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From the archive: ‘You can’t be the player’s friend’: inside the secret world of tennis umpires – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: new technology was supposed to make umpiring easy. It hasn’t worked out that wayBy William Ralston. Read by Simon Vance Continue reading...

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Wimbledon player under fire for selling broken rackets online for over £5,000

Wimbledon player under fire for selling broken rackets online for over £5,000

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Jack Draper determined to unlock his grass-court game as he eyes Wimbledon first

Jack Draper determined to unlock his grass-court game as he eyes Wimbledon first

about 1 hour ago

Wimbledon 2025: Sonay Kartal into third round with dominant victory as draw opens up for Brit

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Wimbledon 2025: Sonay Kartal into third round with dominant victory as draw opens up for Brit

about 1 hour ago

Wimbledon Order of Play: Day 4 schedule with Jack Draper, Novak Djokovic and Dan Evans in action

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Wimbledon Order of Play: Day 4 schedule with Jack Draper, Novak Djokovic and Dan Evans in action

about 1 hour ago

Wimbledon 2025 prize money round-by-round

Wimbledon 2025 prize money round-by-round

about 2 hours ago

John McEnroe blasts remark from BBC commentator and says Wimbledon bosses ‘won’t be happy’

John McEnroe blasts remark from BBC commentator and says Wimbledon bosses ‘won’t be happy’

about 2 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Oliver Tarvet latest score and updates

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Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Oliver Tarvet latest score and updates

about 2 hours ago

John McEnroe picks up BBC commentator on Wimbledon comment – ‘Don’t think they’ll be happy'

John McEnroe picks up BBC commentator on Wimbledon comment – ‘Don’t think they’ll be happy'

about 2 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Three LIVE: Latest score and set-by-set updates as Carlos Alcaraz takes to the centre court and Emma Raducanu takes on former SW19 champion

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Three LIVE: Latest score and set-by-set updates as Carlos Alcaraz takes to the centre court and Emma Raducanu takes on former SW19 champion

about 2 hours ago

Nick Kyrgios calls out Wimbledon bosses for mistake over 148-year tradition

Nick Kyrgios calls out Wimbledon bosses for mistake over 148-year tradition

about 4 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025: Dan Evans looks to extend invincible record against Novak Djokovic in second round

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Wimbledon 2025: Dan Evans looks to extend invincible record against Novak Djokovic in second round

about 4 hours ago

Former British tennis No.1 'banned' from Wimbledon following 'further misdemeanours'

Former British tennis No.1 'banned' from Wimbledon following 'further misdemeanours'

about 4 hours ago

Woman queues for Wimbledon to see if it's 'worth it' but is floored by reality

Woman queues for Wimbledon to see if it's 'worth it' but is floored by reality

about 4 hours ago

Wimbledon grass hack makes water 'wetter' and keeps courts green at SW19

Wimbledon grass hack makes water 'wetter' and keeps courts green at SW19

about 4 hours ago

Emma Raducanu was taken aback by King Charles' six-word comment towards her

Emma Raducanu was taken aback by King Charles' six-word comment towards her

about 4 hours ago

Oliver Tarvet is a tennis rarity who can't collect his £99,000 Wimbledon prize money - the world No 733 grew up idolising Rafael Nadal and will now follow in his footsteps in playing on Centre Court in Carlos Alcaraz clash

Oliver Tarvet is a tennis rarity who can't collect his £99,000 Wimbledon prize money - the world No 733 grew up idolising Rafael Nadal and will now follow in his footsteps in playing on Centre Court in Carlos Alcaraz clash

about 4 hours ago

'Top five of all time': Nick Kyrgios delivers glowing Andy Murray verdict

'Top five of all time': Nick Kyrgios delivers glowing Andy Murray verdict

about 5 hours ago

Which British players are still playing at Wimbledon?

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Which British players are still playing at Wimbledon?

about 5 hours ago

Wimbledon prize money solution emerges as Oliver Tarvet faces missing out on £152k

Wimbledon prize money solution emerges as Oliver Tarvet faces missing out on £152k

about 5 hours ago

Ex-British No.1 tennis player 'banned' from attending Wimbledon after 2023 'misdemeanour'

Ex-British No.1 tennis player 'banned' from attending Wimbledon after 2023 'misdemeanour'

about 5 hours ago

Exact Wimbledon dress code rules for players - and why women had to go braless

Exact Wimbledon dress code rules for players - and why women had to go braless

about 5 hours ago

Oliver Tarvet's coach reveals key reason why world No 733 CAN stage a stunning upset against Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon - as Brit underdog bids to continue 'sensational' fairytale run

Oliver Tarvet's coach reveals key reason why world No 733 CAN stage a stunning upset against Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon - as Brit underdog bids to continue 'sensational' fairytale run

about 5 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025 TV channel coverage: Where to watch, BBC start times and schedule

Wimbledon 2025 TV channel coverage: Where to watch, BBC start times and schedule

about 6 hours ago

Tim Henman names best tennis player in history as debate breaks out at Wimbledon

Tim Henman names best tennis player in history as debate breaks out at Wimbledon

about 6 hours ago

What time is Emma Raducanu playing at Wimbledon today? How to watch Marketa Vondrousova clash

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What time is Emma Raducanu playing at Wimbledon today? How to watch Marketa Vondrousova clash

about 6 hours ago

Revealed: Alexander Zverev's glamorous girlfriend did NOT join him at Wimbledon after World No 3 admitted he felt 'alone' and 'empty' before shock first-round exit

Revealed: Alexander Zverev's glamorous girlfriend did NOT join him at Wimbledon after World No 3 admitted he felt 'alone' and 'empty' before shock first-round exit

about 7 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025 weather today: Rain begins to fall on Wednesday as day 3 temperatures cool

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Wimbledon 2025 weather today: Rain begins to fall on Wednesday as day 3 temperatures cool

about 8 hours ago

Wimbledon star makes request to Carlos Alcaraz after telling son to ignore him

Wimbledon star makes request to Carlos Alcaraz after telling son to ignore him

about 8 hours ago

BBC face fight to keep showing Wimbledon as two rivals eye huge broadcast deal

BBC face fight to keep showing Wimbledon as two rivals eye huge broadcast deal

about 8 hours ago

Shocking moment Wimbledon star, 20, is forced to retire after falling in 'ditch'

Shocking moment Wimbledon star, 20, is forced to retire after falling in 'ditch'

about 8 hours ago

Inside Jack Draper's remarkable body transformation: British tennis star admits he was a teen 'maniac' who 'broke down easily' before one change to his diet helped propel him to Wimbledon contender

Inside Jack Draper's remarkable body transformation: British tennis star admits he was a teen 'maniac' who 'broke down easily' before one change to his diet helped propel him to Wimbledon contender

about 8 hours ago

Novak Djokovic credits doctor's on-court intervention for stunning Wimbledon turnaround - but dubious tennis fans are all saying the same thing after latest bizarre act

Novak Djokovic credits doctor's on-court intervention for stunning Wimbledon turnaround - but dubious tennis fans are all saying the same thing after latest bizarre act

about 8 hours ago

Wimbledon Order of Play today: Day 3 schedule with Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in action

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Wimbledon Order of Play today: Day 3 schedule with Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in action

about 9 hours ago

Wimbledon day three schedule: Emma Raducanu has tough test as British star plays Carlos Alcaraz

Wimbledon day three schedule: Emma Raducanu has tough test as British star plays Carlos Alcaraz

about 9 hours ago

Coco Gauff tears up as Wimbledon opponent rubs salt in her wounds after late court change

Coco Gauff tears up as Wimbledon opponent rubs salt in her wounds after late court change

about 9 hours ago

Roger Federer's 'embarrassing' Wimbledon wardrobe malfunction left him red faced

Roger Federer's 'embarrassing' Wimbledon wardrobe malfunction left him red faced

about 9 hours ago

British star was disqualified from Wimbledon after ball girl was left in tears

British star was disqualified from Wimbledon after ball girl was left in tears

about 9 hours ago

Novak Djokovic explains how close he came to walking out of Wimbledon - 'Something is off'

Novak Djokovic explains how close he came to walking out of Wimbledon - 'Something is off'

about 9 hours ago

Strict Wimbledon Royal Box rules and how Lewis Hamilton and Pippa Middleton got in trouble

Strict Wimbledon Royal Box rules and how Lewis Hamilton and Pippa Middleton got in trouble

about 11 hours ago

Emma Raducanu is in her happy place with team she trusts as her friends join her box to cheer on her quest for success at SW19

Emma Raducanu is in her happy place with team she trusts as her friends join her box to cheer on her quest for success at SW19

about 11 hours ago

Wimbledon Order of Play: Day 3 schedule with Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in action

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Wimbledon Order of Play: Day 3 schedule with Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in action

about 16 hours ago

Jack Draper promises to 'play every game like my life depends on it' after easing into second round at Wimbledon - before being joined by close friend

Jack Draper promises to 'play every game like my life depends on it' after easing into second round at Wimbledon - before being joined by close friend

about 16 hours ago

Alex de Minaur leads the charge as Aussies recover from disastrous opening day at Wimbledon

Alex de Minaur leads the charge as Aussies recover from disastrous opening day at Wimbledon

about 16 hours ago

Alexander Zverev admits he may need therapy as Wimbledon No 3 seed crashes out in shock first round defeat following years of violence and domestic abuse allegations

Alexander Zverev admits he may need therapy as Wimbledon No 3 seed crashes out in shock first round defeat following years of violence and domestic abuse allegations

about 16 hours ago

Novak Djokovic explains worrying medical timeout in Wimbledon opener

Novak Djokovic explains worrying medical timeout in Wimbledon opener

about 18 hours ago

Alexander Zverev joins lengthening list of top men’s seeds to exit Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev joins lengthening list of top men’s seeds to exit Wimbledon

about 18 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025: World No2 Coco Gauff sets sights on US Open after suffering shock first-round loss

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Wimbledon 2025: World No2 Coco Gauff sets sights on US Open after suffering shock first-round loss

about 18 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic grateful for 'miracle pills' after overcoming stomach pain in round one win

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic grateful for 'miracle pills' after overcoming stomach pain in round one win

about 18 hours ago

Alexander Zverev sparks concern and admits he may need therapy after Wimbledon loss

Alexander Zverev sparks concern and admits he may need therapy after Wimbledon loss

about 18 hours ago

Dan Evans and Jack Pinnington Jones join Jack Draper in Wimbledon victories on Tuesday - as SEVEN British men charge into round two

Dan Evans and Jack Pinnington Jones join Jack Draper in Wimbledon victories on Tuesday - as SEVEN British men charge into round two

about 18 hours ago

Jack Draper speaks out on nightmare Wimbledon draw as three massive names await

Jack Draper speaks out on nightmare Wimbledon draw as three massive names await

about 19 hours ago

A strange feeling of indifference towards Jannik Sinner's doping ban has swept tennis - he is lucky the sport is so happy to move on, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

A strange feeling of indifference towards Jannik Sinner's doping ban has swept tennis - he is lucky the sport is so happy to move on, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

about 19 hours ago

Coco Gauff is OUT of Wimbledon after shock first-round upset by unseeded Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska

Coco Gauff is OUT of Wimbledon after shock first-round upset by unseeded Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska

about 19 hours ago

Wimbledon day 3 order of play: What time do Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz play?

Wimbledon day 3 order of play: What time do Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz play?

about 20 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025: Jack Draper breezes into second round after Sebastian Baez retires when two sets down

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Wimbledon 2025: Jack Draper breezes into second round after Sebastian Baez retires when two sets down

about 20 hours ago

Wimbledon 2025: Jack Pinnington Jones makes it ten British players through to second round

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Wimbledon 2025: Jack Pinnington Jones makes it ten British players through to second round

about 20 hours ago

Jack Draper comes good on Andy Murray promise with crushing Wimbledon win

Jack Draper comes good on Andy Murray promise with crushing Wimbledon win

about 21 hours ago

Jack Draper cruises into Wimbledon second round after opponent Sebastian Baez is forced to retire through injury

Jack Draper cruises into Wimbledon second round after opponent Sebastian Baez is forced to retire through injury

about 21 hours ago

John McEnroe names the four players that can win Wimbledon

John McEnroe names the four players that can win Wimbledon

about 22 hours ago

Defeats for Heather Watson and Johannus Monday on day two at Wimbledon

Defeats for Heather Watson and Johannus Monday on day two at Wimbledon

about 22 hours ago