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5 Live Sport: All About Wimbledon 2026
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 22:15
Katie Smith presents reaction from Day 2 of Wimbledon.
Shelton stunned as qualifier Virtanen progresses to second round
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 22:12
Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen produces a stunning display to beat fourth seed Ben Shelton in a fifth set tie-break in the opening round of the men's singles at Wimbledon 2026.
Battling Serena suffers Wimbledon defeat on much-anticipated return
Sky Sports - 30 Jun 2026 22:00
Serena Williams suffered defeat to Maya Joint in her much-anticipated return to Wimbledon following a four-year absence after an epic battle on Centre Court.
Fery uses 'dishonesty' row to fuel Wimbledon win
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 18:54
Britain's Arthur Fery is accused of dishonesty by Bosnian opponent Damir Dzumhur following a row over a let call at Wimbledon
'How good was that?' - best shots from Wimbledon day two
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 18:38
Watch the best shots from day two of Wimbledon 2026, featuring British hopeful Toby Samuel.
Anisimova begins redemption tour with convincing win but Svitolina crashes out
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 18:28
Last years beaten finalist defeats Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2Svitolina suffers surprise 5-7, 2-6 loss to SnigurIt will take a lot more before the memory of last years Wimbledon final will be entirely out of Amanda Anisimovas sy...
Wimbledon guests chance their arm against robot mimicking stars serves
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 18:15
Tournaments serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina SvitolinaCould you return Emma Raducanus 110mph serve, or receive a 145mph stroke from Andy Murray? What about Giovanni Mpet...
Alex de Minaur shakes off nerves to begin Wimbledon tilt with straight sets win
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 17:52
Australian defeats Argentinas Roman Andres BurruchagaThanasi Kokkinakis loses five-set epic but Kim Birrell throughAlex de Minaur has enjoyed the perfect launch to his latest bid to reach a grand slam final with an encou...
'You can't walk out in an outfit and go out first round'
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 17:46
Taylor Fritz arrives for his first-round match in a statement all-white suit - and avoids looking "really stupid" by registering a dominant win.
Tearful Iga Swiatek rides the emotional waves to launch Wimbledon defence
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 17:31
Pole defeats Taylor Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in first roundLast year the most amazing thing happened. So I felt itRarely has a multiple grand slam winner been in floods of tears after winning a first round match at Wimbled...
'A tough couple of weeks' - tearful Swiatek overcomes first-round scare
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 17:01
A relieved Iga Swiatek cries on court after she begins her Wimbledon title defence with a stuttering three-set victory over Taylor Townsend.
From retirement fears to triumphant Wimbledon return for GB's Swan
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 15:42
Katie Swan gets her "full-circle moment" at Wimbledon, two years after considering retiring from tennis because of a persistent back injury.
Wimbledon diary: Sinners mental metrics, elite queuing and gin-scented candles
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 15:39
Patience is required to do anything, except restringing rackets, while data gathering has gone to a new levelWhile thousands of fans shuffle around the grounds and soak up Wimbledons familiar mood of British unflappabili...
BBC wanted Andrew Castle to stay past 2026 Wimbledon mens final
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 12:17
Kay-Jelski insists commentator has had brilliant inningsWe will get best replacement regardless of age or genderThe BBCs director of sport has insisted that he wanted Andrew Castle to stay as part of the Wimbledons comme...
Williams' Wimbledon legacy before return to Centre Court
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 11:50
A look back at Serena Williams' Wimbledon legacy to date, including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement before her return to Centre Court.
Katie Swan glides past Begu but Boulter joins early British exodus at Wimbledon
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 11:50
Wildcard entry defeats Romanian opponent 6-4, 6-4Katie Boulter beaten 6-4, 6-2 by qualifier Tyra GrantAt 12.30pm on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships Katie Swan ended Britains wait for a first singles vi...
Player spotting and the 'immortal chamber' - behind the scenes at SW19
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 11:26
Go behind the scenes at Wimbledon with Chris Hughes and Laura Robson.
Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams returns, Swiatek, Zverev and Boulter in action - live
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 10:00
Updates from day two | Serena on her SW19 return Sabalenka overcomes wobble | Diary | Email DanielWotcha one and all and welcome to Wimbledon 2026 - day two!As youd expect, weve a faintly daunting and thoroughly thrillin...
Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 1
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 06:11
Will you get today's tennis player in as few attempts as possible?