Wimbledon tennis latest news
Here are the latest news and updates from Wimbledon:
2022 Wimbledon Championships
- The 2022 Wimbledon Championships are being held from June 27 to July 10, 2022.
- Novak Djokovic is the defending champion in the men's singles, while Ashleigh Barty is the defending champion in the women's singles.
- The tournament is being played without fans due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Recent Results
- In the men's singles, Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round, while Rafael Nadal defeated Lorenzo Sonego in the third round.
- In the women's singles, Ons Jabeur defeated Coco Gauff in the fourth round, while Simona Halep defeated Amanda Anisimova in the third round.
Injuries and Withdrawals
- Serena Williams has withdrawn from the tournament due to a hamstring injury.
- Andy Murray has withdrawn from the tournament due to a groin injury.
- Maria Sakkari has withdrawn from the tournament due to a knee injury.
Upsets
- In the men's singles, wildcard entry Jack Draper defeated 12th seed Diego Schwartzman in the second round.
- In the women's singles, qualifier Jule Niemeier defeated 14th seed Belinda Bencic in the second round.
Notable Matches
- In the men's singles, Novak Djokovic will face Cristian Garin in the fourth round.
- In the women's singles, Ashleigh Barty will face Elena Rybakina in the fourth round.
Tournament Records
- Novak Djokovic is seeking to become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles.
- Ashleigh Barty is seeking to become the first Australian woman to win Wimbledon since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1980.
Off-Court News
- The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has announced that the tournament will be played without fans due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- The AELTC has also announced that the tournament will be played with a reduced capacity crowd, with only 50% of the usual capacity allowed in the grounds.