Men's tennis

Serena Williams to face Maya Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence

(FILES) US player Serena Williams gestures during a game against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro during their women's singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2019. Serena Williams will face Australia's Maya Joint in the 2026 Wimbledon first round as the American legend is set to return to singles action for the first time in four years.

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Wimbledon surprised and disappointed as players plan protest

Top players promise Wimbledon media boycott in prize money protest

A keep of the grass sign is pictured on a court at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Tennis player Marketa Vondrousova’s ban puts anti-doping under scrutiny

Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years for missing a doping test in 2025.

Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wild card

Serena Williams is widely-regarded as the greatest female tennis player of all time.

Frances Tiafoe cruises past US compatriot Taylor Fritz to win Halle Open

Frances Tiafoe of the US celebrates after countryman Taylor Fritz in the Halle Open final at the OWL Arena in Germany on June 21, 2026.

WTA Berlin Open final suspended due to ‘severe weather’

Staff take tarpaulin off of the court at the Steffi Graf Stadium, site of the WTA Berlin Open on June 21, 2026. The final has been suspended due to “severe weather conditions”.

Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata shocks Jiri Lehecka at Queen’s Club

Australia's Rinky Hijikata celebrates winning against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka.

Injured Musetti withdraws from Wimbledon

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2026 Italy's Lorenzo Musetti looks dejected after losing his round of 16 match against Norway's Casper Ruud REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

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