
Osaka Stuns Sabalenka as Djokovic Passes Federer: Wimbledon's Day Seven Shifts the Draw
Naomi Osaka's straight-sets win over top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic's record 106th Wimbledon victory made day seven the fortnight's pivot.
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Naomi Osaka's straight-sets win over top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic's record 106th Wimbledon victory made day seven the fortnight's pivot.

Novak Djokovic beat qualifier Roman Safiullin in four sets on Wimbledon day seven to reach a record 66th Grand Slam quarter-final — and had to work for it.

A straight-sets doubles defeat on Court 17 became a farewell as Kyrgios said this was probably his last Wimbledon, closing a brilliant, volatile chapter.

The world No. 1 says medical tests and heat-management work have left him physically ready for Wimbledon after his shock Paris collapse.

A new BBC deal with the All England Club keeps the grass-court Grand Slam widely accessible on TV, radio, iPlayer and digital platforms across the UK.

The British No. 1 missed a scheduled practice session days before her home Grand Slam, with reports she had been seen in a protective boot.

A run to the final at Queen's has lifted hopes around the British No 1, but how far Emma Raducanu can go at SW19 will depend on the draw, her fitness and the weight of home expectation.

Jack Draper returned from knee trouble with a straight-sets win over Marcos Giron at Eastbourne, his first match with Andy Murray working alongside long-time coach James Trotman.

The 2023 Wimbledon champion was sanctioned after a tribunal found she refused a sample during an out-of-competition test, prompting a divided response over fairness, mental health and enforcement.

After more than two decades behind the microphone, the former British No 1 will step away from the BBC's Wimbledon team once the 2026 Championships are done.

Leading players plan to limit media duties at Wimbledon as their dispute with the Grand Slams over prize money and welfare drags on.

Reports that a familiar evening tennis recap is moving later in the night raise questions about streaming, younger viewers and the future of traditional highlights shows.

British No 1 overcomes a stomach bug, fierce sun and a tricky tie against close friend Jack Pinnington Jones to keep home hopes alive before Wimbledon.

The round-of-16 tie offers more than ranking points for the British player, with confidence and wildcard debates at stake in the final week before the Championships.

A four-year ban for the former Wimbledon champion has triggered a sharp debate over anti-doping procedure and player welfare.

Serena Williams will return to singles at Wimbledon after receiving the final ladies' wildcard, transforming a nostalgic comeback into one of the defining storylines of the 2026 Championships.

Croatia's Donna Vekic blitzed the opening set and survived a second-set fightback to deny home favourite Emma Raducanu on the lawns of west London, with the men's event now under way at a depleted Queen's.

Emma Raducanu produced a commanding straight-sets win over Iva Jovic to reach the Queen's Club final without dropping a set, becoming the first British woman to make the showpiece since Winnie Shaw 56 years ago.

The Croatian produced a near-flawless first set on her way to a significant grass-court trophy at one of Wimbledon's key warm-up events.