7:04 PM ET LONDON — Nick Kyrgios refused to apologize for attempting to hit Rafael Nadal with a ball during their hotly contested Wimbledon second-round clash Thursday. During the third set of a match littered with drama at the All England Club, Kyrgios aimed a forehand at the 18-time Grand Slam champion, though Nadal was

8:26 AM ET Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic is facing criticism in Serbia for inviting Goran Ivanisevic to join his coaching team at Wimbledon. Serbia’s state-controlled tabloids called it a “scandalous” partnership between the top-ranked Serb and the former Wimbledon champion from Croatia. Croatia fought a bloody war for independence from Serb-led Yugoslavia

4:58 PM ET D’Arcy MaineESPNW Writer LONDON — When you think of the great duos in history, several probably come to mind: Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Batman and Robin, Peanut butter and jelly, Thelma and Louise, Keenan and Kel. Your list may vary slightly, but you get the idea. 2 Related And starting this

5:44 PM ET LONDON — Describing his relationship with Rafael Nadal after his first-round win at Wimbledon on Tuesday, Nick Kyrgios invoked the name of the most popular pub in Wimbledon Village. “Um, not sure that me and Rafa could go down to the Dog & Fox and have a beer together,” Kyrgios said, sending

Jun 29, 2019 D’Arcy MaineESPN WIMBLEDON — While her peers were playing in grass tournaments throughout Europe in the weeks leading into Wimbledon, Serena Williams opted to stay in France following her third-round exit at Roland Garros to train by herself. At least she thought she would be by herself. She soon discovered she was

4:46 PM ET D’Arcy MaineESPNW Writer After days of speculation, Andy Murray confirmed he will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon with Serena Williams, his management company said in an email on Tuesday night. The pair will officially enter the draw on Wednesday morning before the 11 a.m. deadline. Per the email from Matt Gentry, they

4:09 PM ET D’Arcy MaineESPN WIMBLEDON, England — Corey Gauff still remembers watching the 2009 Australian Open final between Serena Williams and Dinara Safina. It was early morning at their family home in Atlanta, but his young daughter was captivated by the match on the screen. Williams ultimately won in convincing fashion, 6-0, 6-3, to

10:35 AM ET ESPN News Services The combative and combustible Nick Kyrgios advanced to the second round of Wimbledon despite winning only five points in the fourth set. The unseeded Australian beat Jordan Thompson 7-6 (4), 3-6, 7-6 (10), 0-6, 6-1. Kyrgios took a medical timeout after the second set and a trainer came on

WIMBLEDON, England — Coco Gauff grew up admiring the Williams sisters. Picked up a tennis racket as a little girl because of them. And on Monday at Wimbledon, still just 15, Gauff beat one of them. Gauff, the youngest competitor to qualify at the All England Club in the professional era, showed the poise and

6:14 PM ET Simon Cambers WIMBLEDON, England — “I’m still waiting for them to come,” John McEnroe said on BBC TV on Monday, referring to the ATP’s “Next Gen,” the young guns who dream of replacing the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at the top of the men’s game. 2 Related