbledon, she talks about what really happened &ndash; and why her &lsquo;aggressive&rsquo; face gives people the wrong impressionIt&rsquo;s less than a month since Aryna Sabalenka told the world that she felt like walking away from tennis. The world No 1 had suffered an almighty implosion. Sabalenka is as famous for her implosions as she is for her on-court ferocity. But this was a different level.Sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-understand-why-some-people-think-im-a-bitch-world-no-1-aryna-sabalenka-on-screaming-stunt-matches-and-why-shes-much-nicer-off-court/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-understand-why-some-people-think-im-a-bitch-world-no-1-aryna-sabalenka-on-screaming-stunt-matches-and-why-shes-much-nicer-off-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray admits honest thoughts about knighthood that 'he likes to tell everyone about']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray has opened up to Kevin Pietersen about his knighthood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-admits-honest-thoughts-about-knighthood-that-he-likes-to-tell-everyone-about/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-admits-honest-thoughts-about-knighthood-that-he-likes-to-tell-everyone-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper misses out on a place in the Eastbourne Open final after Frenchman Ugo Humbert ends the Briton's encouraging return to action following injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-denied-place-in-eastbourne-final-by-humbert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-denied-place-in-eastbourne-final-by-humbert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humbert v Draper - best shots from Eastbourne semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Jack Draper suffers a straight-set semi-final defeat by France's Ugo Humbert at Eastbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/humbert-v-draper-best-shots-from-eastbourne-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/humbert-v-draper-best-shots-from-eastbourne-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bergs v Samuel - best shots from Brit's semi-final defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Great Britain's Toby Samuel as his dream run ends in a closely contested three-set defeat by Zizou Bergs at Eastbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bergs-v-samuel-best-shots-from-brits-semi-final-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bergs-v-samuel-best-shots-from-brits-semi-final-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon offers Novak Djokovic his last realistic shot at a 25th grand slam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shorter points help the 39-year-old at SW19, where Jannik Sinner hopes to show French Open upset was a blipFor the 21st time in his long and fruitful career, Novak Djokovic arrived at the All England Club on Monday and began his preparations for another Wimbledon in earnest. The 39-year-old worked his way through his tentative first steps on the grass courts of Aorangi Park, movement exercises complementing his sparring on court. He found his rhythm against local hitting partners and tussled wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-offers-novak-djokovic-his-last-realistic-shot-at-a-25th-grand-slam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-offers-novak-djokovic-his-last-realistic-shot-at-a-25th-grand-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic announcement made on eve of Wimbledon after withdrawing from tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[This one is bound to turn heads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-announcement-made-on-eve-of-wimbledon-after-withdrawing-from-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-announcement-made-on-eve-of-wimbledon-after-withdrawing-from-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel wins service game in under a minute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Toby Samuel wins a service game in hie Eastbourne semi-final in just 55 seconds against opponent Zizou Bergs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/samuel-wins-service-game-in-under-a-minute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/samuel-wins-service-game-in-under-a-minute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to buy tickets to see Serena Williams at Wimbledon as first round draw confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon 2026 draw has taken place and Serena Williams has discovered who her first round opponent will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-buy-tickets-to-see-serena-williams-at-wimbledon-as-first-round-draw-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-buy-tickets-to-see-serena-williams-at-wimbledon-as-first-round-draw-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams' Wimbledon opponent forced to forfeit &pound;160k prize before shock retire talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maya Joint will face Serena Williams at Wimbledon and will be hoping to disrupt the tennis great's return to the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-wimbledon-opponent-forced-to-forfeit-pound160k-prize-before-shock-retire-talk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-wimbledon-opponent-forced-to-forfeit-pound160k-prize-before-shock-retire-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams' incredible net worth and how her family pushed for Wimbledon return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams has come out of retirement at 44 to play at Wimbledon after support from her family and husband.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-incredible-net-worth-and-how-her-family-pushed-for-wimbledon-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-incredible-net-worth-and-how-her-family-pushed-for-wimbledon-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams sprinkles stardust at Wimbledon with top female players toiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her motivations for returning may be hard to gauge but there is no doubt the returning former champion will steal the early spotlight at SW19At the southernmost point of the All England Lawn Tennis Club&rsquo;s vast grounds, Serena Williams was starting another day of training as the clock ticked down to her first singles match after four years of retirement. Her training partner for the morning, Marta Kostyuk, soon joined her on court 10 in Aorangi Park, the quaint practice area reserved only f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-sprinkles-stardust-at-wimbledon-with-top-female-players-toiling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-sprinkles-stardust-at-wimbledon-with-top-female-players-toiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are tennis players right to protest over prize money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading tennis players will continue their prize money protest at Wimbledon - what are they asking for and are their demands reasonable?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/are-tennis-players-right-to-protest-over-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/are-tennis-players-right-to-protest-over-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: heat, animals, money and a big week at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the news in football, cricket, tennis, rugby, golf, athletics and cycling? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-heat-animals-money-and-a-big-week-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-heat-animals-money-and-a-big-week-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is it like being a tennis parent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pushy parents are nothing new in a sport offering the potential of millions of pounds in prize money at the very top - but why does tennis create an environment that makes parents behave this way, and what needs to change?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-is-it-like-being-a-tennis-parent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/what-is-it-like-being-a-tennis-parent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow Wimbledon on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon begins on Monday, 29 June - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-wimbledon-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-wimbledon-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams' incredible net worth, family life and real reason for Wimbledon return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams has come out of retirement by entering the Wimbledon women's singles draw at the age of 44.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-incredible-net-worth-family-life-and-real-reason-for-wimbledon-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-incredible-net-worth-family-life-and-real-reason-for-wimbledon-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Emma Raducanu win Wimbledon? Vote now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu is back in Wimbledon action - but how far will she go at this summer's tournament?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/can-emma-raducanu-win-wimbledon-vote-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/can-emma-raducanu-win-wimbledon-vote-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams faces Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener as Draper and Raducanu dealt tough draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draper to play sixth seed Taylor Fritz in first matchOstapenko and Sabalenka drawn in Raducanu&rsquo;s quarterSerena Williams will face Australia&rsquo;s Maja Joint at Wimbledon in her long-awaited return to singles competition after four years of retirement, a match between two players born nearly 25 years apart.Joint, a talented 20-year-old who won Eastbourne last year, has struggled badly with this year, compiling a 3-15 record. The winner of their first round match could face the in-form Fil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-faces-maya-joint-in-wimbledon-opener-as-draper-and-raducanu-dealt-tough-draw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-faces-maya-joint-in-wimbledon-opener-as-draper-and-raducanu-dealt-tough-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to be a good tennis parent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and what is being done to change this.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-be-a-good-tennis-parent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-be-a-good-tennis-parent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon draw in full as Emma Raducanu learns fate and Serena Williams handed tough return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon draw was revealed at 10am on Friday morning, with Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu and Serena Williams - among others - learning their fate for the Grand Slam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-draw-in-full-as-emma-raducanu-learns-fate-and-serena-williams-handed-tough-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-draw-in-full-as-emma-raducanu-learns-fate-and-serena-williams-handed-tough-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Wimbledon draw in full as Emma Raducanu learns fate and Serena Williams handed tough return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon draw was revealed at 10am on Friday morning, with Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu and Serena Williams - among others - learning their fate for the Grand Slam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/breaking-wimbledon-draw-in-full-as-emma-raducanu-learns-fate-and-serena-williams-handed-tough-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/breaking-wimbledon-draw-in-full-as-emma-raducanu-learns-fate-and-serena-williams-handed-tough-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams given favourable Wimbledon start - who else plays who?]]></title><description><![CDATA[American superstar Serena Williams will make her highly anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-given-favourable-wimbledon-start-who-else-plays-who/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-given-favourable-wimbledon-start-who-else-plays-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Wimbledon commentator 'upset' and breaks silence on brutal exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle has opened up on the circumstances of his BBC exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-commentator-upset-and-breaks-silence-on-brutal-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-commentator-upset-and-breaks-silence-on-brutal-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain stopped play? Biggest worry now in British sport is extreme heat | Emma John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us sweat on the sofaNothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a week of truly hot weather. While we&rsquo;re apologetically crying off long-in-the-diary engagements &ndash; so sorry, just can&rsquo;t face it in this weather &ndash; elite sportspeople are blinking the rivulets of sweat out of their eyes while squinting under a hot-and-heavy helmet, then doing 22-yard s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rain-stopped-play-biggest-worry-now-in-british-sport-is-extreme-heat-emma-john/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rain-stopped-play-biggest-worry-now-in-british-sport-is-extreme-heat-emma-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot stuff: players and fans have to adjust to sport’s new normal and sweat it out | Emma John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us suffer on the sofa or in the standsNothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a week of truly hot weather. While we&rsquo;re apologetically crying off long&#8209;in&#8209;the-diary engagements &ndash; so sorry, just can&rsquo;t face it in this weather &ndash; elite sportspeople are blinking the rivulets of sweat out of their eyes while squinting under a hot and heav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hot-stuff-players-and-fans-have-to-adjust-to-sports-new-normal-and-sweat-it-out-emma-john/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hot-stuff-players-and-fans-have-to-adjust-to-sports-new-normal-and-sweat-it-out-emma-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon draw 2026 TV channel and start time: How to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is everything you need to know in order to follow the draw for Wimbledon 2026 live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-draw-2026-tv-channel-and-start-time-how-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-draw-2026-tv-channel-and-start-time-how-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon’s big talking points: Serena’s return, Sinner’s recovery and Sabalenko’s slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-time greats have questions to answer in SW19 while Raducanu and Draper have to show they can stay fitSerena Williams left it until the last minute to take the final available singles wildcard at Wimbledon and dramatically escalate her comeback from retirement. It is hard to imagine this was all part of her master plan. If she knew she was ready to compete against the best in the world from the beginning of the grass court season, Williams would have surely tested the waters at Queen&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledons-big-talking-points-serenas-return-sinners-recovery-and-sabalenkos-slump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledons-big-talking-points-serenas-return-sinners-recovery-and-sabalenkos-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon’s big talking points: Serena’s return, Sinner’s recovery and Sabalenka’s slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-time greats have questions to answer in SW19 while Raducanu and Draper have to show they can stay fitSerena Williams left it until the last minute to take the final available singles wildcard at Wimbledon and dramatically escalate her comeback from retirement. It is hard to imagine this was all part of her master plan. If she knew she was ready to compete against the best in the world from the beginning of the grass court season, Williams would have surely tested the waters at Queen&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledons-big-talking-points-serenas-return-sinners-recovery-and-sabalenkas-slump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledons-big-talking-points-serenas-return-sinners-recovery-and-sabalenkas-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon icon Chris Evert gives health update as cancer returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time Wimbledon champion Chris Evert has confirmed her ovarian cancer has returned, announcing she will miss this year's edition of Wimbledon while receiving treatment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-icon-chris-evert-gives-health-update-as-cancer-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-icon-chris-evert-gives-health-update-as-cancer-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarvet among three Brits to reach Wimbledon through qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of Britons - Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris and Max Basing - qualify for the Wimbledon main draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tarvet-among-three-brits-to-reach-wimbledon-through-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tarvet-among-three-brits-to-reach-wimbledon-through-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-legend-evert-says-relentless-cancer-has-returned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-legend-evert-says-relentless-cancer-has-returned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis latest: Players launch Wimbledon protest as Novak Djokovic withdraws from tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 is just around the corner and the biggest names in tennis are preparing for the Grand Slam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-players-launch-wimbledon-protest-as-novak-djokovic-withdraws-from-tournament/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-players-launch-wimbledon-protest-as-novak-djokovic-withdraws-from-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning Draper reaches Eastbourne semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper says he is gaining confidence in his body after he extends his winning return from injury by reaching the Eastbourne Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/returning-draper-reaches-eastbourne-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/returning-draper-reaches-eastbourne-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu misses Wimbledon practice amid injury concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu misses training at Wimbledon on Thursday as she manages an injury aggravated by her run to the Queen's final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-misses-wimbledon-practice-amid-injury-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-misses-wimbledon-practice-amid-injury-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu faces race to be fit for Wimbledon after missing practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[23-year-old spotted in protective boot on WednesdayRaducanu&rsquo;s last match was HSBC Championships finalEmma Raducanu faces a race to be at full fitness for Wimbledon after her preparations for the tournament were disrupted by injury.On Wednesday evening Raducanu was seen by Clay magazine leaving the All England Club wearing a protective boot on her right foot after not practising that day. She had been scheduled to train at midday on Thursday but did not practise for a second straight day. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-faces-race-to-be-fit-for-wimbledon-after-missing-practice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-faces-race-to-be-fit-for-wimbledon-after-missing-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon to stay free-to-air TV until at least 2033 after new deal with BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[All England Club agrees six-year extensionThe BBC first covered the tournament in 1927Wimbledon will remain on free-to-air television until at least 2033 after the BBC on Thursday signed a new deal with the All England Club before the Championships start next week. The BBC&rsquo;s existing deal was due to expire after next summer and signing a six-year extension is a major boost for the corporation, as other than the men&rsquo;s football World Cup, European Championship and Olympics, Wimbledon i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-to-stay-free-to-air-tv-until-at-least-2033-after-new-deal-with-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-to-stay-free-to-air-tv-until-at-least-2033-after-new-deal-with-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner warned their relationship is going to get turbulent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to have a cordial relationship with each other despite currently being the two most successful men's tennis players born in the 21st century]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-and-jannik-sinner-warned-their-relationship-is-going-to-get-turbulent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-and-jannik-sinner-warned-their-relationship-is-going-to-get-turbulent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris and Martina: The Final Set review – tennis titans discuss their deep bond and intense rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now supporting each other through cancer treatment, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova trace the ups and downs of their decades-long relationship at the summit of sporting achievementHere is a Netflix documentary with a real story to tell: the giant friendship and frenmity (or frivalry) between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, the two titans who throughout the late 70s and 80s dominated international women&rsquo;s tennis and did so much to boost the sport whose existence, incidentally, help]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/chris-and-martina-the-final-set-review-tennis-titans-discuss-their-deep-bond-and-intense-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/chris-and-martina-the-final-set-review-tennis-titans-discuss-their-deep-bond-and-intense-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC make announcement about Wimbledon coverage days after losing key star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC has discovered its fate regarding Wimbledon's TV rights ahead of this year's tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-make-announcement-about-wimbledon-coverage-days-after-losing-key-star/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-make-announcement-about-wimbledon-coverage-days-after-losing-key-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray doubles down on taking BBC Wimbledon job after surprising new career change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray is back at Wimbledon this summer, two years after retiring from tennis, and the two-time champion has made his feelings clear about a job at the BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-doubles-down-on-taking-bbc-wimbledon-job-after-surprising-new-career-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-doubles-down-on-taking-bbc-wimbledon-job-after-surprising-new-career-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport will continue to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033 after signing a new deal with the All England Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-signs-new-wimbledon-deal-until-2033/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-signs-new-wimbledon-deal-until-2033/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper into last eight to continue injury comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-into-last-eight-to-continue-injury-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-into-last-eight-to-continue-injury-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis stars’ protests over prize money share to continue at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revenue share is 14.4%; players want 16%Players to limit time they give to the mediaThe top men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s tennis players have decided to continue their protests for a greater percentage of grand slam tournament revenues at Wimbledon.A month after the top players chose to limit their pre-tournament media duties at the French Open to 15 minutes, the players will extend the protest until the end of the first week of the tournament, also limiting their post-match media duties during]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-stars-protests-over-prize-money-share-to-continue-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-stars-protests-over-prize-money-share-to-continue-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players’ protests over prize money share to continue at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revenue share is 14.4%; players want 16%Players to limit time they give to the mediaThe top men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s tennis players have decided to continue their protests for a greater percentage of grand slam tournament revenues at Wimbledon.A month after the top players chose to limit their pre-tournament media duties at the French Open to 15 minutes, the players will extend the protest until the end of the first week of the tournament, also limiting their post-match media duties during]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-protests-over-prize-money-share-to-continue-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-protests-over-prize-money-share-to-continue-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major tennis stars announce Wimbledon protest as BBC nightmare confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of top tennis players have announced they will limit their media commitments at Wimbledon this summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/major-tennis-stars-announce-wimbledon-protest-as-bbc-nightmare-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/major-tennis-stars-announce-wimbledon-protest-as-bbc-nightmare-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper wins British battle against Pinnington Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Jack Draper's best shots as he beats fellow Brit Jack Pinnington Jones 7-5 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals at Eastbourne Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-wins-british-battle-against-pinnington-jones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-wins-british-battle-against-pinnington-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon despite 20% increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading tennis players will expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon - despite a 20% increase in this year's pot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-to-expand-prize-money-protest-at-wimbledon-despite-20-increase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-to-expand-prize-money-protest-at-wimbledon-despite-20-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans 'happy with decision' to retire after Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Dan Evans says he is "happy" with his decision to retire after Wimbledon after his singles career came to an end as he suffered a defeat to Tristan Schoolkate in the second round of Wimbledon qualifying.<br />
Dan Evans, however, will still play at Wimbledon after being given a wildcard into the men's doubles with Henry Searle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-happy-with-decision-to-retire-after-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-happy-with-decision-to-retire-after-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I grew up watching Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova – this tale of their friendship wrecked me | Emma Brockes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris was my first tennis love, but it was Martina who broke my heart. What a joy to watch these legends still fighting onYou can look at house prices and hemlines, or prime ministers and presidents, but for my money, the quickest shortcut to evoking an era is its tennis players. I grew up in the age of Graf v Seles and Agassi v Sampras, but my earliest memories &ndash; those that yank me back to a primordial time &ndash; come from the period immediately before that. I haven&rsquo;t even reached]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-grew-up-watching-chris-evert-and-martina-navratilova-this-tale-of-their-friendship-wrecked-me-emma-brockes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-grew-up-watching-chris-evert-and-martina-navratilova-this-tale-of-their-friendship-wrecked-me-emma-brockes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smash and grab: Wimbledon’s big hitters fear the overhead like no other shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the stroke that looks easy but can be a nightmare for some of the world&rsquo;s top players &ndash; even Novak Djokovic has the DjokosmashElite players are often at their most comfortable when speaking about the fine technical details of their game, but last month at the French Open, a straightforward question about the overhead smash initially drew little more than a regretful shake of the head from Novak Djokovic. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re talking to the wrong person,&rdquo; he said, laughing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/smash-and-grab-wimbledons-big-hitters-fear-the-overhead-like-no-other-shot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/smash-and-grab-wimbledons-big-hitters-fear-the-overhead-like-no-other-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans out of Wimbledon qualifying as singles career ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Evans' singles career is over after losing to Tristan Schoolkate in the second round of Wimbledon qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-out-of-wimbledon-qualifying-as-singles-career-ends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-out-of-wimbledon-qualifying-as-singles-career-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis LIVE: Wimbledon statement after matches suspended and all players forced off court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Express Sport keeps you updated with all of the latest tennis news and updates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-live-wimbledon-statement-after-matches-suspended-and-all-players-forced-off-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-live-wimbledon-statement-after-matches-suspended-and-all-players-forced-off-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon chief apologises as winner is forced to hand back iconic trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon is almost upon us &ndash; and last year's winner has had to hand back his trophy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-chief-apologises-as-winner-is-forced-to-hand-back-iconic-trophy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-chief-apologises-as-winner-is-forced-to-hand-back-iconic-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon champion forced to return trophy as club chief makes 'unfortunate' remark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wimbledon champion has returned his trophy to the All England Club just a week before this year's edition begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-forced-to-return-trophy-as-club-chief-makes-unfortunate-remark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-forced-to-return-trophy-as-club-chief-makes-unfortunate-remark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon qualifiers suspended as&nbsp;'unusual situation' forces players off court]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Wimbledon qualifying matches have been temporarily paused because of problems caused by the intense heat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-qualifiers-suspended-asnbspunusual-situation-forces-players-off-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-qualifiers-suspended-asnbspunusual-situation-forces-players-off-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel with happier ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many wondered how long it would take Amanda Anisimova to recover from last year's Wimbledon final. About six weeks was the answer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/anisimova-plots-wimbledon-sequel-with-happier-ending/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/anisimova-plots-wimbledon-sequel-with-happier-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I played Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court at Wimbledon but went straight back to college']]></title><description><![CDATA[British star Oliver Tarvet faced Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon but decided not to turn professional immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-played-carlos-alcaraz-on-centre-court-at-wimbledon-but-went-straight-back-to-college/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-played-carlos-alcaraz-on-centre-court-at-wimbledon-but-went-straight-back-to-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: The Making of Jannik Sinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&rsquo;s the best tennis player in the world, but how did he get there?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/watch-the-making-of-jannik-sinner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/watch-the-making-of-jannik-sinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray breaks silence on how much Brit is paid as a coach after Novak Djokovic split]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis icon has come out to right the wrongs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-breaks-silence-on-how-much-brit-is-paid-as-a-coach-after-novak-djokovic-split/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-breaks-silence-on-how-much-brit-is-paid-as-a-coach-after-novak-djokovic-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Fery beats Burruchaga in thrilling contest to reach last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Great Britain's Arthur Fery's first round win over Argentina's Roman Andres Burruchaga to reach the last 16 at Eastbourne Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-beats-burruchaga-in-thrilling-contest-to-reach-last-16/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-fery-beats-burruchaga-in-thrilling-contest-to-reach-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Adeshina two wins away from Wimbledon dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Esther Adeshina beats Japan's Moyuka Uchijima for the biggest win of her career to move within two victories of a spot in the main draw at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-adeshina-two-wins-away-from-wimbledon-dream/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-adeshina-two-wins-away-from-wimbledon-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomljanovic accuses anti-doping chiefs of being out to get players after Vondrousova ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian veteran says four-year ban is a &lsquo;disgrace&rsquo;ITIA says strong testing means unpredictable timingAjla Tomljanovic has described the lengthy doping ban administered to Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon singles champion, as a disgrace and has accused the &shy;tennis anti-doping authorities of being out to get players even when they have done nothing wrong.The International Tennis &shy;Integrity Agency announced on Monday that Vondrousova had been handed a four&#8209;year s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tomljanovic-accuses-anti-doping-chiefs-of-being-out-to-get-players-after-vondrousova-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tomljanovic-accuses-anti-doping-chiefs-of-being-out-to-get-players-after-vondrousova-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuming tennis star lashes out as Wimbledon champion's 'disgraceful' doping ban ignites row]]></title><description><![CDATA[One player had their say after Marketa Vondrousova received a four year ban after refusing a doping test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fuming-tennis-star-lashes-out-as-wimbledon-champions-disgraceful-doping-ban-ignites-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fuming-tennis-star-lashes-out-as-wimbledon-champions-disgraceful-doping-ban-ignites-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How is UK heatwave impacting sport for players and fans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores the impact of the UK heatwave on sports events across the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-is-uk-heatwave-impacting-sport-for-players-and-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-is-uk-heatwave-impacting-sport-for-players-and-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis star ready to make special request to Wimbledon chiefs because of her dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francesca Jones will be heading to the referee's office at the All England Club as Wimbledon gets underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-ready-to-make-special-request-to-wimbledon-chiefs-because-of-her-dad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-ready-to-make-special-request-to-wimbledon-chiefs-because-of-her-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's decision shocked Tim Henman before U-turn ahead of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's coaching decision caused Tim Henman to question the former US Open champion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-decision-shocked-tim-henman-before-u-turn-ahead-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-decision-shocked-tim-henman-before-u-turn-ahead-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Henman shocked over Emma Raducanu's decision to axe 'best friend']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's coaching decision left British tennis hero Tim Henman shocked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-shocked-over-emma-raducanus-decision-to-axe-best-friend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-shocked-over-emma-raducanus-decision-to-axe-best-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battling egos and stereotypes - the rise of female tennis coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a sport like tennis, which prides itself on gender equality, why are there still so few female coaches and what is being done to address the issue?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/battling-egos-and-stereotypes-the-rise-of-female-tennis-coaches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/battling-egos-and-stereotypes-the-rise-of-female-tennis-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu could lose Wimbledon seeding if controversial new rule is introduced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu could possibly be in danger of losing her Wimbledon seed after a new regulation was discussed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-could-lose-wimbledon-seeding-if-controversial-new-rule-is-introduced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-could-lose-wimbledon-seeding-if-controversial-new-rule-is-introduced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gutted tennis star couldn't eat for two days after pulling out of Grand Slam semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matteo Arnaldi is back in action after sickness forced him out of the French Open semi-final at the 11th hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gutted-tennis-star-couldnt-eat-for-two-days-after-pulling-out-of-grand-slam-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gutted-tennis-star-couldnt-eat-for-two-days-after-pulling-out-of-grand-slam-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Draper hails new coach Andy Murray after winning return at Eastbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draper defeats Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (5) in first roundMurray in player box alongside fellow coach TrotmanAn amusing question at the beginning of this new, hopeful chapter in Jack Draper&rsquo;s career was tendered to the 24-year-old without hesitation before his return to competition in Eastbourne this week. In the heat of a dispiriting, stressful battle on court, when things are going badly and he might need to discharge some of his tension, would he ever allow himself to scream at Andy Murray]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-hails-new-coach-andy-murray-after-winning-return-at-eastbourne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-hails-new-coach-andy-murray-after-winning-return-at-eastbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis star slapped with four-year ban issues heartbreaking statement as rivals wade in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marketa Vondrousova has been banned from competitive tennis until 2030 after refusing to take a doping test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-slapped-with-four-year-ban-issues-heartbreaking-statement-as-rivals-wade-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-slapped-with-four-year-ban-issues-heartbreaking-statement-as-rivals-wade-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper 'wins ugly like Murray' on injury return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an "ugly" win in his first competitive match in over two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-wins-ugly-like-murray-on-injury-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-wins-ugly-like-murray-on-injury-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ex-wimbledon-champion-vondrousova-given-four-year-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ex-wimbledon-champion-vondrousova-given-four-year-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper returns at Eastbourne &amp; Wimbledon qualifying begins - follow on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper makes his return at Eastbourne and Wimbledon qualifying gets under way - follow it across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-returns-at-eastbourne-amp-wimbledon-qualifying-begins-follow-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-returns-at-eastbourne-amp-wimbledon-qualifying-begins-follow-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper beats Giron on return from injury at Eastbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch how GB's Jack Draper returns from a two-month knee injury to beat USA's Marcos Giron 6-4 7-6 (7-5). He will now face fellow Brit Jack Pinnington Jones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-beats-giron-on-return-from-injury-at-eastbourne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-beats-giron-on-return-from-injury-at-eastbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans not motivated more by Wimbledon wildcard omission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Evans says missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not motivated him more in qualifying as he beat Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-not-motivated-more-by-wimbledon-wildcard-omission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-not-motivated-more-by-wimbledon-wildcard-omission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big smile!' - Evans reaches second round of Wimbledon qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Dan Evans beats Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round of Wimbledon qualifying and insists not receiving a wild card to the main draw is not a motivating factor for him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/big-smile-evans-reaches-second-round-of-wimbledon-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/big-smile-evans-reaches-second-round-of-wimbledon-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2023 champion Vondrousova given four-year ban for refusing anti-doping test]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;No compelling justification&rsquo; for not submitting a sample&lsquo;Unpredictable testing is essential to protect clean sport&rsquo;The 2023 Wimbledon singles champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended from tennis for four years for refusing an anti-doping test.An independent tribunal concluded that there was &ldquo;no compelling justification&rdquo; for the 26-year-old Czech to have not submitted a sample when notified by a doping control officer, out of competition and at her home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2023-champion-vondrousova-given-four-year-ban-for-refusing-anti-doping-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2023-champion-vondrousova-given-four-year-ban-for-refusing-anti-doping-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon champion hit with huge ban after refusing to take doping test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned from professional tennis for four years after refusing a doping test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-hit-with-huge-ban-after-refusing-to-take-doping-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-champion-hit-with-huge-ban-after-refusing-to-take-doping-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get last-minute Wimbledon 2026 tickets with public ballot closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026 is just a week away and there are still chances to watch the action on Centre Court and Court No.1 at SW19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-get-last-minute-wimbledon-2026-tickets-with-public-ballot-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-get-last-minute-wimbledon-2026-tickets-with-public-ballot-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams wildcard is no gimmick and gives Wimbledon exactly what it needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[OPINION: Wimbledon remains THE jewel in this country's sporting crown and bringing back one of the all-time tennis greats, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, as a wildcard, makes perfect sense for the All England Club, the BBC, fans and pretty much everybody]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-wildcard-is-no-gimmick-and-gives-wimbledon-exactly-what-it-needs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-wildcard-is-no-gimmick-and-gives-wimbledon-exactly-what-it-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams is the greatest - but will she produce another great fight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will return to the singles court at Wimbledon aged 44 - BBC Sport analyses if she is ready and the challenges she will face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-is-the-greatest-but-will-she-produce-another-great-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-is-the-greatest-but-will-she-produce-another-great-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Where champions are born' - the making of Jannik Sinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/where-champions-are-born-the-making-of-jannik-sinner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/where-champions-are-born-the-making-of-jannik-sinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The people and places that shaped a two-time Wimbledon champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-people-and-places-that-shaped-a-two-time-wimbledon-champion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-people-and-places-that-shaped-a-two-time-wimbledon-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-to-make-singles-comeback-at-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-to-make-singles-comeback-at-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerundolo's dad conquers fear of flying to watch son win Queen's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francisco Cerundolo secures the biggest title of his career by fighting back to beat Tommy Paul in the longest men's singles final at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cerundolos-dad-conquers-fear-of-flying-to-watch-son-win-queens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cerundolos-dad-conquers-fear-of-flying-to-watch-son-win-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams to make Wimbledon singles comeback after being handed wildcard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time champion, now 44, continues on-court returnShe will also compete in doubles with sister VenusSerena Williams will make a stunning return to singles competition at Wimbledon after being announced as the tournament&rsquo;s final wildcard on Sunday.Wimbledon will mark Williams&rsquo;s first singles appearance in nearly four years after retiring from the sport at the 2022 US Open and it marks a dramatic escalation in her comeback. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-to-make-wimbledon-singles-comeback-after-being-handed-wildcard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-to-make-wimbledon-singles-comeback-after-being-handed-wildcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury struggles 'like watching your decline' - Draper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper says he felt he was watching his own decline during his recent injury struggles - but the Briton does not picture his career "being all injuries".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/injury-struggles-like-watching-your-decline-draper/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/injury-struggles-like-watching-your-decline-draper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Draper energised for return at Eastbourne with inspiration from coach Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draper builds for Wimbledon using Murray&rsquo;s expertiseBriton confident in fitness after injuries ravage past yearJack Draper believes his &ldquo;very special&rdquo; relationship with Andy Murray and the faith the Scot has in him will help him to find a way through the toughest period of his career as he returns to the circuit at Eastbourne after an injury-ravaged 11 months.Draper is due to compete for the first time in two and a half months at the Eastbourne International on Monday after bei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-energised-for-return-at-eastbourne-with-inspiration-from-coach-murray/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-energised-for-return-at-eastbourne-with-inspiration-from-coach-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerúndolo fights back in marathon three-hour Queen’s final to defeat Paul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentinian&rsquo;s 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3 triumph biggest of his careerGruelling match is the longest Queen&rsquo;s Club finalAll week at the Queen&rsquo;s Club, &shy;Francisco Cer&uacute;ndolo has had an unlikely guest in his players&rsquo; box: the No&nbsp;10 Argentina shirt of Diego Maradona. And on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Hand of God, Cer&uacute;ndolo summoned tennis from the heavens to lift the biggest trophy of his career.But after fending off the American Tommy Paul 6-7 (4), 6-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cerndolo-fights-back-in-marathon-three-hour-queens-final-to-defeat-paul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cerndolo-fights-back-in-marathon-three-hour-queens-final-to-defeat-paul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Draper opens up on 'incredibly difficult' year ahead of comeback with Andy Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper has been sidelined by arm and knee injuries, but returns in Eastbourne with Andy Murray in his corner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-opens-up-on-incredibly-difficult-year-ahead-of-comeback-with-andy-murray/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-opens-up-on-incredibly-difficult-year-ahead-of-comeback-with-andy-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frances Tiafoe beats Taylor Fritz in all-American Halle final for biggest title of career]]></title><description><![CDATA[28-year-old is first US player to win at Halle since 1993Tiafoe will climb to No 19 as Wimbledon nearsFrances Tiafoe beat fellow American Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 to win the &#8288;Halle Open on Sunday, sealing the biggest title of his career and becoming the first American since 1993 to lift the ATP &#8288;500 grass-court trophy.Tiafoe &#8288;set the &#8203;tone early, breaking serve in the opening set and remaining composed on his own delivery to keep Fritz from settling. He carried &#8288;that mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/frances-tiafoe-beats-taylor-fritz-in-all-american-halle-final-for-biggest-title-of-career/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/frances-tiafoe-beats-taylor-fritz-in-all-american-halle-final-for-biggest-title-of-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerundolo fights back to beat Paul in Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from the men's singles final as Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo comes from a set down to beat Tommy Paul 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-3 to win the biggest title of his career at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cerundolo-fights-back-to-beat-paul-in-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cerundolo-fights-back-to-beat-paul-in-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouzkova beats Navarro to clinch Nottingham title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie Bouzkova overcomes an ankle injury to beat Emma Navarro and win the Nottingham Open for her first grass-court singles title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bouzkova-beats-navarro-to-clinch-nottingham-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bouzkova-beats-navarro-to-clinch-nottingham-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis tournament evacuated as organisers issue apology for 'inappropriate behaviour']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Berlin Tennis Open grounds have been evacuated ahead of the women's singles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-tournament-evacuated-as-organisers-issue-apology-for-inappropriate-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-tournament-evacuated-as-organisers-issue-apology-for-inappropriate-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Murray was tempted back to tennis - and would he ever do a Serena?]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis icon Andy Murray discusses returning to coaching with Jack Draper, Serena Williams' comeback and filling the void of not playing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-murray-was-tempted-back-to-tennis-and-would-he-ever-do-a-serena/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-murray-was-tempted-back-to-tennis-and-would-he-ever-do-a-serena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Wimbledon pundit stepped down, legend quit and Boris Becker 'snub']]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC is in for more changes this year when it comes to its coverage of Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-pundit-stepped-down-legend-quit-and-boris-becker-snub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-pundit-stepped-down-legend-quit-and-boris-becker-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams forced to evacuate hotel in middle of night days before Wimbledon return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis star Serena Williams was forced to evacuate her Berlin hotel with her two children during a 3am fire alarm at the 2026 Berlin Tennis Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-forced-to-evacuate-hotel-in-middle-of-night-days-before-wimbledon-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-forced-to-evacuate-hotel-in-middle-of-night-days-before-wimbledon-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sell-out crowds and joy: how Queen’s Club women’s tournament outshone the men | Tumaini Carayol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams&rsquo; appearance plus Raducanu and Boulter doing so well put the men&rsquo;s event in the shade this yearOne of the more amusing sights at the Queen&rsquo;s Club tournament each year comes before even entering the grounds. On the first day of play on Monday, a deluge of spectators invariably descend on Barons Court station, just 150 metres from the entrance.So many people passing through a tiny London Underground station naturally means long queues at the barriers. That congesti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sell-out-crowds-and-joy-how-queens-club-womens-tournament-outshone-the-men-tumaini-carayol/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sell-out-crowds-and-joy-how-queens-club-womens-tournament-outshone-the-men-tumaini-carayol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goolagong review – a lovely tribute to an Aboriginal tennis legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[She won seven grand slams, was ranked world No 1 and riled up Billie Jean King. But did this worthy yet syrupy drama really need to show her as a child hitting a ball against a wall with a plank of wood quite so many times?Goolagong opens to the soulful strains of Ann Peebles proclaiming: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s your thing &ndash; do what you wanna do!&rdquo; It feels a little on the nose as a way to soundtrack an inspirational sporting drama, as Australia&rsquo;s Evonne Goolagong (played by Lila McGu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/goolagong-review-a-lovely-tribute-to-an-aboriginal-tennis-legend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/goolagong-review-a-lovely-tribute-to-an-aboriginal-tennis-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerundolo's best shots sink Nakashima to reach Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo beats USA's Brandon Nakashima 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, to progress to the finals in the Queen's Club Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cerundolos-best-shots-sink-nakashima-to-reach-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cerundolos-best-shots-sink-nakashima-to-reach-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why tennis pros wear high-tech tracking vests]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Andrew Castle and Great Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith explain why tennis pros wear high-tech tracking vests during matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-tennis-pros-wear-high-tech-tracking-vests/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-tennis-pros-wear-high-tech-tracking-vests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabalenka loses another deciding set 6-0 as Pegula triumphs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka loses another deciding set without winning a game as Jessica Pegula beats the world number one to reach the Berlin Open final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-loses-another-deciding-set-6-0-as-pegula-triumphs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sabalenka-loses-another-deciding-set-6-0-as-pegula-triumphs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's coach questioned over 'mind-boggling' decision ahead of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu is back working with Andrew Richardson ahead of Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-coach-questioned-over-mind-boggling-decision-ahead-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-coach-questioned-over-mind-boggling-decision-ahead-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC pundit calls for immediate Wimbledon rule change and blasts 'insanity']]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis ace has urged the ATP to introduce a drastic rule change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-pundit-calls-for-immediate-wimbledon-rule-change-and-blasts-insanity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbc-pundit-calls-for-immediate-wimbledon-rule-change-and-blasts-insanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray names which of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic he 'didn't mind playing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray has opened up about his battles against his biggest tennis rivals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-names-which-of-federer-nadal-and-djokovic-he-didnt-mind-playing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-names-which-of-federer-nadal-and-djokovic-he-didnt-mind-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I hope it works’: Tim Henman on Raducanu’s coach and vice-captain duties at Laver Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world No 4 backs best man at his wedding to reignite Raducanu and hopes to entice Jannik Sinner to join Team Europe at the O2&ldquo;Tennis is in a good place, but I think it could be better,&rdquo; says Tim Henman when asked about the state of the sport that has consumed most of his life. He will soon outline ways tennis could be improved but, first, it helps to remember that the 51-year-old played in six grand slam semi-finals, including four at Wimbledon, won an Olympic silver medal and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-hope-it-works-tim-henman-on-raducanus-coach-and-vice-captain-duties-at-laver-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-hope-it-works-tim-henman-on-raducanus-coach-and-vice-captain-duties-at-laver-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray admits he preferred playing one of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray admitted there was one opponent of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic that he preferred playing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-admits-he-preferred-playing-one-of-federer-nadal-and-djokovic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-admits-he-preferred-playing-one-of-federer-nadal-and-djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Wimbledon champion and World No.2 struck by injury blow days before tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elena Rybakina could become the WTA No.1 this year, but she has suffered an injury blow ahead of Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/former-wimbledon-champion-and-world-no2-struck-by-injury-blow-days-before-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/former-wimbledon-champion-and-world-no2-struck-by-injury-blow-days-before-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Now I know how it feels to play me' - Sabalenka battles to Berlin semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka says she now knows "how it feels to play against me" as she battled past Nikola Bartunkova to reach the Berlin Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/now-i-know-how-it-feels-to-play-me-sabalenka-battles-to-berlin-semis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/now-i-know-how-it-feels-to-play-me-sabalenka-battles-to-berlin-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery's Queen's run ended by Cerundolo in narrow loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Arthur Fery narrowly misses out on another career milestone as he falls to Francisco Cerundolo in the Queen's quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ferys-queens-run-ended-by-cerundolo-in-narrow-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ferys-queens-run-ended-by-cerundolo-in-narrow-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper to return at Eastbourne with new coach Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Jack Draper is set to make his return from injury at Eastbourne under new coach Andy Murray - but Emma Raducanu has opted not to take a wildcard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-to-return-at-eastbourne-with-new-coach-murray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-to-return-at-eastbourne-with-new-coach-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Draper confirms comeback tournament ahead of Wimbledon with Andy Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper has missed an awful lot of tennis in 2026, but he will feature at one tournament before Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-confirms-comeback-tournament-ahead-of-wimbledon-with-andy-murray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-confirms-comeback-tournament-ahead-of-wimbledon-with-andy-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis star fined £30k after constantly swearing in live BBC interview as statement issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC were forced to cut short an interview with a tennis star at Queens this week, with the ATP Tour since releasing a statement on matters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-fined-30k-after-constantly-swearing-in-live-bbc-interview-as-statement-issued/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-fined-30k-after-constantly-swearing-in-live-bbc-interview-as-statement-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis star hit with £30k fine after X-rated BBC outburst as statement released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC were forced to cut short one tennis star's interview after a foul-mouthed outburst, with the ATP Tour now releasing a statement on matters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-hit-with-30k-fine-after-x-rated-bbc-outburst-as-statement-released/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-hit-with-30k-fine-after-x-rated-bbc-outburst-as-statement-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moutet loses almost all prize money for swearing on BBC TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's Corentin Moutet loses almost his entire Queen's prize money after being fined $40,000 for swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/moutet-loses-almost-all-prize-money-for-swearing-on-bbc-tv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/moutet-loses-almost-all-prize-money-for-swearing-on-bbc-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Opened new world' - Paralympian Breakwell on how fate launched career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abbie Breakwell reflects on the chance meeting that launched her wheelchair tennis career as she prepares to play at the venue where it happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/opened-new-world-paralympian-breakwell-on-how-fate-launched-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/opened-new-world-paralympian-breakwell-on-how-fate-launched-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow the men's tournament at Queen's on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to follow the men's HSBC Championships at Queen's live on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-the-mens-tournament-at-queens-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-the-mens-tournament-at-queens-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, US Open, Wimbledon and Royal Ascot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, golf, tennis, athletics, rugby union, horse racing and MMA? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-us-open-wimbledon-and-royal-ascot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-us-open-wimbledon-and-royal-ascot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC's new-look Wimbledon line-up after Andrew Castle quits as fan favourite returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC have assembled a new broadcasting team in time for Wimbledon following Andrew Castle's departure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-new-look-wimbledon-line-up-after-andrew-castle-quits-as-fan-favourite-returns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-new-look-wimbledon-line-up-after-andrew-castle-quits-as-fan-favourite-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC's Wimbledon pundit line-up confirmed as icon leaves after 20 years but four avoid axe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC have confirmed the line-up of pundits they will use for Wimbledon this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-wimbledon-pundit-line-up-confirmed-as-icon-leaves-after-20-years-but-four-avoid-axe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-wimbledon-pundit-line-up-confirmed-as-icon-leaves-after-20-years-but-four-avoid-axe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Klugman beaten in Nottingham second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[British teenager Hannah Klugman says she feels "very different" after a week practising with "some great players" following her second-round Nottingham Open defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-klugman-beaten-in-nottingham-second-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-klugman-beaten-in-nottingham-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbroken tennis star calls for rule change after being kicked out of tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sumit Nagal was disqualified in the second set of his ATP Challenger event match against Petr Brunclik after disputing a line call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/heartbroken-tennis-star-calls-for-rule-change-after-being-kicked-out-of-tournament/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/heartbroken-tennis-star-calls-for-rule-change-after-being-kicked-out-of-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on 2008 Wimbledon win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal recalls his seismic five-set victory over Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final, arguably the greatest men's match ever played.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-never-imagined-something-like-this-nadal-reflects-on-2008-wimbledon-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-never-imagined-something-like-this-nadal-reflects-on-2008-wimbledon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC's dream Wimbledon set-up as Andy Murray secures role and Andrew Castle leaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC is reportedly being encouraged to update its Wimbledon coverage and bring in fresh ideas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-dream-wimbledon-set-up-as-andy-murray-secures-role-and-andrew-castle-leaves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-dream-wimbledon-set-up-as-andy-murray-secures-role-and-andrew-castle-leaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC's Wimbledon dream as Andy Murray lands new role and Andrew Castle replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon is due for a refresh in the near future as the BBC comes under pressure to revamp its coverage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-wimbledon-dream-as-andy-murray-lands-new-role-and-andrew-castle-replaced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bbcs-wimbledon-dream-as-andy-murray-lands-new-role-and-andrew-castle-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fery makes Queen's quarter-finals with 'best result of career']]></title><description><![CDATA[British number five Arthur Fery produces a superb display to beat Adrian Mannarino and keep home hopes alive in the HSBC Championships at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-makes-queens-quarter-finals-with-best-result-of-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/fery-makes-queens-quarter-finals-with-best-result-of-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans misses out on Wimbledon singles wildcard]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis stalwart Dan Evans will have to go through qualifying to make the main draw of the men's singles at Wimbledon after missing out on a wildcard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-misses-out-on-wimbledon-singles-wildcard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-misses-out-on-wimbledon-singles-wildcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-England Club announce Wimbledon wildcards for 2026 Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harriet Dart is amongst those handed entry to the main draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/all-england-club-announce-wimbledon-wildcards-for-2026-championships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/all-england-club-announce-wimbledon-wildcards-for-2026-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray backs Jack Draper for Wimbledon return: ‘He’s bloody good’]]></title><description><![CDATA[British hope on the rise again after injury setbacksMurray working as former top 10 player&rsquo;s advisorSir Andy Murray has issued a bullish bulletin on the fitness and ability of Jack Draper before Wimbledon, revealing that he has been practising on court most days and hailing his tennis as &ldquo;bloody good&rdquo;.Draper has plummeted to No 113 in the world due to a series of injuries, having been ranked fourth last year, and has not played since the Barcelona Open in April. But Murray, who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-backs-jack-draper-for-wimbledon-return-hes-bloody-good/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-backs-jack-draper-for-wimbledon-return-hes-bloody-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray made feelings clear to Jack Draper ahead of exciting Wimbledon link-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray is coaching British star Jack Draper for the grass season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-made-feelings-clear-to-jack-draper-ahead-of-exciting-wimbledon-link-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-made-feelings-clear-to-jack-draper-ahead-of-exciting-wimbledon-link-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best shots as GB's Fery reaches Queen's quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Arthur Ferry reaches his first ATP Tour quarter-final with a straight-set win over French veteran Adrian Mannarino at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/best-shots-as-gbs-fery-reaches-queens-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/best-shots-as-gbs-fery-reaches-queens-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Balding makes announcement as BBC's tennis coverage brought to a halt]]></title><description><![CDATA[A match between Francisco Cerundolo and Jenson Brooksby was halted at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-makes-announcement-as-bbcs-tennis-coverage-brought-to-a-halt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/clare-balding-makes-announcement-as-bbcs-tennis-coverage-brought-to-a-halt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon wildcard for Williams sisters is just reward for their contribution to tennis | Malaika Khan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return of the Serena and Venus partnership is not about trophies &ndash; it is a chance for the sport to celebrate two legendsSerena and Venus Williams have received a wildcard into this year&rsquo;s Wimbledon women&rsquo;s doubles draw, but do we really need them back?From a competitive standpoint, perhaps not. Tennis has moved on to a new generation and neither sister is expected to challenge for a major singles title again. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-wildcard-for-williams-sisters-is-just-reward-for-their-contribution-to-tennis-malaika-khan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-wildcard-for-williams-sisters-is-just-reward-for-their-contribution-to-tennis-malaika-khan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu receives eight-word Wimbledon warning after Queen's final defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu was beaten in the final of the Queen's Club Championship by Donna Vekic and has been sent a word of caution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-receives-eight-word-wimbledon-warning-after-queens-final-defeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-receives-eight-word-wimbledon-warning-after-queens-final-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen's match stopped suddenly as British star suffers medical issue on court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery's match against Adrian Mannarino was paused in the second set.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queens-match-stopped-suddenly-as-british-star-suffers-medical-issue-on-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queens-match-stopped-suddenly-as-british-star-suffers-medical-issue-on-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu hit with eight-word Wimbledon warning after making Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu has been cautioned as Wimbledon rapidly approaches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-hit-with-eight-word-wimbledon-warning-after-making-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-hit-with-eight-word-wimbledon-warning-after-making-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon semi-finalist announces withdrawal as tournament suffers another blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lorenzo Musetti has pulled out of Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-semi-finalist-announces-withdrawal-as-tournament-suffers-another-blow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-semi-finalist-announces-withdrawal-as-tournament-suffers-another-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray opens up on 'hard' moments with Novak Djokovic as Brit to return to Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray is working with Jack Draper following his six-month coaching stint with old rival Novak Djokovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-opens-up-on-hard-moments-with-novak-djokovic-as-brit-to-return-to-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-opens-up-on-hard-moments-with-novak-djokovic-as-brit-to-return-to-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis match halted by seagull as bird steals player's food with Bernard Tomic stunned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Wimbledon quarter-finalist was gobsmacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-match-halted-by-seagull-as-bird-steals-players-food-with-bernard-tomic-stunned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-match-halted-by-seagull-as-bird-steals-players-food-with-bernard-tomic-stunned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Castle QUITS BBC after Wimbledon commentator was informed of demotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle has resigned from his BBC role after being informed of a demotion for next year with the commentator choosing to walk away after Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-quits-bbc-after-wimbledon-commentator-was-informed-of-demotion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-quits-bbc-after-wimbledon-commentator-was-informed-of-demotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary BBC commentator quits Wimbledon role after 23 years as statement issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic voice of the Championships has left the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/legendary-bbc-commentator-quits-wimbledon-role-after-23-years-as-statement-issued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/legendary-bbc-commentator-quits-wimbledon-role-after-23-years-as-statement-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Castle says this year’s Wimbledon will be his last as BBC commentator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former British No 1 is axed after 23 years at the mic&lsquo;I am lucky to have the best gig in sports broadcasting&rsquo;Andrew Castle has confirmed that Wimbledon this year will be his last at the commentator&rsquo;s mic, the former British No 1 leaving the &ldquo;best gig in sports broadcasting&rdquo; after more than two decades as the BBC makes changes to its coverage.The 62-year-old, who will remain in post as the All England Championships get under way on 29 June, told the Times: &ldquo;It&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-says-this-years-wimbledon-will-be-his-last-as-bbc-commentator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andrew-castle-says-this-years-wimbledon-will-be-his-last-as-bbc-commentator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norrie beaten at Queen's on injury return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Norrie is beaten by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at Queen's in the Briton's first singles match since suffering a rib injury in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/norrie-beaten-at-queens-on-injury-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/norrie-beaten-at-queens-on-injury-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best shots as GB's Norrie beaten by Davidovich Fokina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Britain's Cameron Norrie falls to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Round of 32 at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/best-shots-as-gbs-norrie-beaten-by-davidovich-fokina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/best-shots-as-gbs-norrie-beaten-by-davidovich-fokina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moutet swears seven times in live BBC interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corentin Moutet says he "hopes you guys didn't get offended" after swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/moutet-swears-seven-times-in-live-bbc-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/moutet-swears-seven-times-in-live-bbc-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Klugman, 17, beats Dart for first WTA Tour win]]></title><description><![CDATA[British teenager Hannah Klugman swept aside compatriot Harriet Dart at the Nottingham Open to claim her first win on the WTA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-klugman-17-beats-dart-for-first-wta-tour-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-klugman-17-beats-dart-for-first-wta-tour-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's boyfriend ban as she's spotted out with man, 32, after Queen's heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu was seen getting cosy with PR executive John Friend in Battersea Park just a day after losing in the HSBC Championships final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-boyfriend-ban-as-shes-spotted-out-with-man-32-after-queens-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-boyfriend-ban-as-shes-spotted-out-with-man-32-after-queens-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic BBC Wimbledon commentator to be demoted in latest huge change to coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Castle has been one of the voices of the BBC's Wimbledon coverage for more than 20 years, but his role will change after this summer's tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/iconic-bbc-wimbledon-commentator-to-be-demoted-in-latest-huge-change-to-coverage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/iconic-bbc-wimbledon-commentator-to-be-demoted-in-latest-huge-change-to-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridesmaid duties await Nicholls after Queen's joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis star Olivia Nicholls will be playing a key role at her doubles partner's wedding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bridesmaid-duties-await-nicholls-after-queens-joy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/bridesmaid-duties-await-nicholls-after-queens-joy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are Wimbledon wildcards decided?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at how wildcard entries are decided at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-are-wimbledon-wildcards-decided/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-are-wimbledon-wildcards-decided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu pictured with new mystery man, 32, just hours after Queen's disappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu was spotted cuddling with the man at Battersea Park just hours after her agonising defeat to Donna Vekic in the Queen's Club final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-pictured-with-new-mystery-man-32-just-hours-after-queens-disappointment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-pictured-with-new-mystery-man-32-just-hours-after-queens-disappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams sisters receive Wimbledon doubles wildcard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-receive-wimbledon-doubles-wildcard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-sisters-receive-wimbledon-doubles-wildcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams back at Wimbledon after being granted doubles wildcard with Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams sisters have won six doubles titles at SW19French Open finalist Chwalinksa awarded wildcardSerena and Venus Williams will rekindle their doubles partnership at Wimbledon this month after receiving a wildcard into the women&rsquo;s doubles draw. The All England Club announced the recipients on Tuesday morning in one of the most highly anticipated wildcard announcements in recent memory considering Serena&rsquo;s return this month after four years of retirement.Serena, a seven-times singl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-back-at-wimbledon-after-being-granted-doubles-wildcard-with-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-back-at-wimbledon-after-being-granted-doubles-wildcard-with-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis LIVE: Queen's match suspended as players taken off court and BBC red-faced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play has been suspended on all courts this week at Queen's, just minutes after they got underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-live-queens-match-suspended-as-players-taken-off-court-and-bbc-red-faced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-live-queens-match-suspended-as-players-taken-off-court-and-bbc-red-faced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans questions lack of 'classy gesture' after Queen's wildcard decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Dan Evans says it would have been "a classy gesture" to give him a Queen's wildcard in his penultimate tournament before retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-questions-lack-of-classy-gesture-after-queens-wildcard-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/evans-questions-lack-of-classy-gesture-after-queens-wildcard-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Jones misses match points in Nottingham loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-jones-misses-match-points-in-nottingham-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-jones-misses-match-points-in-nottingham-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's new Rafa eyes grass-court success in year of firsts]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a year of firsts for Spain's breakout teenage star Rafael Jodar - and he will hit another milestone when he makes his Wimbledon debut next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/spains-new-rafa-eyes-grass-court-success-in-year-of-firsts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/spains-new-rafa-eyes-grass-court-success-in-year-of-firsts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Evans fumes at being denied wildcard as Brit makes desperate Wimbledon plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former British No. 1 Dan Evans will end his professional tennis career at Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-fumes-at-being-denied-wildcard-as-brit-makes-desperate-wimbledon-plea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-fumes-at-being-denied-wildcard-as-brit-makes-desperate-wimbledon-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu withdraws from next tournament immediately after losing Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brit won't play any part in this week's action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-withdraws-from-next-tournament-immediately-after-losing-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-withdraws-from-next-tournament-immediately-after-losing-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu set to lose nearly half of her Queen's prize money after crushing defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Emma Raducanu was beaten in the HSBC Championships final at the Queen's Club on Sunday but may lose some of her hefty prize sum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-set-to-lose-nearly-half-of-her-queens-prize-money-after-crushing-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-set-to-lose-nearly-half-of-her-queens-prize-money-after-crushing-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's 'terrible' love life questions after split from billionaire boyfriend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu is in the spotlight again after her run to the final at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-terrible-love-life-questions-after-split-from-billionaire-boyfriend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-terrible-love-life-questions-after-split-from-billionaire-boyfriend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu's 'terrible' love life questions and split from billionaire boyfriend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu has been the talk of the tennis world for years and her off-court love life has also been the subject of fascination and speculation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-terrible-love-life-questions-and-split-from-billionaire-boyfriend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanus-terrible-love-life-questions-and-split-from-billionaire-boyfriend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The new Emma' - positives Raducanu can take from Queen's to Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu falls agonisingly short at Queen's after losing in Sunday's final - but there are huge positives to take with Wimbledon just around the corner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-new-emma-positives-raducanu-can-take-from-queens-to-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-new-emma-positives-raducanu-can-take-from-queens-to-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic banned from entering Barcelona GP before waving chequered flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis ace had a nightmare in Barcelona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-banned-from-entering-barcelona-gp-before-waving-chequered-flag/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-banned-from-entering-barcelona-gp-before-waving-chequered-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow Queen's live on the BBC as men's tournament starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to follow the men's HSBC Championships at Queen's live on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-queens-live-on-the-bbc-as-mens-tournament-starts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-queens-live-on-the-bbc-as-mens-tournament-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vekic beats Raducanu in straight sets to win Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Donna Vekic defeats Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) to win the women's singles final at Queens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/vekic-beats-raducanu-in-straight-sets-to-win-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/vekic-beats-raducanu-in-straight-sets-to-win-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Shelton bests fellow American Taylor Fritz in Stuttgart for first title on grass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelton fights back to win third title of seasonGrass specialist Fritz was defending championAmerican top seed Ben Shelton beat countryman and defending champion Taylor Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to win the Stuttgart Open ATP title on Sunday.Grass court specialist Fritz had never previously lost a final on the surface. Shelton broke the second seed once in the opening set and once in the third to claim victory in 1 hour 48 minutes. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ben-shelton-bests-fellow-american-taylor-fritz-in-stuttgart-for-first-title-on-grass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/ben-shelton-bests-fellow-american-taylor-fritz-in-stuttgart-for-first-title-on-grass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis news: Emma Raducanu beaten in Queen's final after making nightmare start]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest updates from Queen's as Emma Raducanu is one win away from the title, while the men's event get underway soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-emma-raducanu-beaten-in-queens-final-after-making-nightmare-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-news-emma-raducanu-beaten-in-queens-final-after-making-nightmare-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu explains why she is 'celebrating' minutes after losing Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu finished runner-up at Queen's after playing three matches in less than two days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-explains-why-she-is-celebrating-minutes-after-losing-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-explains-why-she-is-celebrating-minutes-after-losing-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vekic grateful for Queen's Club opportunity after title win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donna Vekic praises those who made women playing at Queen's Club possible, after becoming the competition's second ever Women's singles champion following a straight sets win over Emma Raducanu in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/vekic-grateful-for-queens-club-opportunity-after-title-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/vekic-grateful-for-queens-club-opportunity-after-title-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu thankful for 'incredible support' after Queen's final loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu says she "felt her best" being able to play in her home city, despite the Briton losing the Queen's Club Championship women's singles final to Donna Vekic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-thankful-for-incredible-support-after-queens-final-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-thankful-for-incredible-support-after-queens-final-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu fights back from shocking start but loses Queen’s final to Donna Vekic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vekic defeats British No 1 6-0, 7-6 (6) to take titleRaducanu let two set points and 5-2 lead slip in second setEmma Raducanu walked through the famous clubhouse at the Queen&rsquo;s Club and down to the stadium court smiling widely. She had arrived at this occasion, another noteworthy final in front of a home crowd on a historic court, playing some of the best tennis of her life. It had the makings of the second perfect day in her career.That smile was wiped off her face by a ruthless performan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-fights-back-from-shocking-start-but-loses-queens-final-to-donna-vekic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-fights-back-from-shocking-start-but-loses-queens-final-to-donna-vekic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu suffers Queens heartbreak as Brit's five-yeat wait for title goes on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu was undone by Donna Vekic in the final of the HSBC Championships final at Queens as the Brit lost in straight sets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-suffers-queens-heartbreak-as-brits-five-yeat-wait-for-title-goes-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-suffers-queens-heartbreak-as-brits-five-yeat-wait-for-title-goes-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu suffers Queens heartbreak as Brit's five-year wait for title goes on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu was undone by Donna Vekic in the final of the HSBC Championships final at Queens as the Brit lost in straight sets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-suffers-queens-heartbreak-as-brits-five-year-wait-for-title-goes-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-suffers-queens-heartbreak-as-brits-five-year-wait-for-title-goes-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu loses Queen's final as trophy wait continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu misses the chance to win a first title since her 2021 US Open triumph as she is beaten in the Queen's final by Croatia's Donna Vekic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-loses-queens-final-as-trophy-wait-continues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-loses-queens-final-as-trophy-wait-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu suffers heartbreaking defeat in Queen's final as brutal week takes toll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu just fell short at the Queen's Club as she finished runner-up to Donna Vekic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-suffers-heartbreaking-defeat-in-queens-final-as-brutal-week-takes-toll/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-suffers-heartbreaking-defeat-in-queens-final-as-brutal-week-takes-toll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen's tennis final prize money: How much does the winner get?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's been a significant increase to the prize money on offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queens-tennis-final-prize-money-how-much-does-the-winner-get/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queens-tennis-final-prize-money-how-much-does-the-winner-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow Raducanu's Queen's final live on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Emma Raducanu faces Donna Vekic in the singles final at Queen's in the HSBC Championships - follow the match across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-raducanus-queens-final-live-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-raducanus-queens-final-live-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu cruises past Jovic to reach Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Emma Raducanu reaches her first ever grass court final at Queen's with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 victory against American Iva Jovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-cruises-past-jovic-to-reach-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-cruises-past-jovic-to-reach-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu overcomes 'tough moments' to reach Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Emma Raducanu battled through a quarter-final and semi-final match in one day to secure her spot in the Queen's final, defeating Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova and USA's Iva Jovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-overcomes-tough-moments-to-reach-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-overcomes-tough-moments-to-reach-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu blasts away fitness doubts with two wins in a day to reach Queen’s final]]></title><description><![CDATA[British No 1 defeats Iva Jovic 6-2, 6-2Raducanu to face Donna Vekic in finalEmma Raducanu returned to Andy Murray Arena for her second match in five hours with lingering doubts about her physical condition after slipping on the slick grass earlier in the day and hurting her left thigh. By the time she had launched herself into consecutive backhand and forehand down-the-line winners to snatch an early break, that concern had dissipated.What followed was one of her very best matches as she dismant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-blasts-away-fitness-doubts-with-two-wins-in-a-day-to-reach-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-blasts-away-fitness-doubts-with-two-wins-in-a-day-to-reach-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm back and better' - Raducanu powers into Queen's final]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspired Emma Raducanu wins twice in a day to reach the Queen's final but fellow Briton Katie Boulter loses her semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/im-back-and-better-raducanu-powers-into-queens-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/im-back-and-better-raducanu-powers-into-queens-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu overcomes injury scare to reach Queen's semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Emma Raducanu overcomes an injury scare to beat Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 7-5 and advance to the semi-finals of the Queen's Club Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-overcomes-injury-scare-to-reach-queens-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-overcomes-injury-scare-to-reach-queens-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams to partner Muchova as comeback continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will partner Czech Karolina Muchova at next week's Berlin Open as she continues her comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-to-partner-muchova-as-comeback-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-to-partner-muchova-as-comeback-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu 'really proud' to overcome injury scare in Queen's quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Emma Raducanu reacts to her win against Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova as she advances to the semi-finals of Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-really-proud-to-overcome-injury-scare-in-queens-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-really-proud-to-overcome-injury-scare-in-queens-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu overcomes injury scare to reach Queen’s Club semi-final with win over Rakhimova]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raducanu to face Jovic later after 6-3, 7-5 victoryBoulter beaten in semi-final 6-1, 6-3 by VekicEverything seemed to be progressing perfectly for Emma Raducanu in the early stages of a day that, in the best case scenario, would require a marathon effort like no other. The British No 1 was in the middle of putting together a cool, efficient performance on a mercifully sunny day in Barons Court. She led, 6-3, 3-1.Then she slipped on the slick grass. Raducanu emerged from her fall wincing and clut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-overcomes-injury-scare-to-reach-queens-club-semi-final-with-win-over-rakhimova/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-overcomes-injury-scare-to-reach-queens-club-semi-final-with-win-over-rakhimova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Boulter stuns Rybakina for biggest win after Raducanu starts Queen’s party]]></title><description><![CDATA[British No 3 produces her greatest performanceEmma Raducanu finds her best tennis to defeat CirsteaKatie Boulter battled hard with Elena Rybakina and she emerged from the longest day of her career with her greatest victory, a special performance from the British No 3 yielding a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 win over the world No 2 and Australian Open champion.Emma Raducanu was also a winner on Friday, defeating Sorana Cirstea, the seventh seed and one of the most in-form players in the world this year 6-4, 6-2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-stuns-rybakina-for-biggest-win-after-raducanu-starts-queens-party/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-stuns-rybakina-for-biggest-win-after-raducanu-starts-queens-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boulter stuns Rybakina at Queen's for biggest career win]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspired Katie Boulter celebrates the biggest win of her career by ranking as she beats world number two Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/boulter-stuns-rybakina-at-queens-for-biggest-career-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/boulter-stuns-rybakina-at-queens-for-biggest-career-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best shots as Boulter stuns Rybakina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Britain's Katie Boulter stuns top seed Elena Rybakina to book her Queen's semi-final spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/best-shots-as-boulter-stuns-rybakina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/best-shots-as-boulter-stuns-rybakina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This win goes to the crowd' - Boulter on victory over Rybakina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Katie Boulter dedicates her stunning upset of world number two Elena Rybakina to the crowd who stayed late to witness her quarter-final battle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/this-win-goes-to-the-crowd-boulter-on-victory-over-rybakina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/this-win-goes-to-the-crowd-boulter-on-victory-over-rybakina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis LIVE: Emma Raducanu match cancelled as Brit and Serena Williams hit by chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest updates from Queen's on a packed day where Emma Raducanu, Serena Williams, Elena Rybakina and Katie Boulter all play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-live-emma-raducanu-match-cancelled-as-brit-and-serena-williams-hit-by-chaos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-live-emma-raducanu-match-cancelled-as-brit-and-serena-williams-hit-by-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner 'considers' Grand Slam boycott hours after Wimbledon decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner is part of the group of players reportedly considering taking action at the US Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-considers-grand-slam-boycott-hours-after-wimbledon-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-considers-grand-slam-boycott-hours-after-wimbledon-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner 'considers boycotting Grand Slam event' hours after Wimbledon statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World No.1 is among the group of players demanding bigger prize money from Grand Slam events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-considers-boycotting-grand-slam-event-hours-after-wimbledon-statement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-considers-boycotting-grand-slam-event-hours-after-wimbledon-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World No. 9 issues apology to Serena Williams in emotional statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Mboko has spoken out after her run with Serena Williams was cut short.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/world-no-9-issues-apology-to-serena-williams-in-emotional-statement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/world-no-9-issues-apology-to-serena-williams-in-emotional-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu beats Cirstea to book Queen's quarter-final spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Emma Raducanu books her place in the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championship with a dominant straight-set win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-beats-cirstea-to-book-queens-quarter-final-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-beats-cirstea-to-book-queens-quarter-final-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz faces questions over wrist injury after Wimbledon withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[One tennis legend is calling for more transparency about Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury that forced the two-time Wimbledon champion to withdraw from SW19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-faces-questions-over-wrist-injury-after-wimbledon-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-faces-questions-over-wrist-injury-after-wimbledon-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz questioned over injury as explanation demanded after Wimbledon withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz shocked the sport when he was forced to pull out of Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-questioned-over-injury-as-explanation-demanded-after-wimbledon-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-questioned-over-injury-as-explanation-demanded-after-wimbledon-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu forced back onto court hours after winning match at Queen’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu upset seventh seed Sorana Cirstea at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-forced-back-onto-court-hours-after-winning-match-at-queens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-forced-back-onto-court-hours-after-winning-match-at-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon to escape protests after players accept 20% prize money increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representatives say increase is &lsquo;a signal of intent&rsquo;Tennis stars had boycotted media at French OpenWimbledon will avoid the threat of player protests after representatives of the world&rsquo;s top players welcomed the significant prize&#8209;money increase offered by the All England Club.&ldquo;Leading players from the ATP and WTA Tours welcome Wimbledon&rsquo;s 2026 prize money announcement as a genuine and significant step forward &ndash; the 20% increase is the largest single-year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-to-escape-protests-after-players-accept-20-prize-money-increase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-to-escape-protests-after-players-accept-20-prize-money-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players welcome 'genuine step forward' as Wimbledon increases prize money by 20%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prize money at this year&rsquo;s Wimbledon will increase by 20% to &pound;64.2m, with singles&rsquo; champions each taking home &pound;3.6m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-welcome-genuine-step-forward-as-wimbledon-increases-prize-money-by-20/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/players-welcome-genuine-step-forward-as-wimbledon-increases-prize-money-by-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen’s match ends after 42 hours as Donna Vekic celebrates unusual victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donna Vekic needed two days to book her place in the Queen's quarter-finals as a lucky loser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queens-match-ends-after-42-hours-as-donna-vekic-celebrates-unusual-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/queens-match-ends-after-42-hours-as-donna-vekic-celebrates-unusual-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World No.9 pulls out of Wimbledon 17 days early after suffering horror fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/world-no9-pulls-out-of-wimbledon-17-days-early-after-suffering-horror-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/world-no9-pulls-out-of-wimbledon-17-days-early-after-suffering-horror-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios clashes with umpire ahead of Wimbledon and demands 'courtesy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios was involved in an altercation with the chair umpire in his loss at the BOSS Open in Germany]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-clashes-with-umpire-ahead-of-wimbledon-and-demands-courtesy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-clashes-with-umpire-ahead-of-wimbledon-and-demands-courtesy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Knicks, T20, Giro and Serena Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, cycling, tennis, motor sport, basketball, rugby and athletics? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-knicks-t20-giro-and-serena-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-knicks-t20-giro-and-serena-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrgios' return to action ends in second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian Nick Kyrgios' return to action at the Stuttgart Open ends with a second-round loss to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kyrgios-return-to-action-ends-in-second-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/kyrgios-return-to-action-ends-in-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former British number one Evans to retire after Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former British number one Dan Evans is to retire from tennis after this year's Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/former-british-number-one-evans-to-retire-after-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/former-british-number-one-evans-to-retire-after-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cost of perfection - Croft on the sacrifices of tennis players]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Annabel Croft says it is "impossible for tennis players to have a normal social life" because viewing peers as rivals restricts friendships and affects general happiness. Croft explains how tennis players often discover themselves after retirement, as they can figure out who they are away from court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-cost-of-perfection-croft-on-the-sacrifices-of-tennis-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/the-cost-of-perfection-croft-on-the-sacrifices-of-tennis-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balancing babies and breaks - how tennis protects player rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Annabel Croft and Naomi Broady discuss how the WTA reformed its rulebook, ensuring players no longer have to choose between family planning and their professional tennis careers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/balancing-babies-and-breaks-how-tennis-protects-player-rankings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/balancing-babies-and-breaks-how-tennis-protects-player-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' Queen's run over as injured Mboko withdraws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko withdraws with a left knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-queens-run-over-as-injured-mboko-withdraws/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-queens-run-over-as-injured-mboko-withdraws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Evans announces retirement ahead of Wimbledon in emotional statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Evans will retire from professional tennis this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-announces-retirement-ahead-of-wimbledon-in-emotional-statement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dan-evans-announces-retirement-ahead-of-wimbledon-in-emotional-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon prize money increases by 20% amid ongoing pay row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prize money at this year&rsquo;s Wimbledon will increase by 20% to &pound;64.2m, with singles&rsquo; champions each taking home &pound;3.6m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-prize-money-increases-by-20-amid-ongoing-pay-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-prize-money-increases-by-20-amid-ongoing-pay-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams’ return ends prematurely at Queen’s Club due to Mboko injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mboko forced out with knee injury after heavy fallWilliams&rsquo; focus now shifts to Berlin wildcard spotSerena Williams&rsquo;s first tournament since coming out of retirement has ended prematurely after her partner Victoria Mboko was forced to withdraw from the Queen&rsquo;s Club tournament after injuring her knee when slipping on the grass in her singles match on Wednesday.Williams made a sensational return to competition at 44 after a four-year absence on Tuesday alongside Mboko as the pair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-return-ends-prematurely-at-queens-club-due-to-mboko-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-return-ends-prematurely-at-queens-club-due-to-mboko-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon make six announcements and confirm huge new prize money pot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon gets underway later this month, and the All England Club announced a huge uplift in the prize money purse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-make-six-announcements-and-confirm-huge-new-prize-money-pot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-make-six-announcements-and-confirm-huge-new-prize-money-pot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon announces record 20% prize money increase but players’ dispute continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[All England Club announces 20% rise from last yearIncrease unlikely to appease tennis player groupWimbledon has announced the biggest prize money increase in the history of the Championships, but this significant rise still may not be enough to appease the demands of the top tennis players in dispute with the grand slam tournaments.The All England Club revealed a prize-money purse of &pound;64.2m, a 20% increase from last year and a &pound;10.7m rise. There have been rises across all rounds, wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-announces-record-20-prize-money-increase-but-players-dispute-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-announces-record-20-prize-money-increase-but-players-dispute-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB to face Czech Republic in BJK Cup quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain are drawn against the Czech Republic in the quarter-final stage of this year's Billie Jean King Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gb-to-face-czech-republic-in-bjk-cup-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gb-to-face-czech-republic-in-bjk-cup-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu cruises into Queen's second round with dominant straight-sets win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raducanu produced one of her sharpest displays of the season as she swept aside Anna Blinkova 6-0 6-3 at Queen's, later revealing the "clarity" that helped fuel her impressive return to form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-cruises-into-queens-second-round-with-dominant-straight-sets-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-cruises-into-queens-second-round-with-dominant-straight-sets-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams’ doubles partnership in doubt after Victoria Mboko injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mboko forced to retire in singles match at Queen&rsquo;sDuo are due to play next on Thursday eveningThe future of Victoria Mboko&rsquo;s doubles partnership with Serena Williams was plunged into doubt after the Canadian was forced to retire in her opening singles match at the HSBC Championships in London.Williams, 44, made her comeback to tennis on Tuesday, securing a win alongside Mboko in their first doubles match. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-doubles-partnership-in-doubt-after-victoria-mboko-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-doubles-partnership-in-doubt-after-victoria-mboko-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' doubles partner retires in second set of singles match after fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Mboko retires in the second set of her singles match against Karolina Pliskova after a heavy fall. The Canadian is scheduled to play with Serena Williams in doubles on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-doubles-partner-retires-in-second-set-of-singles-match-after-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-doubles-partner-retires-in-second-set-of-singles-match-after-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis latest: Fans kick off over Raducanu treatment as John McEnroe puts icon in awkward spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis news as Emma Raducanu is snubbed and John McEnroe makes a Wimbledon plea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-fans-kick-off-over-raducanu-treatment-as-john-mcenroe-puts-icon-in-awkward-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-fans-kick-off-over-raducanu-treatment-as-john-mcenroe-puts-icon-in-awkward-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Kyrgios ‘thrilled to be back’ after first singles win in 15 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian downs Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-4 in StuttgartUnranked Kyrgios winds back clock in straight-sets winNick Kyrgios has kickstarted his latest comeback with a straight-sets win over world No 36 Corentin Moutet in the first round of the ATP event in Stuttgart.The Australian, once ranked No 13 in the world, had not played a singles match since appearing at the Brisbane International in January, when he lost in 66 minutes to world No 58 Aleksandar Kovacevic. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-thrilled-to-be-back-after-first-singles-win-in-15-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-thrilled-to-be-back-after-first-singles-win-in-15-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You can do anything at any age' - Williams on Queen's comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko.Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring "you can do anything at any age" following their victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/you-can-do-anything-at-any-age-williams-on-queens-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/you-can-do-anything-at-any-age-williams-on-queens-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams makes winning return at Queen's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko defeat third seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe to reach the second round at Queen's. The unseeded pair came through a tie-break in the opening set before racing away with the second set to win 7-6 (7-2) 6-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-makes-winning-return-at-queens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/williams-makes-winning-return-at-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis LIVE: BBC viewers launch complaints over Serena Williams comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from day two of Queen's after rain caused issues on day one of the British event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-live-bbc-viewers-launch-complaints-over-serena-williams-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-live-bbc-viewers-launch-complaints-over-serena-williams-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Maybe a C-minus?' - how good was Williams' winning return?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/maybe-a-c-minus-how-good-was-williams-winning-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/maybe-a-c-minus-how-good-was-williams-winning-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu feeds off home support to return to winning ways at Queen's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu begins her Wimbledon preparations with a promising straight-set victory at Queen's.while Katie Boulter fights back for a deserved win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-feeds-off-home-support-to-return-to-winning-ways-at-queens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-feeds-off-home-support-to-return-to-winning-ways-at-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams makes winning return to tennis with victory in Queen’s doubles]]></title><description><![CDATA[44-year-old victorious alongside partner Victoria MbokoPair win 7-6 (2), 6-2 over Melichar-Martinez and RoutliffeAt the most tense moment of Serena Williams&rsquo;s comeback to professional tennis, the score uncertainly balanced at 5-5, 30-30, an audience member could no longer hold her tongue. Her voice booming across all corners of Andy Murray Arena, she shouted: &ldquo;Come on Serena, come on Victoria. You got it!&rdquo; From the stands, a sneering spectator responded by stating that he did n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-makes-winning-return-to-tennis-with-victory-in-queens-doubles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-makes-winning-return-to-tennis-with-victory-in-queens-doubles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams calls out British crowd member after winning first match in 1,376 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams took issue with a comment from the crowd after marking her comeback with a win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-calls-out-british-crowd-member-after-winning-first-match-in-1376-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-calls-out-british-crowd-member-after-winning-first-match-in-1376-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu buoyant after thumping win over Blinkova at Queen’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[British player wants win to be launchpad for grass seasonJack Draper pulls out of men&rsquo;s event to continue recoveryEmma Raducanu believes her &shy;strong start to the grass-court season can be the launchpad for &shy;success over the coming month as she reached the second round at Queen&rsquo;s&nbsp;Club with a 6-0, 6-3 victory against Anna Blinkova, a qualifier.&ldquo;It was a really good stepping stone, and the way I was feeling on the court, the way I was moving, the way I was expressing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-buoyant-after-thumping-win-over-blinkova-at-queens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-buoyant-after-thumping-win-over-blinkova-at-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Draper and Andy Murray partnership blow as worrying statement issued ahead of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper added Andy Murray to his coaching staff before Wimbledon but the tennis star has been dealt a major blow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-and-andy-murray-partnership-blow-as-worrying-statement-issued-ahead-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-and-andy-murray-partnership-blow-as-worrying-statement-issued-ahead-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Boulter changes her tune after she shut down Emma Raducanu - 'Scrap that']]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis doubles stars Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu will reunite at Queen's Club in the women's doubles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-changes-her-tune-after-she-shut-down-emma-raducanu-scrap-that/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-changes-her-tune-after-she-shut-down-emma-raducanu-scrap-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draper delays comeback and misses Queen's]]></title><description><![CDATA[British number three Jack Draper says he hopes to make his return from a knee injury at the Eastbourne Open this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-delays-comeback-and-misses-queens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/draper-delays-comeback-and-misses-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu blitzes Blinkova in Queen's opening match]]></title><description><![CDATA[British number one Emma Raducanu wins her opening game of the grass-court season 6-0 6-3 against Russia's Anna Blinkova, to advance to the second round of Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-blitzes-blinkova-in-queens-opening-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-blitzes-blinkova-in-queens-opening-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Draper and Andy Murray partnership handed immediate blow in new announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Draper recently added Andy Murray to his coaching staff before Wimbledon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-and-andy-murray-partnership-handed-immediate-blow-in-new-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jack-draper-and-andy-murray-partnership-handed-immediate-blow-in-new-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu begins her Wimbledon preparations with a promising straight-set victory over Anna Blinkova in a rain-disrupted contest at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-makes-winning-start-to-grass-court-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/raducanu-makes-winning-start-to-grass-court-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Boulter shut down Emma Raducanu before making U-turn &ndash; 'Scrap what she said']]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu are set to reunite with their doubles pairing at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-shut-down-emma-raducanu-before-making-u-turn-ndash-scrap-what-she-said/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/katie-boulter-shut-down-emma-raducanu-before-making-u-turn-ndash-scrap-what-she-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Queen's star gets new opponent hours before match as fuming champ benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen's has been forced into several late changes due to a withdrawal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-queens-star-gets-new-opponent-hours-before-match-as-fuming-champ-benefits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/british-queens-star-gets-new-opponent-hours-before-match-as-fuming-champ-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz defies former coach over &pound;8million purchase after he 'told him no']]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz's ex-coach has given his thoughts on an eye-catching purchase by the tennis star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-defies-former-coach-over-pound8million-purchase-after-he-told-him-no/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-defies-former-coach-over-pound8million-purchase-after-he-told-him-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz's ex-coach reveals disagreement over lavish purchase &ndash; 'I told him no!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz's former coach has shared his thoughts on how the tennis star has chosen to spend his money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcarazs-ex-coach-reveals-disagreement-over-lavish-purchase-ndash-i-told-him-no/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/carlos-alcarazs-ex-coach-reveals-disagreement-over-lavish-purchase-ndash-i-told-him-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Serena Williams' tennis comeback at Queen's Club &ndash; TV channel, start time and stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams, 44, returns to action in a doubles match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-watch-serena-williams-tennis-comeback-at-queens-club-ndash-tv-channel-start-time-and-stream/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-watch-serena-williams-tennis-comeback-at-queens-club-ndash-tv-channel-start-time-and-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe 'really hurt' by Carlos Alcaraz decision as BBC pundit opens up on Wimbledon snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from both the French Open and Wimbledon due to a wrist injury, much to the dismay of tennis legend John McEnroe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-really-hurt-by-carlos-alcaraz-decision-as-bbc-pundit-opens-up-on-wimbledon-snub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-really-hurt-by-carlos-alcaraz-decision-as-bbc-pundit-opens-up-on-wimbledon-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Serena Williams at Queen's today - TV channel and start time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is preparing to make her tennis comeback at the age of 44.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-watch-serena-williams-at-queens-today-tv-channel-and-start-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-watch-serena-williams-at-queens-today-tv-channel-and-start-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams left fans gobsmacked with body transformation as she returns to tennis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis icon Serena Williams documented her fitness journey ahead of making her comeback to the court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-left-fans-gobsmacked-with-body-transformation-as-she-returns-to-tennis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-left-fans-gobsmacked-with-body-transformation-as-she-returns-to-tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams showed off incredible body transformation that sparked return to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams shared fitness updates ahead of making her tennis comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-showed-off-incredible-body-transformation-that-sparked-return-to-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-showed-off-incredible-body-transformation-that-sparked-return-to-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John McEnroe 'depressed' by Carlos Alcaraz situation as tennis icon picks sides]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American tennis icon spoke candidly about Alcaraz's decision to pull out of the French Open and Wimbledon after suffering a wrist injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-depressed-by-carlos-alcaraz-situation-as-tennis-icon-picks-sides/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-depressed-by-carlos-alcaraz-situation-as-tennis-icon-picks-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champion Maria asks for respect after Queen's snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tatjana Maria says Queen's should show more respect to its defending champions after she goes through qualifying to reach the main draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/champion-maria-asks-for-respect-after-queens-snub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/champion-maria-asks-for-respect-after-queens-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the teenage star backed by Novak Djokovic who went from No.172 to top 20 in a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Iva Jovic opened up her meteoric rise and getting advice from her idol, Novak Djokovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/meet-the-teenage-star-backed-by-novak-djokovic-who-went-from-no172-to-top-20-in-a-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/meet-the-teenage-star-backed-by-novak-djokovic-who-went-from-no172-to-top-20-in-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why last woman to defeat Williams doesn't mind change in history books]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will make her comeback in women's doubles at Queen's Club this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-last-woman-to-defeat-williams-doesnt-mind-change-in-history-books/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/why-last-woman-to-defeat-williams-doesnt-mind-change-in-history-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open winner made thoughts clear on Emma Raducanu comparison &ndash;&nbsp;'It will disturb me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Comparisons to Emma Raducanu did not go down well with the new French Open champion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-winner-made-thoughts-clear-on-emma-raducanu-comparison-ndashnbspit-will-disturb-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-winner-made-thoughts-clear-on-emma-raducanu-comparison-ndashnbspit-will-disturb-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reigning champion Tatjana Maria shocked by Queen’s wildcard snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four British players receive wildcardsHarriet Dart shocks Samsonova 5-7, 6-4, 6-3Tatjana Maria, the reigning Queen&rsquo;s Club women&rsquo;s champion, has revealed her shock at not receiving a wildcard to defend her title this week, suggesting winning last year&rsquo;s tournament should command greater respect.The German was snubbed for a wildcard in favour of four lower-ranked British players, forcing her to go through qualifying in west London. A year on from winning the title aged 37, she su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/reigning-champion-tatjana-maria-shocked-by-queens-wildcard-snub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/reigning-champion-tatjana-maria-shocked-by-queens-wildcard-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Williams' training partner from Wigan kept her return secret]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis player David Quayle flew out to Florida to help Serena Williams prepare for her return to tennis at Queen's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-williams-training-partner-from-wigan-kept-her-return-secret/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-williams-training-partner-from-wigan-kept-her-return-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Williams' British hitting partner kept one of tennis' biggest secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British hitting partner of Serena Williams tells BBC Sport how he became involved in one of tennis' closest-guarded secrets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-williams-british-hitting-partner-kept-one-of-tennis-biggest-secrets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-williams-british-hitting-partner-kept-one-of-tennis-biggest-secrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dramatic French Open cannot disguise how top men’s players failed to seize golden opportunity | Tumaini Carayol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zverev took his chance but a lack of top 10 challengers in Paris raises more questions about the strength in depth below Alcaraz and SinnerF&eacute;lix Auger-Aliassime has long been one of the more measured and reflective players on the ATP Tour. He is desperate to achieve his potential, but the Canadian also understands that improvement is often a long process and remaining patient is essential.That is what made his reaction to defeat at the French Open so striking. As the fourth seed reeled fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dramatic-french-open-cannot-disguise-how-top-mens-players-failed-to-seize-golden-opportunity-tumaini-carayol/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/dramatic-french-open-cannot-disguise-how-top-mens-players-failed-to-seize-golden-opportunity-tumaini-carayol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons why this French Open was a classic - pick your favourite moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why a series of shocks, dramas and fairytale runs made this year's French Open a instant classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/five-reasons-why-this-french-open-was-a-classic-pick-your-favourite-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/five-reasons-why-this-french-open-was-a-classic-pick-your-favourite-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I had the best and worst moments of my life here']]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years after exiting the French Open in a wheelchair, Alexander Zverev leaves it as the Roland Garros champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-had-the-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-life-here/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-had-the-best-and-worst-moments-of-my-life-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2026: Dates, tickets and complete schedule after Carlos Alcaraz withdrawal confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anticipation is growing ahead of Wimbledon despite Carlos Alcaraz being forced to withdraw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-dates-tickets-and-complete-schedule-after-carlos-alcaraz-withdrawal-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2026-dates-tickets-and-complete-schedule-after-carlos-alcaraz-withdrawal-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't have anything to prove' - why is 44-year-old Williams back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams discusses the reasons for her comeback to competitive tennis and ex-players explain why stars can find a return a tantalising prospect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-dont-have-anything-to-prove-why-is-44-year-old-williams-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-dont-have-anything-to-prove-why-is-44-year-old-williams-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open men’s final: Zverev wins maiden slam after tense five-set win over Cobolli – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev finally secured his first grand slam title with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 victory over Flavio CobolliOur players, in the locker room together, are ready &hellip; and here comes Cobolli. This is the biggest moment of his life: he&rsquo;ll never have experienced anything like this.Five weeks ago, Cobolli beat Zverev 3 and 3 in the semis at Munich. It&rsquo;s true that, subsequently, the outcome was reversed in Madrid, but that was on a much faster court than Chatrier &ndash; which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-mens-final-zverev-wins-maiden-slam-after-tense-five-set-win-over-cobolli-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-mens-final-zverev-wins-maiden-slam-after-tense-five-set-win-over-cobolli-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev beats Cobolli in tense French Open final for first Grand Slam title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev finally lands the Grand Slam title that threatened to elude him after overcoming Flavio Cobolli and his own nerves to win the French Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-beats-cobolli-in-tense-french-open-final-for-first-grand-slam-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-beats-cobolli-in-tense-french-open-final-for-first-grand-slam-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev wins first grand slam after holding off Cobolli in French Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[No 2 seed beats Italian 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1Wins his first major in his fourth finalTwo weeks of nerves and tension across one of the most chaotic men&rsquo;s grand slam tournaments in recent memory came to an appropriate conclusion as an excruciatingly tense five-set psychodrama ended with Alexander Zverev, the second seed, lifting his first grand slam title by holding off his own demons to close out a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 win over Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final.For so lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-wins-first-grand-slam-after-holding-off-cobolli-in-french-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-wins-first-grand-slam-after-holding-off-cobolli-in-french-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev wins French Open and scoops £2.4m jackpot with first Grand Slam victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The German beat Flavio Cobolli in the final at Roland Garros in his fourth Grand Slam final to finally clinch a first major]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-wins-french-open-and-scoops-24m-jackpot-with-first-grand-slam-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-wins-french-open-and-scoops-24m-jackpot-with-first-grand-slam-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams plays down potential singles return before doubles at Queen’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams, 44, returns to tennis for first time since 2022&lsquo;I don&rsquo;t have anything to prove, everything is a gain&rsquo;Serena Williams has said her professional tennis return at the age of 44 is about &ldquo;just having fun,&rdquo; insisting winning is &ldquo;not important&rdquo; after earning 23 grand slam singles titles during a hugely successful career.Williams will play doubles alongside the Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko at Queen&rsquo;s Club in her first competitive outing sinc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-plays-down-potential-singles-return-before-doubles-at-queens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-plays-down-potential-singles-return-before-doubles-at-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva’s French Open triumph shows value of Martínez and women coaches | Tumaini Carayol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva&rsquo;s rise to glory at Roland Garros owes so much to her lighthearted relationship with her coach, Conchita Mart&iacute;nezConchita Mart&iacute;nez was in the middle of her account of her charge&rsquo;s run to a first grand-slam title when she was rudely interrupted by a late arrival. Pursued by the rest of her team, tournament officials and a gloved staff member carrying the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen, Mirra Andreeva entered the main interview room with the sole objective of causing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreevas-french-open-triumph-shows-value-of-martnez-and-women-coaches-tumaini-carayol/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreevas-french-open-triumph-shows-value-of-martnez-and-women-coaches-tumaini-carayol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow Queen's on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Emma Raducanu and the great Serena Williams all feature at Queen's in the HSBC Championships - follow the tournament across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-queens-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-queens-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's private life with wife who 'suffers' and refused to travel with him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennis idol Rafael Nadal lives a low-profile life away from the glare of the media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rafael-nadals-private-life-with-wife-who-suffers-and-refused-to-travel-with-him/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/rafael-nadals-private-life-with-wife-who-suffers-and-refused-to-travel-with-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned £16m tennis stadium that hosted Olympic Games now serves a whole different purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The once-popular tennis centre was the main venue for the 1996 Olympic and Paralympic Games but fell into disrepair over a decade later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/abandoned-16m-tennis-stadium-that-hosted-olympic-games-now-serves-a-whole-different-purpose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/abandoned-16m-tennis-stadium-that-hosted-olympic-games-now-serves-a-whole-different-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expectation a privilege for Wales tennis star Xu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swansea tennis star Mimi Xu is looking to back up her dream breakthrough season with another appearance at Wimbledon this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/expectation-a-privilege-for-wales-tennis-star-xu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/expectation-a-privilege-for-wales-tennis-star-xu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis stadium that cost £16m and hosted Davis Cup and Olympic Games was left abandoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis stadium was based in the United States and had been built to play host to two major sporting events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-stadium-that-cost-16m-and-hosted-davis-cup-and-olympic-games-was-left-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-stadium-that-cost-16m-and-hosted-davis-cup-and-olympic-games-was-left-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want to thank myself' - teenager Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-want-to-thank-myself-teenager-andreevas-journey-to-grand-slam-glory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/i-want-to-thank-myself-teenager-andreevas-journey-to-grand-slam-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow French Open finals weekend across BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second Grand Slam of the year is nearing its conclusion - here is all you need to know about French Open finals weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-french-open-finals-weekend-across-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-to-follow-french-open-finals-weekend-across-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifier Chwalinska on '18 years of patience and perseverance' after Paris run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reflects on how "18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance" took her to the brink of a fairytale French Open title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/qualifier-chwalinska-on-18-years-of-patience-and-perseverance-after-paris-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/qualifier-chwalinska-on-18-years-of-patience-and-perseverance-after-paris-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendship to be forgotten with French Open on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli are good friends - but they will put that to one side when they meet in the French Open final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/friendship-to-be-forgotten-with-french-open-on-the-line/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/friendship-to-be-forgotten-with-french-open-on-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva's coach says 'I'm fired' as teen crashes press conference after title win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva crashed Conchita Martinez's press conference after lifting the trophy in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreevas-coach-says-im-fired-as-teen-crashes-press-conference-after-title-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreevas-coach-says-im-fired-as-teen-crashes-press-conference-after-title-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli may ask girlfriend not to attend French Open final after heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli is through to his first Grand Slam final, but his girlfriend may not be there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/flavio-cobolli-may-ask-girlfriend-not-to-attend-french-open-final-after-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/flavio-cobolli-may-ask-girlfriend-not-to-attend-french-open-final-after-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Roger Federer helped Mirra Andreeva win French Open as she receives special message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva was inspired by a tennis icon as she won her first Major title at Roland Garros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-roger-federer-helped-mirra-andreeva-win-french-open-as-she-receives-special-message/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-roger-federer-helped-mirra-andreeva-win-french-open-as-she-receives-special-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open security remove fan's Russia flag moments after Mirra Andreeva won title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva was crowned French Open champion after defeating Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2, but security ordered a fan to remove a Russian flag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-security-remove-fans-russia-flag-moments-after-mirra-andreeva-won-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-security-remove-fans-russia-flag-moments-after-mirra-andreeva-won-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva thanks herself for winning French Open as teenager crowned champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva kept up her favourite tradition as she lifted her first Grand Slam title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-thanks-herself-for-winning-french-open-as-teenager-crowned-champion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-thanks-herself-for-winning-french-open-as-teenager-crowned-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva beats Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to win French Open title – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 19-year-old claimed her much-anticipated first grand slam title and ended the unlikely run of the Polish qualifier with a 6-3, 6-2 victoryRoad to the final. Both players have dropped only one set so far, though with all the destruction in the draw, neither has had to face a top-10 opponent. Andreeva did, however, impressively snap the 17-match winning streak of Ukraine&rsquo;s Marta Kostyuk in the semi-finals, with the Russian showing great composure and maturity amid the tense political bac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-beats-maja-chwalinska-in-straight-sets-to-win-french-open-title-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-beats-maja-chwalinska-in-straight-sets-to-win-french-open-title-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreeva-wins-french-open-as-chwalinska-fairytale-ends/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreeva-wins-french-open-as-chwalinska-fairytale-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva calls out former French Open champion immediately after lifting trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva stayed loyal to her coach after winning the French Open, aged just 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-calls-out-former-french-open-champion-immediately-after-lifting-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-calls-out-former-french-open-champion-immediately-after-lifting-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maja Chwalinska apologises after losing French Open final to 'annoying' Mirra Andreeva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maja Chwalinska lost the French Open final in straight sets to Mirra Andreeva and then said sorry immediately after.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/maja-chwalinska-apologises-after-losing-french-open-final-to-annoying-mirra-andreeva/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/maja-chwalinska-apologises-after-losing-french-open-final-to-annoying-mirra-andreeva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva comes of age to win French Open and end Chwalinska fairytale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian, 19, beats world No 114 6-3, 6-2 for first slam titleMaja Chwalinska fails to emulate Emma Raducanu&rsquo;s featsTwenty minutes into the first grand slam final of her young career, it looked as if Mirra Andreeva&rsquo;s head was already in danger of exiting Court Philippe-Chatrier. Between the weight of the occasion, the tough windy conditions and a resourceful opponent seemingly built to cause her maximum anguish, the 19-year-old looked hindered by tension.Her reaction to the pressure u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreeva-comes-of-age-to-win-french-open-and-end-chwalinska-fairytale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreeva-comes-of-age-to-win-french-open-and-end-chwalinska-fairytale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva wins French Open as Russian, 19, crushes Maja Chwalinska's dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirra Andreeva claimed her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-wins-french-open-as-russian-19-crushes-maja-chwalinskas-dream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/mirra-andreeva-wins-french-open-as-russian-19-crushes-maja-chwalinskas-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska might be denied Wimbledon spot in cruel twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maja Chwalinska upset the odds to reach the final of the French Open but she might not play a single match at Wimbledon next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-runner-up-maja-chwalinska-might-be-denied-wimbledon-spot-in-cruel-twist/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-runner-up-maja-chwalinska-might-be-denied-wimbledon-spot-in-cruel-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewett loses final to Oda for second straight year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Alfie Hewett is beaten in the French Open wheelchair singles final by Japan's Tokito Oda for the second year in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hewett-loses-final-to-oda-for-second-straight-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hewett-loses-final-to-oda-for-second-straight-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli hopes to jump queue in French Open showdown with Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian will start his first grand slam final as the underdog but has shown he knows how to beat No 2 seed on clayAt almost the exact time Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi had been scheduled to take to Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday and contest the match of their lives, they could instead be located in the bowels of the stadium, their faces a picture of misery inside the interview room at Roland Garros.If not for the seriousness of the situation, with Arnaldi forced to withdraw from his firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/flavio-cobolli-hopes-to-jump-queue-in-french-open-showdown-with-zverev/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/flavio-cobolli-hopes-to-jump-queue-in-french-open-showdown-with-zverev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli hopes to jump queue in French Open final against Alexander Zverev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian will start his first grand slam final as the underdog but he has shown he knows how to beat No 2 seed on clayAt almost the exact time Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi had been scheduled to take to Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday and contest the match of their lives, they could instead be located in the bowels of the stadium, their faces a picture of total misery inside the main interview room at Roland Garros.If not for the seriousness of the situation, with Arnaldi forced to withdraw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/flavio-cobolli-hopes-to-jump-queue-in-french-open-final-against-alexander-zverev/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/flavio-cobolli-hopes-to-jump-queue-in-french-open-final-against-alexander-zverev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maja Chwalinska v Mirra Andreeva: French Open 2026 women’s singles final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game-by-game final updates from 2pm UK timeChwalinska stuns Shnaider in historic semi-final upsetYou can email Katy | Sign up for The HotspotRoad to the final. Both players have dropped only one set so far, though with all the destruction in the draw, neither has had to face a top-10 opponent. Andreeva did, however, impressively snap the 17-match winning streak of Ukraine&rsquo;s Marta Kostyuk in the semi-finals, with the Russian showing great composure and maturity amid the tense political back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/maja-chwalinska-v-mirra-andreeva-french-open-2026-womens-singles-final-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/maja-chwalinska-v-mirra-andreeva-french-open-2026-womens-singles-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten and partner Heliovaara beaten in French Open doubles final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara lose to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the French Open men's doubles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-patten-and-partner-heliovaara-beaten-in-french-open-doubles-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/gbs-patten-and-partner-heliovaara-beaten-in-french-open-doubles-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Maja Chwalinska? French Open finalist, 24, who has emulated Emma Raducanu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maja Chwalinska has followed in the footsteps of Emma Raducanu with her remarkable run to the French Open final, where she'll face Mirra Andreeva]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-is-maja-chwalinska-french-open-finalist-24-who-has-emulated-emma-raducanu/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/who-is-maja-chwalinska-french-open-finalist-24-who-has-emulated-emma-raducanu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewett and Reid win seventh straight French Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their seventh successive French Open wheelchair doubles title together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hewett-and-reid-win-seventh-straight-french-open-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/hewett-and-reid-win-seventh-straight-french-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobolli through to final after Arnaldi withdraws with virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flavio Cobolli is through to the French Open final as Matteo Arnaldi withdraws before their semi-final with a virus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cobolli-through-to-final-after-arnaldi-withdraws-with-virus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/cobolli-through-to-final-after-arnaldi-withdraws-with-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev to face Cobolli in French Open final after Arnaldi withdraws – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev moved to within one win of an elusive first grand slam title after beating Jakub Mensik in four sets, while Flavio Cobolli advanced without a ball being hitFirst set: Mensik* 2-2 Zverev (*denotes next server)Pacy and punchy from Zverev on his backhand &ndash; which is one of the very best in the business &ndash; and it&rsquo;s 30-0. Make that 40-0, with a textbook one-two attack. Now it&rsquo;s his forehand that does the damage, as he rifles away a winner. The first love hold of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-to-face-cobolli-in-french-open-final-after-arnaldi-withdraws-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-to-face-cobolli-in-french-open-final-after-arnaldi-withdraws-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev sets up French Open final with Cobolli and opportunity he cannot afford to miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second seed wins semi-final 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3Cobolli through after Arnaldi withdraws due to virusAlexander Zverev moved to within one match of a long-awaited first grand slam title as he defeated Jakub Mensik, the Czech 26th seed, 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the French Open final for the second time.Zverev, the second seed and world No 3, will contest his fourth grand slam final on Sunday. The German lost his first grand slam final at the 2020 US Open in a fifth set tie-break against Dominic Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-sets-up-french-open-final-with-cobolli-and-opportunity-he-cannot-afford-to-miss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-sets-up-french-open-final-with-cobolli-and-opportunity-he-cannot-afford-to-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zverev one win away from long-awaited Grand Slam title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Title favourite Alexander Zverev is one win away from an elusive first Grand Slam title after beating Jakub Mensik in the French Open semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-one-win-away-from-long-awaited-grand-slam-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/zverev-one-win-away-from-long-awaited-grand-slam-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chwalinska on edge of history after slicing through French Open one paper cut at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brilliant defensive skills and craft have propelled world No 114 from qualifying into Roland Garros final but Mirra Andreeva has the game to matchThe summer of 2022 took Maja Chwalinska to the familiar surroundings of the Bank of England Sports Club in Roehampton. A world away from the real thing, the then world No 170 worked her way through three gruelling Wimbledon qualifying matches against players ranked outside the top 150 to successfully make it to the main draw. She then marked her long-a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/chwalinska-on-edge-of-history-after-slicing-through-french-open-one-paper-cut-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/chwalinska-on-edge-of-history-after-slicing-through-french-open-one-paper-cut-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis latest: Jannik Sinner comes under fire as Aryna Sabalenka raises French Open issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 French Open has provided all manner of shocks and surprises and action at Roland Garros will soon reach its climax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-jannik-sinner-comes-under-fire-as-aryna-sabalenka-raises-french-open-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/tennis-latest-jannik-sinner-comes-under-fire-as-aryna-sabalenka-raises-french-open-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakub Mensik v Alexander Zverev: French Open 2026 men’s semi-finals – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[First semi-final at 1.30pm BST, Arnaldi v Cobolli to come<br />
Mail Katy | Andreeva routs Kostyuk to reach finalHere they are, the 6ft 5in Mensik and 6ft 6in Zverev, giants both literally and metaphorically. Mensik arrives on court ahead of Zverev; the young Czech 26th seed will be hoping that&rsquo;s a sign of things to come.If you need to catch up on yesterday&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s semi-finals, Tumaini&rsquo;s reports are here: Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jakub-mensik-v-alexander-zverev-french-open-2026-mens-semi-finals-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/jakub-mensik-v-alexander-zverev-french-open-2026-mens-semi-finals-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, French Open, Lord’s, Giro and NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby, cricket, cycling, basketball, horse racing, tennis and hockey? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-french-open-lords-giro-and-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-french-open-lords-giro-and-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from an unthinkable French Open title after coming through the darkest period of her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-shock-french-open-finalists-tiny-tattoo-gives-meaning-to-big-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/how-shock-french-open-finalists-tiny-tattoo-gives-meaning-to-big-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifier Chwalinska continues dream run to set up French Open final against Andreeva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from a fairytale French Open triumph as she sets up a final showdown against Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/qualifier-chwalinska-continues-dream-run-to-set-up-french-open-final-against-andreeva/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/qualifier-chwalinska-continues-dream-run-to-set-up-french-open-final-against-andreeva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chwalinska makes history after stunning Shnaider to reach French Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pole becomes first qualifier to play in Roland Garros finalChwalinska defeats No 25 seed 7-6 (4), 6-4 in last fourIn the delirious aftermath of yet another shock win, Maja &shy;Chwalinska picked herself up from the floor, walked to her chair and sobbed into her towel.That outburst of emotion was somehow still an understated response to such an astounding achievement, for Chwalinska, a qualifier, will improbably compete for the Roland Garros title on Saturday after outsmarting the 25th seed, Dian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/chwalinska-makes-history-after-stunning-shnaider-to-reach-french-open-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/chwalinska-makes-history-after-stunning-shnaider-to-reach-french-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maja Chwalinska sets up French Open final against Mirra Andreeva – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The qualifier&rsquo;s remarkable run continued with a 7-6, 6-4 win over Diana Shnaider, after Mirra Andreeva outclassed Marta KostyukFirst set: Kostyuk* 0-4 Andreeva (*denotes next server)At 30-all, an unreturned serve gives Andreeva game point. A long rally plays out &hellip; Andreeva throws in a moon ball &hellip; and Kostyuk dismissively pulls off a winning drop shot! Deuce. Can Kostyuk finally get on the board? No, because Andreeva, on her second advantage, pummels a forehand deep to Kostyuk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/maja-chwalinska-sets-up-french-open-final-against-mirra-andreeva-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/maja-chwalinska-sets-up-french-open-final-against-mirra-andreeva-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreeva dismantles nervous Kostyuk amid tense backdrop of Russia-Ukraine war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian teen reaches French Open final in 6-1, 6-3 winKostyuk swerves pose with Andreeva in pre-match photoMarta Kostyuk believes her breakthrough run at the French Open and her determination to speak out about Russia&rsquo;s war in Ukraine &shy;successfully served as a reminder, to &shy;people who may have forgotten, about the &shy;horrors unfolding in her home &shy;country as she suffered a heavy loss to highest ranked Russian player, Mirra Andreeva, in the semi-finals.&ldquo;Yeah, for sure,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreeva-dismantles-nervous-kostyuk-amid-tense-backdrop-of-russia-ukraine-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/andreeva-dismantles-nervous-kostyuk-amid-tense-backdrop-of-russia-ukraine-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams' doubles partner confirms sensational comeback ahead of Wimbledon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will make her return to professional tennis at the Queens Club in doubles next week ahead of Wimbledon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-doubles-partner-confirms-sensational-comeback-ahead-of-wimbledon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-doubles-partner-confirms-sensational-comeback-ahead-of-wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open semi-finalist who's banked &pound;648k fears being kicked out hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maja Chwalinska has stormed into the French Open semi-finals as a qualifier, but the Roland Garros sensation fears she cannot secure a Paris hotel room]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-semi-finalist-whos-banked-pound648k-fears-being-kicked-out-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/tennis/french-open-semi-finalist-whos-banked-pound648k-fears-being-kicked-out-hotel/</guid></item></channel></rss>