Two former Wimbledon winners, Ashleigh Barty and Maria Sharapova, were back at the All England Club on Saturday on the eve of the start of the 2024 Championships -- with their young families in tow. Sharapova rocketed to international stardom at SW19 20 years ago in the summer of 2004,...

Barty, Sharapova return to Wimbledon with sons in tow

There is much excitement in the tennis world as Wimbledon 2024 gets underway on Monday. Unsurprisingly, there are several top players in the draw. This includes last year’s women’s champion Marketa Vondrousova and the 2024 Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner. There are many great opening round contests, including Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin, which is among the five best women’s first round matches. However, there have also been further withdrawals from the tournament. We at LWOT already reported on four players to withdraw from Wimbledon. This article names four more players who have decided not to play and then lists their replacements in the draw.

Four More Players Withdraw From Wimbledon 2024

NOVAK BOUNCES BACK: Novak Djokovic, who had knee surgery just three weeks ago, has a favorable draw and will face the Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva, who is No. 123 in the first round. The Serb would not have to face Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz until the final. Will the seven-time Wimbledon winner defy medical logic and his haters, and win the championship?

Hail Wimbledon – Romance, Rivalries and Near-retirements in London

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Not the kindest of draws for Iga Swiatek while Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka have it a little easier.

Iga Swiatek gets nightmare Wimbledon draw with her nemisis Ostapenko, and Vondrousova and Rybakina in top half

The Spun

A busy summer of tennis is on the horizon this year. Some of the top players in the world will go from Wimbledon to the Olympics before finishing the season with the US Open. Novak Djokovic recently had surgery to repair a torn meniscus - an injury that ended his French Open run - but he's set to ...

Novak Djokovic Appears To Have Made Decision On Wimbledon

There will be a different feel about Wimbledon this year. While the tournament repeatedly promises to be “almost like never before,” there is certainly a ‘changing of the guard’ vibe at the All England Club this summer. And that is perhaps no more obvious than it...

Venus & Serena Williams: Wimbledon dominance ends after 27-year reign

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The eyes of the tennis world will turn to England next week when Wimbledon, which was first held in 1877, takes place. The third of the four annual major events in professional tennis — the Australian Open, the French Open and the U.S. Open being the others — this year promises no shortage of backhands, memorable volleys and top stars battling it out for one of the sport’s most prestigious titles.

Wimbledon 2024 is set to begin: Here's the schedule and how to watch

It didn’t take long for Naomi Osaka to shift her focus to the grass season after her narrow loss to eventual champion Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros. With five years since her last appearance on grass courts, Osaka faces the challenge of making up for lost time. But she's...

After five years away from Wimbledon, Osaka returns to conquer grass courts

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Former Florida tennis star McCartney Kessler is set to appear in her second Major after going 3-0 in qualifiers for the main draw at Wimbledon. Kessler went to a third set in all three of her qualifying matches, defeating Rebecca Marino of Canada, Maya Joint of Australia and top-100 ranked Renata Zarazua, in that order. Kessler mounted comebacks against Joint and Zarazua after dropping the first set in each match. Her reward is a match with world No. 9 Marina Sakkari out of Greece. Wimbledon’s Round of 128 takes place from July 1-2. A start time and location have not...

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Mad cow disease triggered panic throughout Great Britain. “Jagged Little Pill” by Alanis Morrisette was the album of the year. Benjamin Netanyahu was elected prime minister of Israel, the Dallas Cowboys won the Super Bowl, Tupac Shalkur was fatally shot and, at Wimbledon, Steffi Graf claimed her 20th Grand Slam singles title by defeating Aranxta Sanchez-Vicario.

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Let’s face it—only a select few will ever get to play at Wimbledon. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t test your skills on a grass court. Playing on grass presents a unique experience that’s quite different than hard or clay surfaces. It has a soft, spongey feel that easy on the body—some players actually go barefoot—but challenging on your strokes. The ball scoots quickly through the court and forces you to constantly be on your toes. Yes, grass courts are increasingly rare, generally only found at select clubs and private homes. But if you do get the opportunity, jump at it. And remember these tips:

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The women’s draw at Wimbledon has thrown up some truly fascinating opening matches. Ahead of action on Monday, we look at seven of the best matches to follow in round one. A rematch of the 2020 French Open final, and the opening round of the Australian Open this year.

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The third slam of the year is fast approaching, so book those flights and pack your bags—we’re heading to London, baby. There is so much to explore in the heart of the city, let alone just a train ride away (not to mention the literal “Wimbledon” stop on the London Underground to get to the tournament site), which is why this Top 5 list scales in every direction.

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Aryna Sabalenka has suffered from the mental and physical grind of the 2024 tennis season. The high point was defending her Australian Open title, but beyond that, she has put on a smile but has been suffering. The Miami Open is when she had to deal with the suicide of...

Aryna Sabalenka makes a startling confession

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The 20-year-old is set to take on a fellow American in the first round of the Grand Slam on July 1.

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‘I just want to feel the buzz one more time’: Andy Murray’s Wimbledon hope

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Billy Harris is hoping to park the transit van and create a new narrative at Wimbledon.The 29-year-old has been one of the stories of the grass-court season with his runs to the quarter-finals at Queen’s Club and the semi-finals in Eastbourne prior to his Wimbledon debut on Tuesday.“It’s always been a dream to play at Wimbledon,” said Harris. “I went to qualifying a couple of times and, to be here in the main draw, it’s great. I feel like my game’s in a good place. It’s been a great few weeks.        View this...

Billy Harris hopes to park the van story after fulfilling Wimbledon dream

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Maria Sharapova tours Wimbledon with fiancé Alexander, son Theodore 20 years after title run

Twenty years after her stunning Wimbledon triumph, Maria Sharapova has returned to the All England Club to make more lasting memories. The five-time major winner walked...

Maria Sharapova tours Wimbledon with fiancé Alexander, son Theodore 20 years after title run

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