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315 stories · page 19 of 32 · refreshed 7 Sep 2026

  1. TourATP21 Jul 2026

    Multiple High-Profile Players Withdraw from North American Hard-Court Swing

    • Multiple top players withdrew from upcoming ATP/WTA North American events
    • Carlos Alcaraz among stars missing from circuit due to wrist injury
    • 2026 North American swing begins with Washington Open on July 27
    • Five top-10 men's players scheduled for Washington despite earlier withdrawals
    • Draw size reduced from 48 to 32 players for men's Washington event
    Tennis365
  2. Tour21 Jul 2026

    ATP and WTA Tours Resume with Tournaments Across European Clay and Hard Courts

    • Four major tournaments run simultaneously: ATP Kitzbuhel and Estoril 250s; WTA Prague and Hamburg.
    • Clay-court specialists compete at Kitzbuhel in Austrian Alps for prestigious ATP 250 title.
    • WTA Prague Open marks first significant hard-court event after Wimbledon.
    • Players battle for ranking points heading into North American hard-court swing.
    • Matches run Monday through Sunday with first and second-round action scheduled.
    Tennis Connected
  3. TourATP20 Jul 2026

    Rublev Wins Bastad Title, Climbs Back Toward Elite

    • Andrey Rublev defeats Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 at ATP 250 Bastad.
    • First ATP title for Rublev since Doha February 2025; ends 17-month drought.
    • Win moves Rublev to No. 17 in ATP Race, strengthens Top 10 comeback bid.
    • Rublev improves to No. 14 in ATP rankings with 2,380 points.
    • 18th career ATP title for 28-year-old Russian clay specialist.
    Puntodebreak
  4. TourATP20 Jul 2026

    Tsitsipas Captures Gstaad Title, Makes 34-Spot Ranking Jump

    • Stefanos Tsitsipas wins Swiss Open Gstaad, defeating Raphaël Collignon.
    • First ATP title of 2026 for 27-year-old former Top 10 star after difficult year.
    • Ranking jump of +34 positions brings Tsitsipas to No. 51.
    • Third major title for Tsitsipas at Gstaad; tournament showcases clay comeback.
    • Part of productive week for veteran players seeking redemption.
    ATP Tour
  5. PlayersATPWimbledon20 Jul 2026

    Shapovalov Details Wimbledon Injuries: Rib Fracture and Shoulder Damage

    • Denis Shapovalov fractured rib at Queen's Club weeks before Wimbledon
    • Canadian sustained additional shoulder injury during Wimbledon first-round match
    • Retired from match against Pablo Carreno Busta while down 3-6, 6-7(7)
    • Shapovalov announced injuries via Instagram on July 20
    • Four-time tour-level titlist forced to withdraw from competition
    ATP Tour
  7. Rules & TechWimbledon20 Jul 2026

    Wimbledon introduces video review for first time in history

    • 139th Championships debut video review on six show courts
    • Players gain unlimited review requests for judgment calls this year
    • Electronic line calling continues with Hawk-Eye Live on all courts
    • Video review available on Centre, No. 1 and other show courts
    • Technology modernization responds to feedback from first ELC year 2025
    Wimbledon
  8. TourATP19 Jul 2026

    Young Merida Becomes First-Time ATP Champion in Umag

    • Daniel Merida, 21, wins first career ATP title at Umag over Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.
    • Third-youngest champion in Umag history behind Alcaraz (18) and Sinner (20y 10m).
    • Merida surges 23 spots to career-high No. 59 in ATP rankings.
    • Eighth first-time ATP champion of 2026 season.
    • Establishes Spaniard among next generation alongside Alcaraz, Landaluce, Jódar.
    YourNews
  9. PlayersWTAWimbledon18 Jul 2026

    Eala Becomes First Filipina to Reach Wimbledon Fourth Round

    • Alexandra Eala advances to fourth round of Wimbledon, beats defending champ Świątek.
    • First Filipina player to reach fourth round of any major in Open Era.
    • Enters third round, beats World No. 1 Iga Świątek, reaches fourth round.
    • Unexpected run from breakout young talent signals growth of tennis outside traditional powers.
    • Loss ends Świątek's Wimbledon campaign as defending champion.
    Wikipedia
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