Mercedes-Benz has launched one of the most significant sponsorships in international women’s sports by becoming the “Premier Partner” of the WTA Tour. But the company aims for more than logos on nets and vehicle fleets at tournament sites. At the
LONDON — Linda Noskova walked to her chair on Centre Court twice with her eyes on the ground and her hands over her ears. She did not want to hear the noise of the crowd. The first time was after
LONDON — Marta Kostyuk, Ukraine’s number one player, hit out at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. “It’s terrible,” the Ukrainian said shortly after advancing to the
It isn’t exactly the ‘Last Eight Club’, because far fewer people can join it: the ‘39 Club’, with Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi as co-presidents, is a dangerous club. Who would want to be part of it? What guarantee is
LONDON — With “a lot of heart,” Novak Djokovic survived. At 39, he is into yet another Wimbledon semifinal after beating Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime. “This has been one of the best matches of my career on this court. These are
LONDON — Coco Gauff reached an important milestone on Wednesday: she made the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time, completing the set. She now has semifinal appearances at all four Grand Slams. Her quarterfinal victory over Jessica Pegula began with
LONDON — The new crisis facing doubles has revived its biggest hater: Reilly Opelka. The 28-year-old, a former world number 17 in singles and currently ranked 115th, has picked a fresh fight with doubles players across the net. “The problem
LONDON — Serena Williams leaves London with the bitterness of a comeback far more gruelling than she had surely imagined: defeat, injury, withdrawal and a wave of criticism. The final chapter of the first season of her return to the
LONDON — Alexandra Eala was moved to tears after winning her first match on Centre Court. It was special that it came against the defending Wimbledon champion, but far more significant as the first person from a country of 117
LONDON — Greg Rusedski, former world number four, was sharply critical of the players demanding a prize money increase and the way they handled the boycott. “They increased the prize money again. So from my point of view, it’s a
LONDON — Novak Djokovic matched another Roger Federer record: 105 wins at Wimbledon. The Serbian then joked about a sudden death challenge with the Swiss. “I propose a matchup between me and Roger. Whoever wins gets the 106,” said Djokovic
LONDON — It’s a disappointment, say doubles players when the ATP shows them their future: fewer opportunities to play and less money. The men’s governing body plans a series of measures to restructure the doubles circuit in 2028: cutting prize
