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Wawrinka bows out of US Open without wildcard, grateful for New York memories
sports7 hours ago

Wawrinka bows out of US Open without wildcard, grateful for New York memories

Stan Wawrinka, 41, will retire at year’s end and was not granted a US Open wildcard for a farewell appearance, despite receiving wildcards at the Australian Open and Wimbledon and entering the French Open on ranking. He publicly thanked the US Open and New York, describing the city as a place that shaped some of his strongest memories and noting the battles and crowd energy that defined his US Open era; wildcard decisions are made by federations and the USTA, with reciprocity rules affecting such allocations.

via BBC|
#new-york#retirement#sports
Williams-Alcaraz land US Open mixed doubles wildcard
sports3 days ago

Williams-Alcaraz land US Open mixed doubles wildcard

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will compete in the US Open mixed doubles after receiving a main-draw wildcard, marking Williams’ return to competition and Alcaraz’s return from a four-month wrist absence. The event runs Aug 24–26, ahead of the singles tournament, and features a field that includes notable pairings, with the format having been tweaked last year to include more singles stars, shorter sets and 10-point tiebreaks. Defending doubles champions Errani/Vavassori are the only doubles specialists to receive a main-draw wildcard, while others will go through qualifying or wildcard routes.

via BBC|
#carlos-alcaraz#mixed-doubles#serena-williams
Fery's fairytale sends him to Wimbledon semis as wildcard shock
sports1 month ago

Fery's fairytale sends him to Wimbledon semis as wildcard shock

British wildcard Arthur Fery stunned Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6(7-4), 6-0 to reach Wimbledon’s semi-finals, becoming the first men’s wildcard to reach the last four in 25 years and setting up a clash with Alexander Zverev; the 23-year-old has risen from outside the top 500 18 months ago due to injury, has earned about £900,000 in prize money, and will leave Wimbledon as Britain’s new No.1 as his fairytale run continues.

via BBC|
#arthur-fery#flavio-cobolli#semi-finals
Wildcard Arthur Fery Surges to Wimbledon Semi-Finals in Historic British Moment
sports1 month ago

Wildcard Arthur Fery Surges to Wimbledon Semi-Finals in Historic British Moment

British wildcard Arthur Fery stunned ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in three sets to reach the Wimbledon men's singles semi-finals, marking only the fifth time a Brit has done so in the Open era. The 23-year-old rises to about world No. 36 and will face Alexander Zverev next, with a prize purse around £900,000. Fery’s run, backed by the LTA and Stanford background, reflects a notable surge for British tennis as Centre Court cheered his historic run.

via BBC|
#arthur-fery#british-tennis#sports
Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon Singles With a Last-Minute Wildcard, Focused on Enjoying the Game
sports1 month ago

Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon Singles With a Last-Minute Wildcard, Focused on Enjoying the Game

Serena Williams opted for a late wildcard into Wimbledon 2026 singles, returning to competition after four years away and choosing to focus on enjoying the game rather than chasing a 24th Grand Slam. She opens against Maya Joint, has been training intensely, and has earned respect from peers like Novak Djokovic as she tests whether she can compete at the highest level again.

via The Guardian|
#comeback#maya-joint#serena-williams
Serena Williams Granted Wimbledon Singles Wildcard for Comeback
sports2 months ago

Serena Williams Granted Wimbledon Singles Wildcard for Comeback

Serena Williams has been handed Wimbledon’s final wildcard to return to singles, marking her first singles appearance in nearly four years since retiring in 2022. The 23-time major champion has been playing doubles this season (including a Wimbledon doubles run with Venus) and has trained on the grass ahead of the tournament. Her exact form in singles remains uncertain after a lengthy layoff and past injuries, but the comeback will be watched closely as she aims to end her Wimbledon story on a new note.

via The Guardian|
#comeback#serena-williams#sports
Williams sisters secure Wimbledon 2026 doubles wildcard for reunion
sports2 months ago

Williams sisters secure Wimbledon 2026 doubles wildcard for reunion

Serena and Venus Williams were awarded a Wimbledon doubles wildcard for 2026, reuniting on the Wimbledon stage in the women’s doubles; neither sister is listed for singles yet, as Serena returns from a comeback and Venus continues in doubles ahead of retirement. The wildcard is at the discretion of Wimbledon’s committee, with other notable entries including Stan Wawrinka and Grigor Dimitrov in the men’s draw and several British players receiving women’s singles wildcards.

via BBC|
#doubles#sports#tennis
Detroit Tigers Secure Playoff Spot Amidst Division Race
sports11 months ago

Detroit Tigers Secure Playoff Spot Amidst Division Race

The Detroit Tigers secured a playoff spot for the second consecutive year despite recent struggles, thanks to a crucial win over Boston and favorable outcomes in division and wildcard scenarios. Their postseason fate depends on upcoming games, with possibilities including winning the division, securing the second wildcard, or ending as the third wildcard team, with the first game scheduled for September 30th.

via ClickOnDetroit|
#al-central#detroit-tigers#mlb-postseason