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  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. PlayersATPWimbledon5 Jul 2026

    Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Wimbledon 2026 with Elbow Injury

    • Carlos Alcaraz, the 2025 Australian Open champion, withdrew from Wimbledon 2026 due to an elbow injury.
    • His absence opened the draw significantly, removing the defending Wimbledon finalist from contention.
    • Reports indicate Alcaraz is targeting a return at the Cincinnati Open later in the season.
    • The withdrawal denied fans a potential Sinner–Alcaraz final in the bottom half of the draw.
    • Alcaraz had been the pre-tournament favourite to challenge defending champion Jannik Sinner.
    Yahoo Sports
  9. Grand SlamWTAWimbledon4 Jul 2026

    Iga Świątek faces Alexandra Eala on Centre Court in Wimbledon R16 showdown

    • Defending women's champion Iga Świątek meets 29th seed Alexandra Eala on Centre Court on day six (4 July).
    • The pair have split two previous meetings on hard and clay courts; this is their first encounter on grass.
    • Eala advanced through her half of the draw by beating Maya Joint in the second round 3-6, 6-2, 6-0.
    • Also on the day-six schedule: an all-American clash between last year's finalist Amanda Anisimova and sixth seed Madison Keys.
    • Świątek's 2025 Wimbledon title came with a 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Anisimova — the most lopsided final in the Open Era.
    Olympics.com
  10. Grand SlamWTAWimbledon4 Jul 2026

    Eala Stuns Defending Champion Swiatek in Historic Wimbledon Third Round

    • 29th-seeded Alexandra Eala of the Philippines beat No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek 7-6(9), 6-2 in the Wimbledon third round on Saturday.
    • Eala became the first Filipino player, male or female, to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament.
    • It was Eala's second career win over Swiatek, the defending 2025 Wimbledon champion.
    • Eala, 21, trained at the Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy in Mallorca and made headlines in 2025 with a Miami Open semifinal run.
    • She faces 13th seed Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round for a quarterfinal spot.
    WTA
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