Wimbledon's green courts make heatwave sport a climate story
As London's parks turn brown in a record heatwave, the All England Club's immaculate grass has become a symbol of what climate-era sport must now explain.
Daniel Fletcher 4 min read
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is covered here as an event, an institution and a broadcast property. On court, Jannik Sinner declares himself fit for the heat challenge while the green courts turn heatwave sport into a climate story, Emma Raducanu races to be fit after a foot scare, and players extend a prize-money protest into the first week. Around the tournament, the BBC secures free-to-air coverage until at least 2033 even as the later highlights slot sparks debate, and Andrew Castle's final commentary closes a long era behind the microphone.
Jannik Sinner Says He Is Fit For Wimbledon Heat Challenge
The world No. 1 says medical tests and heat-management work have left him physically ready for Wimbledon after his shock Paris collapse.
Daniel Fletcher 3 min read
Wimbledon stays free-to-air on the BBC until at least 2033
A new BBC deal with the All England Club keeps the grass-court Grand Slam widely accessible on TV, radio, iPlayer and digital platforms across the UK.
Daniel Fletcher 4 min read
Raducanu races to be fit for Wimbledon after foot scare
The British No. 1 missed a scheduled practice session days before her home Grand Slam, with reports she had been seen in a protective boot.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
Raducanu arrives at Wimbledon with grass-court momentum and a familiar question hanging over her
A run to the final at Queen's has lifted hopes around the British No 1, but how far Emma Raducanu can go at SW19 will depend on the draw, her fitness and the weight of home expectation.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
Jack Draper wins on Eastbourne return with Andy Murray in his coaching team
Jack Draper returned from knee trouble with a straight-sets win over Marcos Giron at Eastbourne, his first match with Andy Murray working alongside long-time coach James Trotman.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
Vondrousova's four-year ban reopens tennis anti-doping debate before the summer's biggest weeks
The 2023 Wimbledon champion was sanctioned after a tribunal found she refused a sample during an out-of-competition test, prompting a divided response over fairness, mental health and enforcement.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
Andrew Castle's final Wimbledon closes a long BBC commentary era
After more than two decades behind the microphone, the former British No 1 will step away from the BBC's Wimbledon team once the 2026 Championships are done.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
Wimbledon Players Extend Prize-Money Protest Into First Week
Leading players plan to limit media duties at Wimbledon as their dispute with the Grand Slams over prize money and welfare drags on.
Daniel Fletcher 4 min read
Wimbledon highlights shift to later slot sparks broadcast debate
Reports that a familiar evening tennis recap is moving later in the night raise questions about streaming, younger viewers and the future of traditional highlights shows.
Sophie Bennett 3 min read
Jack Draper battles heat and illness to reach Eastbourne quarter-finals
British No 1 overcomes a stomach bug, fierce sun and a tricky tie against close friend Jack Pinnington Jones to keep home hopes alive before Wimbledon.
Daniel Fletcher 4 min read
Toby Samuel faces grass-court test at Eastbourne Open before Wimbledon
The round-of-16 tie offers more than ranking points for the British player, with confidence and wildcard debates at stake in the final week before the Championships.
Daniel Fletcher 3 min read
Vondrousova Ban Puts Tennis Testing Rules Under Fresh Scrutiny
A four-year ban for the former Wimbledon champion has triggered a sharp debate over anti-doping procedure and player welfare.
Daniel Fletcher 4 min read
Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wildcard for comeback at 44
Serena Williams will return to singles at Wimbledon after receiving the final ladies' wildcard, transforming a nostalgic comeback into one of the defining storylines of the 2026 Championships.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
Wimbledon build-up sharpens focus on British tennis hopes
Jack Draper's reassuring Eastbourne return under new coach Andy Murray headlines a grass-court build-up that has British attention rising before SW19.
Daniel Fletcher 4 min read
Donna Vekic overpowers Emma Raducanu to lift Queen's Club title as Wimbledon looms
Croatia's Donna Vekic blitzed the opening set and survived a second-set fightback to deny home favourite Emma Raducanu on the lawns of west London, with the men's event now under way at a depleted Queen's.
Daniel Fletcher 7 min read
Vekic surges to Queen's Club title with commanding final display
The Croatian produced a near-flawless first set on her way to a significant grass-court trophy at one of Wimbledon's key warm-up events.
Daniel Fletcher 7 min read