Tennis News
No. 1 Federer dominant in Wimbledon opener
ESPN - 2 Jul 2018 17:02
Eight-time champion Roger Federer began his title defense in style at Wimbledon, brushing aside Dusan Lajovic 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 in 79 minutes on Centre Court.
South Florida's Sloane Stephens upset in first round at Wimbledon
Miami Herald - 2 Jul 2018 16:51
Sloane Stephens' run at Wimbledon was short-lived. Stephens, a Plantation native and the No. 4 seed, dropped her first-round match Monday morning in London to Croatia's Donna Vekic 6-1, 6-3. …
Wimbledon 2018: Third seed Marin Cilic beats Yoshihito Nishioka in first round
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 16:50
Marin Cilic reaches the second round of the Wimbledon men's singles with a straight-set win over Yoshihito Nishioka.
Love Island, travelling the world and being mentored by Andy Murray
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 15:58
Britain's Katie Swan and Aidan McHugh discuss what it's like to be teenagers on the tennis circuit and their friendship with mentor Andy Murray.
Stephens sent packing by Vekic
Sky Sports - 2 Jul 2018 14:38
US Open champion Sloane Stephens crashed out of Wimbledon after losing to Donna Vekic in the first round.
ATP approves World Team Cup competition
Sky Sports - 2 Jul 2018 14:30
The ATP is pressing ahead with plans for a new team competition in Australia in January in a move that casts into further doubt proposals to reform the Davis Cup.
Wimbledon 2018: Can these footballers be as fit as tennis players?
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 11:00
Players from five-a-side football team TCFC are put through several fitness challenges to see if they can be as fit as professional tennis players.
W2W4 at Wimbledon: Nadal, Sharapova looking to make early impact
ESPN - 2 Jul 2018 23:34
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal and former champion Maria Sharapova headline a stacked day two at the All England Club.
Wimbledon 2018: Aljaz Bedene beats Great Britain's Cameron Norrie
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 23:14
Watch the best shots as Aljaz Bedene beats Great Britain's Cameron Norrie 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the first round at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon 2018: Towel-wearing Elena-Gabriela Ruse collides with ball boy
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 22:33
Elena-Gabriela Ruse walks onto court with a towel over her head and collides with a ball boy during her first round defeat to Agnieszka Radwanska.
GB number ones Konta & Edmund to open campaigns on day two
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 22:32
British number ones Johanna Konta and Kyle Edmund, along with world numbers one Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep, begin their Wimbledon campaigns on Tuesday.
Wimbledon 2018: Stan Wawrinka beats Grigor Dimitrov in first round
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 21:36
Stan Wawrinka comes from a set down to beat sixth seed Grigor Dimitrov 1-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the men's first round at Wimbledon.
Roger Federer drops Nike for Uniqlo in deal worth a reported $300m
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 21:34
The tennis legend's new contract is reportedly worth $300m over 10 years, according to US media.
Williams wins on return to Wimbledon - highlights & report
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 21:11
Serena Williams beats Arantxa Rus 7-5 6-3 to reach the second round at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon 2018: Gael Monfils beats Richard Gasquet in first-round clash at Wimbledon
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 20:59
Watch the best of the action as Gael Monfils beats fellow Frenchman Richard Gasquet 7-6 7-5 6-4 in the first-round at Wimbledon.
7-time Wimbledon champ Serena solid in return
ESPN - 2 Jul 2018 20:46
Serena Williams -- at No. 25, her lowest seed at Wimbledon since 1998 -- battled past Arantxa Rus to advance to the second round. Williams' sister Venus advanced with a three-set victory.
Wimbledon 2018: Seven-time winner Serena Williams eases to first-round victory over Rus
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 20:18
Watch highlights as seven-time Wimbledon winner Serena Williams beats Arantxa Rus 7-5 6-3 in the first round of Wimbledon.
Swan shines on sun-soaked Wimbledon opening day
The Guardian - 2 Jul 2018 20:15
The stars kept their cool and the controversial heat rule stayed in the locker in SW19 Andy Murray's absence failed to cast a shadow over the opening day of Wimbledon as the crowds who flocked to SW19 basked in scorching...
Yes, even in victory, Roger Federer still gets the Centre Court jitters
ESPN - 2 Jul 2018 20:11
Roger Federer has turned Centre Court into his own private castle, but that doesn't mean the defending Wimbledon champ didn't fight through opening nerves Monday on Day 1.
Watch: GB's Swan storms to shock win over Begu
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 19:41
British wildcard Katie Swan reaches the second round at Wimbledon for the first time after a shock 6-2 6-2 win over world number 36 Irina-Camelia Begu.
Serena battles to Rus victory
Sky Sports - 2 Jul 2018 19:30
Serena Williams began her charge for an eighth Wimbledon women’s singles title with a hard-fought straight-sets victory over world No 105 Arantxa Rus.
Wimbledon 2018: Gael Monfils challenges own good serve against Richard Gasquet
BBC - 2 Jul 2018 19:28
Watch as Gael Monfils challenges his own serve, which was called in, against fellow Frenchman Richard Gasquet on day one of Wimbledon.