The New York Times – Sports:
Williams, a five-time Wimbledon singles champion, was vying, at 43, to become one of the oldest women to win a main draw singles match at the sport’s oldest Grand Slam event.
Author: Matthew Futterman
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Ten Years After His Historic Win at Wimbledon, Can Andy Murray Do It Again?
The New York Times – Sports:
A decade ago, Murray broke the 77-year singles championship drought for British men at Wimbledon. It’s been up and down since. Can he recapture the magic?
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Before Wimbledon, There’s Practice on Grass at an English Garden Party
The New York Times – Sports:
The Boodles, which draws elite players on their way to the All England Club, is unlike nearly anything else on the tennis calendar — a Gatsby-like few days on an estate outside London.
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Women’s Tennis Tour Approves Deal for Pay Equity by 2033
The New York Times – Sports:
The WTA Tour approved a plan to achieve pay equity at its biggest tournaments. But it won’t be fully implemented until 2033.
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Novak Djokovic Captures the French Open and a 23rd Grand Slam Title
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic beat Casper Ruud to win the men’s singles championship, passing Rafael Nadal for the most Grand Slam tournament titles in the Open era.
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Swiatek Overcomes Muchova to Win Another French Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Swiatek was drawn into a tight match with Karolina Muchova, and emerged with her third singles championship at Roland Garros in four years.
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Novak Djokovic Downs Carlos Alcaraz to Reach French Open Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz suffered leg cramps in the third set, which hindered his movement and gave Djokovic an opening to dominate.
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Karolina Muchova to Face Iga Swiatek in the Women’s French Open Final
The New York Times – Sports:
The tennis world has been waiting for Karolina Muchova to be healthy. Now she gets a shot at Iga Swiatek with a Grand Slam title on the line.