UK Athletics is facing fresh pressure to take all “qualified” athletes to the Olympic Games after a petition calling for them to reverse their selection policy was signed by thousands of people.
There was some grumbling on the shuttle bus to the All England Club as fans with Centre Court tickets realised newly minted world No 1 Jannik Sinner was playing on Court No 1. Given his dominance in the opening two sets against American 21-year-old Ben Shelton in his 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (11-9) straight-sets win, one can understand the longing to watch the Italian in person.
Djokovic is expecting ‘fireworks’ in his meeting with the 21-year-old Rune