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315 stories · page 24 of 32 · refreshed 7 Sep 2026

  1. Off CourtATP7 Jul 2026

    ATP proposes halving doubles prize money and fields from 2028

    • The ATP Tour has proposed reducing doubles prize money from 20% to 10% of total tournament prize funds, and cutting draw sizes in half, starting in 2028.
    • The ATP framed the move as creating a 'more sustainable long-term model' that could increase early-round singles prize money.
    • Hall-of-Famers Bob and Mike Bryan publicly condemned the plan, warning it would 'kill the doubles dream' for young players.
    • Jamie Murray also criticised the ATP, saying the tour has done 'zero' marketing for doubles over the years.
    • The proposal would not affect Grand Slam tournaments.
    AP / Yahoo Sports
  2. Grand SlamATPWimbledon7 Jul 2026

    Djokovic Survives Longest Wimbledon Quarter-Final in History to Reach Record 15th Semi-Final

    • Djokovic outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) in 5 hours and 15 minutes — the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.
    • The win secured Djokovic's record-extending 15th Wimbledon semi-final and his 55th career Grand Slam semi-final.
    • At 39 years and 51 days, he became the second-oldest men's singles semi-finalist in the Open Era at Wimbledon.
    • Djokovic took a medical timeout to treat a calf issue and extended his all-time Wimbledon wins record to 107.
    • The victory keeps alive his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title, which would surpass Margaret Court's tally.
    Wimbledon
  3. PlayersWTAUS Open7 Jul 2026

    Serena Williams Eyes US Open Return After Wimbledon Knee Injury

    • Coach Rennae Stubbs confirmed Williams' intention to play the 2026 US Open, her first appearance at Flushing Meadows in four years.
    • Williams, 44, suffered a right knee injury during her first-round loss to Maya Joint at Wimbledon and withdrew from doubles.
    • She posted an Instagram update showing four syringes of fluid drained from her injured knee.
    • Stubbs said Williams hopes to play at least one tournament before the US Open (beginning August 23) to gain match practice.
    • If fit, Williams also intends to partner sister Venus in the US Open doubles draw.
    Sky Sports
  5. Grand SlamWTAWimbledon6 Jul 2026

    Naomi Osaka Stuns World No. 1 Sabalenka to Reach First Wimbledon Quarterfinal

    • Osaka defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets on Centre Court on July 6.
    • Sabalenka had not dropped a set entering the match but could not handle Osaka's blistering first serve.
    • Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, reached her first-ever Wimbledon quarterfinal.
    • Sabalenka joins Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek in early departures, blowing the women's draw wide open.
    • Highest remaining seeds are Americans Jessica Pegula (4) and Coco Gauff (7).
    Sky Sports
  6. Grand SlamATPWimbledon6 Jul 2026

    Djokovic Breaks Federer's All-Time Wimbledon Men's Singles Win Record with Victory No. 106

    • Djokovic defeated qualifier Roman Safiullin 7-6(4), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the fourth round on July 6.
    • The win gave the 39-year-old Serbian 106 career singles victories at Wimbledon, surpassing Roger Federer's record of 105.
    • Only Martina Navratilova's overall record of 120 Wimbledon singles wins stands above him.
    • Djokovic is now in the quarterfinals and set for a showdown with Felix Auger-Aliassime.
    • He is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the tournament.
    Olympics.com
  7. Grand SlamWimbledon6 Jul 2026

    Sabalenka shocked by Osaka; Fery beats Dimitrov to reach Wimbledon QF

    • Naomi Osaka upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, ending Sabalenka's title defence.
    • It was Osaka's first win over a top-10 player on a non-hard-court surface, having been 0-13 in those matches previously.
    • British wild card Arthur Fery beat Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 on Centre Court to reach the quarter-finals.
    • Fery, ranked 114, entered the tournament with only two Grand Slam wins to his name and had never previously won a five-set match.
    • Sabalenka had beaten Osaka in all three of their previous meetings in 2026, including the French Open.
    ESPN
  8. Rules & TechWimbledon6 Jul 2026

    Wimbledon 2026 introduces video review technology alongside second year of electronic line calling

    • For the first time in Wimbledon history, video review was introduced in 2026, allowing players to ask the chair umpire to re-watch judgement calls such as double-bounces, foul shots and net touches.
    • Video review is available on six show courts including Centre Court and No. 1 Court; line call decisions by Hawk-Eye Live remain final and cannot be challenged.
    • Hawk-Eye Live, using 18 cameras per court, entered its second year at Wimbledon after line judges were removed in 2025, ending a 147-year tradition.
    • Wimbledon is now the third Grand Slam to adopt video review, following the US Open (2023) and Australian Open; Roland-Garros retains human line judges.
    • Scoreboard visual indicators were also added in 2026 after fans complained they could not tell in/out calls without on-court judges.
    AOL / Sky Sports
  9. PlayersATPWimbledon6 Jul 2026

    Arthur Fery: British wildcard reaches Wimbledon semi-final from World No. 114

    • Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British wildcard ranked No. 114, reached the Wimbledon semi-finals — the deepest run by a British wildcard in the Open Era.
    • Fery grew up approximately one mile from the All England Club and was a two-time All-American at Stanford University.
    • He defeated 9th seed Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-0, having earlier beaten Grigor Dimitrov in five sets.
    • Fery battled persistent nosebleeds throughout the tournament, requiring mid-match treatment multiple times.
    • His run ended in the semi-finals against Alexander Zverev 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-4, with Fery falling just short of becoming the first wildcard finalist since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001.
    Olympics.com
  10. Grand SlamWTAWimbledon5 Jul 2026

    Naomi Osaka shocks top seed Sabalenka in Wimbledon fourth round

    • Osaka outslugged world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 7-6(2) in the heat to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time.
    • It was Osaka's first win over a top-10 player on a non-hard-court surface, ending an 0-13 run in such matches.
    • Sabalenka had beaten Osaka in all three previous meetings in 2026, including at the French Open quarter-finals.
    • The temperature during the match reached 82°F (28°C), the warmest day of the tournament, aiding Osaka's flat groundstrokes.
    • Osaka was subsequently beaten by Karolina Muchova in the quarter-finals.
    ESPN
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