Emma Raducanu suggests when she will retire from tennis as Wimbledon nears
Emma Raducanu has discussed her eventual retirement as Wimbledon approaches. She emphasized that she has much more than tennis ahead of her.
Latest story published: 2026-06-24 19:15 UTC
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29 days ago
Rafa resilience inspiring Basing in impressive Qualifying run
Basing is making an impressive run through Wimbledon qualifying, with Rafael Nadal’s resilience cited as inspiration. The result keeps her alive in the draw and moves her closer to the main event at the All England Club. Her progress adds another British name to watch as qualifying decides the final places in the championship field.
Wimbledon
General
Wimbledon in Central Park Schedule of Events
Andre Agassi, James Blake, Genie Bouchard and Caroline Wozniacki are set to play on a Wimbledon grass court in Central Park. The event is a Wimbledon-themed exhibition, not a competitive tour stop, and is built around grass-court tennis in a public setting. It gives fans a chance to see recognizable ATP and WTA names in a showcase format.
Genie Bouchard
Tournament Preview
I grew up watching Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova – this tale of their friendship wrecked me | Emma Brockes
Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are the subject of a reflective piece about their friendship and rivalry. It uses their relationship as a reminder of an era that shaped modern tennis.
7 FACTS you probably didn’t know about Wimbledon
A Wimbledon feature compiles seven obscure and striking facts about the grass-court major. It spotlights trivia and statistics around the Championships rather than a match result or draw development. The Serena Williams angle points to the uniqueness of her Grand Slam comeback and why it stands out in Wimbledon history.
Serena Williams
Injury
Emma Raducanu told what she must do if she wants to win another Grand Slam
Emma Raducanu has been told what she must do if she wants to win another Grand Slam, with the advice tied to repeating the success she already has. For Raducanu, the message is that another Slam run is possible, but it will require another full breakthrough.
Emma Raducanu
Off Court
Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel with happier ending
Amanda Anisimova is preparing for another Wimbledon campaign after taking about six weeks to recover from the disappointment of last year’s final. She is seeking a happier outcome this time.
Amanda Anisimova
Tournament Preview
30 days ago
Dart bows out of Eastbourne Open as Fery among Brits making history
Harriet Dart lost in the first round of the Eastbourne Open, falling 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 to Zeynep Sönmez. The result ended Dart’s run at the WTA event and sent Sönmez through. For British interest at Eastbourne, it meant one home hope was out while Sönmez moved on.
Serena Williams’ former trainer details the key factor which could derail her Wimbledon hopes
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon prospects are being discussed through advice from her former trainer. The key issue he highlights as potentially derailing her run is not identified in the available text. That leaves the main takeaway as another round of scrutiny over how far Williams can still go at the tournament.
WTA Bad Homburg Day 4 Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Emma Navarro
Iga Swiatek is scheduled to face Emma Navarro on the fourth day of the Bad Homburg Open. Their encounter headlines the slate of women’s match predictions.
Adeshina shows class to skip class
Adeshina is being featured in a Wimbledon profile for showing class. The piece is a human-interest spotlight rather than a match result, putting attention on the player’s presence around the Championships. It adds to Wimbledon’s tradition of highlighting personal stories alongside the tennis.
Erika Andreeva's pride and pressure after sister Mirra's act of triumph
Erika Andreeva is handling pride and pressure after Mirra Andreeva’s triumph. The piece focuses on the family dynamic around Mirra’s success on the WTA side. It captures the emotional impact of one sister’s breakthrough on the other.
Erika Andreeva
Off Court
Qualifying: As close to the action as you can get
Wimbledon qualifying is being positioned as the closest fans can get to the action before the main draw begins. The preview spotlights the qualifying event as part of the tournament build-up for both ATP and WTA players. It matters because qualifying is where players fight for a place in the Championships proper.
Wimbledon
General
AELTC reveals schedule for The Wimbledon Court in Central Park, New York
The All England Lawn Tennis Club has released the schedule for The Wimbledon Court in Central Park, New York. The event is a Wimbledon-linked promotional and planning initiative in New York. It gives Wimbledon a visible public presence outside the tournament grounds and sets the timing for the activation.
Wimbledon
Off Court
Serena draws Maya Joint, 20, in Wimbledon opener
Serena Williams will face 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon in her first singles match in nearly four years. The draw gives Williams an immediate opening test at SW19, while also setting up other notable Wimbledon paths for players such as Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper. For Serena, the consequence is an early return-match spotlight against a younger opponent on the biggest stage in grass-court tennis.
Bettors Backing Serena Williams for SW19 Title
Serena Williams is drawing significant betting support to win Wimbledon. The story centers on wagering interest around her chances at the SW19 title.
Tan: 'I hope I can qualify and maybe play Serena again'
Tan said she hopes to qualify at Wimbledon and earn another shot at Serena. The comment points to the qualifying draw as her route into the main event, with the Serena matchup only possible if both players end up in the right place. For Tan, the immediate consequence is simple: she must get through qualifying first before any reunion can happen.
Tan
Tournament Preview
GB's Adeshina two wins away from Wimbledon dream
Britain's Esther Adeshina beat Japan's Moyuka Uchijima to move within two wins of the Wimbledon main draw. The result is the biggest win of Adeshina's career and keeps her qualification bid alive. She now needs two more victories to reach the championship proper at Wimbledon.
Tomljanovic accuses anti-doping chiefs of being out to get players after Vondrousova ban
Ajla Tomljanovic called Marketa Vondrousova’s four-year anti-doping ban a disgrace and accused tennis authorities of targeting players who have done nothing wrong. The International Tennis Integrity Agency defended unpredictable test timing as a consequence of strong testing procedures.
Why Wimbledon is Alex Eala’s best chance for a deep run at a Grand Slam
Alex Eala heads into Wimbledon with momentum after her singles preparation and recent play, and the tournament is framed as her best chance for a deep Grand Slam run. A seeded place at Wimbledon should give the Filipina a more favorable draw than on her debut last year, when she lost in the first round to Barbora Krejcikova. The practical payoff is a better path to build on the first Grand Slam match win she earned at the US Open last August, which remains her only major victory so far.
Tournament Preview
Alex Eala’s Bad Homburg Open ranking points and prize money after first round exit
Alex Eala exited the Bad Homburg Open in the first round after losing her opening match. The coverage examines the ranking points and prize money attached to her result at the WTA 500 event.
Rankings
Osaka within Wimbledon dress code with kimono
Naomi Osaka wore a Wimbledon-appropriate kimono that still reflected her fashion style and paid tribute to Japan. The outfit was designed to fit the tournament’s all-white dress code while preserving the on-court entrances that have become part of her Wimbledon profile. It is another example of Osaka using tournament style as a visible part of her presence at the All England Club.
Wimbledon 2026: Dates, schedule, draw, and odds
Wimbledon 2026 is being previewed with its dates, schedule, draw, players, and odds. The Championships are the season’s third Grand Slam and the final stop of the grass-court swing. That makes the event the key marker for the end of the summer grass season and the start of the sport’s biggest final stretch.
Tournament Preview
Battling egos and stereotypes - the rise of female tennis coaches
Female coaches remain significantly underrepresented in professional tennis despite the sport's commitment to gender equality. Entrenched stereotypes and managing egos are among the barriers, with efforts underway to improve opportunities.
Off Court
31 days ago
McEnroe: Vondrousova Ban “Way Too Harsh”
Patrick McEnroe said Marketa Vondrousova’s four-year ban was “way too harsh” and called the punishment ridiculous. The case is an anti-doping and disciplinary matter involving Vondrousova, not a tennis result. The dispute adds pressure to the conversation around how severe doping sanctions should be in the women’s game.
Marketa Vondrousova
Off Court
Jelena Ostapenko drops her official merch collection
Jelena Ostapenko has launched her official merch collection. The former Roland Garros champion worked on the line with her team for almost a year, and it includes illustrated hoodies, T-shirts and caps. The release gives Ostapenko a new off-court branding push tied to her public image as a former major winner.
WTA Bad Homburg Day 3 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Elise Mertens
Naomi Osaka faces Elise Mertens in one of the featured matches on Day 3 of the Bad Homburg Open. The coverage previews the upcoming WTA contest and offers a prediction.
WTA Bad Homburg Day 3 Predictions Including Elina Svitolina vs Liudmila Samsonova
Elina Svitolina meets Liudmila Samsonova in a featured Day 3 match at the Bad Homburg Open. The coverage previews the WTA encounter and offers a prediction.
Noskova Cracks Top 10 after Berlin Title, Eala Back in Top 30
Linda Noskova has cracked the WTA top 10 after winning the Berlin title. Alex Eala also moved back into the top 30. The rankings jump gives Noskova a bigger position in the tour hierarchy and suggests further movement could follow in the coming weeks.
Impressive Tarvet taking lessons from 2025 'blur'
Tarvet is being described as impressive while trying to turn lessons from a 2025 blur into progress at Wimbledon. The piece points to a player still drawing on a difficult stretch while building his game around the Championships. That makes his form and adaptation at Wimbledon the key practical story for the British side.
Wimbledon
General