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Wimbledon cancelled due to virus, first time since WWII

The All England Club announced after an emergency meeting on Wednesday

01 Apr 2020 8:42 PM

American tennis player John Isner. AFP Photo

For John Isner, no Wimbledon would be a 'tough pill to swallow'

With tournament timing crucial due to grass condition and weather, Isner has already started to ponder a year without Wimbledon

01 Apr 2020 12:21 PM

Former French star Amelie Mauresmo. DC File Photo

Amelie Mauresmo fears 2020 tennis season is over

With French Open shoehorned into the schedule in September after the US Open, it will be difficult for Wimbledon to find a suitable date

01 Apr 2020 12:06 PM

Wimbledon will be cancelled, believes Jamie Murray

'Postponing the tournament presented a series of hurdles, including shorter evenings'

31 Mar 2020 7:54 PM

Wimbledon still planning for play despite virus mayhem

The All England Club remains hopeful that play at the grass-court tournament will be able to go ahead if the spread of the virus is slowed

18 Mar 2020 10:44 AM

Many fans took to Twitter to express their excitement over the two-nail biting finals. (Photo: Twitter)

ICC and Wimbledon engage in a cheeky twitter banter; see tweets

Fans were glued to the edge of their seats, waiting to find out the results of the nail-biting matches.

16 Jul 2019 12:43 PM

While Kate sticks to a perfect blow-out and low-buns for formal occasion, Meghan is seen rocking her version of the messy bun with all kinds of ensembles. (Photo: Instagram)

Rock a messy bun like Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex has been doling out one chic ensemble over another. Here is her Wimbledon look from this year.

06 Jul 2019 4:21 PM

Wimbledon bills itself as Europe's largest annual catering event and has tried to get its public eateries serving more restaurant-style food. (Photo: AFP)

Flexitarian food gains popularity at Wimbledon

Wimbledon serves up strawberries, vegan cream and flexitarianism.

06 Jul 2019 11:56 AM

The former world number one told Tuesday Times there was 'very little chance' he would play singles during the grass-court season. (Photo: Andy MurraY)

Andy Murray buoyant after returning to action, puts doubt on playing singles

The two-time Wimbledon champion, 32, in January announced plans to retire after this year's Wimbledon due to injury.

21 May 2019 3:40 PM

Murray had previously said he would target a comeback at Wimbledon, albeit as a doubles player. (Photo: AFP)

Andy Murray hoping to make a comeback only if his body allows it

Murray had said at this year’s Australian Open that constant pain in his hip had brought him to the verge of quitting the sport.

28 Apr 2019 5:01 PM

Murray announced at an emotional press conference ahead of the Australian Open in January that he planned to retire after Wimbledon. (Photo: AFP)

'No longer in pain', 'unsure about playing top-level tennis again', says Murray

The 31-year-old underwent hip resurfacing surgery at the end of January to overcome the problem that first became a serious issue in 2017.

07 Mar 2019 10:11 AM

Djokovic now has 13 Grand Slams to his name. (Photo: AP)

Novak Djokovic thrashes Kevin Anderson to lift 4th Wimbledon crown

Anderson came close to extend the match after holding five set points to force a fourth set.

15 Jul 2018 6:19 PM

Rafael Nadal looking forward to take part in Queen's Club Championship

Nadal, who won the Queen's title in 2008, intends to participate in this year's event, which begins on June 18.

07 Feb 2018 11:48 AM

Marion Bartoli confirmed her return to the women’s tour in a video posted on her official Twitter account. (Photo:AFP)

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli announces return to WTA Tour

The Frenchwoman retired in 2013, a little over a month after winning her maiden grand slam title at Wimbledon.

20 Dec 2017 10:53 AM

Roger Federer with his Wimbledon trophy at the Champions Dinner in London on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Anything’s possible: Roger Federer

With his 36th birthday just three weeks away Federer believes that he could still be playing the tournament when he’s 40.

18 Jul 2017 2:08 AM

Andy Murray celebrates winning a point against Benoit Paire of France during their Men's Singles Match on day seven at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. (Photo: AP)

Wimbledon is here, the heat is on

All British hopes are focused on Andy Murray, who reportedly had health problems in the past few weeks.

11 Jul 2017 6:36 AM

Andy Murray enters the Wimbledon as the top seed for the first time in 2017. (Photo: AP)

Andy Murray retains top spot in ATP rankings

Rafael Nadal will replace Andy Murray at the top spot if he reaches the summit clash at the All England Club.

03 Jul 2017 10:07 PM

Defending champion Andy Murray's indifferent form of late did not prevent him being named top seed for Wimbledon. (Photo:AFP)

Andy Murray gets top seeding for Wimbledon for first time

The 30-year-old Scot and world number one will not face any of his fellow members of the 'Big Four' till the semi-finals.

28 Jun 2017 5:46 PM

This undated handout photo provided by the Metropolitan Police shows Khuram Shazad Butt. Police have named two of the London Bridge attack suspects as Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane. (Photo: AP)

Target Wimbledon: London attacker was searching for job with match's security firm

'One possibility is Butt had considered targeting the tennis tournament', but decided to speed up the plot, UK Police said.

11 Jun 2017 1:00 PM

Maria Sharapova opts to play Wimbledon qualifiers

The Russian former world number one was this week refused a wildcard for the French Open following her 15-month ban for taking meldonium.

20 May 2017 2:19 AM

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