Wimbledon Tennis Tournament – Page 12

Entering Wimbledon, Emma Raducanu Carries a Heavy Load of Expectations

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Emma Raducanu came out of nowhere to win the U.S. Open at 18 years old. Things have been a little rocky ever since.

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Ahead of her 21st Wimbledon appearance, Serena Williams discussed coming back from a tough injury, but steered away from political discussions.

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The sport has a long history of disputes, especially over apartheid. This year Wimbledon has banned Russian and Belarusian players.

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It starts off lush, but by the second week, a lack of moisture can alter the game. Players must adjust.

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He has won three majors, but a bad hip almost ended his career. Surgery allowed him to return.

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After a year away from singles, she risked drawing the world’s No. 1, Iga Swiatek, in the first round. Instead, she will face a player ranked 113th.

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Osaka has not played at Wimbledon since 2019.

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Nadal, hobbled by a foot injury while winning the French Open, said he would play in the grass-court tournament, which begins on June 27.

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The move leaves Wimbledon as the only Grand Slam tournament to bar Russians and Belarusians in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.