Category: Tennis
From living in a van to Wimbledon debut: the unlikely rise of Billy Harris
How many players launch their careers out the back of a van? At this year’s Wimbledon, there may be only one. The British No 5, Billy [more…]
‘I want them to see I’m happy’: Emma Raducanu buoyant for Wimbledon return
A year ago, as another Wimbledon fortnight began at last, a few tennis fans caught fleeting glimpses of Emma Raducanu at the All England Club. [more…]
Refusing to throw in the towel is a fitting finale in its own right for Murray at Wimbledon
On the eve of the Queen’s Club championship nearly two weeks ago, Andy Murray was announced as part of the Great Britain Olympic team for [more…]
Wimbledon urged to drop Barclays as sponsor over fossil fuel links
Wimbledon is facing calls to drop Barclays as a sponsor over the bank’s ties to fossil fuels and defence companies supplying Israel. Ahead of the [more…]
Jack Draper leads British hopes at Wimbledon after Queen’s boost
There may have been some indifferent football from England and Scotland in the Euros, and Andy Murray may be straining to be fit enough for [more…]
Andy Murray to face Machac in Wimbledon first round if he wins fitness race
As the draw for the men’s singles at Wimbledon unfolded at the All England Club on Friday morning, Andy Murray might have allowed himself a [more…]
Hubert Hurkacz: ‘I want to be remembered for more than just beating Roger Federer’
No matter what Hubert Hurkacz goes on to achieve in his career, for many people his name will for ever be the answer to a [more…]
‘I’m good, I promise’: the loneliness of the low-ranking tennis player
I was 10 when I first told my folks that I wanted to give up playing tennis. They didn’t yield then, and they never did. [more…]
Emma Raducanu hails ‘meaningful’ first win over top-10 opponent
Emma Raducanu said her comeback victory against the world No 5, Jessica Pegula, to reach the Rothesay International quarter‑finals in Eastbourne was one of her [more…]
Raducanu’s renewed love for tennis on show in demolition of Sloane Stephens
Emma Raducanu arrived in Eastbourne injury-free, with a growing number of matches under her belt, and she made it clear that she was very happy. [more…]
