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Eala hopes Wimbledon heroics inspire others to forge own path

Jul 4, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Alexandra Eala of the Philippinesr celebrates winning her match against Iga Swiatek of Poland on day six at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.  Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Jul 4, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Alexandra Eala of the Philippinesr celebrates winning her match against Iga Swiatek of Poland on day six at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.  Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Fery keeps British flag flying at Wimbledon as he out-battles Bergs

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2026 Britain's Arthur Fery reacts during his third round match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2026 Britain's Arthur Fery reacts during his third round match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

Eala's courage proved decisive, says deposed champion Swiatek

Fearless Eala topples Swiatek as shocks rock Wimbledon

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2026 Philippines' Alexandra Eala celebrates after winning her third round match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Toby Melville
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2026 Philippines' Alexandra Eala celebrates after winning her third round match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Toby Melville

Zverev reaches fourth round at Wimbledon again, now wants more

Jul 4, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Alexander Zverev (GER) reacts after match point against Marcos Giron (USA) (not pictured) on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Jul 4, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Alexander Zverev (GER) reacts after match point against Marcos Giron (USA) (not pictured) on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Osaka seeks to break Sabalenka spell as Wimbledon's fourth round begins

Jul 3, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during her match against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on day five at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.  Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Jul 3, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during her match against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on day five at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.  Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Doubles players angry at proposed ATP cuts

Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia - January 11, 2026 Portugal's Francisco Cabral and Austria's Lucas Miedler in action during their men's doubles final against Britain's Julian Cash and Britain's Lloyd Glasspool REUTERS/Dan Peled
Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia - January 11, 2026 Portugal's Francisco Cabral and Austria's Lucas Miedler in action during their men's doubles final against Britain's Julian Cash and Britain's Lloyd Glasspool REUTERS/Dan Peled

Rising star Alexandra Eala topples holder Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon last 16

Philippines' Alexandra Eala celebrates beating Poland's Iga Swiatek during their women's singles third round tennis match on the sixth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
Philippines' Alexandra Eala celebrates beating Poland's Iga Swiatek during their women's singles third round tennis match on the sixth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Williams sisters pull out of Wimbledon doubles after Serena injury

TOPSHOT - US player Serena Williams reacts as she plays against Australia's Maya Joint during their women's singles first round tennis match on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
TOPSHOT - US player Serena Williams reacts as she plays against Australia's Maya Joint during their women's singles first round tennis match on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Keys celebrates July 4 with Wimbledon victory but Williams sisters withdraw

Jun 30, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Serena Williams (USA) serves against Maya Joint (AUS) (not pictured) on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Serena Williams (USA) serves against Maya Joint (AUS) (not pictured) on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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