Tennis

ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2023, 01:30 PM ET Aryna Sabalenka was back on her A-game Saturday as she kept up her perfect record against Russian Anna Blinkova with a 6-2, 6-3 victory in the third round of Wimbledon. A day after the Belarusian player was screaming in frustration against Varvara Gracheva, the Australian Open

ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2023, 01:13 PM ET It wasn’t easy, but top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is moving on at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3, 7-5 win over Nicolas Jarry. The world No. 1 was frequently on the ropes against Jarry, but always managed to find another gear as he wrapped up the

Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterJul 8, 2023, 09:27 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. Every tournament has favorites. Rarely does a tennis tournament have someone who’s favored against the rest of the field combined. Then again, rarely is a player as dominant as Novak Djokovic has been at Wimbledon. Editor’s

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 7, 2023, 05:03 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 LONDON — Andy Murray felt a bit on edge ahead of Wimbledon. “When I walk out onto Centre

D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Jul 7, 2023, 04:49 PM ET Christopher Eubanks rested his hands atop his head, appearing to be almost in disbelief, as he walked back to the center of No. 1 Court. Seconds later, he raised them in victory as the crowd stood on its feet and roared in ovation. He had just

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 7, 2023, 01:40 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 LONDON — Andy Murray‘s Wimbledon journey finished in the second round after Stefanos Tsitsipas prevailed in a two-day,

ESPN News Services Jul 6, 2023, 12:14 PM ET LONDON — Liam Broady thrilled a partisan Centre Court crowd Thursday as he became the first British man to defeat a top-four seed at Wimbledon since 2013 with his upset victory over No. 4 Casper Ruud. After winning the first set, Broady, a wild card who

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 6, 2023, 05:50 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 LONDON — Andy Murray‘s bid to reach the third round of Wimbledon was halted by a local council

ESPN News Services Jul 6, 2023, 02:51 PM ET LONDON — Defending champion Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Wimbledon third round but only after surviving a torrid second set against experienced Frenchwoman Alize Cornet, who needed a medical timeout after slipping late in Thursday’s contest. Also on Thursday, Russian qualifier Mirra Andreeva went

Associated Press Jul 5, 2023, 09:06 PM ET American tennis player Jenson Brooksby accepted a provisional suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency on Wednesday after being accused of missing three doping tests in a 12-month period, he told The Associated Press. “Taking the provisional suspension is the best decision that we have to make

ESPN News Services Jul 5, 2023, 11:30 AM ET Russian No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev fought off the spirited efforts of British world No. 391 Arthur Fery with a 7-5 6-4 6-3 victory over the 20-year-old wild card Wednesday as he starts his latest attempt for a serious challenge at Wimbledon. Medvedev, the 2021 US

ESPN News Services Jul 5, 2023, 03:00 PM ET Women’s top seed Iga Swiatek outclassed Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-2, 6-0 on Wednesday to sweep into the third round of Wimbledon with a dazzling display. Swiatek, 22, of Poland, started a little slowly and dropped serve early having broken her opponent, but moved through the

Jul 4, 2023, 10:31 AM ET LONDON — Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon campaign by sending French veteran Jeremy Chardy into retirement with a 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 drubbing on Tuesday. At about the same time as eight-time champion Roger Federer was receiving a rapturous reception as a Royal Box guest across on Centre

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 4, 2023, 01:11 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 LONDON — Andy Murray eased past Ryan Peniston in straight sets in the first round of the men’s

Associated Press Jul 4, 2023, 12:35 PM ET SYDNEY — Retired tennis champion Ash Barty on Tuesday announced the birth of her first child. The former No. 1 player, who retired just over 15 months ago, revealed on social media that she and husband Garry Kissick had welcomed a baby boy. “Our beautiful boy. Welcome

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

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

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJul 3, 2023, 09:40 AM 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 LONDON — Barring upset or injury, Novak Djokovic will be eating grass in less than two weeks. After