Latest story published: 2026-07-21 14:00 UTC
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Jasmine Paolini has withdrawn from the Washington, DC and Toronto tournaments to rest and recover. The former world No. 4 is taking time away from competition.
Mayar Sherif won her second career title after an injured Paula Badosa retired while trailing 6-4, 4-0 in the rain-delayed Iasi Open final. The defeat ended Badosa’s pursuit of her first WTA title in almost two years, while Sherif extended the winning streak she brought from the WTA 125 clay-court event in Contrexeville.
Maureen Connolly broke her leg in a horse-riding accident on July 20, 1954, ending her tennis career while still a teenager. She had won nine consecutive Grand Slam titles before the accident.
Nine players have withdrawn from the WTA events in Hamburg and Prague, changing the player availability for both tournaments.
Karolina Muchova underwent unexpected “small surgery” days after reaching her second Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon. She expects to be sidelined for a few weeks, and the procedure disrupted her planned holiday.
Karolina Muchova will miss the Canadian Open after undergoing what she called “small surgery.” The Wimbledon finalist expects to be sidelined for a few weeks.
Carlos Alcaraz and Victoria Mboko are absent from the Canadian Open, while the availability of Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu remains uncertain. The tournament's withdrawal list could grow further before play begins.
Emma Raducanu is dealing with an injury that could keep her out for an extended period. The concern puts her North American hard-court swing in doubt as she races to be fit. That makes her return timetable a major question for the next stretch of the WTA season.
Emma Raducanu is working toward a return from injury, but her next tournament has not yet been identified.
Fifteen players have withdrawn from the WTA events in Athens and Iasi. The withdrawals affect field strength and entry lists ahead of those tournaments. It is a late availability hit for both events.
Victoria Mboko will not defend her Canadian title because of a knee injury. The WTA player is rehabbing the knee and is expected to be out for a while, ruling her out of the title defense. That removes a defending champion from the draw and puts her summer schedule on hold.
Serena Williams intends to play at the US Open if she is healthy, according to coach Rennae Stubbs. The update came at the Wimbledon Championships, one week after Williams lost her first singles match since 2022.
Carlos Alcaraz’s injury situation has delayed his comeback, and Serena Williams has sent him a brief message of support. The updates keep the focus on whether he will be ready in time for the US Open. For tennis, that means his return timeline remains a major storyline around one of the season’s biggest events.
Serena Williams withdrew from Wimbledon doubles because of a knee injury, ending her planned comeback with Venus Williams. Serena said she was heartbroken after being ruled unable to compete.
Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon Championships women’s doubles competition because of a right knee injury. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion announced the decision on Saturday.
Serena Williams indicated after her injury that she intends to play again beyond the Wimbledon Championships. Her team is awaiting further details before determining the next stage of her comeback.
Greg Rusedski predicted that Serena Williams’ comeback may already be over following her loss at the Wimbledon Championships. The former British No. 1 raised doubts about whether Williams will continue her return to competitive tennis.
Katie Swan reached the second round of Wimbledon 2026 after nearly leaving tennis because of a back injury in 2024. Swan said days like her opening-round victory made the difficult recovery worthwhile.
Katie Swan made a triumphant return at Wimbledon two years after a persistent back injury left her considering retirement. Her victory completed what she described as a full-circle moment.
Experts assess Serena Williams' return to tennis and her form since resuming competition. They consider what her comeback could mean for her prospects at the Wimbledon Championships.
Serena Williams is preparing for a Wimbledon comeback, with former coach Rick Macci assessing the motivation behind her return. Macci believes Williams has nothing left to prove but came back because she intends to win the title.
The withdrawals of Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper have prompted a call for Wimbledon to change its rules. The current arrangement is described as unsustainable.
Maja Chwalinska rolled her ankle on a match point at Wimbledon but chose to continue rather than retire, then lost to qualifier Mananchaya Sawangkaew. The defeat came in the first round and made Chwalinska the first women’s seed to fall. Her decision to play on turned a near-win into a three-set loss.
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon. Her decision removes her from the women's field.
Serena Williams is preparing for an unexpected return to Grand Slam competition at age 44. Her motivation for launching the comeback is the central question surrounding her return.
Serena Williams said she had to persuade herself to accept Wimbledon's offer to play singles. The decision marked another step in her return to competition.
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon after a scan showed that her leg injury had become a stress fracture. The diagnosis ended her planned participation in the tournament.
Mats Wilander says Serena Williams’ comeback may still have more left in it, despite concern around Wimbledon. The comment frames Williams, 44, as a player whose return is not necessarily nearing an immediate end. For fans and the tour, that keeps the Serena comeback conversation alive instead of treating it as a short-lived appearance.
Serena Williams has confirmed her singles entry at Wimbledon and says she is still not fully sure about the comeback. She is set to face 20-year-old Maya Joint four years after her last singles match. The return puts Williams back into Grand Slam competition and gives her a first-round test against a younger opponent.
Emma Raducanu pledged to do everything possible to be fit for her Wimbledon Championships opener against Antonia Ruzic. The 30th seed is nursing a right-foot injury and said she had pushed herself further than she would for any other tournament.