World No.19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed during her first‑round match at the Memphis Classic after temperatures reached 34 °C. Trailing 7‑6 (7‑2) 4‑6 5‑4 against fellow Russian Kristina Liutova, she was forced to retire and required medical assistance.
Seventeen‑year‑old Cruz Hewitt, son of former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt, recorded his first ATP main‑draw win at the Washington Open, beating American qualifier Marcos Giron 6‑3 6‑4. The victory came in his senior debut and sets up a possible second‑round clash with fellow Australian Alex de Minaur.
British No.2 Cameron Norrie broke a six‑match losing streak with a straight‑sets win over Aleksandar Kovacevic at the Mifel Open in Los Cobos, Mexico. The victory moves him into the last‑16 where he will face either James Duckworth or Aidan Mayo. The article also notes other British players’ results at recent tournaments.
The Women’s Tennis Association has introduced a new eligibility policy that mandates a one‑time genetic sex test for all players on the tour. The rule, which will be enforced from Tuesday, aims to ensure fair competition by confirming biological sex, while the WTA says it will be applied respectfully and with dignity.
Stefanos Tsitsipas captured the Swiss Open title, his first ATP victory in 16 months, beating Belgium’s Raphael Collignon 6-4 6-7(3-7) 6-3. The win moves him up the rankings and marks his 13th career ATP title, including six on clay.
Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova announced she had a minor surgery and will miss the upcoming Canadian Open in Toronto, ruling her out for several weeks. The 29‑year‑old, ranked sixth in the world, is focusing on recovery ahead of the US Open later in August.
Great Britain’s Henry Patten secured his second Wimbledon men’s doubles title alongside Finland’s Harri Heliovaara. They defeated Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in a closely contested final with scores of 7-6 (7-4) and 7-6 (7-3).
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett secured their seventh Wimbledon men’s wheelchair doubles title by overcoming Gustavo Fernandez and Tokito Oda after being a set down. The victory highlights their continued dominance in wheelchair tennis at the prestigious tournament.
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett staged a comeback to win their seventh Wimbledon men’s wheelchair doubles title, defeating Gustavo Fernandez and Takito Oda. The victory marked their record-extending achievement at the tournament.
Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-set victory in the Wimbledon 2026 semi-final, advancing to face Alexander Zverev in the final.