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British tennis suffers its darkest day at Wimbledon after 10 home hopefuls knocked out in first round on blue Monday... and it could get even worse on Tuesday after Jack Draper was forced to withdraw with arm injury

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Metro
· Jul 5, 2026
Why British tennis has sunk to an all-time low after ‘woeful’ first week at Wimbledon
Why British tennis has sunk to an all-time low after ‘woeful’ first week at Wimbledon
The i Paper
· Jul 3, 2026
I’m shocked by Wimbledon’s bizarre treatment of the Brits this year
One of the Championships' oldest traditions has been all but scrapped
Interaksyon
· Jun 30, 2026
Serena’s Wimbledon comeback fizzles out in first round
Serena fever gripped Wimbledon as she made comeback aged 44 American last played at Wimbledon in 2022 Joint says she always dreamed about playing Serena LONDON — Serena Williams’ much anticipated return to competitive action after a four-year absence fizzled out on Tuesday as the American was beaten 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 in the Wimbledon first round by [] The post Serena’s Wimbledon comeback fizzles out in first round appeared first on Interaksyon.
Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
Serena Williams Loses in Return to Singles at Wimbledon
Serena Williams’s return was the story of the day at Wimbledon on Tuesday. But she was unable to deliver a victory for the London crowd. Williams, 44, took Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Tuesday for her first singles match since the 2022 US Open and was greeted by raucous cheers. []...Click to read more
The Standard
· Jun 25, 2026
What food and drink can you bring into Wimbledon? Best picnic, wine and snacks to pack
Game, set, match: The Wimbledon Championships return between Monday 29 June and Sunday 12 July, when spectators will dress in their summer finest to see who takes home the iconic trophy. This year’s tournament sees 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams launch a comeback campaign, while Jannick Sinner is the bookie’s favourite following Carlos Alcaraz’s absence with injury.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 29, 2026
Roland Garros star crashes out at Wimbledon
LONDON — Roland Garros finalist Maja Chwalinska suffered a shock Wimbledon first-round defeat against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew on Monday. Just weeks after her fairytale run as a qualifier at Roland Garros, Chwalinska was unable to recapture her clay-court magic on the grass of the All England Club, AFP reported. The Polish 20th seed, beaten by [] The post Roland Garros star crashes out at Wimbledon appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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Related coverage for "British tennis suffers its darkest day at Wimbledon after 10 home hopefuls knocked out in first round on blue Monday... and it could get even worse on Tuesday after Jack Draper was forced to withdraw with arm injury": Metro — Why British tennis has sunk to an all-time low after ‘woeful’ first week at Wimbledon. The i Paper — I’m shocked by Wimbledon’s bizarre treatment of the Brits this year. Interaksyon — Serena’s Wimbledon comeback fizzles out in first round. Off The Press — Serena Williams Loses in Return to Singles at Wimbledon. The Standard — What food and drink can you bring into Wimbledon? Best picnic, wine and snacks to pack. Egyptian Gazette — Roland Garros star crashes out at Wimbledon
