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When you get asked to name a British tennis player, you’re almost certainly going to name Andy Murray. He’s the most successful and most talented star we in the UK have had for a generation, probably more. His lack of Grand Slam wins so far may be a bit of a concern, but he’s been hovering around the top four and slam semifinals for years now, and if that’s the best we’re...
Published: July 5, 2011
I had the chance to speak to England’s Ellen White prior to today’s World Cup game against Japan. Here’s what she had to say… It’s a big season for anyone—signing for the dominant force in domestic football, playing a crucial role in a Champions League campaign and then heading off to the World Cup. Ellen White, the 22-year-old England centre forward, is dealing...
Published: July 1, 2011
We have our finalists: The new world No. 1, Novak Djokovic, will face the man he’s just deposed, Rafael Nadal Djokovic got there by beating a valiant Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 7-6, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3—did you think the Frenchman might hit back after going two sets down again, like he did to Roger Federer? Not a chance. Nadal had the tough task of taking on Andy Murray in front of a hyped-up Wimbledon...
Published: July 1, 2011
Maria Sharapova, preparing for tomorrow’s final against Petra Kvitova, answers questions from unlikely interviewers—kids! Watch her answer their pretty tough questions during a Q&A session. Read more Tennis news on BleacherReport.com Read More →
Published: June 25, 2011
The faces in the crowd at Wimbledon are always something to savour. Some of them are beautiful, some of them are a little odd, a lot of them are fantastically colourful. This video features Ana Ivanovic and wanders around the All-England Club on Day Five to check them all out. Read more Tennis news on BleacherReport.com Read More →
Published: June 25, 2011
Grand slam tennis is always full of shocks and surprises, and Week 1 of Wimbledon 2011 has been no different, with something extraordinary happening on every court. Here are my favourite stunners of the week so far in SW19, from the sublime to the ridiculous to the heart-breaking—add your own in the comments. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: June 24, 2011
Centre Court is the most famous tennis court on the planet. And every player who comes to Wimbledon dreams of playing on the hallowed turf. But what is it that makes Centre so special? With the help of Victoria Azarenka, we found out. Read more Tennis news on BleacherReport.com Read More →
Published: June 24, 2011
The USA’s best hope of a Wimbledon win dissolved this afternoon as Feliciano Lopez dissected Andy Roddick in straight sets, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4. Roddick departed the court quickly after Lopez took the match point, with his head bowed, acknowledging the crowd’s applause with his racket. Lopez happily signed autographs, balancing two huge kitbags on his shoulders, before heading off into the locker...
Published: June 24, 2011
Maria Sharapova recorded a straight-sets victory over Britain’s Laura Robson, 7-6, 6-3, but she was made to work hard for it. Robson has gone on record as saying that she admires Sharapova, who was 17 (as Robson is now) when she won Wimbledon in 2004. But she also went on record this week as saying that she thought she could beat Sharapova, otherwise she wouldn’t bother turning up. Fair...
Published: June 23, 2011
Wimbledon’s third day was blighted by the rain, something that’s tough for all tennis players. In true Wimbledon style (talking of style, what did you make of Bethanie Mattek-Sands’s Gaga-esque jacket?), the crowds brought their umbrellas and enjoyed the day regardless. Read more Tennis news on BleacherReport.com Read More →