Immaculate vibes for an immaculate name.
If seeing Roger Federer at Wimbledon this week has made you miss him on grass, here’s an hour of some of his best shots on the surface at Halle and Stuttgart.
Tennis
Did you know that the inaugural French Open in 1891 was played on grass? The winner was an H. Briggs, a British man who lived in Paris. It was his one and only grand slam and that was the only French Open played on grass. (Women didn’t compete in the singles tournament until 1897).
Rafael Nadal spoke to Roland-Garros about his legacy and memories of the tournament that he made his home. ICYMI somehow, he won it 14 times which will likely be an unbroken record.
For Black History Month, the LTA did a spotlight on the Black Tennis Collective, formed from five pioneering organisations from the Black tennis community
The Numbers Game: Andy Murray
Andy Murray played a major role in changing British tennis. Here are some of the numbers behind that legacy.
Andy Murray said farewell to Wimbledon after defeat in the doubles
Thanks for the memories, Andy!
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro knocks out reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets
Spaniard wins as champion Czechs out.
Glorious put together a guide to Wimbledon, the London suburb where that little grass tournament is held every July. Obviously the tennis gets a mention but there are also tips on finding the best pubs, restaurants, and travel info.