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Daily Record
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Novak Djokovic clamps Carlos Alcaraz for lacking 'respect' as rival calls out rival's Wimbledon 'big lie'
The pair returned to SW19 for media duties before the 2025 edition and couldn't resist some mischief Mischievous Novak Djokovic isn't buying rival Carlos Alcaraz's fawning claims of respect after being mercilessly put to the sword in consecutive Wimbledon Finals. The pair returned to SW19 for media duties before the 2025 edition and the amiable Spaniard was effusive in his praise of the man he has defeated in back-to-back centre court Finals at Wimbledon. And the 22-year-old - already a five-time major winner - reckons the most decorated man of the Open era was also exaggerating his feelings about their recent meetings. Reigning and defending champion Alcaraz said: "He said he was privileged to play this year because of me, because I was defending champion but that was a big lie. "I'm privileged to play with a seven-time champion here, it's crazy what he has done. Not only on grass but it's a privilege.' But Djokovic couldn't resist a chance to lob one back across the court. The 38-year-old teased: I'm looking for a little bit more respect from him. He's talking about respect but the last two years he didn't give me the respect on this court.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Will Gauff or Sabalenka finally conquer Wimbledon?
Mumbai: Petra Kvitova has had a storied career. Coco Gauff of United States. (AP) She is a former world No.2 who won the 2011 WTA Finals and helped the Czech Republic clinch six Billie Jean King Cup titles. In 2016, she was stabbed during a home invasion but successfully made a comeback to the tennis tour, reaching the 2019 Australian Open final. She gave birth to a son last year, and returns to Wimbledon as the two-time former champion. But this will be the last time the two-time Wimbledon champion will compete on the carefully manicured grass courts of the All England Club. In her last journey to London as a professional player though, she stands as one of only four active players to have won the Venus Rosewater Dish - the trophy for the women's singles champion at Wimbledon. But, the 35-year-old is the only player to have won the title more than once, which gives an indication as to how difficult the grass court Grand Slam has been to conquer in the women's field. For all the dominance of the top players today, Wimbledon has been a difficult hurdle. But the storylines remain intriguing as the Championships begin on Monday. Aryna Sabalenka will hope for better success on the Grand Slam stage at Wimbledon. The 27-year-old winner of three hard court majors had reached the final of the Australian Open and French Open this year, but lost out to Madison Keys and Coco Gauff respectively. At Wimbledon though, her best performance is a semi-final in 2021 and 2023 - incidentally, the last two times she played at SW19. The Belarusian begins her campaign against Canadian qualifier Carson Branstein, and is on a possible collision course with 2023 winner Marketa Vondrousova and home-hope Emma Raducanu. At the other end of the draw is Gauff, now a two-time Grand Slam champion. While Sabalenka is a hard-hitting attacking baseliner, Gauff is an energetic counter-puncher. Winning the French Open would give her a spring in her step, but making the transition from clay to grass is one of the most difficult challenges in tennis. It will be interesting to see how she manages that change, especially since she has never gone past the fourth round at Wimbledon. She does have a tricky opening match though, against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska. If the American does indeed manage to get to the quarter-final, she could face Iga Swiatek. Now ranked No.8 in the world, Swiatek has not won a tournament since she clinched her fifth Grand Slam title at the French Open last year. She lost in the semi-final at Roland Garros earlier this month, but told the media that the early exit could allow her a better chance to prepare for the grass-court swing. So far, it has gone according to plan as the 24-year-old has reached her first WTA final on grass, at Bad Homburg in Germany. At Wimbledon though, Swiatek's best finish was in the quarter-final in 2023. But now she has some form on her side. The Pole will be one of the players to watch out for. She starts her campaign against world No.63 Polina Kudermetova, but could set up a mouth-watering clash against former champion Elena Rybakina in the fourth round. Last year's winner Barbora Krejcikova, though, is the only active multiple-Slam winner in singles to have won Wimbledon, along with compatriot Kvitova. But the defending champion has been struggling for form and fitness. She missed the Australian Open due to a back injury and only got back to the tour in May. She did make it to the quarter-final at Eastbourne, in one of the tune-up events to Wimbledon, but withdrew ahead of the match due to a thigh injury. What could make her title defence tough is that she plays exciting young prospect Alexandra Eala in the opening round. Kvitova, Rybakina, Vondrousova and Krejcikova have the distinction of being the only former winners of the most prestigious Grand Slam among the active women's singles players. That number could change in the next fortnight.
Metro
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
When are Raducanu and Alcaraz playing at Wimbledon? Order of play for day one
Carlos Alcaraz's quest to retain his Wimbledon title and triumph at SW19 for the third year in a row begins on Centre Court on Monday. Alcaraz, already a five-time Grand Slam winner at the age of 22, kick-starts his 2025 Wimbledon campaign against Fabio Fognini. The defending champion is the bookmakers' favourite, having beaten his biggest rival and current world number on Jannik Sinner in an epic in last month's French Open final. As in tradition, Wimbledon champion Alcaraz will play the first match on Centre Court, taking on Italy's Fognini at 1.30pm on Monday afternoon. British hopeful Katie Boulter will take to the main stage following Alcaraz's match, with three-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev in the final Centre Court game. Over on court one, three-time major winner Aryna Sabalenka – beaten in the recent French Open final – begins her quest for a first Wimbledon title at 1pm. CENTRE COURT – SHOW COURT – 13:30 START 1 Fabio Fognini (ITA) 127 vs Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [2] 1282 Paula Badosa (ESP) [9] 17 vs Katie Boulter (GBR) 18 3 Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) 95 vs Alexander Zverev (GER) [3] 96 No.1 COURT – SHOW COURT – 13:00 START 1 Aryna Sabalenka [1] 1 vs Carson Branstine (CAN) 22 Jacob Fearnley (GBR) 101 vs Joao Fonseca (BRA) 102 3 Emma Raducanu (GBR) 5 vs Mingge Xu (GBR) 6 No.2 COURT – SHOW COURT – 11:00 START 1 Benjamin Bonzi (FRA) 79 vs Daniil Medvedev [9] 802 Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) 31 vs Madison Keys (USA) [6] 323 Jasmine Paolini (ITA) [4] 33 vs Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) 34 4 Taylor Fritz (USA) [5] 65 vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA) 66 No.3 COURT – SHOW COURT – 11:00 START 1 Sonay Kartal (GBR) 55 vs Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) [20] 562 Holger Rune (DEN) [8] 97 vs Nicolas Jarry (CHI) 983 Matteo Berrettini (ITA) [32] 89 vs Kamil Majchrzak (POL) 90 4 Katerina Siniakova (CZE) 63 vs Qinwen Zheng (CHN) [5] 64 COURT 12 – SHOW COURT – 11:00 START 1 Elmer Moller (DEN) 111 vs Frances Tiafoe (USA) [12] 1122 Valentin Royer (FRA) 119 vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) [24] 1203 Leylah Fernandez (CAN) [29] 25 vs Hannah Klugman (GBR) 26 4 Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) 7 vs McCartney Kessler (USA) [32] 8 COURT 18 – SHOW COURT – 11:00 START 1 Anna Bondar (HUN) 15 vs Elina Svitolina (UKR) [14] 162 Cameron Norrie (GBR) 109 vs Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) 1103 Mackenzie McDonald (USA) 87 vs Karen Khachanov [17] 88 4 Naomi Osaka (JPN) 61 vs Talia Gibson (AUS) 62 Local favourite Jacob Jacob Fearnley then takes on highly-rated Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca before Emma Raducanu face fellow Brit Mimi Xu. Raducanu won the US Open as a qualifier in 2021 but has largely struggled since that breakout year and has never progressed past the fourth round at Wimbledon. More Trending Xu, 17, is one of 23 British players competing in the Wimbledon singles after being handed a wildcard by officials. The BBC remains the principal broadcaster of Wimbledon and you can follow all the action for free on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. In previous years, both the BBC and Eurosport have shown the singles finals but in 2025 it will be the BBC and TNT Sports broadcasting them. Clare Balding is set to lead the BBC's presenting team and you can expect to see the likes of Tim Henman, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova working on their coverage too. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Jack Draper has become the Wimbledon 'nightmare' nobody will want to play against MORE: British World No.719 Oliver Tarvet qualifies for Wimbledon – but misses out on £66,000 payday MORE: Emma Raducanu provides worrying Wimbledon fitness update after Eastbourne loss
Al Jazeera
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
Wimbledon: All to know ahead of the third tennis Grand Slam of 2025
All-white outfits, lush green courts, strawberries and cream, and glittering champions' trophies at the end of two weeks. Players and fans are gearing up for a fortnight of much-awaited tennis action as the Wimbledon Championships 2025 get under way on Monday. From top players to unique quirks, here's what you need to know about the tournament: When is Wimbledon 2025 starting, and when are the finals? The main round of the championships begins on Monday, June 30 with the men's and women's singles first-round matches. Here are the key dates for the men's and women's singles matches at the Grand Slam: First to fourth round: June 30 to July 7 Quarterfinals: July 8 and 9 Women's singles semifinals: July 10 Men's singles semifinals: July 11 Women's singles final: July 12 Men's singles final: July 13 Where is Wimbledon played, and what's SW19? The third and the oldest tennis Grand Slam of the year, and the only one played on grass, attracts thousands of visitors to its famed courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Club (AELTC) in the southwest of London, the United Kingdom. The venue is also known as SW19, shortened from its postcode of SW19 5AG. During the two weeks of the tournament's main rounds, the town is bathed in the purple and green colours of the event, with shops, cafes and restaurants sporting tennis-themed decorations. Who are the favourites to win Wimbledon 2025? Carlos Alcaraz: The two-time champion is favourite to defend his title after winning this year's French Open, as well as Queen's Club Championship, a pre-Wimbledon tournament in London considered a dress rehearsal for the Slam. Jannik Sinner: The world number one has yet to grab the Wimbledon trophy, but his rise through the rankings in the past two years and wins at two of the last three Slams make him Alcaraz's main contemporary. Aryna Sabalenka: The world number one may not have played a Wimbledon final yet, but has dominated the women's rankings since October 2024 and has played in the finals of the last three Grand Slams. She won the Australian and US Open in 2024 and after losing in Roland-Garros, the Belarusian will be looking to add Wimbledon to her list of majors titles. Marketa Vondrousova: The most in-form grass-court player and 2023 Wimbledon champion has made a swift rise in the women's rankings over the past few weeks. Vondrusova won the Berlin Open, where she beat the likes of Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur and Madison Keys to the title. While the Czech player's 2023 Wimbledon triumph may have been a surprise, the 25-year-old will be the one to watch in 2025. Who are the top seeds? Men's: Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz Alexander Zverev Jack Draper Taylor Fritz Novak Djokovic Lorenzo Musetti Holger Rune Daniil Medvedev Ben Shelton Women's: Aryna Sabalenka Coco Gauff Jessica Pegula Jasmine Paolini Qinwen Zheng Madison Keys Mirra Andreeva Iga Swiatek Paula Badosa Emma Navarro Is there a dress code for players and spectators at Wimbledon? Yes. All players must be dressed in white – not off-white or cream – when they step on the court for their matches. Not only should the clothes and shoes be all white, but any caps, headbands and wristbands by a player can also only be white in colour. Male players' undergarments must also be entirely white. The organisers are more tolerant of colourful attire on practice courts. While there is no strict dress code for the spectators, they are encouraged to dress smartly while attending matches on the Centre Court or Court Number One. For those invited to watch a match from the Royal Box, a smart dress attire is mandatory. The championship is often considered an unofficial fashion showpiece, especially when celebrities and dignitaries frequent the courts on the last few days. What's new at Wimbledon 2025? The tournament has joined the Australian Open and US Open in replacing on-court line judges with a live electronic calling system. Organisers say its 80 former officials will be employed this year as match assistants, with two on each court offering support to the umpire, while they will also provide backup should the electronic system fail. What is 'strawberries and cream' and why is Wimbledon famous for it? In stark contrast to the various fast food items consumed at sports stadiums around the world, Wimbledon offers its attendees a unique delicacy: strawberries and cream. True to its name, the SW19 specialty is nothing more than juicy red British strawberries dipped in fresh cream, but the treat's distinct combination and mass consumption year after year has made it a Wimbledon novelty. According to the organisers, at least 7,000 litres (1,850 gallons) of cream and 28,000kg (62,000lb) of strawberries – grown specially for the tournament at a farm in Kent – are consumed during the fortnight of the championship. Who has won the most Wimbledon titles? Czech-American tennis great Martina Navratilova has won the women's singles title on nine occasions and has an astonishing overall 20 Wimbledon titles to her name, including seven women's and four mixed doubles from 1976 to 2003. Switzerland's Roger Federer, often regarded as the greatest men's grass-court player, has won eight Wimbledon titles between 2003 and 2017. How to buy tickets or join the queue for Wimbledon 2025? The Wimbledon public ballot, held in the closing months of the preceding year, is the fans' first and easiest means of buying tickets for the following year's championship. Failing that, fans have the opportunity to buy tickets on the day for the two weeks of the tournament by joining the famous Wimbledon queue. Starting from the metal gates of the AELTC grounds, the queue snakes around Church Road and well into the public parks opposite the venue. Fans begin queuing from late evening for the following day's entry, which can bring them tickets for one of the main show courts or simply entry to the tournament's premises. Tents are pitched, snacks and drinks are shared, and the long hours waiting for a chance to enter the venue are spent following the scores online or by snoozing while in queue. 'Tickets are sold on a best available, one per person queuing basis and are non-transferable,' according to the organisers, and once the capacity limit is reached, entry is only possible as people leave. How much is the prize money for Wimbledon 2025? The tournament's prize money has increased by seven percent to a record pot of $72.6m in a bid to ease off pressure from the players for a bigger share of Grand Slam profits. The winners of the men's and women's singles titles will each receive $4.08m, an increase of more than 11 percent on 2024, while a main draw spot is worth a minimum of $89,683, up 10 percent. How to follow and live stream Wimbledon 2025? The tournament will be aired to over 220 territories around the world via satellite, terrestrial and digital broadcasters. Al Jazeera Sport will cover the men's and women's singles finals with its comprehensive live text and photo commentary stream. One day closer 😏#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 24, 2025
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Queen Camilla's telling Wimbledon remark that laid Royal Family drama bare
Queen Camilla paid a surprise visit to Wimbledon last year amid a tumultuous time for the Royal Family - and during her day out at the tennis she made a telling remark If there's one sporting tournament that's guaranteed to bring in a royal crowd - it's Wimbledon. The tennis grand slam tournament returns for another year on Monday and regular royal spectators usually include the Princess of Wales, Zara and Mike Tindall - and even Queen Camilla. Last year, she made an unnannounced visit to the All England Club to watch the quarter finals action from the Royal Box on Centre Court with her sister Annabel Elliot. The outing came during a tumultuous time for Camilla, who during the early part of 2024 had been keeping the royal show on the road while her husband King Charles and Kate took time out from public duties as they were both diagnosed with cancer. But amid the worrying time, she was able to relax somewhat on a day out at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where she wore a cream linen dress featuring large giraffe motifs by Anna Valentine, with a Jack Russell brooch from Van Cleef and Arpels. On arriving at the championships, she met former player Laura Robson, who works in international player relations. And tellingly the Queen told her about her day out that it was it was "so nice to be able to escape for a day". Meanwhile, Camilla also praised head gardener Martyn Falconer, who has worked at Wimbledon for 25 years and cares for all the plants around the grounds. "It all looks fantastic. It always looks absolutely perfect," she told him. She also met another Camila – the daughter of Mexican doubles player Santiago Gonzalez – after the youngster boldly introduced herself to the royal guest. The Queen said "fancy having two Camillas here" and asked if she would like a picture together, and had a peek at Camila's Wimbledon pass by holding her lanyard to read it. She spent time chatting to ball girl Natalia, from Burntwood School in Wandsworth, and ball boy Yug, from Harris Academy Wimbledon, asking them which courts they worked on and how much they had been enjoying the experience. It has not been confirmed yet if Kate is set to attend SW19 during the Wimbledon fortnight this year as she is still gradually returning to royal duties following her cancer treatment. Confusion was sparked last week when it was announced that Kate, who is in remission from cancer, would not be attending the second day of Royal Ascot festival. It came after her name originally appeared on the official list of those taking part in a carriage procession alongside her husband Prince William as well as the King and Queen. When it was confirmed that she would not be attending, sources said she is still trying to find the right balance following her cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatment.
