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Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon due to a lingering wrist injury, which he sustained at the Barcelona Open and which also forced him out of the French Open; he began the year by winning the Australian Open to become the youngest man to win all four majors.
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon 2026 due to a right wrist injury, skipping the grass season after pulling out of the Barcelona Open and the French Open; his absence could widen Jannik Sinner's lead in the rankings and reshape the men's draw as others step up.
Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon and the Queen’s Club warm-up while he continues recovery from a right wrist injury, saying he’s not yet ready to return. The withdrawal follows his earlier exits from Madrid, Italian, and French Opens, and it tightens Jannik Sinner’s grip atop the tour while potentially boosting Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of more grass-court success.
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon and the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club due to a wrist injury, saying he needs more time to recover and will return when ready.
Two Romanian men, Nandito Badea and George Stana, stand trial at Woolwich Crown Court for stabbing Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in March 2024 in what prosecutors describe as a planned Iran-backed attack carried out by proxies. The case alleges prior reconnaissance, a Mazda getaway car, and funding through Hemroc Ltd to sustain their UK involvement, with Tehran posters of Zeraati and Iran International designated as a terrorist organization illustrating a state-backed campaign. A third man, David Andrei, is not on trial and remains in Romania.
Jannik Sinner joined top players in criticizing the French Open’s prize-money split, urging a larger share and prompting expectations for Wimbledon and the U.S. Open to respond; despite Roland Garros increasing total prize money by about 10%, players say their revenue share would drop to roughly 14.9% in 2026 from 15.5% in 2024. He stopped short of a boycott but signaled action could come, with Djokovic offering support and Sabalenka floating stronger steps as Wimbledon has not yet announced its prize money.
Iga Swiatek has split from coach Wim Fissette after an early exit at the Miami Open, ending a partnership that helped her win Wimbledon and add titles in Seoul and Cincinnati; with a disappointing 2026 start, she plans to hire a new coach ahead of Stuttgart and will keep her remaining support staff.
IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club have renewed their 36-year partnership, focusing on enhancing Wimbledon’s digital experiences through AI-powered solutions to increase global fan engagement and accessibility, with initiatives like personalized features and real-time insights.
King Charles III attended a rare Catholic funeral for the Duchess of Kent, the first such royal funeral in modern British history, highlighting her conversion to Catholicism and her contributions to society and tennis, with other royals and notable figures in attendance.
Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, a member of the British royal family and longtime Wimbledon patron, died in London at age 92. She was known for her low-profile role and her support of tennis, passing away quietly with Buckingham Palace announcing her death.
Katherine, the Duchess of Kent, passed away at 92, known for her long association with Wimbledon, her support for music and charity, and her historic conversion to Catholicism, the first by a British royal since 1685.
Britain's Duchess of Kent, known for her long association with Wimbledon and her compassionate support for players like Jana Novotna, has died at age 92. She was also notable for converting to Catholicism and her dedication to music and charitable work. Her death was peacefully at Kensington Palace, prompting tributes from the royal family and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Amanda Anisimova avenged her Wimbledon loss to Iga Swiatek by defeating her in the US Open quarterfinals, showcasing significant improvement and resilience after a previous blowout, and setting up a semifinal against Naomi Osaka.
Jannik Sinner has made a surprising coaching change by rejoining Umberto Ferrara, just weeks after winning Wimbledon and parting ways with coaches Marco Panichi and Ulises Badio, amid ongoing scrutiny over his past doping controversy involving Clostebol. This move raises questions about his future preparations for the Cincinnati Open, where he aims to defend his title.
The 2025 Wimbledon men's final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz drew the highest viewership in six years, signaling a shift towards tennis' new generation of stars, with the match peaking at 4 million viewers and marking a resurgence in interest since the decline of the previous Big 3 era.