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222 stories · page 14 of 23 · refreshed 16 Aug 2026

  1. Off CourtWTAWimbledon8 Jul 2026

    Kostyuk slams IOC decision to lift Russian Olympic Committee ban

    • The IOC provisionally lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee on July 7, recommending individual sports drop neutral status for Russian athletes.
    • Ukrainian Wimbledon semi-finalist Marta Kostyuk called the decision 'terrible' and said she '100% doesn't agree' with it.
    • Kostyuk was playing her Wimbledon quarter-final as Russian missiles struck residential areas near where her parents live in Kyiv.
    • Russian players currently compete without a flag at Wimbledon; there are no Russian singles players remaining in the 2026 draw.
    • Kostyuk is only the second Ukrainian woman to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals, after Elina Svitolina in 2019 and 2023.
    ESPN
  2. Grand SlamATPWimbledon8 Jul 2026

    Arthur Fery: Wimbledon Wild Card Sensation Reaches Semi-Finals

    • British wild card Arthur Fery (world No. 114) beat 9th seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-0 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.
    • Fery, 23, grew up about a mile from the All England Club and was a two-time All-American at Stanford.
    • Queen Camilla was among the royal box contingent watching his quarter-final win on Centre Court.
    • Fery had previously survived nosebleeds and multiple five-set comebacks en route to the last four.
    • His path to the semis included victories over Grigor Dimitrov and Flavio Cobolli, as well as qualifying opponents.
    ESPN
  3. Grand SlamATPWimbledon8 Jul 2026

    Djokovic Survives Longest Wimbledon Quarterfinal Ever vs. Auger-Aliassime

    • Novak Djokovic beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (10-4) in 5 hours and 15 minutes — the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history.
    • At 39 years old, Djokovic became the oldest men's singles semifinalist at a major since Ken Rosewall at the 1977 Australian Open.
    • The win gave Djokovic a record-extending 15th Wimbledon semifinal appearance and his 55th Grand Slam semifinal overall.
    • Djokovic also surpassed Roger Federer's all-time record of 105 Wimbledon match wins during the tournament.
    • Despite the epic victory, Djokovic was then beaten in straight sets by Sinner in the semifinals two days later.
    ESPN
  4. Grand SlamATPWimbledon7 Jul 2026

    Djokovic outlasts FAA in 5-hour epic to set up Sinner semi-final

    • Novak Djokovic defeated No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(12-10) 3-6 6-3 6-7 7-6(10-4) in over five hours on Centre Court.
    • Djokovic, 39, advances to the Wimbledon semi-finals for the 14th time in his career.
    • The winner sets up a headline semi-final clash against defending champion and No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner.
    • Sinner had earlier beaten Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets (7-5 7-6 6-3) to reach the last four.
    • Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is absent due to injury, opening the draw for other contenders.
    ESPN
  5. PlayersWTAUS Open7 Jul 2026

    Serena Williams' coach confirms US Open plan after Wimbledon knee injury

    • Coach Rennae Stubbs confirmed Serena Williams, 44, intends to keep playing and target the US Open (starts Aug. 30).
    • Williams lost in the Wimbledon first round to Maya Joint and then aggravated her right knee, forcing withdrawal from doubles.
    • Stubbs said Williams also wants to play singles warm-up events before Flushing Meadows, unlike her grass-court build-up.
    • Williams shared images on Instagram of fluid drained from her knee after the match.
    • Her coach believes the hard courts of the US Open, where Williams has won six titles, will suit her better physically.
    ESPN
  6. Off CourtATP7 Jul 2026

    Bryan brothers condemn ATP plan to halve doubles prize money and fields

    • The ATP Tour has proposed cutting doubles prize money from 20% to 10% of tournament purses and halving draw sizes, effective 2028.
    • Hall-of-Famers Bob and Mike Bryan publicly criticised the plan at Wimbledon, calling it a threat to young players' careers.
    • Bob Bryan warned the proposal would 'kill the doubles dream for any young players or college players'.
    • The proposal does not affect Grand Slam tournaments, only ATP Tour events.
    • The Bryans argued the tour, at its financial peak, should be expanding rather than cutting doubles opportunities.
    ESPN
  7. Grand SlamWimbledon7 Jul 2026

    Djokovic survives longest Wimbledon QF in history; Gauff and Muchova also advance

    • Novak Djokovic beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(12/10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4/7), 7-6(10/4) in 5 hours and 15 minutes — the longest men's quarter-final in Wimbledon history.
    • The 39-year-old Djokovic set up a semi-final rematch with defending champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
    • Coco Gauff reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over fellow American Jessica Pegula.
    • Karolina Muchova defeated Naomi Osaka 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final and fifth Grand Slam semi-final overall.
    • Gauff's run means she has now reached the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams.
    Al Jazeera
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
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