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50th anniversary of 81-player boycott at Wimbledon that changed tennis forever

This year’s Wimbledon Championships marks the 50th anniversary of a dispute which saw 81 male players boycott the tournament and changed tennis forever. Top stars including defending champion Stan Smith, Rod Laver, John Newcombe, Arthur Ashe and Ken ...

26 Jun 2023 at 06:01

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Cancer was ‘blessing in disguise’ for tennis career: Peniston on Wimbledon win

British tennis star Ryan Peniston has said having cancer as a baby has been a “blessing in disguise” for making him “tougher as a player” after winning his debut singles match at Wimbledon. The 26-year-old wildcard was loudly cheered on by his ...

28 Jun 2022 at 22:33

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Bug hotel and electric vehicles among green developments at Wimbledon 2022

A bug hotel, electric vehicles and priority plant-based options in restaurants are among the green developments new to Wimbledon this year. Many features synonymous with the championships have been nature-driven for decades – from its ...

01 Jul 2022 at 15:06

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Wimbledon fans prepare for 34C heat with wine, umbrellas and strawberries

Tennis fans braved the heat to queue overnight for the second day of Wimbledon – equipped with wine, umbrellas and strawberries. Many were taking extra precautions after a woman fainted in the heat during Carlos Alcaraz’s match on ...

01 Jul 2025 at 10:24

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Black ribbon worn in tribute to Diogo Jota at Portugal player’s Wimbledon match

A black ribbon was worn on court at Wimbledon on Friday morning as Portugal’s Francisco Cabral paid tribute to his late countryman Diogo Jota. Cabral, the world number 40 in men’s doubles, was seen with the ribbon on his shirt ...

04 Jul 2025 at 12:27

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Fans rally behind Emma Raducanu in searing heat ahead of Wimbledon showdown

Emma Raducanu fever has gripped Wimbledon as fans gathered in scorching 26C sunshine to support the British tennis number one ahead of her blockbuster third-round clash with Aryna Sabalenka. Crowds queued around Centre Court ...

04 Jul 2025 at 16:35

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Nuno Borges says Wimbledon blocked Portugal shirt as tribute to Diogo Jota

Portuguese number one Nuno Borges has said Wimbledon officials denied a request to wear a Portugal football shirt on to court in tribute to Diogo Jota, after the Liverpool star’s death in a car crash. Instead he wore a ...

04 Jul 2025 at 21:53

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Gary Lineker and Anthony Joshua among famous faces in Royal Box at Wimbledon

Gary Lineker and Anthony Joshua were among the celebrities spotted arriving at Wimbledon on Friday as the Royal Box began to fill for day five of the Championships. The football pundit and former world heavyweight ...

04 Jul 2025 at 13:29

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Wimbledon to honour two-time champion Sir Andy Murray with statue

Wimbledon plan to honour Sir Andy Murray with a statue at the All England Club. Murray, the Wimbledon men’s singles champion in 2013 and 2016, retired last year and will be involved in designing the sculpture. ...

24 Jun 2025 at 10:51

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