Tennis 2026

[Mark R 3]

But loses the first set 6 games to 4.

 

[rhythmbandit]

But loses the first set 6 games to 4.

That could have gone either way, he was playing excellently until then.

 

[Mark R 3]

Oooh he might take the second set.

 

[Mark R 3]

And so he does!

 

[rhythmbandit]

Jack just broke him when it mattered most!

 

[rhythmbandit]

Spoke too soon.

 

[rhythmbandit]

Great battle from Jack and some valuable experience against a senior player. Also good to see Denis conjure up a win too.

 

[Jark]

omg.

 

[Jark]

Wimbledon wildcards



Maja Chwalinska IN
Grigor Dimitrov IN
Stan Wawrinka IN
Nick Kyrgios IN for doubles
Heather Watson IN for doubles with Boulter

well done Wimbledon. the rest all given to Brits although not Dan Evans, happily (he is there in doubles)

 

[FannyFaudrey]

Glad to see Grigor in there!

 

[straightorbroken]

Oh we do have a tennis thread. Yay.

Moutet: what a stroppy and yet arousing fellow.

Surprised the commentator said he is 5'11" - I had assumed 5'7" going on the attitude.

 

[rhythmbandit]

Ha! Corentin Moutet swearing multiple times in his winner's interview even after he was told not to. What a guy.

 

[ILL ADVISED]

7 F Bombs in a minute!

 

[ILL ADVISED]

Oh we do have a tennis thread. Yay.

Moutet: what a stroppy and yet arousing fellow.

Surprised the commentator said he is 5'11" - I had assumed 5'7" going on the attitude.

Yeah. I would. Nice arse too (though Perricard had a nice one too)

 

[BoysForSeles]

The guys (and gals) are sometimes liberal with their submitted heights and weights on the WTA and ATP sites. Moutet is about 5’9 and no more.

 

[Jark]

Muchova and Serena looking very sharp in Berlin. smart move by Serena to pair with such a quick and agile player as Karo

 

[rhythmbandit]

Legendary Wimbledon commentator dropped by BBC after 23 years

Andrew Castle has confirmed that he is set to be stood down as the BBC’s lead tennis commentator after this year's Wimbledon Championships.

metro.co.uk

 

[Jark]

FINALLY!

Andre Agassi said to be popping champagne

 

[Mark R 3]

First Sue now Andrew. It just won't be the same!

 

[rhythmbandit]

in other tennis news Bernard Tomic had great potential but he's just lost to world number 1089 Conor Gannon in a Dublin Challenger event.

His reward is a match with Grigor Dmitrov.

 

[Jark]

Emma now guaranteed to be seeded at Wimbledon. Vekic will be too unless she loses to Eale tomorrow in Berlin.

 

[FannyFaudrey]

And of course Kyrgios withdraws from his match against Shelton at Halle.

 

[rhythmbandit]

And of course Kyrgios withdraws from his match against Shelton at Halle.

He tweeked his knee slightly, so that's him out for another 2 years.

 

[passthatdutch]

Emma now guaranteed to be seeded at Wimbledon. Vekic will be too unless she loses to Eale tomorrow in Berlin.

I imagine they all will be, Mboko is out and chances are at least one other of the current top 32 will have an injury or illness by next week if they don't already.

 

[Jark]

probably! Vekic did lose to Eala this morning

 

[Mark R 3]

De Minaur takes the first set 6-4 against Shapovalov.

 

[Dark Carnival]

He tweeked his knee slightly, so that's him out for another 2 years.

Well, bye then

 

[rhythmbandit]

Big win for Arthur Fery at Queens earlier, although Mannarino is highly unpredictable at times. Hope he goes far.

 

[Jark]

Rybakina beaten by Eala (on her birthday!) in Berlin she's having a grass court season to forget

quarters:
Pegula vs Keys
Noskova vs Badosa
Sabalenka vs Bartunkova
Svitolina vs Eala

 

[Mark R 3]

de Minaur out. A bit of a shocker.

 

[lolly]

 

[Jark]

de Minaur out. A bit of a shocker.

de Minaur out is never a shocker

 

[Jark]

Andre Agassi, Jamie Murray OBE, Genie Bouchard and Laura Robson join BBC Sport’s all-star Wimbledon team as audiences get new voices, deeper analysis and more ways to watch than ever before.

Leading the new arrivals is two-time Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Jamie Murray OBE, who joins as BBC Sport’s dedicated analysis expert. Murray will use enhanced match data, advanced technology and tactical breakdowns to offer viewers deeper insight into the modern game than ever before. From key match ups and strategic shifts to the finer details of singles and doubles play, audiences will gain unprecedented access to the game within the game.

Joining the team for the first time is former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie (Genie) Bouchard, offering a contemporary player’s perspective on the realities of competing at the highest level. With experience of the pressures, expectations and scrutiny that come with tennis’s biggest stages, Bouchard will bring audiences closer to the mindset of today’s stars and the stories unfolding beyond the baseline.

Former British number one Laura Robson returns to Wimbledon with the BBC team, bringing her engaging style and expert knowledge courtside throughout the fortnight. Robson will deliver immediate reaction and expert analysis, bringing tennis fans to the heart of the action throughout The Championships.

Tennis icon Andre Agassi is back with the BBC team for the climax of the tournament. One of the sport’s most celebrated champions, Agassi will provide expert analysis and unique insight into the evolution of the game, drawing on his own remarkable experiences competing for Wimbledon glory while examining the players shaping the future of the sport.

sounds like Agassi is just there for the SFs and final maybe. either way a strong comms line-up, Murray and Robson should be great.

 

[Ellie]

Just don’t match Agassi up with Castle again for those SFs. Henman would be a good pairing.

 

[Jark]

20 yo Czech Bartunkova has the first set 6-2 vs Sabalenka

 

[Mark R 3]

A shake up is always a good thing and was needed IMO.

 

[Mark R 3]

Ferry loses the first set on a tiebreaker.

 

[Mark R 3]

And wins the second set!

 

[Jark]

20 yo Czech Bartunkova has the first set 6-2 vs Sabalenka

this is an absolute cracker of a QF. 2-6 7-6 3-3... both women in it, Sabs trying to KEEP CALM

 

[Mark R 3]

Hopefully Sabalenka can pull through.