Tim Henman has welcomed Emma Raducanu’s decision to enter qualifying for the first time since she won the 2021 US Open, saying “I am convinced the results will follow.”
Wimbledon is now the only Grand Slam which does not take place over 15 days
Wimbledon have ruled out following the three other Grand Slam tournaments by expanding to 15 days. The US Open confirmed yesterday that the final Slam of the year at Flushing Meadows will run for 15 days this year, with the men’s and women’s singles first rounds beginning on Sunday 24 August and the men’s final
Fearnley beat Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3 after Billy Harris was beaten by Yoshihito Nishioka.