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The Independent
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- The Independent
Wimbledon men's final between Sinner and Alcaraz on ESPN draws most viewers since 2019
Jannik Sinner 's victory over Carlos Alcaraz was the most-viewed Wimbledon men's final since Novak Djokovic edged Roger Federer in a five-set thriller in 2019. ESPN said Sunday's match averaged 2.9 million viewers, a 31% increase over last year's final and its best performance since about 3.8 million watched Djokovic win a fifth-set tiebreaker in a match between two of tennis' greatest champions. The network also said Tuesday that ratings were up for the both the men's and women's semifinals. The women's semis, which included American Amanda Anisimova upsetting No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, averaged 897,000 viewers, the most since 2015, when Serena Williams was part of the final four. The men's average of 1.31 million was the highest since 2019. ___ AP tennis:
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Wimbledon men's final between Sinner and Alcaraz on ESPN draws most viewers since 2019
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Jannik Sinner's victory over Carlos Alcaraz was the most-viewed Wimbledon men's final since Novak Djokovic edged Roger Federer in a five-set thriller in 2019. ESPN said Sunday's match averaged 2.9 million viewers, a 31% increase over last year's final and its best performance since about 3.8 million watched Djokovic win a fifth-set tiebreaker in a match between two of tennis' greatest champions. Advertisement The network also said Tuesday that ratings were up for the both the men's and women's semifinals. The women's semis, which included American Amanda Anisimova upsetting No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, averaged 897,000 viewers, the most since 2015, when Serena Williams was part of the final four. The men's average of 1.31 million was the highest since 2019. ___ AP tennis: The Associated Press
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Wimbledon men's final between Sinner and Alcaraz on ESPN draws most viewers since 2019
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Jannik Sinner's victory over Carlos Alcaraz was the most-viewed Wimbledon men's final since Novak Djokovic edged Roger Federer in a five-set thriller in 2019. ESPN said Sunday's match averaged 2.9 million viewers, a 31% increase over last year's final and its best performance since about 3.8 million watched Djokovic win a fifth-set tiebreaker in a match between two of tennis' greatest champions. The network also said Tuesday that ratings were up for the both the men's and women's semifinals. The women's semis, which included American Amanda Anisimova upsetting No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, averaged 897,000 viewers, the most since 2015, when Serena Williams was part of the final four. The men's average of 1.31 million was the highest since 2019. ___ AP tennis:
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Princess Charlotte puts on an animated display while watching Carlos Alcaraz take on Jannik Sinner - as she shows off her funky nail polish
Princess Charlotte was animated this afternoon while watching the Wimbledon men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Janick Sinner. The 10-year-old royal, who is believed to be a huge fan of Alcaraz, attended the event with her parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, and her brother Prince George, 11. Their youngest brother Prince Louis, seven, was not in attendance. MailOnline has contacted Kensington Palace for comment on Louis's absence. However, it is expected that he is simply too young to attend. Charlotte appeared enthralled with the match, showing off a series of animated expressions. At some points, she raised her hands to her face, showing off her funky pink nail polish. The stylish youngster wore a white Summer frock with black edging for the event, which she paired with flat white Mary Jane shoes. Sunday's final marked the third year Charlotte has been to Wimbledon, first attending the prestigious tennis tournament in 2023. And it appears the young royal is a huge fan of the sport, as she has appeared equally animated while watching matches in previous years. Charlotte may have inherited her enthusiasm for tennis from her mother, who famously loves sports, and has been patron of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, also known as the AELTC (which organises the day-to-day running of the prestigious tournament), since 2016. The Princess of Wales looked radiant in a blue dress as she arrived at the All England Club for the second consecutive day this afternoon - after presenting the trophy at the women's final on Saturday. Kate also wore her ' Wimbledon bow' - a brooch featuring the tournament's iconic colours - which it's believed she has worn every time she has visited Wimbledon. She debuted her green and purple bow back in 2017, when she paired it with a white, short-sleeved dress. More than just a mere accessory, the Princess' go-to Wimbledon brooch is actually a symbol of royal patronage, gifted to her from the Queen Elizabeth II. The women's 2025 final saw Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Asiminova 6-0, 6-0 in a match that lasted just under an hour. Kate appeared overwhelmed upon arrival at the Royal Box on Centre Court and was welcomed by a huge chorus of cheers and a standing ovation. It was reminiscent of the reception she received last year, when she chose the tennis tournament as her first solo outing after taking time away from public duty while being treated for cancer. Today's final sees Jannik Sinner take on Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz - of whom Princess Charlotte is known to be a fan. Charlotte delighted fans last year with her animated reactions as she watched her favourite player win the coveted trophy. Throughout the nail-biting match, the young royal winced, cheered, and beamed, as she watched the players compete for the prestigious title. Kate took over the role of patron in 2016 from the late Queen who had held the position for 64 years. The accessory is worn by members of the Committee of Management during the Fortnight – the Main Board of the AELTC and representatives of the LTA. It signifies their responsibilities as the Committee governing the tournament. The Patron has always traditionally been given a Committee bow in recognition of her role, which is why the Duchess has chosen to wear it when visiting The Championships. Other individuals also given an honorary Committee bow are the Chief Executive. The present colours of dark green and purple were introduced in 1909 as the club's previous colours, blue, yellow, red and green, were too similar to those of the Royal Marines. The royal was praised for her Wimbledon outing yesterday, after she consoled the tearful runner-up Amanda Asiminova who was thrashed by Iga Swiatek in the most one-sided Wimbledon final since 1911. Kate placed her hand on the American's arm and told her to 'keep your head high' following the 23-year-old's 6-0, 6-0 loss on Centre Court in just 57 minutes. Anisimova had to briefly leave the court following her humbling at the hands of an inspired Swiatek, 24, as she recorded a double bagel scoreline in the women's final - the first in 114 years and for only the second time in the tournament's history. Anisimova said meeting Kate 'was the positive of today' and told how she had been 'really kind'. Speaking after the match, she said: 'It was such an honour to meet her. 'I wasn't sure if she was going to come out today, if she was going to be there, so it's just really nice to see her. 'She definitely had a few things to say that were making me emotional again.' A tearful Anisimova wiped away tears during her post-match interview on court as she praised Swiatek and said she had 'run out of gas a bit today'. She was playing in her first Wimbledon final and said 'she would never forget this experience'. The Oscar winner displayed her ageless good looks and taut complexion as she kept her eyes on the court She styled her long auburn tresses straight Anisimova broke down again as she mentioned how her mother had flew in from America that morning to watch her. 'Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of not flying in - it isn't why I lost here,' she joked. Anisimova: 'I know I didn't have enough today but I will keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day.' A victorious Swiatek, the first Polish woman to win Wimbledon, also offered words of encouragement to Anisimova. 'First I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks. You should be proud of the work you are doing and I hope we will play more finals her,'' she said. 'I didn't even dream, for me it was way too far. I feel like I am already an experienced player after winning the Slams before but I never expected this one. 'This year I really, really enjoyed it and feel I improved my form here. 'I am always going to remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves! It is a sound that will keep me away at night!' The only ever time there has been a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in a Grand Slam final was in 1988 when Steffi Graf beat Natasha Zvereva in the French Open. For her appearance yesterday, Kate donned a custom Self-Portrait white ensemble. The two-piece outfit featured a high collared, military-style belted top and a flowing midi skirt. Kate has worn designs from Self-Portrait on a number of occasions, including a 2023 Wimbledon appearance, where she wore a similar two-piece outfit, but that time, in green. She finished the ensemble with a pair of Gianvito Rossi suede slingback heeled pumps in cream, and Anya Hindmarch's Neeson Small Square Tote bag in cream, which retails for £950. Her jewellery included a gold Halcyon Days bracelet and Cartier earrings. She also gave a sweet nod to her husband Prince William, wearing what appeared to be her Cartier Bleu watch, which Prince William gave her as an anniversary gift in 2014. Last year also saw Carlos Alcaraz in the final, which he won, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. After leaving the court following the trophy ceremony, the princess and Alcaraz had a conversation in a room inside the tournament's main stadium. 'You played so well,' Kate told him. 'Enjoy the win.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
The Royal Box goes A-list! William and Kate rub shoulders with Nicole Kidman, Matthew McConaughey and tennis legends at star-studded final
After two action-packed weeks at SW19, the 2025 Wimbledon Championships come to an end this afternoon in what's set to be an action-packed men's final. And as Spain 's Carlos Alcaraz, 22, takes on Italy 's Jannik Sinner, 23, on Centre Court, a group of VIPs will have the very best seats in the house to catch the action. The Royal Box, where the biggest names in sport, showbusiness and high society are lucky enough to sit, is the place to be at the All England Club - and today sees perhaps its most star-studded line-up yet. The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, George and Charlotte, lead the royal spectators in today's box, while Hollywood greats including Nicole Kidman and Matthew McConaughey have added a sprinkling of stardom. Elsewhere, several former great tennis players have been invited to the best seats in the house. BBC commentator and former Wimbledon competitor Tim Henman nodded to the 'heavy tennis contingent' in the box today, which includes Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt. Carlos Alcaraz also has some national support from King Felipe of Spain, who has turned out for the third year running to support the nation's budding tennis ace. The star-studded line up marks one of the most exciting royal box lists yet as SW19 becomes the hottest ticket in town... 1. Princess of Wales The Princess of Wales delighted Wimbledon spectators today as she watched Jannik Sinner take on Carlos Alcaraz in the men's final. It marks the second consecutive day she attended the championships, after watching Iga Swiatek thrash Amanda Anisimova in the Women's Final on Saturday. Kate, 43, beamed as she made her way through the crowd to take her place at the front row of the Royal Box, with spectators erupting into cheers. The patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club presented the trophy to Swiatek after she triumphed 6-0 6-0 against American Anisimova on Centre Court. Anisimova broke down in tears after she became the first to lose to a double bagel scoreline in the women's final at SW19 since 1911. Kate gave warm words of encouragement and consoled the American as she collected the runners-up trophy. Kate is a keen tennis player herself, and has previously been praised by Emma Raducanu for her 'incredible forehand'. 2. Prince of Wales Prince William, 43, looked sharp in a navy jacket and white trousers as he joined his wife Catherine in the Royal Box this afternoon. The heir to the throne is a keen sports fan and has a particular love of football; known for being Aston Villa-mad. The royal father-of-three has previously revealed he and his wife play tennis themselves - and that it's a sport he's never been able to trump her in. Tennis Legend Rod Laver told the Mail in 2020: 'I'd met William and Kate a few times, and in the Royal Box you get a chance to chat with them a little bit. They play tennis against each other. William told me he couldn't beat her.' 3. Prince George A keen sports fan like his parents, Prince George, 11, looked smart in his suit and tie as he took his seat in the royal box alongside his parents and sister. The future King, who will celebrate his 12th birthday in just over a week, has accompanied his father Prince William to several high profile sporting events over the years, including a thrilling match between his beloved Aston Villa and Paris Sain-Germain in the Europa League earlier this year. George has previously delighted royal fans at such events, as the image of his father while tuning in to matches; and experiencing the highs and lows of being a football fan. Tennis and football aren't the only sports in which George takes an interest; as Kate has previously revealed how she and the children play all manner of games together - including trampolining. George is the eldest of the Prince and Princess of Wales's three children and second in line to the throne. 4. Princess Charlotte Princess Charlotte, the only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is known as a huge tennis fan and has watched the men's Wimbledon final with her mother in the royal box for the last three years. Charlotte, 10, has enthusiastically cheered on Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court for every final she has attended, as a fan of the Spaniard. She donned her sunglasses and a stunning floral frock as she took her seat in the Royal Box this afternoon, next to her older brother Prince George. Princess Michael of Kent Making her second appearance in this year's royal box was 80-year-old Princess Michael of Kent. The wife of Prince Michael of Kent, she has made headlines over the years for her candid comments and aristocratic flair - earning her the nickname 'Princess Pushy'. Born Baroness Marie-Christine von Reibnitz, the princess is an author and historian by trade, with several books to her name on European royalty. Despite stepping back from official duties, she remains a striking presence at major events. Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman Freddie Windsor is Princess Michael of Kent's son looked dapper in a sharp suit as he watched the action on Centre Court. The royal had something of a bad boy image in his younger years, enjoying a hedonistic lifestyle and even undergoing a stint in rehab in his twenties. However he eventually settled down and married actress Sophie Winkleman - the sister of veteran broadcaster Claudia. Sophie, who is perhaps best known for her role in Peep Show, has previously joked that she barely knew any of the guests at her lavish royal wedding, which was largely put together by her mother-in-law. Today they live in Chelsea, but the couple have bounced between the United States and the United Kingdom, following her career. 5. King Felipe of Spain King Felipe of Spain turned out in the royal box to show support for Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz as he takes on Jannick Sinner. The royal father-of-two, 57, ascended the throne in 2014 after his father King Juan Carlos abdicated in disgrace. He is married to Queen Letizia, 52, whom he met when she was working as a journalist and interviewed him. Felipe's appearances in the audience on Centre Court have previously won him a legion of fans around the world over the sharp tailoring of his suits. In 2023 Derek Guy, a California-based men's fashion expert, penned a now-viral Twitter thread in which he said the Spanish monarch frequently offers a masterclass in 'perfect proportions'. 6. Andre Agassi Former professional tennis player Andre Agassi is widely regarded as one of the most successful players of all time. Now 55 Andre, originally from Las Vegas, was ranked World No. 1 for around two years during his career. With 60 ATP Tour-level singles titles to his name, Andre won his first Wimbledon title in 1992 and was also crowned champion of the French and Australian Open tournaments during his career. After being blighted by personal issues following his Wimbledon win, he dropped out of the World 100 and his ranking dropped to 141. But in an incredible comeback, he dedicated himself to training over subsequent years and reclaimed his spot as World No. 1 in 1999. He retired in 2006 after competing in the Australian Open. 7. Dame Anna Wintour For the second time this tournament, Dame Anna Wintour represented fashion royalty in the Royal Box. Vogue's Editor-in-Chief, 75, who is British but has been based in the US for several decades, exuded elegance as she took her place among the other VIP guests. Known for her iconic bob and ever-present sunglasses, Dame Anna has reigned over the fashion world for decades and remains one of its most influential tastemakers. A fixture on the front row and behind some of the industry's biggest decisions, she has been at the helm of Vogue since 1988 and now serves as Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast. Off the runway, she is a devoted tennis fan and rarely misses a Wimbledon season. 8. Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman is one of Hollywood's finest actresses, with a string of huge acting credits under her belt. The Australian native, 58, has most recently starred in Netflix thriller series The Perfect Couple and racy drama Babygirl, in which she plays a married woman and high flying executive who has an affair with a much younger co-worker. Nicole has four children; Isabella and Connor with her first husband Tom Cruise, and Sunday Rose and Faith with her second husband, country singer Keith Urban. The actress has recently soaked up the European sun on holiday with her family and was most recently spotted seeing the sights in Dubrovnik, Croatia. She joined Dame Anna Wintour on Centre Court this afternoon, exuding elegance as ever in a sleek white suit. 9. Keira Knightley Keira Knightley is one of the UK's most recognisable actresses, after getting her big break in comedy Bend it Like Beckham in 2002 when she was just 17 years old. Now 40, the actress, from Teddington, has starred in dozens of films; from period dramas to gritty thrillers. This year she made waves in television too as she starred in Netflix spy thriller Black Doves, in which she played the wife of a cabinet minister who was living a double life in intelligence. She took her place in the royal box this afternoon with her husband, musician James Righton, whom she began dating in 2011. The pair have two children, Edie and Delilah. 10. Paul Mescal After rising to fame playing Connell in the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People, Paul Mescal has quickly become one of the biggest names in Hollywood. The 29-year-old actor, from Maynooth, Ireland, also became an instant heartthrob after starring in the show, which came out in 2020. He has been lauded for his acting performances in indie films like Aftersun and All of Us Strangers, but has recently begun adding big blockbusters to his name including Gladiator II. The two-time BAFTA winning actor is currently dating American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; and the pair were recently spotted together at Glastonbury Festival. In addition to his acting career, Paul has also been credited with influencing men's fashion since he entered the public eye - in particular, very short shorts. 11. Sir Chris Hoy Sir Chris Hoy is an 11-time world champion and six-time Olympic track-cyclist champion from Scotland. In 2008, the talented father-of-two, 49, became Scotland's most successful Olympian. Hoy, born in Edinburgh, retired in 2013 before acting as a pundit and commentator for the BBC. The legendary cyclist, 49, was diagnosed with Stage four prostate cancer in September 2023 after a routine check on a shoulder strain showed a tumour, before a further scan revealed the primary cancer to be in his prostate, which had spread to his bones. In May, Chris revealed that he's 'feeling good' and has entered a 'stability stage' amid his battle with cancer. Sadiq Khan Mayor of London Sadiq Khan joined the VIPs to watch the Men's Final from the Royal Box today. The 54-year-old, wanting to make a positive change to people's lives, gave up his career in law over a decade ago to work in the world of politics. He went on to be an MP for Tooting for 11 years, where he became the first Muslim to attend cabinet as a Minister for Transport. In 2016, he successfully ran to be Mayor of London and has carried out the role ever since with the hopes of building a safer and better London. A keen spectator, Khan has been spotted at Wimbledon 's Royal Box on numerous occasions throughout the years. 12. Tim Davie Tim Davie is the current and seventeenth director general of the BBC. After going to Cambridge, he began a career in marketing before joining the BBC. In 1993 and 1994, he unsuccessfully stood as a conservative MP in the Hammersmith and Fulham elections. He then became the chief executive of BBC Studios and was made Director-General of the BBC in 2020. That same year, he set out new rules for BBC staff stating that they should withhold sharing personal views on politics on their personal social media channels. 13. Sir Richard Branson Sir Richard Branson, dressed in a smart navy suit, joined the famous faces in the Royal Box today. The business magnate from Blackheath, London, co-founded the Virgin Group in 1970 alongside Nik Powell. In 1971, Branson opened the first British discount record store. With the money raised from the shop sales, he launched Virgin Records with Powell the following year. Virgin Records' first signing was the multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, whose album Tubular Bells was the third best-selling album of the 1970s. Virgin Records then went on to sign the likes of the Sex Pistols, the Rolling Stones, Paula Abdul and UB40, becoming the biggest independent music label in the world. In the '80s, Branson looked beyond music to flight, founding Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and subsequently growing the Virgin Group brand to include Virgin Active, Virgin Money, Virgin Trains, and Virgin Radio. The Virgin Group is now a multi-billion-dollar business corporation. In 1992, Branson sold Virgin Records to EMI for $656 million (£500m) and 12 years later launched Virgin Galactic. 14. Lleyton Hewitt Australian former tennis player Lleyton Hewitt was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals for 80 weeks in 2001 and 2002. Now retired, the 44-year-old from Adelaide is captain of the Australian Davis Cup team and works as a tennis commentator, coach, and mentor for other players. Throughout his career, Leyton claimed 30 singles titles and three doubles titles on the ATP tour. He is a parent to three children with his wife Pip Hewitt, Mia, 19, Cruz, 16, and Ava, 14. Earlier this week, Lleyton, who won the Wimbledon title in 2002, was on Court five to support his 16-year-old son Cruz as he fell to a 6-3, 6-0 to 11th seed Oskari Paldanius. 15. Stan Smith Stan Smith is an American former professional tennis player who previously held the title of world No. 1 player. He claimed the title at Wimbledon in 1972, one year after he similarly took the top spot at the U.S. Open. The Wimbledon champion turned a global fashion icon in 1973 following the release of his eponymous trainers with Adidas, making him one of the most recognisable names in the clothing industry, with 100 million of the shoes sold. 16. Andrew Scott Irish actor Andrew Scott, 48, was spotted sitting next to fellow thespian Paul Mescal during the men's final. Andrew, who was nominated for best performance by an actor in a limited or anthology series for Netflix's Ripley earlier this year, is known for his sense of style. And today was no different - the Fleabag star looked stylish in a monochrome ensemble, wearing a pale beige two-piece suit with a matching shirt and tie. He finished off the look with a pair of sunglasses featuring rims in a similar shade of beige. Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves After enjoying the women's final at the All England Club yesterday, actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves returned to south west London for the final day of Wimbledon on Sunday. The Pantalones Tequila founder, 55, and the Brazilian model, 42, married in 2012, and share three children - Levi, 16, Vida, 15, and Livingston, 12. However, it appeared they left their children at home to enjoy date days together yesterday and yesterday. 17. John Lithgow John Lithgow was another of the many thespians spotted in the Royal Box in SW19 today. The 79-year-old Dexter star, who is from the US, is currently in London appearing in a play. 18. Natalie Barrows Previously described as Kate Middleton's 'right-hand woman', Natalie Barrows enjoyed a coveted spot in the Royal Box on Sunday. As with all members of the royal household Ms Barrows keeps a low profile, both on official engagements, and online. Little is known about her employment history but it is thought she started working with the Royal Family in 2017 and was first spotted on an engagement with the Duchess of Cambridge in 2018. Since then she has become a vital member of Kate's staff and is often spotted in the background of royal engagements, whether that is a hospital visit or trip to the Natural History Museum.
