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Williams edged by Joint in epic threesetter on singles return
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 23:24
Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026
Tennis has moved on but Serena devotion at sporting vigil is still at a high | Jonathan Liew
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 23:04
Williamss comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya JointThe shapes and the silhouettes are the same. The movements are effortlessly familiar. The way she gathers the ball...
Wimbledon Daily: Serena Williams' return ends in defeat
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 22:15
Reaction from day two at Wimbledon 2026.
Shelton stunned as qualifier Virtanen progresses to second round
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 22:12
Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen produces a stunning display to beat fourth seed Ben Shelton in a fifth set tie-break in the opening round of the men's singles at Wimbledon 2026.
Katie Swan glides past Begu but Boulter joins early British exodus at Wimbledon
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 22:07
Wildcard entry defeats Romanian opponent 6-4, 6-4Katie Boulter beaten 6-4, 6-2 by qualifier Tyra GrantAt 12.30pm on the second day of the 2026 championships Katie Swan ended Britains wait for a first singles victory as s...
Battling Serena suffers Wimbledon defeat on much-anticipated return
Sky Sports - 30 Jun 2026 22:00
Serena Williams suffered defeat to Maya Joint in her much-anticipated return to Wimbledon following a four-year absence after an epic battle on Centre Court.
Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 21:58
Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
'I'm craving moments like this' - Dimitrov's winning return after tearful 2025 exit
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 21:56
Grigor Dimitrov makes a winning return to Wimbledon, 12 months after suffering one of the most devastating nights of his career.
Poor Wimbledon performance prompts yet another British inquest
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 21:51
After 15 home players lose in the Wimbledon singles first round, BBC Sport analyses the problems facing British tennis.
'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 21:48
Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.
Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams and Wawrinka bow out; Swiatek and Zverev through - as it happened
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 21:36
Williams fell just short on her return, Stan Wawrinka said goodbye to Wimbledon for the last time, while there first-round wins for Iga Swiatek, Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina, but exits for Ben Shelton and Elina Sv...
Serena Williams Wimbledon singles return ended in first round by Maya Joint
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 21:32
Williams beaten 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Centre CourtJoint fights off second-set rally to close out matchSerena Williams walked up to the baseline down match point aware that it would not have been a tragedy for her to lose ...
Zverev overcomes grass allergy and Blockx to advance to Wimbledons second round
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 19:32
French Open winner beats Belgian 6-4, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6Zverevs big serves breaks down tough opponentAlexander Zverevs serve is at once among the most potent and also the most perplexing weapons in tennis. When it is working ...
Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 19:07
Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.
Fery uses 'dishonesty' row to fuel Wimbledon win
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 18:54
Britain's Arthur Fery is accused of dishonesty by Bosnian opponent Damir Dzumhur following a row over a let call at Wimbledon
'How good was that?' - best shots from Wimbledon day two
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 18:38
Watch the best shots from day two of Wimbledon 2026, featuring British hopeful Toby Samuel.
Anisimova begins redemption tour with convincing win but Svitolina crashes out
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 18:28
Last years beaten finalist defeats Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2Svitolina suffers surprise 5-7, 2-6 loss to SnigurIt will take a lot more before the memory of last years Wimbledon final will be entirely out of Amanda Anisimovas sy...
Shelton crashes out in five-set thriller as stylish Fritz cuts a dash and cruises through
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 18:16
Quarter-finalist from 2025 beaten in first roundQueens Club champion, Francisco CerĂșndolo, also outOf the 18 Americans who began the mens singles - the most of any nation - perhaps the most excitement surrounded Ben She...
Wimbledon guests chance their arm against robot mimicking stars serves
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 18:15
Tournaments serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina SvitolinaCould you return Emma Raducanus 110mph serve, or receive a 145mph stroke from Andy Murray? What about Giovanni Mpet...
Alex de Minaur shakes off nerves to begin Wimbledon tilt with straight sets win
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 17:52
Australian defeats Argentinas Roman Andres BurruchagaThanasi Kokkinakis loses five-set epic but Kim Birrell throughAlex de Minaur has enjoyed the perfect launch to his latest bid to reach a grand slam final with an encou...
'You can't walk out in an outfit and go out first round'
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 17:46
Taylor Fritz arrives for his first-round match in a statement all-white suit - and avoids looking "really stupid" by registering a dominant win.
From the brink of quitting to Wimbledon win - Swan
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 17:36
Katie Swan tells BBC Sport's Clare Balding that "day's like today make it all worth it" after becoming the first Briton to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026 - despite nearly quitting the sport with...