Andrey Rublev’s second thought was to smash his tennis racket. His first thought? Protecting the Wimbledon grass. In a press conference after his 4-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-7 defeat to world No 122 Francisco ...

Novak Djokovic is losing more than just his racket after his outburst on Sunday. After losing the third game in the fifth set of his epic match with Carlos Alcaraz during the Wimbledon final, Djokovic ...

Andrey Rublev’s second thought was to smash his tennis racket. The Russian No 6 seed at SW19 said, “I wouldn’t have done it if I could hit the racket on the ground, but we are not allowed to hit the ...

Subscribe to The Athletic using our latest discount offer here. Andrey Rublev’s second thought was to smash his tennis racket. His first thought? Protecting the Wimbledon grass. The “it” he was ...

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Taylor Fritz has opened his 2026 season on the worst note possible - a loss in his first match at the United Cup. The American lost to Sebastian Baez in a three-set thriller, one that ended with him ...

Novak Djokovic took a page from the John McEnroe and Happy Gilmore playbook at the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday. After going down in the fifth set to Carlos Alcaraz two games to one, Djokovic ...