ESPN News Services Jul 4, 2023, 10:31 AM ET LONDON — In just his third Wimbledon tournament, Carlos Alcaraz is already one of the main men to beat. The top-seeded Spanish player hasn’t been past the fourth round at the All England Club, but he has become the primary threat in Novak Djokovic‘s quest for

ESPN News Services Jul 4, 2023, 10:45 AM ET LONDON — Defending Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina came from a set down on Centre Court to beat American Shelby Rogers 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the first round at a rainy Wimbledon on Tuesday. Ons Jabeur, last year’s Wimbledon runner-up, made a solid start to her bid

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Jul 3, 2023, 05:03 PM ET No one remained in their seat as Venus Williams, 43, walked off Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Monday following her 6-4, 6-3 loss to Elina Svitolina. All of the nearly 15,000 in attendance were on their feet showering her with applause, and “We love you, Venus” screams

Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN Senior WriterJul 3, 2023, 05:04 PM ET Close Alyssa Roenigk is a senior writer for ESPN whose assignments have taken her to six continents and caused her to commit countless acts of recklessness. (Follow @alyroe on Twitter). Billed from the draw as a can’t-miss Round 1 matchup, Coco Gauff vs. Sofia Kenin

Associated Press Jul 3, 2023, 02:46 PM ET LONDON — Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams lost in the first round of her 24th appearance at the All England Club on Monday. Williams fell to the ground at Centre Court early on against Elina Svitolina, and her right knee was treated twice by a trainer, including

Jul 3, 2023, 07:15 AM ET LONDON — Wimbledon officials have strengthened security and will use undercover “behavioral detection officers” in an attempt to prevent environmental protests at the Championships which start on Monday. Perfectly-manicured green lawns with crisp white lines are the worldwide image of the tournament and the prospect of somebody sprinkling orange

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 2, 2023, 05:48 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament, citing a wrist injury. Kyrgios, who

Jul 2, 2023, 09:02 AM ET Novak Djokovic is the favorite to win — can he face down the pressure and set the Grand Slam record? Or will someone (maybe Carlos Alcaraz) be able to stop him along the way? Iga Swiatek just won the French Open title, but has admitted she’s a lot less

Associated Press Jul 1, 2023, 11:29 AM ET EASTBOURNE, England — American Madison Keys prevailed in a marathon tiebreaker Saturday to win the Eastbourne International final, beating ninth-seeded Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 7-6 (13) for her second title at the grass-court tournament. The WTA said it was the second longest tiebreaker of the season so far.

Associated Press Jul 1, 2023, 03:13 PM ET BAD HOMBURG, Germany — Top-ranked doubles player Katerina Siniakova won her first grass-court singles title by beating Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 7-6 (5) in a rain-affected final at the Bad Homburg Open on Saturday. Siniakova served for the match at 5-3 in the second set but the Czech