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Andre Agassi Wimbledon Commentary

Andre Agassi’s fascinating commentary insights during Wimbledon semifinal: ‘Alcaraz is only 6ft tall, but covers the court like an octopus’

July 11, 2025 23:20 IST

From comparing Carlos Alcaraz's movement on court to an octopus, and noticing Taylor Fritz increasing his backhand speeds without having the stats in front of him, Andre Agassi came up with fascinating points during his commentary at Wimbledon.

Iga swiatek Strawberry Pasta

What is Iga Swiatek’s ‘pasta with strawberries’ wish for Wimbledon? For the ignoramus, it’s Polish ‘makaron z truskawkami’

July 11, 2025 19:31 IST

Italian Flavio Cobolli after his loss to Djokovic said he had spoken to the Polish five-time Slam champion, and asked her 'What have you done' after leaving SW 19 gasping with her strawberry add-on. Turns out, it's a Slavic delicacy.

Sabalenka was irked when Anisimova didn't apologise after benefiting from the ball chipping the net and going over. (AP Photo)

‘I was like, you don’t want to say sorry?’ Aryna Sabalenka slams Amanda Anisimova’s conduct in Wimbledon semi-final

July 11, 2025 18:08 IST

Aryna Sabalenka may have said that she didn't want a repeat of what happened after the French Open final but she did have a few things to say about how Amanda Anisimova went about her business in the Wimbledon semi-final.

Aryna Sabalenka Wimbledon PC

‘You’re not going to see a Roland-Garros press conference’: Aryna Sabalenka jokes with reporters after Wimbledon loss

July 11, 2025 17:14 IST

The online vitriol was so intense that Sabalenka first wrote a private apology to Gauff before the two patched things up by posting TikTok and Instagram videos together right before the start of competition at the All England Club.

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Live Streaming: Djokovic has beaten Sinner twice at Wimbledon. (Reuters)

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner LIVE Streaming, Wimbledon 2025 semifinal: Head-to-head record, where to watch match?

July 11, 2025 12:30 IST

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon Men’s Singles Semifinal 2025 Live Streaming, Djokovic vs Sinner Live Score Streaming Online: Here is how you can watch the men's singles semi-final between World No. 1 Sinner and seven-time champion Djokovic today.

Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic cancelled his practice session ahead of the semi-final after his injury on Tuesday. (AP)

‘Match of the rest of his career’: Novak Djokovic’s injury ‘concerning’ ahead of Jannik Sinner test in Wimbledon SF, says Tracy Austin

July 11, 2025 09:09 IST

Wimbledon 2025: While Novak Djokovic is likely to give it his all on the hallowed grass in the semi-final on Friday, two-time major winner Tracy Austin said that she was concerned about the physical conditioning of the former world no. 1.

Iga swiatek Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek defeats Belinda Bencic to reach first Wimbledon final

July 11, 2025 09:22 IST

Swiatek, the claycourt specialist who had never gone past the quarter-finals at the All England Club before this year, romped past Bencic on a sun-drenched Centre Court to tee up a final against American Amanda Anisimova.

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik sinner wimbledon

How Novak Djokovic can outsmart Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon semifinalsSubscriber Only

July 11, 2025 09:22 IST

Engaging in a baseline battle won't help Novak Djokovic, instead he must mix up things to draw the Jannick Sinner out of his comfort zone.

Anisimova Wimbledon

Amanda Anisimova: Once a teenage prodigy, now a Wimbledon finalistSubscriber Only

July 11, 2025 09:48 IST

She took a mental health break in 2023 and felt “it’s becoming unbearable at tournaments”.

AI line judges are automated systems that use cameras to make calls on whether balls are in or out, replacing line judges who traditionally made these decisions. (AP Photo)

A disaster – Nick Kyrgios on Wimbledon’s use of AI powered line judges

July 10, 2025 18:49 IST

Former Wimbledon finalist believes organisers rushed into introducing the technology, says it spoiled the spectacle of the sport

Hugh Grant dozes off wimbledon

Nodding (off) Hill: Actor Hugh Grant seemingly dozes off in Royal Box during Wimbledon match between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli

July 10, 2025 18:38 IST

The Royal Box is where the most popular celebrities are spotted, dressed impeccably, overt the course two weeks at Wimbledon, enjoying the tennis at the sport's most prestigious Major. On Wednesday, however, one of those celebrities was evidently caught taking a quick nap: British actor Hugh Grant.

Belinda Bencic beat No. 7 Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal since the 2019 US Open. (Instagram via Belinda Bencic)

Belinda Bencic gave birth in April last year; 14 months on, she reaches her first-ever Wimbledon semifinal

July 10, 2025 15:20 IST

A former world No 4, Belinda Bencic's rankings fell out of the Top 1000 last year as she took a maternity break. She started the year just inside the world's top 500. Now, after her sensational run to the Wimbledon semifinal, she is set to reenter the Top 20.

Wimbledon 2025: Ben Shelton hailed world no. 1 Jannik Sinner's ball speed after their quarterfinal clash. (AP)

‘Things are in 2x speed’: Ben Shelton says ‘never seen anything like’ Jannik Sinner’s ball speed after Wimbledon loss

July 11, 2025 08:41 IST

Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner entered the contest with an elbow injury concern but ended up dominating proceedings to leave Ben Shelton with a frustrating spell of consistently losing to either him or Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slams.

Iga Swiatek Wimbledon

Grass greener on Iga’s side: Swiatek in uncharted Wimbledon territory, as she flies under the radar to reach first semifinalSubscriber Only

July 9, 2025 23:13 IST

Swiatek showed just how useful it can be to fly under the radar. Following a performance that may not have been commanding but was consistent and secure, she defeated 19th seed Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 in the quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic Wimbledon

Wimbledon | ‘I feel like he’s actually flown a little bit under the radar because of Sinner and..’: Nick Kyrgios sees Novak Djokovic rising from the ranks

July 9, 2025 20:56 IST

Novak Djokovic is aiming to win his Eighth Wimbledon title and if the Serbian wins his quarter-final match against Italian Flavio Cobolli, he will become only the second player in Open Era aged 38 years or more to reach Wimbledon semi-final

Aryna Sabalenka in action during Wimbledon quarterfinal against Laura Siegemund. (AP)

‘Book the tickets, we’re about to leave’: How Sabalenka fought back from brink vs Laura Siegemund in Wimbledon QF

July 9, 2025 09:37 IST

Sabalenka had to come back twice from a break down in the deciding set to beat the 37-year-old German 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.

Fifth-seeded Fritz went on to win the match 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) and advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals. (AP Photo)

Wimbledon: Faulty electronic line call hits again; Fritz, Khachanov forced to replay point

July 9, 2025 00:07 IST

The incident occurred during the opening game of the fourth set on Court No. 1 after Fritz had served at 15-0 and the players exchanged shots.

Andreeva

‘I forgot the score’ – Mirra Andreeva enters Wimbledon quarter-finals amidst comic scenes

July 8, 2025 18:16 IST

Andreeva is being coached by former Wimbledon winner Conchita Martinez who believes her ward has the game to win Wimbledon

Wimbledon

Hundreds march to Royal Court, protesting Wimbledon’s expansion plans

July 8, 2025 19:35 IST

The All England Club has proposed to build 39 new courts on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club and has the mayor’s go-ahead

Djokovic

How breathing technique blew a breath of fresh air into Djokovic’s comeback against De Minaur

July 8, 2025 17:41 IST

He lost the first set 6-1, before he came back with characteristic defiance to wrap the game and enter last eight

Grigor Dimitrov reacts while getting treatment for the injury (left) and then after retiring injured from the fourth round men's singles match against Jannik Sinner at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo)

Tearful Grigor Dimitrov retires hurt while 2 sets up vs Jannik Sinner; Wimbledon is 5th straight Grand Slam Bulgarian has quit injured now

July 8, 2025 14:52 IST

Tennis legend Roger Federer looked shell-shocked as a tearful Dimitrov walked over to the chair umpire to shake his hand. Sinner later said: "I don't take this as a win at all, this is just an unfortunate moment for all of us to witness."

Novak Djokovic Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic reaches into his bag of tricks to see off plucky Alex de Minaur, but needs to find a higher level for tougher battles at WimbledonSubscriber Only

July 7, 2025 23:04 IST

After coasting through the earlier rounds, seven-time champion faced a tough test against the 11th-seeded Australian but came through in four sets.

Wimbledon Line call

An ‘operator error’, a player terming the point as stolen and umpire on ‘rest’: All what has happened in electronic line-calling at Wimbledon so far

July 7, 2025 22:32 IST

On Sunday, the fourth round match between Sonay Kartal of Britain and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia saw the ball tracking technology being turned off for one game.

Roger Federer Wimbledon

Roger Federer – ‘Enough with the golf already…no seriously, I’d love to start playing like two-three times a week and get myself back on an exhibition court’

July 7, 2025 20:55 IST

Federer returned to Wimbledon, again in the Royal Box, watching Novak Djokovic play Alex de Minaur.

Laura Siegemund Wimbledon

Laura Siegemund, who made Wimbledon QF at 37 – ‘I have game, boldness to take out big names on the other side. In a positive, respectful way I don’t care’

July 7, 2025 22:37 IST

The German, who thinks her psychology degree plays absolutely no role in sport, will be up against Aryna Sabalenka who said she will not allow her opponent to "annoy her"

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