Latest story published: 2026-06-27 11:00 UTC
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Katie Boulter recalled advice Venus Williams gave her at the Madrid Open: take some time off and soak it in. The exchange came after Boulter’s doubles experience with Williams in Madrid, making it a personal off-court moment rather than a match report. It gives a glimpse of Williams’ influence and of Boulter’s career highlight on the WTA stage.
Aryna Sabalenka addressed her on-court screaming, a post-defeat meltdown, and the backlash she gets for looking aggressive. The world No. 1 said she understands why some people read her the wrong way and argued she comes across much nicer off court. The interview comes on the eve of Wimbledon, where her form and public image will both stay under the spotlight.
A pair of Wimbledon Centre Court debenture tickets changed hands for £586,000, underlining how expensive access to the championships has become. The sale points to the scarcity of premium seats at Wimbledon and the gulf between ordinary ticket-ballot hopefuls and the secondary market. For fans, it is another reminder that Centre Court is one of tennis’s most exclusive products.
A coach has said Coco Gauff could already be world No. 1 if she fixed one issue, pointing to her serving and mental toughness. The comment comes in the context of Gauff’s race with Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the women’s game. 1 ranking.
Iga Swiatek is being questioned over whether she has the right support team even after hiring Rafael Nadal's former coach. That makes her off-court setup part of the conversation around her next stretch on the WTA tour.
A BBC Sport Tennis piece examines what it is like being a tennis parent and why the role can become so pressurized. It points to the sport’s huge financial rewards at the top and the behavior that pressure can produce. The practical issue is how tennis can change to reduce the strain and bad behavior around young players.
BBC Sport examines what makes a good tennis parent and how pushy behavior can become harmful. The feature looks at junior tennis pressure and the efforts being made to change those patterns. It matters for families around the game because parental behavior can shape player development and welfare.
Venus Williams and Alex Eala exchanged upbeat messages after their doubles defeat in Bad Homburg. The result ends their run in the WTA event, but Eala’s post-match tone underlined how strongly she felt about the partnership and the tournament. The exchange keeps attention on Williams’ return to doubles and on Eala’s growing profile in a high-level grass-court setting.
Chris Evert will miss Wimbledon after saying her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment is forcing her away from the tournament. The Hall of Famer has also undergone surgery as the illness recurs for a third time, according to her public comments. The practical impact is that one of Wimbledon’s most recognizable champions will not be on site this year while she steps back from work in the coming months.
The International Tennis Federation has rebranded as World Tennis. The change updates the sport’s global governing body identity across ATP and WTA tennis. It is a straight branding shift, not a competitive one, but it changes how the organization will be presented to players, fans, and partners.
Jannik Sinner declined to discuss the prize-money protest at Wimbledon and said he wanted to talk about tennis. The No. 1 player was speaking while a broader player protest over prize money and welfare continued around the Championships. For Wimbledon, that means the off-court dispute remains active even as the men’s title defense begins.
The International Tennis Federation is changing its name to World Tennis. The move affects the governing body that runs the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, and tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is a full rebrand of one of the sport’s main institutions, not a tournament change.
A review of Chris and Martina: The Final Set highlights the long bond and fierce rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. The documentary follows two of women’s tennis’s defining figures as they support each other through cancer treatment. It adds a personal layer to a partnership that helped shape the sport at the top level.
Emma Raducanu has been told she can win more Grand Slam titles if she focuses on happiness instead of ranking points. Former coach Mark Petchey also says she needs to stop worrying about critics. The advice is aimed at helping the former US Open champion get back to the standard needed to challenge for major trophies again.
The All England Club and the BBC have extended their historic Wimbledon partnership. The agreement preserves the championship’s long-running broadcast tie-in and keeps Wimbledon on familiar UK television ground. For fans, it secures the traditional coverage link that has been part of the event for years.
BBC and the All England Club have agreed a new Wimbledon rights deal that keeps the Championships free-to-air until at least 2033. The extension covers the tournament’s long-running UK television home and comes before play begins next week. For fans, it means Wimbledon remains widely accessible on BBC coverage for the rest of the decade.
Leading players will restrict their Wimbledon press conferences as part of a Grand Slam protest campaign. The action challenges the Grand Slam tournaments' revenue-sharing policy.
Leading players will continue their prize-fund protest at Wimbledon, and the All England Club has already said it is surprised and disappointed. The dispute is about how Grand Slam revenue is shared, with Wimbledon now becoming the next flashpoint in the fight over player compensation. The protest keeps pressure on the tournament during one of tennis’s biggest events and signals the issue is not close to being resolved.
Leading players are extending their Wimbledon prize-money protest by limiting media appearances to 15 minutes through the first week. The move comes even after Wimbledon announced a record 20% increase in its purse, showing the revenue-share dispute and player-welfare campaign is still escalating. It puts the tournament’s off-court tension back in view as the Championships begin.
Emma Raducanu has discussed her eventual retirement as Wimbledon approaches. She emphasized that she has much more than tennis ahead of her.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years after refusing an anti-doping test. The former Wimbledon champion’s suspension runs until June 21, 2030, effectively keeping her out of tennis through the rest of her career window. The case is a major governance sanction for the WTA and a reminder of the sport’s strict anti-doping rules.