Breaking: Jack Draper's rotten luck with injuries continues as he pulls out of Wimbledon with a recurrence of the arm issue that kept him out from August until February. Meaning the tournament loses its highest profile home players from both draws before it's even begun.

And a look at the varied legacy the Williams sisters have established over the last 29 years. Which as Venus said on Saturday is still being re-written ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Andy Roddick is back at Wimbledon with ESPN, his first such role since 2015. But he's established himself over the last couple of years as one of the leading voices in the sport. Interview about the changes that are (belatedly) coming to tennis media ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

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Jannik Sinner played down his issues with heat immediately after Cerundolo collapse, but said today at the Hurlingham club that he went for tests after Paris and is making changes to his practice (including more of it in warm weather) to address them ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Jannik Sinner played down his issues with heat immediately after Cerundolo collapse, but said today at the Hurlingham club that he went for tests after Paris and is making changes to his practice (including more of it in warm weather) to address them ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Markéta Vondroušová’s doping ban explained. The salient point from this case is that the hour players give each day for when they can be tested is not the *only* time they can be tested. Which seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding across the sport ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Breaking: Markéta Vondroušová, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, given four-year suspension for refusing a drugs test. Independent tribunal finds “no compelling justification” for refusal. Big precedent set, and the salient point being that testing can be outside a player's window

Some thoughts in this on Serena's singles comeback, which is a whole different order of magnitude to doubles. And as a result throws up a far greater range of feelings ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Serena Williams given singles wild card for Wimbledon, the tournament confirms.

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The Saudi 1,000 is taking shape - with venue set to be the yet to be built National Tennis Centre in Qiddiya City, a futuristic ' megaproject'. Confidence it'll be ready for 2028. Naturally some concerns about a Saudi construction project like this www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Holger Rune to miss Wimbledon as he continues recovery from achilles rupture. "I am getting closer every day and feeling the progress is very satisfying," he said in a statement. "So spirit is high. See you soon."

The Saudi 1,000 is taking shape - with venue set to be the yet to be built National Tennis Centre in Qiddiya City, a futuristic ' megaproject'. Confidence it'll be ready for 2028. Naturally some concerns about a Saudi construction project like this www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Great Dan Evans interview with the Tennis Podcast. As he ends his playing career, the always outspoken Evans is going out swinging www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

Lunchtime (UK) b'fast (ET) listen @cdeccleshare.bsky.social & Tim Spiers with me in studio & @mjslater.bsky.social @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social @chrisbranch.bsky.social in US BIG + @david-ornstein.bsky.social w/latest transfer news Listen ⬇️ @theathleticfc.bsky.social podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...

Guest list strong for latest episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social WC pod (inc transfer news) @david-ornstein.bsky.social @cdeccleshare.bsky.social @mjslater.bsky.social @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social @chrisbranch.bsky.social & Tim Spiers Watch: youtu.be/nmUMMfwyAWg Listen: pod.fo/e/4311cc

Wimbledon prize money up 20%, which in revenue terms is still some way off what the players want. Wimbledon chair Debbie Jevans said that: "Using revenue to determine prize money, it makes no sense." Feels like the ball is back in the players' court ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 🏆 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜: Viral World Cup fans, giant FIFA lanyards & the slow death of the phrase “World Cup finals” @cdeccleshare.bsky.social @nickmiller79.bsky.social

Confirmation of Victoria Mboko withdrawing from Queen's, real shame for her and the event. And means it's onto Berlin for Serena Williams www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Jack Draper to miss Queen's next week and instead play Eastbourne the week after as he recovers from knee injury. He said: "Recovery going in the right direction, but I’m going to give myself one more week and aim to return at Eastbourne. Very hard to miss one of my favourite events of the year."

Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam title at the French Open. Which leaves tennis in a deeply uncomfortable position, one that has been inevitable since allegations, all denied by Zverev, first came to light in 2020. www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam title at the French Open. Which leaves tennis in a deeply uncomfortable position, one that has been inevitable since allegations, all denied by Zverev, first came to light in 2020. www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Mirra Andreeva adds another seat to an already crowded top table in women's tennis. For a tour that's approaching the sweet spot of competitiveness: www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

Zverev shows once again why he's the best of the rest. A level that looks almost certain to earn him a first Grand Slam title on Sunday www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

Really interesting insights from Jakub Mensik's coach and mental coach about how he has trained himself to remain calm and composed in the biggest moments. There's a self confidence, both innate and trained, that could be key against Zverev today ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

Wind rapidly becoming to Sabalenka what heat is to Sinner

Happy 1st birthday to @footballcliches.bsky.social Dreamland, our subscription service which includes two extra episodes a month. Particular highlights for me have been the Premier League Years episode, Soccer Saturday and Keysey's blog... You can subscribe here: dreamland.footballcliches.com

Alexander Zverev has been trying to rebuild his game and play with more aggression to beat Sinner or Alcaraz. Now they're both out, and a first Grand Slam is within his reach. So does he stick with his new approach or revert to the Ming vase strategy? www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...

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On @news.sky.com shortly to discuss Serena's return

Serena Williams is indeed back, returning for the doubles event at Queen's next week. Surely a singles comeback will then follow, which would be fascinating. Thoughts on how this might look and the why of it below ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

On 5 Live shortly for a little bit to discuss the French Open

Can't remember many more spectacular endings than that. Fonseca facing a break point serving for the match against the best player in the history of the sport, produces three straight aces to secure the win. Unreal mentality and talent at 19 ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

Dreamland Episode 24: out tomorrow. dreamland.footballcliches.com

Sinner playing Rome in its entirety always made me nervous. He was physically struggling a few times, and had it been any other tournament, I'm sure he wouldn't have played it at all or pulled out after a few matches. Maybe it didn't affect today, but it certainly didn't help.

On the whistle thoughts from Chatrier. A seismic shock. Which played out in an entirely predictable way, as Sinner's Kryptonite strikes again www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝑴𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜: The exact gait of a referee going over to check the VAR monitor & the epidemic of fans "coming in peace" to rival club forums @cdeccleshare.bsky.social @davidcameronwalker.bsky.social

The coach of Alexander Blockx tells @theathletic.com that they will consider seeking compensation after he injured his ankle on a tarpaulin at the back of a French Open practice court. Blockx, the 21 yo world No. 37, has had to withdraw from the tournament. Story ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

The coach of Alexander Blockx tells @theathletic.com that they will consider seeking compensation after he injured his ankle on a tarpaulin at the back of a French Open practice court. Blockx, the 21 yo world No. 37, has had to withdraw from the tournament. Story ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

In the age of Sinner/ Alcaraz domination, what happens at men's slams can feel almost irrelevant until the final That's why you need to get your kicks wherever you can in the chaotic, story-filled early rounds. Even if they are ultimately inconsequential www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

Well she is very crafty which means she is tricky to play against if you aren’t used to that style of game. She’s also crafty in her gamesmanship lol. Last year @cdeccleshare.bsky.social did a great write up on gamesmanship & he talks about her a bit. Worth a read🙂 www.nytimes.com/athletic/647...

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The big French Open preview. Players to watch, those who are saying goodbye, the chaos merchants... With @mattfutterman.bsky.social and @avarwallace.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

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From @theathletic.com: Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time Wimbledon champion, will miss this year’s tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury.

Really really hope this is just Alcaraz being sensible ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

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