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Our 2026 Wimbledon review breaks down the tournament results with expert Steve Flink. See how the champions secured their titles.Join Falzan and tennis analyst Steve Flink for a comprehensive look back at two weeks of intense competition at the All England Club. We examine the critical moments that defined the championships and discuss the standout performances that dominated the grass courts this year.This 2026 Wimbledon review focuses specifically on the paths taken by Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova to lift their respective trophies. Whether you are catching up on the results or looking for a deeper tennis post-match analysis of the key upsets and momentum shifts, this conversation provides the context behind the headlines.Subscribe for weekly tennis breakdowns and let us know in the comments which 2026 Wimbledon match was your personal highlight.Timestamps:Intro 00:00Women's 00:59Men's 48:23Discount Affiliate Links:- Mantis 10%: https://mantissport.com/qualityshot10 (At Checkout)- IM8 10% OFF: https://im8.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=2077 (Code QST10 at Checkout)- Acemate: https://www.acematetennis.com?sca_ref=11586466.udoQ3GLV6m55xoG1&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=standard-affiliate-commission&utm_content=affiliate-QualityShot-Tennis---Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended. No match footage is shown in these videos.
Jannik Sinner is the Wimbledon 2026 champion — and he has done it in the most emphatic, dominant and utterly compelling fashion! The world number one defeats Alexander Zverev in a final for the ages on Centre Court at SW19, claiming his fifth Grand Slam title and defending his Wimbledon crown in a performance that will be talked about for decades to come.This was Sinner at his absolute peak — relentless, ice-cold and operating at a level that even the formidable Zverev could not live with. Every weapon in his arsenal firing at once, every big moment met with the composure of a true champion. Zverev fought with everything he had, serving bombs and unleashing the full power of his game in a final that tested Sinner's resolve — but in the end, the world number one proved once again why he stands alone at the summit of men's tennis.Five Grand Slam titles. Back-to-back Wimbledon champion. A generational talent cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players of his era — and his story is only just beginning. We break down every moment of a historic final and analyse exactly what makes Jannik Sinner the best player on the planet right now.
For one last time at Wimbledon in 2026, Catherine, David and Matt were live on YouTube to react to Jannik Sinner beating Alexander Zverev 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-4 to defend his title at SW19. We discuss the way Zverev hit his forehand better than ever to take a one set lead, how Sinner stayed calm to raise his game and level up, and the final two sets which saw the Italian take charge. Should Zverev take the positives from pushing Sinner more than he has done in a while? Or will the fact he still fell short mean this one stings just as much? As for Sinner, we cover the importance of this title for his career as he bounced back from such disappointment at Roland Garros, and what the next few months could look like for him as Carlos Alcaraz's future remains uncertain. We also round up the day's other results, reflect on the tournament as a whole, and say lots of big thank yous as our Wimbledon coverage concludes for another year. For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our new merch shop! Talk tennis with Friends on The Barge! Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
annik Sinner and Linda Noskova are your Wimbledon 2026 champions!
Coco Gauff gets stopped by Karolina Muchova after the pair go the distance in a brilliant semi-final. Gauff manages her presser afterwards with class and leaves Wimbledon trending upwards in the rankings and with the belief that she can win the title in the future.In news away from SW19, Félix Auger-Aliassime parts ways with long-time coach Frédéric Fontang and Victoria Mboko withdraws from next month's Canadian Open.Subscribe, like, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.Follow on Instagram, Twitter and Threads (all @BlackSpinGlobal) for daily updates.You can also visit blackspinglobal.com for articles, past podcast episodes and official merch.
One of tennis's greatest ever writers and historians joins us ahead of the Wimbledon 2026 final — the legendary Steve Flink delivers his in-depth preview and analysis of Jannik Sinner versus Alexander Zverev on Centre Court at SW19. With decades of experience covering the sport's greatest players and biggest moments, Flink brings a depth of insight and historical perspective that is simply unmatched in tennis journalism.How does this final rank among the great Wimbledon finals of all time? Where is the match won and lost tactically? How do Sinner and Zverev compare to the champions who have gone before them? What does the head-to-head tell us — and where does this final fit in the broader story of men's tennis in 2026? Flink answers all of it and more in one of the most compelling conversations you will hear ahead of any Grand Slam final.If you want to arrive at the Wimbledon 2026 final fully informed, fully prepared and with the richest possible context for what you are about to watch — this is the video you need to see first.
Linda Nosková is the Wimbledon 2026 champion — and what a final it was! In one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged matches in recent Wimbledon history, the Czech powerhouse defeats her compatriot Karolína Muchová in an all-Czech final for the ages on Centre Court at SW19. A match that had everything — momentum swings, breathtaking shot-making, nerves of steel and moments of pure magic — as Nosková holds her nerve to claim the most prestigious title in tennis and etch her name into Wimbledon history.We give you the full final analysis — breaking down every pivotal moment and turning point in this extraordinary match, how Nosková found a way through against one of the most creative and dangerous opponents in the game, what Muchová will take from a final that she pushed to the very limit, and what this historic title means for Nosková, for Czech tennis, and for the future of women's tennis as a whole.
Wimbledon 2026 Day 11 will go down as one of the greatest days in the history of the tournament! Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova produce an absolute epic in what many are already calling the match of the year — a breathtaking contest that had everyone on Centre Court on the edge of their seats from the first point to the last. Then Linda Nosková defeats Marta Kostyuk in a compelling semi-final to set up one of the most extraordinary finals in Wimbledon history — an all-Czech women's final that nobody predicted but everyone will want to watch.History is being made at SW19. Nosková versus Muchova — two Czech warriors battling for the most prestigious title in tennis on the grandest stage of them all. We break down both semi-finals in full and look ahead to a Wimbledon 2026 final that has the entire world talking.
Wimbledon 2026 Day 12 is one for the history books — and we have everything covered in your essential Daily Pod! First, the full post-match reaction and analysis from two extraordinary men's semi-finals — Jannik Sinner versus Novak Djokovic in the match the entire world tuned in for, and Arthur Fery's wildcard fairytale continuing against Alexander Zverev in one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament. We break down every moment, every turning point and every talking point from both semi-finals in full.Then we turn our attention to the finals weekend — previewing both the men's and women's showpieces at SW19. Who lifts the trophy on Centre Court? Will the all-Czech women's final live up to its extraordinary billing? We give you our full analysis, tactical breakdowns and predictions for the Wimbledon 2026 finals.
Day 11 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): the first-ever all-Czech Wimbledon women's singles final in the Open Era is setKarolína Muchova beats Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(12-10) after saving a match point at 9-8 in the tiebreak, in 2h35m in 33 degree heat on Centre CourtLinda Noskova beats Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam finalThe 10th different women's Wimbledon champion in 10 years is already guaranteed, the longest run in the tournament's historyThe men's doubles final is set: Heliovaara and Patten [1] vs Arévalo and Pavić [6], a repeat of last month's Queen's finalTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Linda NoskovaMixed doubles winners Marcelo Arevalo and Jelena OstapenkoGordon Reid joins the show, 7-time Wimbledon champion (1 singles, 6 doubles) and 30-time Grand Slam winner across singles and doubles in wheelchair tennisGordon on winning the inaugural Wimbledon men's wheelchair singles title in 2016Gordon on preparing for that inaugural final the day after playing two matches, and the calm of relying on his usual routinesThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Gordon ReidDear Dan: how Dan's team Dabrowski and Stefani are feeling going into their Court 1 semi-finalTomorrow on the show: Day 12 delivers the men's singles semi-finals: Djokovic vs Sinner and Arthur Fery vs Alexander Zverev, plus Gaby Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani in their women's doubles semi-final on Court 1 at 1pm.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
Day 10 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): Arthur Fery makes British tennis history and the semi-final line-up is confirmedFery beats Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6, 6-0 on Centre Court, only the 5th British man to reach a Wimbledon SF in the Open Era and only the second wildcard since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001.Alexander Zverev's straight-set dismantling of Taylor Fritz, and whether the French Open champion has now truly clicked into the next gearFirst-time Wimbledon semi-finalists Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova into the women's SFs, both under 25 and both playing career-best tennisJulian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool's title defence ends 6-2, 7-6 to Arévalo and Pavić, with Cash broken twice on serveA very personal Dan moment: Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani, the team Dan is coaching, into the women's doubles semi-finals with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 winTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Arthur Fery, the third time this fortnight, for the physical resilience of putting together the deepest British men's Wimbledon run in yearsLee Childs joins the show on his 2003 Wimbledon run and playing 17-year-old Rafael Nadal in the second round on Court 13The Wimbledon Quickfire with Lee ChildsDear Dan: how much time coaches actually spend watching other players' matches during a Slam, and how to strike the balance between focus and enjoyment in a Grand Slam quarter-finalTomorrow on the show: Day 11 delivers Fery vs Zverev in the semi-finals, plus Djokovic vs Sinner on Centre Court, plus the doubles semi-finals across the men's, women's and mixed draws.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
Wimbledon 2026 is building to an extraordinary climax and we have everything you need ahead of a historic semi-finals weekend at SW19! First up — the remarkable story of Fery continues as the wildcard sensation keeps defying all the odds to remain in contention for one of the most unlikely titles in Wimbledon history. Then we turn our attention to the blockbuster semi-finals on both sides of the draw.On the men's side, the match the whole world has been waiting for — Novak Djokovic versus Jannik Sinner, a generational clash between the greatest of all time and the man who wants to take his crown. Arthur Fery looks to make the Wimbledon Final when he plays current Roland Garros Champion Alexander Zverev. On the women's side, Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff square off in a battle of contrasting styles, while Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova face what promises to be a monumental test. We give you our full tactical breakdown, form guide, head-to-head analysis, and predictions for all the semi-final matches at Wimbledon 2026.
Wimbledon 2026 delivers its most epic day yet! Novak Djokovic produces an absolute masterpiece to defeat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a match for the ages, setting up a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with Jannik Sinner that the entire tennis world has been waiting for. On the women's side, Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova both advance in gripping encounters — Gauff edges out Jessica Pegula in a tense battle between two Americans, while Muchova outclasses Naomi Osaka to book her own place in the last four at SW19.Champions performing when it matters most, blockbuster semi-finals confirmed, and another day of world-class tennis that proves why Wimbledon 2026 is the greatest Grand Slam in a generation. We break down every unmissable moment in your essential Daily Pod.
Day 9 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy)Sinner into his 10th Grand Slam semi-final at 24, one of only 5 players since 2000 to reach 10 men's singles semis at the majors before turning 25 alongside Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and AlcarazSinner beats Struff to extend his Wimbledon winning streak to 12 and reach the semi-finals of his title defenceCoco Gauff into her first Wimbledon semi-final with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Jessica Pegula, who was playing her first ever Centre Court matchKarolina Muchova through past Naomi Osaka, setting up a Gauff vs Muchova semi-final and a chance for Gauff to extend her 6-1 head-to-head recordTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Coco GauffPatten and Heliovaara win their third consecutive 7-6 in the thirdKen Skupski joins the show on coaching his younger brother Neal to the 2023 Wimbledon men's doubles titleKen on the emotional control it takes to sit in the box and be the calm face his brother needed on the biggest day of his careerThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Ken SkupskiDear Dan: the process of a coach and pro player starting to work together, and what a dream recovery day at a Grand Slam actually looks likeTomorrow on the show: Day 10 delivers the men's semi-finals, plus Dabrowski and Stefani in their women's doubles quarter-final on Court 2.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
Félix Auger-Aliassime, Jasmine Paolini, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are all through to the quarter-finals at SW19 and all have a chance of going all the way.Subscribe, like, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.Follow on Instagram, Twitter and Threads (all @BlackSpinGlobal) for daily updates.You can also visit blackspinglobal.com for articles, past podcast episodes and official merch.
Catherine, David and Matt are live on the day that Arthur Fery became the sixth British man in the Open Era to reach a Wimbledon quarter-final, beating Grigor Dimitrov on Centre Court. Where was the match won and lost? How far can Fery's game take him? And why was it tough to see Dimitrov cast as the villain as Fery Fever swept SW19? Fery will face Flavio Cobolli who played some seriously good tennis to beat a crestfallen Alex de Minaur. We discuss both press conferences and give a nod to Taylor Fritz who looked the business against Alexander Bublik. In part two (33:25), we focus on the women's event and re-do our predictions after the draw has opened up so much, particularly in the bottom half. There's chat about Jasmine Paolini showing glimpses of her 2024 form to beat Alexandra Eala as well as Linda Noskova's quiet competence on this surface.Finally (56:05), we cover some spectacular aggro between Jelena Ostapenko and Laura Siegemund, before previewing tomorrow's order of play. Can Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Novak Djokovic? How much of a factor will the heat be for Jannik Sinner? And who has the edge between Karolina Muchova and Naomi Osaka? For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our new merch shop! Talk tennis with Friends on The Barge! Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Day 8 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): Arthur Fery does it again, from two sets to one and a break down to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finalsTaylor Fritz cruises past Alexander Bublik The women's draw guaranteed to produce the 10th different champion in 10 years, Paolini won through 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 over Alexandra EalaTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Arthur Fery A big day in the men's doubles: Cash and Glasspool through in three, Arévalo and Pavić beat Rojer and Winegar, Krajicek and Middelkoop through the QFs, Skupski and Harrison out to the alternatesMartin Lee joins the show, the 1995 Wimbledon boys' doubles champion with James Trotman, on the day that made front-page news ahead of Sampras beating Becker in the men's finalMartin on Boris Becker's speech that night, when he said out loud he didn't know what was going on on Court One but it sounded "a lot more exciting than this court"The Wimbledon Quickfire with Martin LeeDear Dan: Mertens' upset of Rybakina and whether she's the real threat now, and how the men's doubles game has evolved since Dan's playing daysTomorrow on the show: Day 9 brings the first men's quarter-finals of the fortnight, plus the Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani women's doubles action Dan is coaching on Court 12 at 1 pm 7th July so make sure to tune in to watch!About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
Wimbledon 2026 Day 8 brings heartbreak and more stunning upsets! Alexandra Eala's magical run at SW19 comes to an end in a hard-fought battle against Jasmine Paolini, as the Italian's grass court experience and big match pedigree ultimately proves the difference against the Filipino sensation who has won the hearts of the tennis world this fortnight. But the shocks keep coming — Fery produces one of the upsets of the tournament, toppling Grigor Dimitrov in a result that nobody saw coming, while Flavio Cobolli and Taylor Fritz both advance with impressive performances to keep their wimbledon 2026 quarter-final dreams very much alive.Drama, heartbreak, upsets and statement wins — Day 8 at Wimbledon 2026 delivers everything we've come to expect from the most thrilling Grand Slam of the year.
Day 7 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): the world No. 1 out, the defending champion out, and Wimbledon 2026 guaranteed a first-time women's championNaomi Osaka beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) on Centre Court to reach her first ever Wimbledon quarter-finalKarolina Muchova beats defending champion Barbora Krejcikova 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech thrillerJessica Pegula fights back from a set down to beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-1Jan-Lennard Struff into his first ever Grand Slam quarter-final at 36, after Hubert Hurkacz retires hurt from two sets to love upNovak Djokovic through to the quarter-finals in another tough four-setter, closing on major title No. 25Felix Auger-Aliassime from a set down to beat Davidovich Fokina, on a collision course with DjokovicTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Naomi Osaka, the physical rebuild after motherhood, back to beating the World No. 1Jonathan Overend joins the show live from the BBC Radio 5 Live commentary box on Centre Court, mid-Sinner match, as the roof closes above himJonathan takes Dan back to 7 July 2013 and the Andy Murray Wimbledon final, from the same seat he's sitting in tonightJonathan on the extraordinary 40-love championship point game, why Djokovic might have been the favourite at 40-love, and how Andy Murray closed it outDan on watching Ivan Lendl and Andy Murray from the box in the 2012 Australian Open semi-final and the moment he saw belief descendThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Jonathan OverendDear Dan: which men's doubles teams look most dangerous heading into the QFs, and which doubles team from history would Dan most love to have coachedTomorrow on the show: Manic Monday delivers all four men's quarter-finals from the top half of the draw, plus the Fery vs Dimitrov story that has all of British tennis holding its breath.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus Finance.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
This is a short preview of our daily podcast from Wimbledon, to give you a flavour of what we are doing each day during the Championships. If you want to support the podcast, get full-length daily podcasts from grand slams, ad-free listening and so much more, go to www.patreon.com/TennisUnfiltered and sign up for the Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club. Listen to the full version of this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/TennisUnfiltered/posts/wimbledon-2026-7-163003363?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link **** It is hard not to feel like you are missing something on fourth-round day: it makes you realise that Manic Monday really was completely insane from a journalistic perspective. But we've done our best to pick up all the best stories from Middle Sunday (once a day off for the overworked courts and reporters). Naomi Osaka handed Aryna Sabalenka her first straight-sets defeat at a slam for six years, overpowering the world No 1 on Centre Court to reach her first ever Wimbledon quarter-final She will face Karolina Muchova in the last eight after she won the battle of the Czechs against Barbora Krejcikova Jessica Pegula produced an impressive comeback win over the ever-improving Iva Jovic and will play Coco Gauff (see below) Novak Djokovic is safely through but did drop a set and expended more energy than he would have liked in the sun, while Jannik Sinner played in a cool evening and bagged victory in three sets Jan-Lennard Struff is the oldest-ever first-time major quarter-finalist at 36, after Hubert Hurkacz's back caught up with him in the fifth set And Felix Auger-Aliassime is NOT happy about Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's badly timed medical timeout AND WE MISSED... Coco Gauff reaching her first Wimbledon quarter-final in the nick of time, beating Belinda Bencic and the SW19 curfew by just two minutes. Sorry, we were already heading to bed... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alexandra Eala steals the spotlight on Day 6 at Wimbledon!
This is a short preview of our daily podcast from Wimbledon, to give you a flavour of what we are doing each day during the Championships. If you want to support the podcast, get full-length daily podcasts from grand slams, ad-free listening and so much more, go to www.patreon.com/TennisUnfiltered and sign up for the Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club. Listen to the full version of this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/TennisUnfiltered/posts/wimbledon-2026-7-163003363?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link **** It is hard not to feel like you are missing something on fourth-round day: it makes you realise that Manic Monday really was completely insane from a journalistic perspective. But we've done our best to pick up all the best stories from Middle Sunday (once a day off for the overworked courts and reporters). Naomi Osaka handed Aryna Sabalenka her first straight-sets defeat at a slam for six years, overpowering the world No 1 on Centre Court to reach her first ever Wimbledon quarter-final She will face Karolina Muchova in the last eight after she won the battle of the Czechs against Barbora Krejcikova Jessica Pegula produced an impressive comeback win over the ever-improving Iva Jovic and will play Coco Gauff (see below) Novak Djokovic is safely through but did drop a set and expended more energy than he would have liked in the sun, while Jannik Sinner played in a cool evening and bagged victory in three sets Jan-Lennard Struff is the oldest-ever first-time major quarter-finalist at 36, after Hubert Hurkacz's back caught up with him in the fifth set And Felix Auger-Aliassime is NOT happy about Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's badly timed medical timeout AND WE MISSED... Coco Gauff reaching her first Wimbledon quarter-final in the nick of time, beating Belinda Bencic and the SW19 curfew by just two minutes. Sorry, we were already heading to bed... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon 2026 Day 7 delivers another day for the history books! Naomi Osaka produces a stunning performance to down Aryna Sabalenka in one of the matches of the tournament, while Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner all come through with statement victories to cement their status as title contenders at SW19. Meanwhile we preview the mouth-watering Round 4 clash between Alexandra Eala and Jasmine Paolini — the match that has the entire tennis world talking as Eala's fairy-tale Wimbledon 2026 run continues to captivate.Upsets, statement wins and the biggest preview of the tournament — Day 7 at Wimbledon 2026 has everything, and we break it all down in your essential Daily Pod.
Day 6 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): a day of women's upsets and a British wildcard writing history on Court 18Iga Świątek out to Alexandra Eala 7-6, 6-2, the first Filipino ever into the second week of a Grand SlamRybakina beaten by Elise Mertens 7-6, 6-1 on a poor day at the office, with only 42% of first serves in playAmanda Anisimova out to Madison Keys 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, last year's finalist goneArthur Fery beats Zizou Bergs 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6, 7-6 in four and a half hours to become only the sixth British male in the last 40 years to reach Week 2 at WimbledonTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Alexandra Eala, seven years at the Rafa Nadal Academy, her body and mind built for the biggest stageDanny Sapsford joins the show on his 1999 Wimbledon run through pre-qualifying, qualifying, and into the third round to face Pete Sampras on Court OneDanny on why he decided not to warm up for the biggest match of his life, and what it was like standing across from Sampras' serve for the first timeDanny on retiring at 30 to become an LTA coach, and the charity work through Bright Ideas for Tennis that has raised over £1 million and coached 30,000+ playersThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Danny: his memory of standing on Centre Court behind Björn Borg as a kid, his favourite ever champion, and the strawberries and cream questionThe Andrew Foster story, the last British wildcard to make Week 2 at Wimbledon in 1993, whom Danny had run into that very dayA special moment on the doubles side: Julian Rojer, 45 years old, five-time Slam doubles champion, into R3 with Theo Winegar in a properly told journeyman storyDear Dan: the next Grand Slam winner from the current generation, and Dan's favourite moment of Week 1Tomorrow on the show: Jonathan Overend joins Dan, the broadcaster who commentated on Andy Murray's first Wimbledon title in 2013, ending Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
Alexandra Eala's fairytale Wimbledon 2026 run continues — and her next test could not be tougher. Fresh off one of the most stunning upsets in recent Grand Slam history, toppling world number one Iga Swiatek, the Filipino sensation now faces defending finalist and fan favourite Jasmine Paolini in a mouthwatering Round 4 clash at SW19.Can Eala keep the dream alive against one of the most experienced and dangerous players left in the draw? Or does Paolini's grass court pedigree and big match experience prove the difference? We break down everything — form, head-to-head, tactical matchup, key battlegrounds on grass, and our full prediction for who advances to the Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals.
Wimbledon 2026 Day 6 will go down as one of the most extraordinary days in the tournament's history! Alexandra Eala delivers the shock of the fortnight — stunning world number one Iga Swiatek in a sensational upset that has the tennis world on its feet. But the drama doesn't stop there — Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova both crash out in stunning defeats, while Flavio Cobolli, Alexander Bublik and Grigor Dimitrov all produce epic five-set battles to advance in what has been an absolutely breathless day at SW19.Upsets, five-set thrillers, a world number one toppled — Day 6 at Wimbledon 2026 is the day the tournament truly exploded. We break down every unmissable moment in your essential Daily Pod.
Alexandra Eala has just pulled off the upset of Wimbledon 2026 — and arguably one of the greatest wins in Filipino tennis history! The fearless 20-year-old stuns world number one Iga Swiatek in a breathtaking Round 3 clash at SW19, and her post-match reaction is everything. Visibly moved but glowing with confidence, Eala responds to the incredible praise coming her way with a beaming "that's very flattering!" — a moment that perfectly captures just how special this victory is.Eala reflects on how she executed her game plan against the best player in the world, what it feels like to be the talk of Wimbledon 2026, and what this monumental win means for her career, her country, and women's tennis as a whole.
Wimbledon 2026 Day 5 is one for the ages! Daniil Medvedev and Joao Fonseca suffer shocking exits as the upsets keep coming at SW19, while Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka put on a masterclass to cruise into the next round with minimum fuss. Meanwhile Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic are both made to dig deep and battle hard in matches that had everything — making for one of the most dramatic days of the entire tournament so far.Winners, losers, upsets, battles and brilliance — Day 5 at Wimbledon 2026 had it all, and we break down every moment in your essential Daily Pod.
CTC Wimbledon Live: Day 5, Calvin Betton, the Doubles Battle and the "Older Boys" Doing Their JobDay 5 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.Dan and Calvin talk on the fight for the future of doublesThere's a fight going on off the court this week that could reshape the sport for a generation. The ATP's proposed changes would cut doubles draws, shift the prize money split further in favour of singles, and effectively push doubles specialists out of the game. Dan shares his unfiltered take tonight, plus what current Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool said publicly today, and Calvin Betton's fired-up response.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): the older boys deliver as Sinner and Djokovic cruise into R4, while the young stars fall on grassDjokovic beats Rinderknech in four to equal Federer's all-time Wimbledon record of 105 match winsSinner past Brooksby 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 with 13 aces, into R4 for a fifth consecutive yearTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Shintaro Mochizuki, the 2019 Wimbledon boys' champion turned qualifier turned R4-bound, seven matches in eight days at SW19Calvin Betton on coaching Patten and Heliövaara to the 2024 Wimbledon title, and being the "face of reason" in the box when everyone else was overwhelmedCalvin's unfiltered defence of doubles: why the ATP is a governing body not a business, why "not financially viable" doesn't hold up, and why the 2024 Wimbledon final was proofThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Calvin: the Agassi 1991 all-white moment, his Wimbledon guilty pleasure, and his one thing he'd change about The ChampionshipsDear Dan: an insider tip for a first-time Wimbledon visitor, and what Dan actually loves about being a coach on the pro tourTomorrow on the show: Middle Saturday at Wimbledon, with Danny Sapsford joining Dan.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel.Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
An all-American fourth round showdown at Wimbledon 2026 — Jessica Pegula takes on the fearless teenager Iva Jovic in what promises to be one of the most compelling matches of the second week at SW19. Pegula, one of the most consistent performers on the WTA Tour, faces a Jovic who has taken Wimbledon 2026 by storm and shows absolutely no fear against the biggest names in the game.We cover everything you need to know ahead of this fascinating clash — form, head-to-head, tactical matchup, grass court records, who has the edge in the key moments, and our prediction for who books their place in the Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals.
Mananchaya Sawangkaew exits Wimbledon 2026 after a spirited Round 3 run, but she leaves SW19 with a big takeaway — "I think I will play more on grass!" The Thai rising star reflects on a breakthrough tournament that has shown the world exactly what she is capable of on the surface, breaking down her R3 defeat, what she has learned from competing at the highest level on grass, and why Wimbledon has changed her perspective on the surface entirely.From qualifying all the way to the third round, Sawangkaew's Wimbledon 2026 journey has been one of the stories of the tournament — and this interview is the perfect send-off from a player who has earned a huge amount of new fans at SW19.
Two of the biggest names in women's tennis collide in the most glamorous fourth round match of Wimbledon 2026 — Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka. The world number one and reigning champion takes on a resurgent Osaka, who has been turning heads with every match at SW19 this fortnight.We break it all down — form coming into the match, head-to-head history, tactical battlegrounds, how both players have looked on grass, and the key moments that will decide who advances to the quarter-finals. Plus our prediction for one of the most star-studded match-ups of the entire tournament.
Daniil Medvedev is gutted after crashing out of Wimbledon 2026 in Round 3, falling to Jan-Lennard Struff in a shocking upset at SW19. "It's disappointing" — the Russian three-time Grand Slam champion doesn't hide his frustration as he reflects on where the match slipped away, what Struff did brilliantly on grass, and the painful reality of another early Wimbledon exit.A match that had everything — big serving, unpredictable grass court tennis, and a result that nobody saw coming. Medvedev opens up on all of it in this raw and candid post-match interview.
One of the most anticipated matches of Wimbledon 2026 is almost here! World number one Iga Swiatek takes on the tournament's hottest player Alexandra Eala in a blockbuster Round 3 clash at SW19. We break down everything you need to know — form, tactics, head-to-head, key battlegrounds, and our prediction for who comes out on top.
Iga Swiatek is finding her rhythm at Wimbledon 2026! The Polish superstar reflects on her Round 2 victory over Karolina Pliskova, declaring "I was more efficient today" as she continues to sharpen her grass court game with every match. Swiatek breaks down her performance, what's clicking on the surface, and how she's building towards what could be a historic Wimbledon campaign.
Alexandra Eala is into the third round of Wimbledon 2026 after beating Maya Joint in a brilliant Round 2 clash, and the Filipino sensation is already setting her sights on what promises to be the match of the tournament, a potential showdown with world number one Iga Swiatek. Eala reflects on her win, her growing confidence on grass, and what it would mean to face Swiatek on the biggest stage in tennis.
Jannik Sinner reflects on his Round 2 victory at Wimbledon 2026 with a refreshingly grounded take — "I was not looking for perfection." The world number one discusses his mindset on grass, how he manages expectations as the tournament favourite, and what he needs to sharpen ahead of the later rounds at SW19.
Wimbledon 2026 Day 4 sets up a mouth-watering Round 3! Iga Swiatek and Alexandra Eala both come through to confirm the blockbuster clash everyone has been waiting for, while Elena Rybakina, Flavio Cobolli and Alexander Zverev all cruise through their second round matches in emphatic fashion to keep their title bids firmly alive at SW19.
We start by reacting to Deadline Djokovic and his rapid victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. How much will that efficiency help him later on in the tournament? We then move on to the two standout matches of the day - Barbora Krejcikova's thrilling win over French Open champion Mirra Andreeva, and Coco Gauff winning the last six points to survive a final set tiebreak against Solana Sierra. We discuss what makes Krejcikova's forehand so great, the return of Andreeva's on court petulance, and how Gauff's improved serve helped her in some key moments. In part two (25:40), we cover Aryna Sabalenka having to step up to beat McCartney Kessler in straight sets, some possible reasons why Jannik Sinner remains short of his best, and the end of Dan Evans' professional tennis career. We end the show with some news (54:40), including reports of a knee injury for Serena Williams, and the decision to move the WTA Finals to Indian Wells instead of Saudi Arabia this year. For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our new merch shop! Talk tennis with Friends on The Barge! Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Day 3 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.A quick note: today's episode runs a little longer than usual as Dan and Freddie dive into the significant news emerging around proposed ATP doubles changes and what they could mean for the future of the sport.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): Krejcikova ends Mirra Andreeva's Wimbledon hopes, Dan's Bartunkova prediction comes good, and Jannik Sinner records his 95th Grand Slam winBublik and Kyrgios lose to Arevalo and Pavic, sparking a passionate discussion with Freddie Nielsen on the future of doubles and the proposed ATP changesDan Evans' retirement announcement, his unforgettable Washington title run, and why his career should be celebratedFreddie relives his 2012 Wimbledon title run with Jonathan Marray, including the famous "If Carlsberg did moments to live for" exchange before serving for the titleThe Wimbledon Quickfire with FreddieTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Jenson Brooksby, completing one of tennis's most remarkable comeback storiesDear Dan: what separates the world's best doubles players, coaching Grand Slam finals, and Dan's favourite court at WimbledonTomorrow on the show: Jonny O'Mara joins Dan to preview Day 4 at SW19About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit: sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
Day 2 at Wimbledon 2026 delivered more drama, more upsets and another unforgettable day at SW19! In today's Wimbledon Day 2 Round Up, we cover all the biggest stories from the Championships, including:
Day 2 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): the curse of the grass court champions, with Cerundolo and Shelton both out in round one, and Bergs surviving the Eastbourne final repeatBen Shelton's stunning loss to Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 in the final-set tiebreakDan's "Two Jacobs" moment from the players' cafeteria, a story about Jakub Mensik and Jacob Fearnley that's worth the listen aloneBritish comeback Tuesday, with Fearnley's two-set fightback against Michelsen, plus wins for Arthur Fery and Katie SwanLive updates from Serena Williams' Centre Court return against Maya Joint, recorded as the match was unfoldingTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Katie Swan, coaching in Kansas eighteen months ago, World No. 1,114 in her rear-view mirror, back at Wimbledon and winning against the same player she beat eight years agoErin Routliffe joins the show on her 2024 Wimbledon final run with Gaby DabrowskiErin on facing Serena Williams twice in 12 days at Queen's and now Wimbledon, including the moment in their first meeting that she's still kicking herself overErin's honest take on stepping away from tennis, working a "real job", and what brought her backThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Erin: childhood Wimbledon memories, Taylor Swift walk-on songs, the one thing she'd change about The ChampionshipsDear Dan: the atmosphere in the players' area at a Slam, what makes Wimbledon different from every other tournament, and the physical quality that matters most on grassTomorrow on the show: Freddie Nielsen, 2012 Wimbledon men's doubles champion, joins Dan as Day 3 brings round-two action and the second wave of the British contingent into play.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
Is the Wimbledon music playing constantly in your head this week? Do you smirk at the suggestion of 'new balls please'? Is Today at Wimbledon a must watch?If so you'll love what we've selected from our archive to bring you today. Judy Murray has been the matriarch of British tennis over the past decade - not just by virtue of bring mum to two of the greatest homegrown players to have ever the courts of SW19. Judy is a massive advocate of women's sport - and as you'll hear in this interview from a couple of years ago when she puts her mind to something she achieves it! This episode is best enjoyed with a small tub of strawberries & cream. About £2.50 if made at home, about £25 at you know where. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The first episode of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds on Day 1 of The Championships. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9 pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): Raducanu and Draper both withdrew, Norrie beaten in five by qualifier Michael Zheng, and a brutal Day 1 for the British contingentJannik Sinner survives a three-and-a-half-hour scare against Kecmanović, including the Centre Court fall that briefly stopped playTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Michael Zheng, the Columbia graduate ranked No. 144 who outlasted Norrie over four hours.Lloyd Glasspool joins the show on what it feels like coming back as defending champion, the surreal moment of seeing his face on the wall, and why he didn't celebrate the title the way everyone expectedLloyd's honest take on the British injuriesThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Lloyd: first memories, favourite British food, greatest grass-court players and the celebrity he'd want courtsideDear Dan: scouting opposition and the young players to watch this fortnightTomorrow on the show: Erin Routliffe joins Dan as Day 2 brings Katie Boulter, Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery, Jan Choinski, Toby Samuel, Billy Harris and Katie Swan into action, plus the Centre Court return of Serena Williams.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus Finance.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy -visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete -age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.
Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are back in the studio to unpick and react to England's massive weekend result. Joining the boys to break down all the fallout from the Three Lions is Alan Pardew, who also gives his instant reaction to the breaking news of Steve Clarke stepping down as Scotland manager. Plus, tennis royalty Judy Murray joins the show to chat all things Wimbledon as SW19 gets underway, and South American football expert Tim Vickery calls in to look ahead to today's massive clash between Japan and Brazil.Follow us on socials:X/Twitter: @tSHandJInstagram: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uche Amako joins to go through the Wimbledon 2026 draw, where Serena Williams is competing in both singles and doubles. Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys are in grass-court finals days before action gets under way at SW19 (episode was recorded before both the Bad Homburg and Eastbourne finals). On the men's side, top-10 seeds Félix Auger-Aliassime and Ben Shelton look well placed to make deep runs, as does Halle champion Frances Tiafoe.Subscribe, like, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.Follow on Instagram, Twitter and Threads (all @BlackSpinGlobal) for daily updates.You can also visit blackspinglobal.com for articles, past podcast episodes and official merch.
Wimbledon 2026 is officially underway, and Day 1 delivered everything tennis fans could have hoped for! In today's Wimbledon Day 1 Round Up, we break down all the biggest stories from SW19, including:
The Wimbledon 2026 Men's Singles draw is here! We break down every quarter of the draw, predict the biggest upsets, analyse the toughest paths to the final, and reveal our tournament winner. Can Jannik Sinner defend his dominance? Will Novak Djokovic make another historic Wimbledon run? Can Alexander Zverev finally deliver on grass? Is Ben Shelton ready for a breakthrough at SW19? In this video we cover:
The Wimbledon 2026 men's singles draw is out, and the biggest story is clear...Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have landed in the same half of the draw, setting up the possibility of an incredible semi-final showdown at SW19.In this draw reaction, we break down:
WTA Weekly: Noskova wins Berlin, Bouzkova seals Nottingham title | Eala heads to Bad Homburg after Berlin heroics | Serena Williams to play Wimbledon singles | Sabalenka woes continueThis week on WTA Weekly, @nickbc30 and @aces_and_faults break down a huge grass-court weekend as rising Czech star Linda Noskova captured the biggest title of her career at the Berlin Open, defeating Jessica Pegula in a three-set final to claim her first grass-court trophy and move into the WTA Top 10 for the first time. Nick and Amanda also discussed Marie Bouzkova's title-winning run in Nottingham and what it means heading into Wimbledon, while Filipino sensation Alexandra Eala continues to turn heads after a breakthrough Berlin campaign that included wins over top players before her semifinal run ended against Noskova. With Bad Homburg next on her schedule, we assess whether another deep run is on the cards. Plus, the tennis world is buzzing over Serena Williams return to Wimbledon singles competition, and we examine what that could mean for the tournament and her legacy. We also take a closer look at the worrying trend surrounding world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, whose grass-court preparations suffered a setback after a semifinal defeat to Jessica Pegula in Berlin. Is it merely a bump in the road, or a genuine concern ahead of SW19? All that and more as Wimbledon fever builds on this week's episode of WTA Weekly.