Williams, a five-time Wimbledon singles champion, was vying, at 43, to become one of the oldest women to win a main draw singles match at the sport’s oldest Grand Slam event.
Category: Tennis
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The Hot New Italian Player at Wimbledon: Gucci
Jannik Sinner swapped his athletic bag for a large logo-covered duffel by Gucci. It may be a new frontier for luxury brands in tennis.
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The Hot New Italian Player at Wimbledon: Gucci
Jannik Sinner swapped his athletic bag for a large logo-covered duffel by Gucci. It may be a new frontier for luxury brands in tennis.
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Ben Shelton Arrives at Wimbledon With His Father as Coach
Bryan Shelton guided his son for years as a junior and in college. Now he is taking the reins on the ATP Tour. Next up: Wimbledon.
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GOATs Are Everywhere in Sports. So What Really Defines Greatness?
Athletes from Tom Brady to Serena Williams to LeBron James have all been tabbed the Greatest of All Time. Faced with the term’s pervasive use, our columnist considers how sports heroes become transcendent.
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Ten Years After His Historic Win at Wimbledon, Can Andy Murray Do It Again?
A decade ago, Murray broke the 77-year singles championship drought for British men at Wimbledon. It’s been up and down since. Can he recapture the magic?
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Artists Honor Wimbledon With Sculptures, Paintings and More
The Championships Artist Program has been chronicling the tournament in sculpture, paintings and other mediums for nearly 20 years.
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Wimbledon Boycott in 1973 Changed the Tennis World
The walkout was the result of the tennis federation banning Nikola Pilic, an instance of player unity that is still felt today.
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Cameron Norrie Goes to Wimbledon as Britain’s Top-Ranked Player
He is the top-ranked British player at the tournament. Seven years ago when that was Andy Murray, he won.
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Before Wimbledon, There’s Practice on Grass at an English Garden Party
The Boodles, which draws elite players on their way to the All England Club, is unlike nearly anything else on the tennis calendar — a Gatsby-like few days on an estate outside London.
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Women’s Tennis Tour Approves Deal for Pay Equity by 2033
The WTA Tour approved a plan to achieve pay equity at its biggest tournaments. But it won’t be fully implemented until 2033.