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Fery's Upset Win Highlights Record British Presence at Wimbledon

British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 461st, defeated 20th seed Alexei Popyrin 6-4 6-1 4-6 6-4 at Wimbledon, marking his first professional win and contributing to a record 23 British players in the first round, the most in 41 years.

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Alcaraz Seeks Third Straight Wimbledon Title

Carlos Alcaraz begins his Wimbledon title defense on Monday, aiming for a third consecutive win against challengers including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and Alexander Bublik, who have all shown strong form recently but face the formidable Spaniard.

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Wimbledon 2024: Record British Participation and Top Contenders

The Wimbledon Championships 2024, running from June 30th to July 13th at the All England Club, features a record 23 British players in the singles draws, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic among the top men's contenders and Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff leading the women's field; the BBC provid...

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Wimbledon Eliminates Line Judges, Ushering in Era of Electronic Line Calling

Wimbledon will use electronic line calling instead of human line judges for the first time, impacting approximately 300 jobs, although 80 will become match assistants; the change is driven by technological advancements and aims to enhance the speed and efficiency of gameplay.

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Draper and Boulter Lead British Charge in Wimbledon Warm-up Tournaments

British tennis players Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are competing in the Queen's Club and Nottingham Open tournaments, respectively, which are being broadcast live on the BBC from June 16th to 22nd, showcasing a range of top-ranked players as they prepare for Wimbledon.

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French Tennis Phenom Mpetshi Perricard's 209km/h Serve Reshapes the Game

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, a 21-year-old French tennis player, is revolutionizing the sport with his exceptionally powerful serve, averaging 209.2 km/h on second serves, leading to comparisons with NBA star Victor Wembanyama and impacting his opponents' strategies and the future of the game.

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UK Heatwave: Temperatures to Soar, Health Risks High

A severe heatwave is affecting the UK, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C or more by Tuesday, posing risks of excess deaths, increased strain on healthcare, and severe wildfire risk, driven by a shift in wind direction and global heating.

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Wimbledon Women's Singles: Sabalenka Favored, but Upsets Likely

Aryna Sabalenka is the favorite for Wimbledon's women's singles title, but eight different women have won the past eight editions, highlighting the grass court's unpredictability. Top contenders include Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and Jessica Pegula.

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Wimbledon Draw Favors Djokovic and Alcaraz, While Women's Field Remains Open

The Wimbledon 2024 draw presents favorable paths for both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, who could potentially meet in the final, while the women's draw is notably more unpredictable; Paula Badosa faces a tough opening match.

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Draper Loses Queen's Semi-Final Despite Tonsillitis, Secures Favorable Wimbledon Seeding

British number one Jack Draper lost his Queen's Club Championship semi-final to Jiri Lehecka 6-4 4-6 7-5 on Saturday, despite suffering from tonsillitis, securing a high Wimbledon seeding.

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Wimbledon School Crash: Driver Rearrested, Investigation Reopened

Two eight-year-old girls died when a Land Rover crashed into their school; the driver, Claire Freemantle, was initially cleared but has been rearrested and released on bail after a review prompted by the families' concerns and the discovery of new lines of inquiry.

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