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Djokovic breaks another Federer record at Wimbledon despite 'meltdowns ... Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball to Roman Saffiulin of Russia in their fourth round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his victory against Roman Saffiulin of Russia in their fourth round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) Roman Saffiulin of Russia returns the ball to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their fourth round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) Novak Djokovic of Serbia falls over during a point against Roman Saffiulin of Russia in their fourth round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada celebrates winning the men’s singles fourth round match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung) LONDON (AP) — After all the recor…

Tennis-De Minaur raring to go in Paris after recovering from hip injury Tennis-De Minaur raring to go in Paris after recovering from hip injury Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 8, 2024 Australia's Alex De Minaur reacts during his fourth round match against France's Arthur Fils REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo Published Jul 23, 2024, 01:19 PM Updated Jul 23, 2024, 01:19 PM Australia's Alex De Minaur said he is ready to fulfil his Olympic dream after shaking off a hip injury that cut short his Wimbledon campaign and threatened his participation at the Paris Games. The world number six pulled out of his Wimbledon quarter-final against Novak Djokovic earlier this month after sustaining a cartilage tear in his hip in the closing stages of his fourth-round win over Arthur Fils. De Minaur was unable to play at the Tokyo Games three years ago after contracting COVID and the hip injury sparked fears he might miss another Olympics but the Sydneysider said on social media on Monday he was ready to compete again. "To finally be able to represent Australia in the Olympics is…

Wimbledon 2026 live updates: Quarterfinals latest with Novak … Wimbledon Quarterfinals Recap Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime Coco Advances to Semifinal Osaka Out Day 8 Recap Jannik Sinner Is Serving Bracket How Novak Djokovic outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime in 5-set thriller to advance to Wimbledon 2026 semifinals Follow our live coverage of today's quarterfinal action at Wimbledon, with spots in the semifinals on the line. Live Blog Discuss The Athletic Live Team and more July 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM EDT Novak Djokovic celebrates epic quarterfinal win at Wimbledon. Getty Images Lukas Weese · Staff Writer, Live Wimbledon quarterfinals — Recap Quarterfinal action wrapped up for the day at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships and it concluded with an absolute thriller at Centre Court. Novak Djokovic (7) reached his 55th career Slam semifinal, outlasting Félix Auger-Aliassime (3) in a match that lasted over five hours and went to a fifth-set super tiebreak. Djokovic will play Jannik Sinner (1), who dispatched Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets. Coco Gauff (7) battled to her first Wimbledon semifinal with a three-set victory against Jessica Pegula (4). Gauff will play Karolína Muchová (10), wh…

Djokovic breaks another Federer record at Wimbledon despite 'meltdowns ... After all the records Novak Djokovic has broken, the latest one left him rather unimpressed — even though he surpassed his great rival Roger Federer LONDON --After all the records Novak Djokovic has broken, the latest one left him rather unimpressed — even though he surpassed his great rival Roger Federer. Djokovic set a men's record for most match wins atWimbledonafter overcoming a surprisingly tough challenge from 132nd-ranked qualifier Roman Safiullin on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals. The seven-time Wimbledon champion screamed out his frustrations at times — later referring to the outbursts as “meltdowns” — before winning 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 for his 106th match victory at the All England Club. That puts him one ahead of Federer atop the all-time list for men, although he still trails Martina Navratilova’s 120 match wins. That's clearly not the record he's after at Wimbledon, though. Not when he's also trying to match Federer's eight titles and become the first man or woman to win 25 major trophies. “Not on my priority list,” Djokovic said. “Didn’t even know about it until after the last match…

Better for Fonseca - The Athletic - The New York Times French Open 2026 Takeaways Zverev Wins Men's Title Andreeva Wins Women's Title Everything that happened on Day 6 at the 2026 French Open, as Fonseca upset Djokovic, Zverev advanced Day 6 at Roland Garros saw Noval Djokovic eliminated while Iga Świątek, Mirra Andreeva and Alexander Zverev progressed. Live Blog Discuss Michael Bailey and Michael Charles June 6, 2026 at 4:59 AM EDT João Fonseca upset Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros. Getty Images 87 New Updates Michael Charles · Staff Writer, Live French Open Day 6 – reaction as Fonseca upsets Djokovic Day 6 of the French Open is now complete as the third round of the singles championships got underway at Roland Garros. After the shock exit of top men’s seed Jannik Sinner yesterday, Novak Djokovic (3) became the latest favorite to get eliminated when he was upset by 19-year-old João Fonseca on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Djokovic won the first two sets before Fonseca stormed back to take the next three sets with unrelenting, impressive shotmaking. Four-time Roland Garros champion Iga Świątek (3) and Mirra Andreeva (8) are both through to the fourth round, but Karolina Muchová (10) wa…

Wimbledon: Djokovic ties Federer with 105th match win | AP News Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his victory against Arthur Rinderknech of France in their third round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Novak Djokovic of Serbia dances towards his family as he celebrates his victory against Arthur Rinderknech of France in their third round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates winning the third round women’s singles match against Claire Liu of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Brian Inganga) Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a return during the third round men’s singles match against Jenson Brooksby of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Brian Inganga) Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus returns the ball to Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in their third round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) LONDO…

Wimbledon LIVE: Brits in disarray as Sinner suffers health issue on ... Wimbledon 2026 begins today (Image: Getty) Wimbledon is back! The iconic grass-court Grand Slam returns for its 139th edition and day one today sees a schedule packed full of big names. Reigning champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are on Centre Court this afternoon, also joined by seven-time champion at the All England Club, Novak Djokovic . But Emma Raducanu 's match has been scrubbed from Court 1 after the Brit pulled out late last night due to injury . The British No.1's withdrawal means we have just one seeded UK player, Cameron Norrie . The men's 26th seed also gets his tournament underway this afternoon, and is one of many Brits taking to court before 11pm. Express Sport will be on the grounds at Wimbledon for all 14 days of the Slam. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT You can get all the latest updates below... Stay up-to-date with the latest Tennis news Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy KEY EVENTS Jack Draper replacement confirmed 14:48 Jack Draper p…

Jannik Sinner: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker Top-seededJannik Sinnerand seven-time championNovak Djokoviccould run into each other in the Wimbledon semifinals at the All England Club as both stars are on the same side of the draw released Friday. Free Newsletters On Facebook On X On Flipboard On YouTube On Google Jannik Sinneris the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite his shock early loss at the French Open. Jannik SinnerandAryna Sabalenkaare the respective favorites for Wimbledon despite upsets at Roland Garros. Can you name every women's French Open tennis champion in the Open Era since 1968? Serena Williamsis a betting long shot to win Wimbledon in her return to singles play, butJannik Sinneris the odds-on favorite to take home the men's title in the grass-court Grand Slam. Serena Williamsis back.Jannik Sinneraims to defend. AndNovak Djokovichopes to set records. Wimbledon begins on Monday -- who can win? There were question marks surroundingJannik Sinnerfollowing that catastrophic defeat at Roland Garros against Juan Manuel Cerundolo. A number of medical tests have since been conducted wit…

Novak Djokovic's Cheeky Response After Being Compared to Lionel Messi By Jack Worswick Published Jul 8, 2026, 9:11 AM GMT+1 Jack is a trainee writer at GIVEMESPORT, having recently completed his first year of the Sports Journalism course at the University of Lancashire. Prior to GIVEMESPORT, Jack provided articles for several websites, covering many topics including MMA, football, and lifestyle. Alongside this, Jack also provides commentary and occasional interviews for the National League side Altrincham FC. While still in the infancy of his journalism journey, Jack is keen to consistently grow and cover even more sports. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Novak Djokovic had a rather cheeky reaction to comparisons made between him and football superstar Lionel Messi following a gruelling five-hour quarter-final victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon late last night. The five-set thriller lasted over five hours and now sees Djokovic take on defending champion Jannik Sinner in an eagerly anticipated semi-final on Friday afternoon. Despite facing the adversity of a leg injury, the 39-year-old fought on as he continues his push towards claiming a 25th Grand Slam title. On t…

Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round - RFI Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round London (AFP) – Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday. Issued on: 01/07/2026 - 22:52 2 min Reading time Novak Djokovic was at his brilliant best against Stefanos Tsitsipas © Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP Advertising Read more The 39-year-old eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof to maintain his latest bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title and record-equalling eighth Wimbledon triumph. The Serb will next face French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech on Friday for a place in the second week. "I like the terminology 'vintage', it brings back the best days and you feel very satisfied and joyful on the court when you're playing this way," said Djokovic after being asked if it was a "vintage" performance. Djokovic is bidding to become the oldest player to win a men's Grand Slam singles title in the Open era, but does not think his age is holding him back. "I try not to…

Djokovic joins Navratilova, Federer with 100th Wimbledon win WIMBLEDON, England --Novak Djokovic, who has won seven of his 24 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, added another milestone Saturday as he became just the third player in the history of the grass-court tournament to reach 100 victories. Djokovic beat fellow SerbianMiomir Kecmanovic6-3, 6-0, 6-4 to advance to the round of 16 and joinMartina NavratilovaandRoger Federeras the only players to win 100 singles matches at the All England Club. "Wimbledon is the favorite and dream tournament, not just for myself but probably for the majority of tennis players," Djokovic said in an on-court interview. "Growing up most kids dream of playing here and winning here. ... Any history I can make in my favorite tournament, I'm blessed." Djokovic, 38, playing in his 20th Wimbledon, will next face No. 11Alex De Minaurfor aspot in the quarterfinals. The victory moved Djokovic into the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the 68th time, second only to Federer (69). He also joined Federer as the only men to win 100-plus matches at two different majors since the Open era began in 1968. Navratilova, a nine-time Wimbledon singles champion, amassed…

Djokovic reaches semis at Wimbledon | News, Sports, Jobs - Times Observer Djokovic reaches semis at Wimbledon AP Photo Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in their quarterfinal men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Tuesday. LONDON (AP) — Side to side. Corner to corner. Novak Djokovic kept pushing Felix Auger-Aliassime back and forth along the Centre Court baseline at Wimbledon to retrieve one shot after another. Finally, on the 22nd shot of a grueling rally deep in a fifth-set super tiebreaker, Auger-Aliassime had a forehand in the middle of the court. Under normal circumstances it might have been just the shot he was looking for. Not this time. Not after five hours of battling with the 39-year-old Djokovic. Auger-Aliassime, a 25-year-old Canadian with one of the top-rated forehands on tour, had nothing left in his tank. He sprayed his forehand wide to give Djokovic a 9-4 lead. Then both players bent over in exhaustion and leaned on their rackets. Djokovic, while he was bent over, still found energy to encourage the crowd to cheer louder, waving his right arm for more noise. One point later, the longe…

Djokovic breaks another Federer record at Wimbledon despite 'meltdowns ... Jul 5, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a volley against Roman Safiullin (not pictured) on day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Geoff Burke-Imagn Images LONDON (AP) — After all the records Novak Djokovic has broken, the latest one left him rather unimpressed — even though he surpassed his great rival Roger Federer. Djokovic set a men’s record for most match wins at Wimbledon after overcoming a surprisingly tough challenge from 132nd-ranked qualifier Roman Safiullin on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals. The seven-time Wimbledon champion screamed out his frustrations at times — later referring to the outbursts as “meltdowns” — before winning 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 for his 106th match victory at the All England Club. That puts him one ahead of Federer atop the all-time list for men, although he still trails Martina Navratilova’s 120 match wins. That’s clearly not the record he’s after at Wimbledon, though. Not when he’s also trying to match Federer’s eight titles and become the first man…

History! Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer's all-time Wimbledon record Novak Djokovic has etched his name further in Wimbledon history, becoming the men's singles player with the most match wins at the prestigious tournament, surpassing Roger Federer's record. Despite a challenging match and some on-court frustrations, Djokovic secured his quarterfinal berth. Meanwhile, the women's singles will see a new champion crowned as defending titleholder Barbora Krejcikova was eliminated.

Roger Federer sits all alone in deserted Royal Box as celebrities leave ... Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook 1 comment 1 ROGER FEDERER was the last man standing in the Royal Box at Wimbledon as he watched Alexander Zverev’s match on Centre Court. The tennis legend returned to SW19 on Monday and was present for Arthur Fery’s blockbuster win over Grigor Dimitrov . Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! 3 Roger Federer sat on his own in the Royal Box Credit: Reuters 3 The Royal Box emptied after Arthur Fery’s victory Credit: AFP Advertisement Following the epic near-four hour clash , several of the stars sat in the Royal Box went off for a break. But stoic Federer stayed on and could be seen sat on his own as Zverev got his fourth round battle with Jiri Lehecka underway. The 44-year-old had been given a hero’s reception back on Centre Court, the scene of his record eight men’s singles titles. He also gained respect from fans for his determination to watch all of the day’s tennis, which had begun at 1:30pm with Jasmine Paolini’s three-set victory over Alexandra Eala. READ MORE IN SPORT OLD ENEMIES Portugal vs Spain preview: Betti…

Novak Djokovic falls to shock Roland Garros loss against ... - CNN Novak Djokovic was bounced from Roland Garros on Friday. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Novak Djokovic People in sports Tennis See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Novak Djokovic lost a two-set lead to fall to 19-year-old João Fonseca at Roland Garros. The Brazilian rallied to defeat the 24-time grand slam champion in a nearly five-hour match. The upset guarantees a first-time major winner in men's singles for the tournament. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. Novak Djokovic has failed in his quest to win a record-breaking 25th grand slam title after losing to João Fonseca at Roland Garros . Djokovic held a 2-0 set lead, but the 19-year-old Brazilian bounced back to win the next three sets – producing the stunning victory against the Serbian superstar. The 39-year-old ended up losing 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in the five-set thriller. With Carlos Alcaraz absent from the tournament, Jannik Sinner faltering under the Parisian sun on Thursday and Djokovic losing in the third round, it now means there will be a maiden grand slam winner in the men’s singles tournament…

Jannik Sinner edges into Indian Wells quarters; Aryna Sabalenka too hot ... Jannik Sinner edges into Indian Wells quarters; Aryna Sabalenka too hot for Naomi Osaka Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Jannik Sinner hitting a shot during his 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-4) fourth-round win over Joao Fonseca at the Indian Wells Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 10. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Mar 11, 2026, 02:27 PM Updated Mar 12, 2026, 01:17 AM Set as preferred source Listen INDIAN WELLS – World No. 2 Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca on March 10 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals, while world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka eased past 16th seed Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 to progress to the last eight. Italian star Sinner was pushed hard by the 19-year-old Brazilian, trailing 6-3 in the first-set tiebreak before rallying to close out the match 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-4). “I am very happy winning this match,” he said. “Joao is an incredible talent. He was serving really well. I was trying to be as aggressive as possible and that was the key to get through against the incredible talent.” Sinner will now meet the home favourite Learner Tien on March 13 for a plac…

Alex de Minaur has been eliminated from Roland Garros ... - CODE Sports Australian hopeful Alex de Minaur eliminated in third round of Roland Garros Alex de Minaur won the first set 6-0 in his third round match but everything went wrong from there against the world number 27 while Novak Djokovic was bundled out by a Brazilian teenager. less than 2 min read May 30, 2026 - 8:53AM Tennis Don't miss out on the headlines from Tennis. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australian hopeful Alex de Minaur had his quest for a first major championship erased in the third round at Roland Garros, falling to Czech Jakub Menšík. De Minaur took the first set 6-0, however, that is as good as it got for the Australian who was comprehensively beaten in the following sets 2-6, 2-6, 3-6. Menšík will face Andrey Rublev in the next round. Alex de Minaur during his third round loss at the French Open. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked out Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great’s latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam. The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to st…

Djokovic earns 105th match win at Wimbledon to equal Novak Djokovic saw Arthur Rinderknech falling toward the Centre Court net after a volley and said to himself “please stay down.” The Frenchman did – and 39-year-old Djokovic dove to hit a backhand volley winner on match point for a 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) record-equaling victory in the third round at Wimbledon on Friday. Djokovic’s 105th match win at the All England Club ties Roger Federer on the men’s list for most singles match victories. Martina Navratilova won 120 singles matches at Wimbledon. By next weekend, Djokovic would love to equal Federer’s men’s record of eight singles titles, but this one will have to suffice for Friday. Related Related posts: Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz in rematch to win instant-classic final in Cincinnati Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open Coco Gauff beats Madison Keys to return to French Open semis Medvedev hands Alcaraz first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner

Novak Djokovic's serve mastery keeps more tennis history in his sights Wimbledon LIVE 1m ago Novak Djokovic's shift toward first-strike tennis has kept him in the hunt for Grand Slam titles.Photos: Matthias Hangst / Getty Images ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — In the public imagination,Novak Djokovichas tended to be characterized as the greatest defensive player in the history of men’s tennis, and, along with Andre Agassi, as the best returner. His better-than-ever serve and greater aggressiveness in his game go a long way toward explaining whyDjokovichas a chance of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title next week atWimbledon, aged 39. Advertisement Djokovic knows that as his fifth decade approaches, he can’t play like he did when he began his career in the mid-2000s, or even 10 years ago. Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out. In the past couple of years, Djokovic has made no secret of his need to conserve energy, nor of his recognition thatCarlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, his two main rivals at the top of the sport, have partially dem…

Djokovic makes Wimbledon history to reach quarter-finals <p>Novak Djokovic enjoyed another slice of Wimbledon history as the Serbian star broke Roger Federer’s singles <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2012739">match-win record</a> on Sunday.</p> <p>Djokovic’s 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin in the fourth round took the seven-time Wimbledon champion past Federer to 106 men’s match-wins at the grass-court Grand Slam.</p> <p>Only Martina Navratilova (120) has won more singles matches at the All England Club across the men’s and women’s events.</p> <p>The 39-year-old is through to his 17th Wimbledon quarter-final and his ninth in a row.</p> <p>In his record-extending 66th Grand Slam quarter-final, Djokovic will play Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime or Spanish 22nd seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.</p> <p>Djokovic’s win kept him on course for a blockbuster semi-final showdown with defending champion <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2011732">Jannik Sinner</a>, who faces Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki in the last 16 later on Sunday.</p> <p>“Survive to thrive, that’s how I feel. So hopefully the thriving part is coming,” Djokovic…

Wimbledon 2026 LIVE: Djokovic victorious on Centre Court after Sinner ... News | London Wimbledon 2026 LIVE: Djokovic victorious on Centre Court after Sinner wins thrilling five-set opener Sir David Beckham and Tess Daly were among the famous faces in the Royal Box on Monday Megan Howe , News Reporter | Madelaine Dowds | Niva Yadav | Shaun Wilson | Tom Place , News Reporter 1 hour ago Play is has concluded on day one of this year’s Wimbledon tennis championships. Jannik Sinner launched his title defence against Miomir Kecmanovic on Centre Court - but the world number one had been taken to a final set before snatching the win. Women’s world number one Aryan Sabalenka got off to a good start, defeating Teodora Kostovic in straight sets. Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic opened his tournament with a win against Wu Yibing, finally prevailing in four sets after 10pm. Sir David Beckham and Tess Daly were among the famous faces in the Royal Box, and thousands of tennis fans queued overnight for a slice of the action on SW19 . Hopes of home success were dealt a hammerblow as Jack Draper and Emma Radacanu both withdrew due to injury, while Cameron Norrie crashed out in five sets to qualif…

Carlos Alcaraz Injury Return Update Drops Ahead of Wimbledon Unlock the latest Tennis news — direct to your inbox. GET TENNIS NEWS Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via E-mail More share options Share on Pinterest Share on Flipboard Share on Reddit Share on WhatsApp 2.4K Views 0 Shares By Sai Mohan Updated Jun 25, 2026 at 6:30am Getty An injured Carlos Alcaraz of Spain watches his bother Jaime Alcaraz of Spain while he plays Poi Mas Tabuena of Spain in the Mutua Madrid World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has not yet been cleared to return from his wrist injury, which will force him to miss the upcoming Wimbledon. However, the Spaniard is seemingly inching closer to his return. Last week, the seven-time major winner shared an encouraging injury update on Instagram that included a video of him hitting some balls while training at his academy and also sprinting on a race track. Notably, Alcaraz could be seen using his right wrist while hitting balls, which many perceived to be a positive sign in his return. The update came shortly after Alcaraz was seen supporting his younger brother, Jaime Alcaraz, at the 2026 ATP Junior Tour Madrid Open at the Caja Magica in Madrid. Although he had a…

ultrasurfing.com/news/top-stories/swiatek-zverev-aiming-to-lay-down ... Jul 02 2026 Iga Swiatek was emotional after scrapping to a first-round win over Taylor Townsend London (AFP) - Iga Swiatek will be hoping to put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence behind her on Thursday, as Alexander Zverev bids to prove his credentials on grass. Reigning champion Swiatek struggled to hold back the tears after battling past Taylor Townsend in the first round on Centre Court after an alarming drop-off in her form during the second set. The Pole, who has been inconsistent since winning her sixth Grand Slam title at the All England Club 12 months ago, did enough to get through but said the enormity of starting her title defence had affected her. “I think the whole process of opening the court and playing as a defending champion is for sure really emotional,” said Swiatek. “Last year probably the most amazing thing in my tennis career happened here. So I felt it also today.” Swiatek will have to be sharper than she was against Townsend when she faces former world number one and 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Karolina Pliskova. The Czech returned to the court earlier this year havi…

Wimbledon 2026 LIVE RESULTS: Sinner and Djokovic win on day one ... Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook 2 comments 2 TOP seeds Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are both through but had completely contrasting matches. The men’s defending champion , who was managing a bloody foot, beat Miomir Kecmanovic in a fifth set, while Sabalenka cruised through 6-2 6-3 versus Teodora Kostovic. Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff both also went through to draw day one to a close. It has been a tough day for British tennis with Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart both losing in deciders, while Jack Draper withdrew due to injury. Advertisement Start time: 11am BST / 6am ET TV channel: BBC One & BBC Two (UK) / ESPN (US) Live stream: BBC iPlayer (UK) / ESPN (US) WIMBLEDON 2026: FREE BETS, BONUSES AND SIGN-UP OFFERS Follow all the latest with our LIVE blog… Djokovic holds on to his record Oli Gamp Digital Sports Reporter That nervy win means Djokovic has NEVER lost in the first round of Wimbledon. He’s won 21 times in the opening round, and his record across all Grand Slams is pretty good. The last time he was beaten in the first round of a major was the Austra…

Dashing Djokovic matches Federer with 105th Wimbledon match win <p>Novak Djokovic has spent the latter half of his ​glittering career equalling records set by former rival Roger Federer, and the Serb was at it again as ‌he notched up win number 105 at Wimbledon to reach the fourth round on Friday.</p> <p>The 39-year-old, eyeing Federer’s men’s record eight Wimbledon singles crowns, suffered a third-set wobble against dangerous Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech and was pushed hard before closing out a 7-5 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) Centre Court victory.</p> <p>Another one against Russian ​qualifier Roman Safiullin will take him to second alone on the all-time Wimbledon match win list behind only Martina ​Navratilova’s 120.</p> <p>“I propose a match-up between Roger and me for 106,” seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic joked in ⁠his on-court interview after celebrating the win with some “dad dancing” for his laughing daughter Tara.</p> <p>“Let’s just stop it here and call ​Roger to come.”</p> <h2><a id="diving-like-a-goalkeeper" href="#diving-like-a-goalkeeper" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a><strong>Diving like a goalkeeper</strong></h2> <p>The way Djokovic disp…

Novak Djokovic earns 105th match win at Wimbledon to equal Roger ... Novak Djokovic is rewriting the Wimbledon record books LONDON --Novak Djokovic saw Arthur Rinderknech falling toward the Centre Court net after a volley and said to himself, “Please stay down.” The Frenchman did — and 39-year-old Djokovicdove to hit a backhand volley winneron match point for a 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) record-equaling victory in the third round atWimbledonon Friday. Djokovic's 105th match win at the All England Club tiesRoger Federeron the men's list for most singles match victories.Martina Navratilovawon 120 singles matches at Wimbledon. By next weekend, Djokovic would love to equal Federer's men's record of eight singles titles, but reaching the fourth round will have to suffice for now. “Today, I was quite stressed out, more tension than usual,” Djokovic said in his on-court interview. “I knew it was going to be a very challenging match for me.” The 24-time Grand Slam champion overcame a blip — dropping the third set in 18 minutes — and held his nerve in the fourth-set tiebreaker by hitting back-to-back aces before Rinderknech's forehand went wide to set up match point. “I saw him slip and…

Djokovic makes more history with 1st-round win at Wimbledon LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand against Soonwoo Kwon of South Korea during the Men’s Singles First Round match during Day One of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 27, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Getty Images WIMBLEDON, England - These days, Novak Djokovic makes history just about every time he wins another match. On Monday, the top-ranked Serb did just that at Wimbledon. Djokovic, a six-time champion at the All England Club, beat Kwon Soon-woo 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court, his 80th victory at the grass-court major. With it, he became the first man or woman to win that many matches at each of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. “It’s always very unique match to play as the defending champion, first on the grass,” said Djokovic, who won his 22nd straight match at the tournament. “Other than this year that Wimbledon made a change so you could practice before the tournament starts, it was always coming out on the untouched grass. It’s really a unique and special feeling in our sport.” Djoko…

Everything that happened on Day 1 of Wimbledon, which saw … Wimbledon LIVE Updates 2m ago Day 1 Recap Media Protest Ends Early Bracket The Williams' Wimbledon Dynasty 30 Stars to Watch Everything that happened on Day 1 of Wimbledon, which saw Djokovic, Sinner, Gauff and Sabalenka win Follow live updates from the opening day of The 2026 Championships. Live Blog Discuss The Athletic Live Team June 30, 2026 at 6:59 AM EDT Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his first round match. Getty Images Lukas Weese · Staff Writer, Live Wimbledon day 1 wraps up Day 1 of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships has concluded, where both world No. 1s were in action at the All England Club. Jannik Sinner (1) started his title defense with a five-set win 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-3 against Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanović in the first match on Centre Court. Aryna Sabalenka (1) won in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 over Teodora Kostović. Novak Djokovic (7) survived in four sets 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 over Wu Yibing. Elsewhere, American No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula and No. 7 seed Coco Gauff both advanced with straight-set victories. Join the conversation here or by emailing live@theathletic.com June 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM EDT Lukas We…

Kostyuk vs. Navarro - Wimbledon 2026 match result | RBC-Ukraine Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk stuns top-10 opponent, sets Wimbledon milestone Sat, July 04, 2026 - 15:55 3 min She had lost four straight to Navarro, but Wimbledon changed everything Vladyslava Kovalenko Photo: Marta Kostyuk (Getty Images) Ukraine's top-ranked player, Marta Kostyuk, continued her impressive run at Wimbledon 2026 by defeating American Emma Navarro in a grueling third-round (Round of 32) match. The 24-year-old from Kyiv battled through three sets to reach the second week of the prestigious Grand Slam for the first time in her career. Breaking the "Navarro curse": How the match unfolded Before this match, Kostyuk (World No. 13) had faced Navarro (World No. 26) four times - and lost every meeting. That made the third-round clash significant not only for the tournament but also on a personal level. Navarro, who had already eliminated another Ukrainian, Yuliia Starodubtseva, earlier in the tournament, entered the match with a perfect head-to-head record against Kostyuk. But this time, the Ukrainian came determined to rewrite the script. The match lasted 1 hour and 44 minutes, with Kostyuk claiming a…

Jannik Sinner survives huge scare to win epic five-set clash after ... Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Comment now TOP SEED and defending champion Jannick Sinner just survived in a blood-soaked first round shocker at Wimbledon. When the world No1 came into the match, his first since melting down in the Paris heat at the French Open, many feared a SW19 heatwave was his biggest opponent. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! 5 Jannik Sinner played with a bloody foot on Centre Court Credit: Reuters 5 Sinner, 24, suffered a nasty fall during the third set Credit: Getty Advertisement Few were looking at Miomir Kecmanovic, the world No50 from Serbia. But he more than matched the red-headed and red FOOTED Italian. In the third set Sinner slipped on the grass and shortly after blood was oozing from his pristine white trainers. After being wrong-footed by his opponent, Sinner slipped behind the baseline – his leg twisting horribly. The 24-year-old’s right foot also momentarily appeared to jar in the lush Centre Court turf. READ MORE IN SPORT break point Grand Slam finalist suffers Wimbledon injury horror on match point GER-MAZING Ge…

Novak Djokovic Dismantles Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 6-2 to Reach ... Novak DjokovicbeatStefanos Tsitsipas6-3 6-4 6-2 in the second round at theAll England Clubto reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday (1 July). “- Published Novak Djokovic outclassed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a statement performance to reach the Wimbledon third round, after Jannik Sinner came through a tricky encounter with Nuno Borges to continue his title defence” Djokovic, who needed only an hour and 38 minutes, won 33 winners and made seven unforced errors as he rolled through Centre Court without dropping serve. The match was the pair’s first meeting on grass, and Djokovic’s win extended his 12th successive victory over Tsitsipas. Djokovic said, "I like the terminology 'vintage', it brings back the best days and you feel very satisfied and joyful on the court when you're playing this way," after clinching the straight-sets win. Next up for Djokovic is Arthur Rinderknech, the French 25th seed, for a place in the second week. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka also reached the third round on Wednesday, with Sky Sports saying the big names all tasted victory as the tournament moved into …

Alex de Minaur Stats, News, Pictures, Bio, Videos - ESPN 2026 Stats Career Go to WIMBLEDON- London, Great BritainJune 22, 2026 to July 12, 2026 Complete Results » Fourth-seeded Ben Shelton is out after the 1st-round at Wimbledon, falling to Finland's Otto Virtanen 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-2, 7-6 (9). Alex de Minaur vs. Roman Andres Burruchaga: Match Highlights Though shares of revenues are "getting better," several players suggest ongoing protests over their cut of tournament prize money could extend to the US Open. Rafael Jodar, a 19-year-old Spaniard, continued to impress in his Roland Garros debut, dropping just five games in a 6-1, 6-0, 6-4 rout of Aleksandar Kovacevic.

Novak Djokovic wins 5-set Wimbledon thriller to reach semis LONDON --Novak Djokovicwas pushed to five sets byFelix Auger-Aliassimebefore the seven-time Wimbledon champion prevailed 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) after more than five hours on Tuesday to set up a semifinal against defending championJannik Sinner. Sinner beat Djokovic in straight sets in last year's Wimbledon semifinals; and Djokovic outlasted the Italian over five sets in the last four of this year's Australian Open. The 39-year-old Djokovic continues to break records as he chases a 25th Grand Slam title. He's reached a record-setting eighth consecutive Wimbledon final four -- moving him one ahead ofRoger Federerfor most consecutive men's singles semifinal appearances at the grass-court tournament. The 5-hour, 15-minute thriller equaled the longest Wimbledon match of Djokovic's career, the 2018 semifinal againstRafael Nadal, which was the second longest of his major career (2012 Australian Open final, also against Nadal, that went 5:53). "With racket and a lot of heart," Djokovic said on-court of how he won, "and management of the nerves." "These are the kind of moments I still play tennis for." It was t…

Tennis-Djokovic and Osaka eye Wimbledon glory as quarters begin - The Star Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 5, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his fourth round match against Russia's Roman Safiullin REUTERS/Marko Djurica July 6 (Reuters) - Wimbledon moves into its quarter-finals on Tuesday, with ⁠24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic taking on third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Naomi Osaka, fresh off a win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka, faces ⁠Karolina Muchova. TOP MEN'S MATCH: FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME V NOVAK DJOKOVIC Djokovic's scrappy win over Roman Safiullin in the round of 16 got him the record for the ‌most Wimbledon wins with 106 victories at the All England Club. But the 39-year-old still has major hurdles to cross before he can achieve his dream of a record 25th Grand Slam. The 39-year-old has been dragged into four-set battles in the last two matches, and his 3-1/2 hour contest with qualifier Safiullin left Djokovic knowing he had won ugly. "I enjoy the battle. I enjoy the suffering in a sense, to some extent, even ​though I don't want it, I don't invite it," Djokovic said after his…

Roger Federer cuts lonely figure in Wimbledon Royal Box as celebs leave ... Roger Federer sat on his own in the Wimbledon Royal Box. (Image: BBC) Roger Federer cut a lonely figure as the only person pictured inside the Wimbledon Royal Box on Monday. The Swiss tennis legend, who has won at SW19 on eight occasions, returned to the famous venue where he is considered an iconic figure not just for his success on court, but also for the admiration from fans. That love didn't appear to extend to inside the Royal Box, however, as Federer was seen sitting on his own with not a famous face in sight. He turned out for Alexander Zverev's match against Jiri Lehecka , his third tie of the day in the best seat in the house on Centre Court. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get tennis news, scores and tournament results plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy John McEnroe walks out of BBC commentary during match and told 'never to r…

Tennis, ATP - Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic knocks out Tsitsipas “Vintage Djokovic” dismantles Tsitsipas to reach the last 32 Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to dismantle Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, reaching the Wimbledon last 32 without dropping serve, with Arthur Rinderknech next. 1 July 2026 Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas, Wimbledon 2026 | © Ch; Caillaud / PsNewz Cédric Rouquette Wimbledon • Second round • Completed See draw S. Tsitsipas vs N. Djokovic Serbian seventh seed Novak Djokovic rolled back the years on Wednesday evening, producing a commanding performance to beat Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and reach the third round of Wimbledon in an hour and 38 minutes. The framing was not his own. It was the on-court interviewer who reached for the word “vintage,” telling Djokovic the crowd had just witnessed a display worthy of his best years – and Djokovic, amused, embraced it. “I like the terminology,” he said. “It’s nice – it brings back the best days.” It was the kind of display that once decided the biggest matches between the pair, and against an opponent he has met in Grand Slam finals, Djokovic looked close…

Novak Djokovic wins epic five-setter over Felix Auger-Aliassime just ... Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Comment now NOVAK DJOKOVIC overcame an injury and roof rage to triumph in a record-breaking epic of a quarter-final. The stroppy Serb erupted at the decision to close the roof after just two sets of this five-set, five-hour ordeal with Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Novak Djokovic is through to another Wimbledon semi-final Credit: AFP Felix Auger-Aliassime produced a stunning performance but it was not enough Credit: PA Advertisement Djokovic , into a record eighth straight semi-final at SW19, suffered a calf injury in the first set but recovered to see off the world No4 7-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 in Wimbledon ‘s longest ever quarter-final at five hours, 15 minutes. The 39-year-old will now somehow have to find a way to recover in time to face world No1 Jannik Sinner in Friday’s semi-final. After Auger-Aliassime took the second set, tournament referee Denise Parnell made the call to close the Centre Court roof at 7.40pm, with both players protesting. Djokovic, perhaps knowing his oppon…

Annabel Croft hands Novak Djokovic some 'bad news' after record ... Annabel Croft hands Novak Djokovic some 'bad news' after record Wimbledon win Novak Djokovic was told some "bad news" by Annabel Croft immediately after his Wimbledon win over Arthur Rinderknech Comments Sport Mikael McKenzie and Ben Crawford Senior Sports Writer 18:06, 03 Jul 2026 Updated 19:12, 03 Jul 2026 View 3 Images Novak Djokovic defeated Arthur Rinderknech at Wimbledon (Image: Getty) Annabel Croft had some "bad news" to deliver to Novak Djokovic immediately after the Serb's 7-5, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(4) triumph over Arthur Rinderknech at Wimbledon . The victory marked Djokovic's 105th singles win at the All England Club — drawing level with Roger Federer's record . ‌ Croft, however, was quick to point out that the 24-time Grand Slam champion still had some way to go before catching the all-time record holder Martina Navratilova . ‌ She said: "I'm not sure if you're aware of this, this was your 105th singles win here at Wimbledon. You've actually equalled the great Roger Federer who had the overall record here for singles wins for men's singles. ‌ "But unfortunately there's a little bit of bad news, Martina Navrati…

Relive Day 7 at Wimbledon: including Coco Gauff beating ... Wimbledon Day 7 Recap Osaka Ousts Sabalenka Williams Sisters Withdraw Royal Box Bracket Gauff Into Quarterfinal Relive Day 7 at Wimbledon: including Coco Gauff beating curfew, Naomi Osaka upsetting Aryna Sabalenka Osaka upset Aryna Sabalenka to join Gauff, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Jessica Pegula in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Live Blog Discuss The Athletic Live Team July 6, 2026 at 3:59 AM EDT Coco Gauff reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time. Getty Images Daniel Shirley · Senior Editor, Live Wimbledon Day 7 — Latest Day 7 of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships has concluded at the All England Club. Coco Gauff (7) knocked off Belinda Bencic (11) in a thrilling three-set match, while Jannik Sinner (1) won in straight sets. No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka was upset by Naomi Osaka, and Novak Djokovic (7) made history with his 106th singles win at the tournament, breaking a tie with Roger Federer. Felix Auger-Aliassime (3), Jessica Pegula (4) and Karolína Muchová (10) also booked their spots in the quarterfinals. Join the conversation in our Discuss tab or email us at live@theathletic.com Listen to The Tennis P…

Novak Djokovic teases Jannik Sinner—but also… Lionel Messi Novak Djokovic teases Jannik Sinner—but also… Lionel Messi 07/08/2026 Getty Images Simply timeless. At 39, Novak Djokovic continues to rewrite tennis history. The Serbian star advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after a marathon match lasting over five hours against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Now he’ll face Jannik Sinner in a matchup that promises to be a spectacle. At the press conference, there was also an interesting comparison to Lionel Messi, another champion capable of captivating the sports world at age 39. Djokovic smiled at the comparison: “It would be nice to play 90 minutes like him,” before immediately turning his attention to his next match: “Now I have an extra day of rest, and that’s a good thing.” The Serbian then analyzed his victory over Auger-Aliassime: “It’s exciting to be part of such an epic match that lasted more than five hours. Honestly, it was one of the best matches I’ve ever played at Wimbledon. I don’t remember playing another one this long here. Maybe the final against Roger in 2019 comes close in terms of duration. It was an extremely even match. Anyone could have won. Félix played at an extreme…

Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-hour Wimbledon epic to set up ... Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-hour Wimbledon epic to set up Sinner semi-final AFP Djokovic celebrates his epic win REUTERS / Jaimi Joy Novak Djokovic will face defending champion Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final after the indefatigable Serb ignored a calf injury to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a marathon five-set thriller on Tuesday. Djokovic was hurt in the first set, but the former champion played through the pain for the rest of a breath-taking 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6 (10-4) victory lasting five hours and 15 minutes in sweltering temperatures. Having survived the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history in a Centre Court classic, the 39-year-old will meet world number one Sinner on Friday for a place in the final. While Sinner beat German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets on Tuesday, Djokovic had to dig deeper before he subdued Canadian third seed Auger-Aliassime in one of the all-time gutsy Wimbledon performances. The question now is whether Djokovic will have anything left in the tank to beat Sinner. Bidding to win a record 25th Grand Slam title and equal R…

Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic hits new milestone, Osaka stuns Sabalenka Spread the word The race for Wimbledon 2026 glory intensified on Sunday as Novak Djokovic rewrote history with another record-breaking victory while Naomi Osaka produced one of the tournament’s biggest upsets by eliminating world number one Aryna Sabalenka to reach the quarterfinals. The seventh day of action at the All England Club delivered high quality tennis, dramatic contests and major surprises as the men’s and women’s singles draws took clearer shape ahead of the quarterfinals. Blueprint reports Djokovic, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title and an eighth Wimbledon crown, overcame a determined challenge from Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin to book his place in the last eight, while Osaka underlined her return to the top level by defeating the tournament’s top seed in straight sets. Djokovic makes Wimbledon history Serbian great Novak Djokovic continued to cement his status as one of the greatest players in tennis history after defeating Safiullin 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a contest that tested both his patience and experience. The victory was particularly significant as it gave Djokovic his 106th Wimbl…

Djokovic earns 105th match win at Wimbledon to equal Federer's record LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic saw Arthur Rinderknech falling toward the Centre Court net after a volley and said to himself, “Please stay down.” The Frenchman did — and 39-year-old Djokovic dove to hit a backhand volley winner on match point for a 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) record-equaling victory in the third round at Wimbledon on Friday. Djokovic's 105th match win at the All England Club ties Roger Federer on the men's list for most singles match victories. Martina Navratilova won 120 singles matches at Wimbledon. By next weekend, Djokovic would love to equal Federer's men's record of eight singles titles, but reaching the fourth round will have to suffice for now. “Today, I was quite stressed out, more tension than usual,” Djokovic said in his on-court interview. “I knew it was going to be a very challenging match for me.” The 24-time Grand Slam champion overcame a blip — dropping the third set in 18 minutes — and held his nerve in the fourth-set tiebreaker by hitting back-to-back aces before Rinderknech's forehand went wide to set up match point. “I saw him slip and kind of fall down. And I was just like ‘p…