Billie Jean King said the current 'Battle of the Sexes' matchup between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is not the same as her 1973 victory over Bobby Riggs. She linked her original match to social change and drew a clear distinction between that moment and the Dubai exhibition. The discussion comes as the controversial event is set for 28 December in Dubai. Sabalenka has also said she does not believe the match will damage women's sport.
Bjorn Borg has revealed that he has been diagnosed with extremely aggressive prostate cancer. The former tennis great said he hopes he will be OK. The diagnosis means he is facing a major health battle away from the court. Borg compared the fight to playing a Wimbledon final.
Wimbledon’s men’s singles trophy has a pineapple on top because the fruit was once a rare status symbol. The decoration dates back to the trophy’s historical design at the championships, which began in 1877. The practical takeaway is that one of tennis’s most famous trophies carries a symbol of luxury, not a playing-related meaning.
Wimbledon has removed line judges and will use electronic line calling instead. The change applies across qualifying and the main draw and ends the tournament’s 147-year use of line judges. For players and fans, the edge calls at the grass-court event now come from technology rather than officials on court.