Tennis Round-up: Wimbledon Records, US Open Preview, and Tournament Updates
Wimbledon Success and US Open Preparations
Wimbledon concluded without weather disruptions, setting a new attendance record for the historic tournament. Meanwhile, preparations are well underway for the US Open, where Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will headline the mixed doubles competition alongside their singles campaigns. The pair's partnership adds significant intrigue to the mixed doubles draw at Flushing Meadows.
Rising Stars and Injury Concerns
Alex Eala continued her impressive form by defeating Zheng Qinwen at the Mubadala DC Open, advancing to a highly anticipated clash with Leylah Fernandez. Her recent Wimbledon run has sparked growing tennis enthusiasm among Filipino fans. Meanwhile, British player Cameron Norrie secured his first match victory since April, while compatriot Jack Draper withdrew from another tournament due to injury concerns that may not be resolved through surgery. Britain's Henry Jones provided positive news by successfully defending his Challenger title in Palermo.
Montreal Masters Shake-up
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the Canadian Open in Montreal, prompting calls for tournament structure changes. Their absences highlight ongoing questions about player scheduling and injury management during the demanding summer season.
Today's tennis headlines
- Rain-free Wimbledon breaks attendance record — espn.com
- Alex Eala rallies past Zheng Qinwen in Mubadala DC Open first round, sets up showdown with Leylah Fernandez — espn.com
- Why can't Draper play & why won't surgery help? — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Norrie wins first match since April — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Sabalenka & Djokovic to team up in US Open mixed doubles — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Sabalenka, Djokovic top US Open mixed doubles — espn.com
- Britain's Jones defends Challenger title in Palermo — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Sinner, Djokovic out of Montreal Masters tourney — espn.com
- Changes called for as Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Canadian Open — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Sabalenka, Sinner headline 2026 US Open fields — espn.com