SW19

Wimbledon’s favourite umpire? Silken voiced Kader Nouni, dubbed the ‘Barry White of tennis’, is back at SW19 – and spectators can’t resist his ‘ASMR’ tones, describing Frenchman’s calls as sounding like ‘honey and snuggles’

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You rarely catch glimpses of Kader Nouni; the French umpire remains low-key in his lofty chair – but his voice, carrying across and beyond Wimbledon’s Centre Court, is once again having quite the impact at SW19.  Both silken and gravel-filled, veteran referee Nouni’s dulcet tones have already won him a raft of new fans at … Read more

Andy Murray’s day of destiny: Wimbledon legend will announce TODAY whether he is fit enough to compete in final tournament with fans queuing overnight as Murraymania hits SW19

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Tennis fans at Wimbledon are set for an emotional day should Sir Andy Murray declare himself fit for one last campaign at the All England Club. The two-time former champion, who will give himself until the last minute to decide if he is able to play, is one of 12 Britons scheduled for singles action today. … Read more

David Beckham is besieged by fans as he leads the stars in SW19 for day one of Wimbledon – but faces an awkward Centre Court reunion with Katherine Jenkins following OBE outburst after arriving with mum Sandra

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England might be through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, but former skipper David Beckham had other concerns as he arrived in south-west London on Monday afternoon.  The former footballer, 49, who amassed 115 England caps during an illustrious playing career, was on hand to watch Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz take on Estonia’s Mark Lajal during day … Read more

Behind the scenes at Wimbledon: As SW19 prepares for a huge fortnight of tennis – and Andy Murray’s farewell – ANDY HOOPER brings you inside the gates

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Every week on a Monday, our Soul of Sport series will take readers behind the scenes at top sporting events Andy Hooper captured the scene as the finishing touches were put on preparations for this year’s Wimbledon He also observed the group of fans camping out to ensure they’re the first ones in at the … Read more

A royal racquet at Wimbledon! From Kate with her eyes on the ball to Princess Charlotte meeting a spaniel… the moments when the royals became the attraction at SW19

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With the action kicking off again today at Wimbledon after an eventful year for the royals, fans will be on the lookout for any familiar faces. The Princess of Wales has been nearly every year since 2011 and is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club – though it’s not been confirmed … Read more

It’s a Wimbledon love match! How host of tennis couples will take to the famous lawns at SW19, from men’s World No 1 Jannik Sinner and his Russian girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya, to Britain’s No 1 Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur

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Wimbledon is underway but when umpires utter ‘love’ it will mean more than just ‘nil’ for many of those taking part in the prestigious tennis tournament. SW19 has been the setting for plenty of romances between players over the years – Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf began dating in 1999, the year they were both … Read more

Wimbledon power couple whose love match started over a 6am cup of coffee: How Brit No 1 Katie Boulter and Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur tried to hide their blooming romance – as they prepare to play at SW19

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There was a time when British tennis star Katie Boulter and her Australian boyfriend Alex de Minaur were hiding their blissful relationship by eating breakfast on separate tables.  But four years after their romance started over a 6am cup of coffee, Boulter and de Minaur are the power couple of world tennis who will both … Read more

We’re the Wimbledon support squad, but don’t call us WAGs! Business mogul and a talented equestrian are among the glossy partners set to arrive at SW19

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Ready for a gorgeous two weeks of sunshine overlooking centre court are the glamorous WAGS of Wimbledon – some of whom are even more famous than their tennis-playing partners.  The world-famous tournament is set to commence once again this weekend, with the players and their girlfriends ready to descend on SW19.  The tennis wives and … Read more

Emma’s Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice – and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag – as she gets set for Slovakia clash and her return to SW19

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Emma Raducanu sported an England kit as she arrived at Wimbledon practice She also carried a £2,400 Christian Dior tote bag with Zodiac signs on it  The 21-year-old will face 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round  By Luke Power Published: 11:21 BST, 30 June 2024 | Updated: 13:47 BST, 30 June 2024 Emma Raducanu … Read more

Because the Brits do love a queue! Hundreds of Wimbledon fans flock to SW19 and set up their tents to camp overnight in bid to bag the best tickets for start of tennis tournament

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Hundreds of Wimbledon fans have already flocked to SW19 and set up their tents to camp overnight in hopes of bagging the best tickets.  The time-honoured tradition of queueing for tickets to the tennis tournament has already begun as ultra-dedicated tennis fans have been pictured making themselves comfy for the long wait. The first matches … Read more

Andy Murray’s a warrior – he’ll make it to Wimbledon, says former British No1 JOHN LLOYD… and Britain’s greatest-ever sportsman deserves an epic SW19 send-off

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The Mail Sport columnist was on hand to watch Murray’s Saturday practice The 37-year-old is attempting to return to Wimbledon a week after cyst surgery Two-time Wimbledon champion is keen for a strong farewell in the singles  By John Lloyd Published: 22:31 BST, 29 June 2024 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 29 June 2024 Mail Sport … Read more

Novak Djokovic insists he can win an eighth Wimbledon title as knee injury rehab has given him ‘enough optimism to compete on the highest level’ – while Andy Murray admits he’s ‘willing’ to risk playing in his SW19 swansong

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Novak Djokovic has warned rivals he’s not in SW19 just to make up the numbers The 37-year-old is targeting a Wimbledon triumph soon after a knee surgery Andy Murray says he’s willing to take a risk to feature as he continues recovery   By Kieran Gill and Matthew Lambert Published: 21:51 BST, 29 June 2024 | … Read more