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• Wimbledon star forced into drastic action after being told to change outfit

  02-07-2026 20:25 via express.co.uk
  An appeal to wear the controversial item was turned down at Wimbledon.
  
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• Wimbledon 2026: Auger-Aliassime v Zheng; Sabalenka, Gauff, Djokovic and Sinner win; Fonseca out – live

  03-07-2026 21:09 via theguardian.com
  All the latest news from Friday’s live action at SW19
  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’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’s serve; it looks as if t
  
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• 'Wimbledon scolded me for breaking the royal protocol - I wanted to do it again'

  03-07-2026 20:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  This tennis icon broke royal protocol at Wimbledon and admits he got a "slap on the wrist" from the All England Club
  
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• Venus Williams faces big Wimbledon fine after returning to action aged 46

  03-07-2026 19:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Venus Williams could face a fine of up to £37,000 following her mixed doubles defeat alongside partner Kevin Krawietz at Wimbledon
  
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• Relieved Djokovic finds a way to battle past Rinderknech and keep quest for 25 alive

  03-07-2026 19:22 via theguardian.com
  Seventh seed digs in to win 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4)‘It took a bit of luck and skill in the end,’ 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
  
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• Novak Djokovic's behaviour at Wimbledon called out as BBC star says he 'went too far'

  03-07-2026 19:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic was forced to dig deep to beat Arthur Rinderknech in the Wimbledon third round and a BBC star has called him out
  
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• Sinner makes net gains to storm past Brooksby and book place in Wimbledon last 16

  03-07-2026 19:00 via theguardian.com
  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
  
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• João Fonseca departs Wimbledon with a whimper but deafening hype army roar on

  03-07-2026 19:00 via theguardian.com
  Roman Safiullin ousts Brazilian but fails to dampen the relentless noise that follows the 19-year-oldThe first chants of “FON! SE! CA!” started up shortly before noon, and it’s fair to say João 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
  
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• Novak Djokovic given 'bad news' moments after finishing Wimbledon match

  03-07-2026 18:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Wimbledon 2026: Sabalenka v Ostapenko; Djokovic and Sinner win; Safiullin stuns Fonseca – live

  03-07-2026 18:47 via theguardian.com
  All the latest news from Friday’s live action at SW19
  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’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’s serve; it looks as if t
  
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• Andy Murray scarred after saying yes to BBC at Wimbledon and 'won't do it again'

  03-07-2026 18:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray accepted a role with the BBC at Wimbledon and one of his colleagues claims he soon regretted his decision
  
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• Wimbledon star told to give up prize money as BBC presenter calls him out

  03-07-2026 17:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  One of Wimbledon's headline acts has been urged to surrender some of his prize money by BBC presenter Clare Balding
  
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• Dazzling Osaka dismantles Kasatkina to reach Wimbledon second week for first time

  03-07-2026 17:32 via theguardian.com
  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 – as usual – 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.“I’m really happy,” Osaka said during her on-court interview. “I’ve actua
  
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• Angry Novak Djokovic punches himself 11 times in huge Wimbledon tantrum

  03-07-2026 17:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic seemed in control of his Wimbledon second-round match against Arthur Rinderknech but soon found himself in a fit of rage
  
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• Wimbledon star's wife in a flood of tears as he breaks down on court

  03-07-2026 17:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  This Wimbledon player broke down on court and his wife was moved to tears as she watched on from the stands
  
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• Armour? Power? ‘Walk-on fits’ bring moment for fashion set at Wimbledon

  03-07-2026 17:00 via theguardian.com
  Naomi Osaka leads way in making bold sartorial statements just before a tennis match – 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’s ceremonial dress, as well as Quentin Tarantino’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
  
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• Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic and Sinner in action; Safiullin stuns Fonseca; Osaka cruises on – live

  03-07-2026 16:24 via theguardian.com
  All the latest news from Friday’s live action at SW19
  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’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’s serve; it looks as if th
  
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• Wimbledon chief admits bending the rules for Serena Williams and addresses security issue

  03-07-2026 15:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams is a doubt for the doubles draw at Wimbledon after suffering a knee injury in her singles defeat to Maya Joint
  
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• Judy Murray's plea for tennis rule change seen at Wimbledon after chiefs U-turned

  03-07-2026 13:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam to enforce a strict rule that Judy Murray championed
  
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• Digested week: Serena Williams’s return and the superior branch of evolution | Emma Brockes

  03-07-2026 12:25 via theguardian.com
  The seven-time Wimbledon champion’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 – and they really were great, weren’t they? There are those sitcom characters from the late 1970s who have more or less faded from view – if I try really hard, I can just about summon the image of Wendy Craig and Geoffrey Palmer in Butterflies
  
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• 'I got seat at Wimbledon Centre Court and this is how to do it without a ticket'

  03-07-2026 11:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  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
  
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• Eala's historic Wimbledon run thrills boxing-obsessed Philippines

  03-07-2026 10:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old has become the first Filipino to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.
  
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• Kate Middleton left 'mortified' after embarrassing Wimbledon moment in front of Tim Henman

  03-07-2026 10:38 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales was involved in a very awkward moment at Wimbledon
  
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• Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Ben Stokes, Wimbledon and LeBron James

  03-07-2026 09:00 via theguardian.com
  Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, tennis, rugby union, basketball, cycling and Formula One? Continue reading...
  
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• Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 4

  03-07-2026 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will you guess today's tennis player in as few attempts as possible?
  
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• 'Not a carnival sideshow' - doubles players fear cutbacks

  03-07-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group of leading doubles players accuse the men's ATP Tour of trying to "end doubles as a viable profession".
  
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• The French-born star carrying British hopes at Wimbledon

  03-07-2026 00:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the third round.
  
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• Wimbledon star finds loophole after being banned from wearing item

  02-07-2026 23:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  This tennis player sought an alternative method to bypass Wimbledon's famously strict dress code
  
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• Wimbledon Daily: Fery is the last Briton standing

  02-07-2026 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Katie Smith, Jeff Tarango and Iain Carter review the action on Day Four at Wimbledon.
  
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• Dimitrov beats Mensik to extend emotional Wimbledon return

  02-07-2026 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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.
  
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