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Wimbledon June 30, 2021

Serena Williams 'heartbroken' over withdrawing from Wimbledon match

Serena Williams admitted Tuesday she was “heartbroken” she had to withdraw from her Wimbledon match.

Wimbledon June 29, 2021

Serena Williams out at Wimbledon after sustaining leg injury

During Tuesday’s first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Serena Williams suffered a leg injury and was forced to stop playing.

Wimbledon June 29, 2021

Venus, 41, rises to 90th Wimbledon win in 90th career major

Venus Williams accumulated 10 aces Tuesday by smacking serves at up to 114 mph — not quite like the old days, but not too shabby, either.

Wimbledon June 29, 2021

Andy Murray gets 1st Wimbledon win since 2017, reveals cringey detail of brief break

Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion who is still trying to get back to peak form after two hip surgeries, pulled off a big win over No. 24 Nikoloz Basilashvili.

Olympics June 29, 2021

Barty commits to Australia's tennis team for Tokyo Olympics

Top-ranked Ash Barty is set to lead Australia’s 11-member tennis team at the Tokyo Olympics.

Wimbledon June 28, 2021

At Wimbledon, Murray 'can still play at the highest level'

The Centre Court crowd roared when Andy Murray walked out onto the green grass for his first Wimbledon match in four years. He smiled and replied with a thumbs-up.

Wimbledon June 28, 2021

American-born Frances Tiafoe stuns Stefanos Tsitsipas on Day 1 at Wimbledon

If Monday is a sign of what is to come at Wimbledon, the tournament will feature a ton of upsets.

Olympics June 27, 2021

Serena Williams says she will not play at the Tokyo Olympics

Serena Williams said she will not go to the Tokyo Olympics, but did not want to say why during her pre-Wimbledon video conference with reporters Sunday.

Tennis June 26, 2021

Federer unsure about Olympics; will reassess after Wimbledon

Roger Federer is still not sure whether he will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, saying Saturday that he and his team plan to “reassess the situation after Wimbledon.”

Wimbledon June 25, 2021

2019 champion Simona Halep out of Wimbledon with calf injury

Reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep withdrew from the Grand Slam tournament Friday because of an injured left calf.