https://www.scmp.com/rss/322857/feed Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and widely considered the most prestigious tennis championship. Held in London at the All England Club in Wimbledon since 1877, it is the only tennis major still played on grass. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gladiator actor Russell Crowe surprised fans when it was revealed that he has an unverified TikTok account, igp366 – named after his band, Indoor Garden Party – where he recently posted videos of his impressive watch collection. In one clip, the 61-year-old admits just how deep the obsession runs. “Now, I’m not going to show you my entire watch collection. That would take quite some time because I’m literally obsessed and have been for a long time. But this is my current rotation,” he says in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Reuters Reuters Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug of war for tennis supremacy by carving up the grand slams for a second straight year, while the women’s game showcased depth and drama with four different major champions. Sinner’s dominant victory over Alexander Zverev at the start of the season helped him retain his Australian Open title and become the first Italian to capture three majors – moving past Nicola Pietrangeli, who won back-to-back French Opens in 1959-60. What... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3337729/year-tennis-sincaraz-rivalry-splits-mens-grand-slams-while-4-share-womens-titles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3337729/year-tennis-sincaraz-rivalry-splits-mens-grand-slams-while-4-share-womens-titles?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:16 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren When Pete Davidson arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest film, The Pickup, he did so in a Sergio Tacchini tracksuit, a look that felt both unexpected and perfectly timed. Once a fixture of tennis courts and 1980s street style, the Italian label has re-emerged as part of a broader revival. Sportswear names that slipped from view are being rediscovered, their retro, preppy edge striking a chord with a new generation eager for heritage brands that get to feel fresh again. Tacchini’s own... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3331715/how-old-school-sports-brands-are-making-fashionable-comeback-reebok-fila-and-kappa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3331715/how-old-school-sports-brands-are-making-fashionable-comeback-reebok-fila-and-kappa?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:00:13 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Fresh off his latest US Open triumph, Carlos Alcaraz has once again proven why he’s one of the brightest young stars in tennis right now. The 22-year-old Spanish player beat his long-time rival Jannik Sinner on September 7, a reversal of fortunes after Sinner’s Wimbledon victory this summer. Alcaraz’s win also took his career prize money past the US$50 million mark, putting him among a select handful of tennis’ highest earners. Not that he needs the winnings to indulge in a luxury watch. As he... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3325669/carlos-alcarazs-impressive-rolex-collection-6-timepieces-worn-tennis-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3325669/carlos-alcarazs-impressive-rolex-collection-6-timepieces-worn-tennis-star?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:00:12 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Over the course of the past week across the US Open’s grounds, eight couples went on their first dates – on camera. They were all part of the tournament’s newest content creation venture, Game, Set, Matchmaker, the most recent play for Gen Z attention from the world of grand slam tennis. From Wimbledon to Flushing Meadows, the sport is starting to take risks in pursuit of a new generation of fans. “We’re always looking for new ways to engage new audiences,” said Jonathan Zipper, the senior... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3323497/inside-us-opens-new-youtube-reality-dating-series?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3323497/inside-us-opens-new-youtube-reality-dating-series?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:00:21 +0000 Reuters Reuters Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has reappointed his former fitness coach Umberto Ferrara with immediate effect, the Italian world No 1 confirmed on Wednesday. Sinner parted ways with Ferrara and physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi last year following the investigation into his positive tests for the banned substance clostebol. “The decision has been made in alignment with Jannik’s management team as part of ongoing preparations for upcoming tournaments, including the Cincinnati Open and US Open,” a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3319296/world-no-1-jannik-sinner-rehires-former-coach-involved-doping-incident-led-ban?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3319296/world-no-1-jannik-sinner-rehires-former-coach-involved-doping-incident-led-ban?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:37:29 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner is currently the most watched name in tennis as the No 1 men’s player in the world with multiple grand slam titles to his name. The 23-year-old claimed his first Wimbledon title on July 13, defeating two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner’s rumoured girlfriend, Laila Hasanovic, was spotted at the Wimbledon final, further fuelling speculation of a romance between the two following Sinner’s split from Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya earlier this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3318148/who-laila-hasanovic-and-she-dating-jannik-sinner-who-just-won-wimbledon-danish-model-has-over-350000?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3318148/who-laila-hasanovic-and-she-dating-jannik-sinner-who-just-won-wimbledon-danish-model-has-over-350000?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:31 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee Alexandra Eala has a remarkable list of “firsts” at just 20 years old – among them, becoming the first Filipino woman to reach the main draw of Wimbledon in the Open era. Last week, Eala stepped onto the Centre Court for a first-round clash against former Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejčíková. Wearing Nike’s custom-made gift – a hair tie featuring a sampaguita, the Philippines’ national flower – Eala claimed the opening set 6-3, but the Czech player rallied to win the next two sets 6-2 and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3318081/meet-alexandra-eala-first-filipina-reach-wimbledons-main-draw-born-sports-loving-family-she-studied?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3318081/meet-alexandra-eala-first-filipina-reach-wimbledons-main-draw-born-sports-loving-family-she-studied?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:10:23 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Jannik Sinner defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon championship and reverse the result of their epic French Open final five weeks ago. The No 1-ranked Sinner earned his fourth grand slam title overall, moving him one away from No 2 Alcaraz’s total as the two young rivals separate themselves from the rest of the pack in men’s tennis. This victory also allowed Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, to put an end to several streaks for... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3318064/sinner-beats-2-time-defending-champion-alcaraz-win-first-wimbledon-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3318064/sinner-beats-2-time-defending-champion-alcaraz-win-first-wimbledon-title?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:42:06 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Carlos Alcaraz will target a third successive Wimbledon title as Jannik Sinner aims to win the All England Club crown for the first time in the latest enthralling chapter of their burgeoning rivalry. Just five weeks after Alcaraz staged one of the all-time great fightbacks to beat Sinner in a classic French Open final, the pair bring their battle for supremacy to Wimbledon’s hallowed Centre Court on Sunday. Alcaraz and Sinner have shared seven of the past eight grand slams between them, evenly... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3318052/djokovic-backs-alcaraz-claim-title-ahead-mens-blockbuster-wimbledon-final?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3318052/djokovic-backs-alcaraz-claim-title-ahead-mens-blockbuster-wimbledon-final?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:18:16 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Wang Ziying of China won her first grand slam title in women’s wheelchair singles by beating top-seeded Yui Kamiji of Japan 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday at Wimbledon. Wang had lost eight of her previous nine matches against Kamiji, who has 10 major singles titles and was looking to complete a career grand slam with a first championship at Wimbledon. But Wang converted her fifth set point in the first set after a marathon game that went to deuce nine times, and then clinched victory on her first match... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3318017/wimbledon-chinas-wang-ziying-stuns-favourite-womens-wheelchair-final?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3318017/wimbledon-chinas-wang-ziying-stuns-favourite-womens-wheelchair-final?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:00:33 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title and sixth grand slam on Saturday, proving emphatically that she has what it takes on grass. The Polish eighth seed, who has now won all six major finals in which she has competed, was in charge from the first point and wrapped up victory in just 57 minutes. The 24-year-old is Wimbledon’s eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion since Serena Williams won her seventh and final title at the All England Club in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3318011/swiatek-destroys-anisimova-6-0-6-0-win-first-wimbledon-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3318011/swiatek-destroys-anisimova-6-0-6-0-win-first-wimbledon-title?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:32:58 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Jannik Sinner played down the impact of his painful defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final as he prepared for a rematch at Wimbledon on Sunday. The world number one crushed seven-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in under two hours on Friday to set up a title showdown against the Spanish two-time defending champion. Alcaraz had earlier dispatched US fifth seed Taylor Swift in four sets on Centre Court. Just weeks ago at Roland Garros, Alcaraz came back from two sets down... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317997/wimbledon-sinner-unfazed-french-open-collapse-he-prepares-alcaraz-rematch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317997/wimbledon-sinner-unfazed-french-open-collapse-he-prepares-alcaraz-rematch?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:00:10 +0000 dpa dpa Amanda Anisimova will face Iga Swiatek for the first time as a professional in the Wimbledon final – but she has known for a decade that the Pole is a formidable foe. American Anisimova is the latest unexpected Wimbledon finalist in the women’s singles after defeating world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the last four. Yet in some ways it should be no surprise that the 23-year-old has found her way onto the sport’s biggest stage because it was where she appeared destined to be heading as a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317970/wimbledon-final-anisimova-ready-first-meeting-inspiration-swiatek?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317970/wimbledon-final-anisimova-ready-first-meeting-inspiration-swiatek?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:00:15 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping rivalry with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final. The world No 1 is through to his fourth successive grand slam title match – and his first at the All England Club – after a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 demolition on Centre Court on Friday. The 23-year-old will be desperate to avenge his painful French Open defeat against world No 2 Alcaraz after squandering three championship... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317947/wimbledon-sinner-crushes-djokovic-setting-final-clash-alcaraz?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317947/wimbledon-sinner-crushes-djokovic-setting-final-clash-alcaraz?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:35:00 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Carlos Alcaraz reached his third successive Wimbledon final as the defending champion battled to a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 win against American fifth seed Taylor Fritz on Friday. With Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio watching from the stands, Alcaraz survived a titanic clash lasting two hours and 49 minutes in searing temperatures on Centre Court. As the mercury rose close to 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit), play was interrupted by several fans taken ill, but Alcaraz kept his cool to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317942/wimbledon-carlos-alcaraz-subdues-fritz-reach-third-successive-final?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317942/wimbledon-carlos-alcaraz-subdues-fritz-reach-third-successive-final?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:58:29 +0000 dpa dpa Doubt surrounded the fitness of Novak Djokovic ahead of Friday’s blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner. The 38-year-old suffered an awkward fall very late on in his quarter-final victory over Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday. He picked himself up to finish off the four-set victory but admitted afterwards he would likely not know the full effect until Thursday, and the signs did not appear positive when Djokovic first delayed and then cancelled his scheduled practice session at the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317844/wimbledon-fitness-fears-hang-over-djokovic-hours-blockbuster-sinner-semi-final?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317844/wimbledon-fitness-fears-hang-over-djokovic-hours-blockbuster-sinner-semi-final?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:07:36 +0000 dpa,Associated Press dpa,Associated Press Novak Djokovic hoped to be able to bring his best against Jannik Sinner after etching his name in the Wimbledon record books again. The 38-year-old overcame the spirited challenge of Flavio Cobolli to set up a semi-final blockbuster against Sinner on Friday. Djokovic equalled Roger Federer’s mark of 13 men’s semi-finals at Wimbledon last year and now owns the record outright after recovering from a set down to see off Cobolli 6-7, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. Next up, Djokovic can expect to face a lot more... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317759/novak-djokovic-says-he-will-need-best-me-beat-jannik-sinner-wimbledon-semi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317759/novak-djokovic-says-he-will-need-best-me-beat-jannik-sinner-wimbledon-semi?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:12 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee Mirra Andreeva did not immediately realise she had won the match against world No 10 Emma Navarro at Wimbledon on Monday. “I kept telling myself I’m not the one who is up on the score, I am the one who is down,” she explained in her on-court interview, per The Independent. “That helped me to stay focused and in the end I completely forgot the score. I’m happy that I did it because I think I would have been three times more nervous on a match point.” Watched on by her tennis idol Roger Federer in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3317403/meet-mirra-andreeva-tennis-star-who-beat-emma-navarro-wimbledon-and-didnt-realise-first-18-year-old?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3317403/meet-mirra-andreeva-tennis-star-who-beat-emma-navarro-wimbledon-and-didnt-realise-first-18-year-old?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:00:23 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu Cameron Norrie, 29, has advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after a challenging five-set victory over Chilean qualifier Nicolás Jarry. It marks Norrie’s second time reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals, making him only the third British man in the last 50 years to achieve the feat more than once – the other two being Tim Henman and Andy Murray, according to The Independent. However, when a journalist asked a left-field question about his love life at a press conference on July 6,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3317375/meet-cameron-norries-girlfriend-louise-jacobi-not-emma-raducanu-despite-speculation-british?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3317375/meet-cameron-norries-girlfriend-louise-jacobi-not-emma-raducanu-despite-speculation-british?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:00:09 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Wimbledon semi-finals for a third successive year as the defending champion demolished Cameron Norrie, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka survived a major scare to reach the last four on Tuesday. Alcaraz needed just 99 minutes to win 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in his most commanding performance in this year’s tournament. The Spanish second seed dropped four sets in a series of scrappy displays during his run to the last eight. But Alcaraz was back to his imperious best in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317450/wimbledon-taylor-fritz-semi-finals-hawk-eye-fails-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317450/wimbledon-taylor-fritz-semi-finals-hawk-eye-fails-again?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:23:34 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Jannik Sinner progressed to the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday after a tearful Grigor Dimitrov pulled out injured while in total control of the match, while Novak Djokovic survived a scare. World No 1 Sinner and seven-time champion Djokovic remain on course for a mouthwatering semi-final clash but the top seed’s match on Centre Court was overshadowed by Dimitrov’s heartbreak. The Italian was staring at the exit door trailing 3-6, 5-7, 2-2 before the Bulgarian 19th seed pulled up holding his... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317303/sinner-not-celebrating-wimbledon-progress-after-dimitrov-injury-heartbreak?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317303/sinner-not-celebrating-wimbledon-progress-after-dimitrov-injury-heartbreak?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:55:24 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Novak Djokovic and world No 1 Jannik Sinner face their stiffest tests of the tournament on Monday as they aim to take another step towards a blockbuster semi-final face-off at Wimbledon. Djokovic, who has a record 25th gland slam singles title in his sights, meets Australia’s Alex de Minaur while Sinner faces the talented Grigor Dimitrov. Five-time grand slam winner Iga Swiatek is the main attraction in a wide-open side of the women’s draw as she takes on Clara Tauson. Djokovic was in supreme... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317175/novak-djokovic-sinner-collision-course-blockbuster-semi-final-wimbledon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317175/novak-djokovic-sinner-collision-course-blockbuster-semi-final-wimbledon?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:13 +0000 Reuters Reuters Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka fought off inspired home favourite Emma Raducanu in a cauldron-like Centre Court atmosphere to keep her Wimbledon quest on track, but it was the end of the road for two other grand slam champions on Friday. Sabalenka edged a ferocious contest under the roof after requiring eight set points in the opening set and then roaring back from a 4-1 deficit in a sizzling second. “Wow! What an atmosphere, my ears are still hurting, it was super loud,” a relieved Sabalenka... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317066/wimbledon-sabalenka-fights-raducanu-alcaraz-marches-keys-and-osaka-crash-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317066/wimbledon-sabalenka-fights-raducanu-alcaraz-marches-keys-and-osaka-crash-out?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:00:57 +0000 Agence France-Presse,Reuters Agence France-Presse,Reuters Naomi Osaka blew a golden opportunity to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time as the Japanese star was beaten by Russian world No 50 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Friday. Osaka was in a strong position after taking the first set on Court Two, but her bid to finally make the last 16 imploded as Pavlyuchenkova battled back to clinch a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory. The 27-year-old is a four-time grand slam champion, but she has not won a major since 2021. Osaka’s four previous appearances at... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317033/naomi-osaka-blows-chance-reach-wimbledon-fourth-round-ben-shelton-wins-55-seconds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3317033/naomi-osaka-blows-chance-reach-wimbledon-fourth-round-ben-shelton-wins-55-seconds?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:43:47 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee In a fiery display at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships on July 2, Britain’s Oliver Tarvet, the lowest-ranked player in the main draw, put up a commendable fight against world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz. The 21-year-old Brit battled through three rounds of the qualifying competition and made his Centre Court debut with a win against Switzerland’s Leandro Riedi. On what he described as the “most special day of my life”, Tarvet faced Spain’s Alcaraz, a five-time grand slam champion, in a match lasting... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3316969/meet-oliver-tarvet-who-stunned-against-carlos-alcaraz-wimbledon-21-year-old-student-was-lowest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3316969/meet-oliver-tarvet-who-stunned-against-carlos-alcaraz-wimbledon-21-year-old-student-was-lowest?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:18 +0000 Reuters Reuters After years of having a rather strained relationship with Wimbledon thanks to being “paralysed by fear” at the thought of playing on tennis’s fastest surface, Naomi Osaka feels she has finally found her grass court wings. The Japanese player, who has won all four of her grand slam titles on the hard courts of Melbourne Park and Flushing Meadows, has never found her comfort zone on the green, green grass of SW19, making only four previous appearances during her 10-year professional career. During... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316720/osaka-ready-spread-her-wimbledon-wings-after-downing-zheng-conqueror-siniakova?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316720/osaka-ready-spread-her-wimbledon-wings-after-downing-zheng-conqueror-siniakova?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:34:38 +0000 Agencies Agencies Top seed Aryna Sabalenka was given a tougher workout than she would have bargained for, but the top seed methodically dismantled Czech Marie Bouzkova 7-6, 6-4 to reach the third round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. As the sun played hide-and-seek with the grey clouds that hovered over Centre Court, Sabalenka kept knocking on the door in the opening set but was shut out by Bouzkova each time and dropped serve with a double fault in the 11th game. A frustrated Sabalenka let out a scream when she... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316706/no-1-seed-aryna-sabalenka-sees-marie-bouzkova-reach-third-round-wimbledon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316706/no-1-seed-aryna-sabalenka-sees-marie-bouzkova-reach-third-round-wimbledon?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:51:08 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Chinese tennis fans have made clear their disappointment after Zheng Qinwen crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round for the third straight year. The tournament’s fifth seed was beaten 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 by world No 81 Katerina Siniakova late on Tuesday – the second time in three years the Czech had knocked Zheng out in the opening round of the grass grand slam. Afterwards, many on Chinese social media rounded on the 22-year-old, questioning whether she truly belonged among the world’s best. “I... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3316659/chinese-fans-bash-sore-loser-zheng-after-wimbledon-exit-question-her-attitude?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3316659/chinese-fans-bash-sore-loser-zheng-after-wimbledon-exit-question-her-attitude?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:36:07 +0000 SCMP Sport,Agencies SCMP Sport,Agencies Zheng Qinwen said she would not be overacting to slumping out of Wimbledon in the first round for the third year running, calling her defeat at the hands of Katerina Siniakova “just another match I lost on grass”. The fifth seed was beaten 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 by the world No 81, the second time in three years Siniakova has knocked her out in the opening round. While Siniakova is ranked far lower in singles, the Czech Republic player is the world’s best women’s doubles player, and has won 10 grand... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316556/zheng-qinwen-knocked-out-wimbledon-first-round-third-year-row?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316556/zheng-qinwen-knocked-out-wimbledon-first-round-third-year-row?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:32 +0000 Agencies Agencies Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur’s tournament lasted only one hour and 25 minutes as the Tunisian broke down in tears before retiring in her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday. Bulgarian Tomova took a tight opening set on a tiebreak and was 2-0 ahead in the second when Jabeur, who reached the final in 2022 and 2023, decided she could not continue. China’s Yuan Yue, meanwhile, took Germany’s Eva Lys to a third set before losing 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. Yuan, who is ranked world No... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316427/twice-wimbledon-runner-ons-jabeur-retires-hurt-first-round-chinas-yuan-yue-out-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316427/twice-wimbledon-runner-ons-jabeur-retires-hurt-first-round-chinas-yuan-yue-out-3?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:40:59 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu Carson Branstine, 24, is set to make her debut on Wimbledon’s famous grass courts this summer. The Canadian tennis player, who was born in California to a Canadian mother and an American father, currently sits 194th in the World Tennis Association rankings and is set to face world No 1, Belarus-born Aryna Sabalenka, giving her the perfect opportunity to leave her mark on one of the sport’s biggest stages. During qualifiers for the tournament, Branstine bested French Open semi-finalist Lois... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3316392/meet-canadian-tennis-star-carson-branstine-she-funded-her-career-through-modelling-plans-get-law?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3316392/meet-canadian-tennis-star-carson-branstine-she-funded-her-career-through-modelling-plans-get-law?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:20 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Zheng Qinwen said she would be “fully prepared” for her opening match at Wimbledon on Monday against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in the first round two years ago. The Olympic champion’s best performance at Wimbledon came on her debut in 2022, when she reached the third round. But, she has fallen at the first hurdle since then, losing to the 29-year-old from the Czech Republic in 2023 and Lulu Sun last year. The world No 5 and Siniakova, who has 10 women’s doubles grand slam titles to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3316274/wimbledon-zheng-qinwen-out-end-first-round-woes-fully-prepared-siniakova-clash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3316274/wimbledon-zheng-qinwen-out-end-first-round-woes-fully-prepared-siniakova-clash?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:00:20 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Tennis superstar Roger Federer is now one of the few athletes who can count themselves a billionaire. Federer, who won 20 grand slam titles between 2003 and 2018, amassed US$130.6 million in prize money during a 24-year playing career that ended in 2022. But the bulk of the Swiss star’s wealth has come via a series of bumper sponsorship deals, alongside an astute investment in a local sneaker brand. His net worth is about US$1.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, putting him... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316201/roger-federers-long-term-deals-see-him-become-tennis-first-billionaire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3316201/roger-federers-long-term-deals-see-him-become-tennis-first-billionaire?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:00:14 +0000 Reuters Reuters Wimbledon is a grass court grand slam organised by the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The tournament was first held in 1877. Here is what you need to know about the year’s third major after the Australian Open and French Open: When is Wimbledon 2025 taking place? The Championships will run from June 30 to July 13. Where is Wimbledon taking place? Wimbledon is held in London every year. The three main showcourts at the All England Club are Centre Court, Court One and Court Two. Unlike the other... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3315920/wimbledon-2025-dates-schedule-and-seeds-and-where-watch-grass-grand-slam-tv?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3315920/wimbledon-2025-dates-schedule-and-seeds-and-where-watch-grass-grand-slam-tv?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:00:13 +0000 Reuters Reuters The four grand slams offer a trophy and a place in the history books, as well as significant prize money. Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon 2025, the third major of the year: When is Wimbledon taking place? The Championships will run from June 30 to July 13. What is the total prize fund? The total prize money is a record £53.5 million (US$71.63 million), a 7 per cent increase on 2024 and double what was offered a decade ago. How much will men’s and women’s... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3315908/wimbledon-2025-prize-money-how-much-do-winners-mens-womens-and-doubles-finals-get?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3315908/wimbledon-2025-prize-money-how-much-do-winners-mens-womens-and-doubles-finals-get?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer Zheng Qinwen has enlisted the help of a coach who guided Rafael Nadal to 22 grand slam titles, ahead of another shot at a Wimbledon title and a draw that has placed her on a collision course with Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka. The world No 5 has struggled in South London in recent years, failing to make it out of the first round since 2022. On Thursday, the 22-year-old was captured training with Spaniard Francisco Roig, who coached Nadal from 2005 to 2023 and was involved in all of his major... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3316152/wimbledon-draw-zheng-qinwen-turns-nadal-coach-osaka-sabalenka-waiting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3316152/wimbledon-draw-zheng-qinwen-turns-nadal-coach-osaka-sabalenka-waiting?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:42:29 +0000 dpa dpa Wimbledon begins on Monday with Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova bidding to defend the titles they won last year. Here are 10 players to watch over the next fortnight. Coco Gauff The charismatic American heads to Wimbledon as the new French Open champion, but her grass ceiling remains the fourth round. Yet if her forehand and serve hold up, Gauff has all the weapons and athleticism to master her least favourite surface. The 21-year-old will be seeded second, so there should be little danger... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3315829/coco-gauff-emma-raducanu-zheng-qinwen-carlos-alcaraz-possible-headline-acts-wimbledon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3315829/coco-gauff-emma-raducanu-zheng-qinwen-carlos-alcaraz-possible-headline-acts-wimbledon?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:10 +0000 Lars Hamer Lars Hamer World No 5 Zheng Qinwen could find herself climbing to the top of a different rankings list after the Olympic tennis champion signed up her 15th commercial sponsor – making her potentially the highest-paid female athlete in the world. Zheng on Tuesday revealed her partnership with Chinese social media giant RedNote, a move that will only increase her off-court earnings, which surpassed US$15 million in 2024. State media outlets reported that with the country’s Instagram-style platform on board,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3315816/zheng-qinwens-court-earnings-set-top-us30-million-after-signing-15th-sponsor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3315816/zheng-qinwens-court-earnings-set-top-us30-million-after-signing-15th-sponsor?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:49:32 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Chinese No 1 Zheng Qinwen said she was focusing on Wimbledon as she worked to move on from her painful defeat to Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open. The 22-year-old lost 7-6, 6-3 in the quarter-finals to the world No 1 but, despite her poor record against the Belarusian – who lost in the final to American Coco Gauff – she was disappointed with her own performance. The defeat came less than a year after she won Olympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games on the same courts, and Zheng said she felt the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3313623/top-seed-zheng-qinwen-thrilled-play-queens-club-she-moves-french-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3313623/top-seed-zheng-qinwen-thrilled-play-queens-club-she-moves-french-open?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:08 +0000 China’s world No 8 Zheng Qinwen has joined a call for more money from the grand slams to filter down to the lower ranks. “I think that’s going to benefit all the players, not only the top players, especially those that work hard during the year and need to get paid from the grand slams and have to survive,” she said. Zheng said tennis should follow the example of the NBA, where players earn in aggregate around 50 per cent of basketball-related income. “That’s really positive, because if you look... https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3305251/chinas-zheng-qinwen-joins-call-tennis-grand-slam-prize-money-be-shared-more-fairly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3305251/chinas-zheng-qinwen-joins-call-tennis-grand-slam-prize-money-be-shared-more-fairly?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:19:54 +0000 There’s no doubt that model, DJ and influencer Elias Becker has created a name for himself without the help of his famous father, Boris Becker. The former Wimbledon champ got married in September last year and it was his two sons from his first marriage – Noah and Elias – who were by his side for the special moment. Although his father is world famous, Elias has come into his own through his modelling and DJ gigs. Here’s what you need to know about Becker Junior, now a regular in the fashion... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3303922/meet-tennis-star-boris-beckers-handsome-son-elias-hes-modelled-dolce-gabbana-vetements-and-ralph?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3303922/meet-tennis-star-boris-beckers-handsome-son-elias-hes-modelled-dolce-gabbana-vetements-and-ralph?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:17 +0000 Former world No. 1 tennis player Boris Becker may be in the news more for his controversies than his former sport these days, but one woman who’s stuck by him through thick and thin in recent years has been his wife, Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro. Becker married Monteiro in Italy last September, with the couple exchanging vows at a spectacular outdoor wedding attended by 150 guests. The pair began dating in 2022 and their romance came under the microscope when Becker spent time in jail for hiding... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296730/who-boris-beckers-third-wife-lilian-de-carvalho-monteiro-shes-political-risk-analyst-masters-degree?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296730/who-boris-beckers-third-wife-lilian-de-carvalho-monteiro-shes-political-risk-analyst-masters-degree?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:00:09 +0000 Former German tennis star Boris Becker catapulted into the sporting world after becoming the youngest man at the time to win Wimbledon at just 17 years old. He went on to become one of the most popular players in the sport and won six grand slam titles. Soon after being knocked out of Wimbledon by Pat Rafter in June 1999, in what was his last match before retiring, details emerged of a one-night stand Becker had in London. It was later revealed that the infamous “broom cupboard” hook-up had... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3293293/meet-anna-ermakova-more-boris-beckers-daughter-his-infamous-post-wimbledon-hook-nobu-courtauld-grad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3293293/meet-anna-ermakova-more-boris-beckers-daughter-his-infamous-post-wimbledon-hook-nobu-courtauld-grad?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:00:10 +0000 In August, Nick Kyrgios made a sensational return to the court after a seven-month hiatus. The 2022 Wimbledon runner-up graced the US Open Mixed Madness charity event, shaking off the injuries that had sidelined him since last June. But this wasn’t just any old comeback – he also teamed up with the talented Naomi Osaka for some thrilling mixed doubles matches. Adding to the excitement, Kyrgios’ influencer girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi, was there to support him, and shared a snapshot from the event... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277877/who-costeen-hatzi-nick-kyrgios-influencer-girlfriend-who-supported-him-during-his-comeback-us-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277877/who-costeen-hatzi-nick-kyrgios-influencer-girlfriend-who-supported-him-during-his-comeback-us-open?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:00:09 +0000 When your new man is world No 1 in tennis and just won the US Open, any ex would be jealous. But tennis player-turned-ESPN analyst Nick Kyrgios crossed a line when he reportedly made a sexist remark about his ex-girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya – who is now dating Jannik Sinner, the new man in question. When a fan tagged Kyrgios in an old picture of him with Kalinskaya on X (formerly Twitter), he reportedly replied with a now-deleted comment saying, “Second serve.” In tennis, a second serve is, as the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277894/who-tennis-player-anna-kalinskaya-world-no-1-jannik-sinners-gf-and-nick-kyrgios-ex?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277894/who-tennis-player-anna-kalinskaya-world-no-1-jannik-sinners-gf-and-nick-kyrgios-ex?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:15 +0000 Tommy Haas began his tennis career in a rather unconventional way – by hitting a wooden plank. “My parents tell me that when I was two and a half, I played in my room with a wooden plank and a tennis ball,” he recounted on his personal website. “When [my dad] entered my room, he took the ball and threw it to me. I played it back straight into his hands. He repeated this a few times and could not believe what I was doing.” It was this early display of agility and coordination that hinted at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277299/meet-german-ex-tennis-pro-tommy-haas-recently-embroiled-break-rumours?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277299/meet-german-ex-tennis-pro-tommy-haas-recently-embroiled-break-rumours?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:12 +0000 British tennis star Andy Murray – two-time Wimbledon champion and No 1 player in the world in 2016 – is slated to step back from tournaments and the limelight after announcing in July that he’d be retiring after the Paris Olympics. His wife Kim Sears, who’s been by Murray’s side every step of the way for the past decade – including at the men’s doubles match this summer for his final Wimbledon appearance – will spend much less time courtside cheering on her husband. Sears and Murray married in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277161/who-retiring-tennis-star-andy-murrays-wife-kim-sears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277161/who-retiring-tennis-star-andy-murrays-wife-kim-sears?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:00:14 +0000 Tennis champion Venus Williams might be going for love off the court. The 44-year-old sports star was reportedly spotted getting some well-deserved TLC on a yacht in the scenic Italian town of Nerano. Among those accompanying her was actor Andrea Preti, 36, who appeared to be enjoying her company and even offering her a shoulder massage. While they are not confirmed to be dating, they did look cosy together, which was enough to spark romance rumours. View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3273386/who-andrea-preti-and-he-really-dating-venus-williams-seven-time-grand-slam-champion-got-cosy-danish?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3273386/who-andrea-preti-and-he-really-dating-venus-williams-seven-time-grand-slam-champion-got-cosy-danish?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:00:25 +0000 Queen Camilla’s younger sister, Annabel Elliot (née Shand), has been the subject of much interest recently, after making headlines on several occasions. She was removed from her lucrative role as chief designer for the Duchy of Cornwall and was spotted sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, alongside her sister the queen, last month. Last year, Elliot appeared in the documentary Charles III: The Coronation Year, sharing some details about the king and queen’s marriage. “She is his rock, and I... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3272817/meet-queen-camillas-sister-annabel-elliot-interior-designer-and-queens-companion-had-enchanted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3272817/meet-queen-camillas-sister-annabel-elliot-interior-designer-and-queens-companion-had-enchanted?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:00:20 +0000