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From Princess Catherine to Margot Robbie, see the famous faces who flocked to Wimbledon

Wimbledon is known for being one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world — and for pulling a star-studded crowd. Here's who was spotted sitting courtside.
Princess Catherine smiles courtside at Wimbledon in a purple dress

analysis:Slumped, broken and beaten: The age of Djokovic is ending

Novak Djokovic has the history he has long craved, but in the months since he won a record 24th grand slam singles title, the sport and Carlos Alcaraz have passed him by.
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Novak Djokovic sits shirtless with his head down on a chair at Wimbledon.

Carlos Alcaraz becomes sixth member of exclusive grand slam club with dominant Wimbledon victory

Carlos Alcaraz remains perfect in grand slam finals, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the Wimbledon final for his fourth major title at just 21 years of age.
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Carlos Alcaraz lifts the Wimbldeon trophy after beating Novak Djokovic in the 2024 men's singles final.

'It just sucks': Aussie duo lose Wimbledon doubles final after coughing up three championship points

Three times, Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson were only a point away from winning the men's doubles crown, but Harri Heliövaara and Henry Patten prevailed in a dramatic final.
Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell sit in their chairs after losing Wimbledon men's final.

'I never really dreamed that I would win the same trophy that Jana did': Barbora Krejčíková claims emotional Wimbledon victory

Barbora Krejčíková hailed late Czechia legend Jana Novotná after beating Jasmine Paolini in a brilliant Wimbledon ladies singles final.
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Barbora Krejčíková kisses the trophy

'We definitely need him': Djokovic hints at timeline for Kyrgios comeback

As Nick Kyrgios enjoys a stint in the commentary box at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic reveals the Australian is hitting the ball better than ever in practice and may soon make his return from injury.
Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic embrace after 2022 men's Wimbledon final.

Alcaraz and Djokovic storm into Wimbledon final rematch

Twelve months on from their epic clash on Wimbledon's Centre Court, reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic will meet again in the men's singles decider after their respective triumphs in the semifinals.
Composite of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon in 2024.

Five quick hits: Aussies advance to Wimbledon final as marathon women's semi takes players to breaking point

Some under-the-radar Aussies are bound for the final while one of the great women's semifinals sets pulses racing on centre court. Here are the five quick hits from day 11 at Wimbledon. 
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Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson during a doubles match at Wimbledon

Five quick hits: Ash Barty returns to Wimbledon on sad day for Aussie tilt as Alex de Minaur's Olympic dreams look shot

Alex de Minaur's withdrawal from Wimbledon leaves Australian fans shattered, but Ash Barty is convinced brighter days are ahead for her compatriot, even if he is forced to miss the Paris Olympics. Here are the five quick hits from day 10 at Wimbledon.
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Casey Dellacqua and Ash Barty playing together at 2024 Wimbledon.

The painfully prophetic words that came back to haunt Alex de Minaur

As Alex de Minaur sat and spoke about the dangers of sliding on grass, he had an inkling his Wimbledon campaign might have been ended by doing just that.
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Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur, wearing a black hoodie, sits slumped during a press conference at Wimbledon.

Alex de Minaur denied Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic by 'freak injury'

Australian hopeful Alex de Minaur has pulled out of Wimbledon with a hip injury, just hours before he was due to play Novak Djokovic in his first quarter-final at the All England Club.
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Alex de Minaur gestures with his hand after winning a match at Wimbledon.

Clijsters teases possibility Barty will be 'triggered by the challenge' of retirement backflip

Kim Clijsters famously returned from an early retirement and motherhood to win a grand slam title. She believes there is no reason why Ash Barty cannot do the same.
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Ash Barty pumps her first during practice

Wimbledon five quick hits: Medvedev beats ill Sinner, Alcaraz finds 'solution' and Vekić gets just reward

Daniil Medvedev gets past an unwell world number one Jannik Sinner to set up a semifinal meeting with Carlos Alcaraz, while Donna Vekić moves through to the last four before revealing why she came close to quitting tennis. Here are the five quick hits from day nine at Wimbledon.
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Composite image of Daniil Medvedev (left), Carlos Alcaraz (centee) and Donna Vekić at Wimbledon.

analysis:'Honorary Brit' Alex de Minaur set for ultimate challenge against Wimbledon heel Novak Djokovic

Alex de Minaur has become "a different player" in the 18 months since he got rolled by Novak Djokovic in their last grand slam encounter. Their Wimbledon contest will be the ultimate chance for Australia's number one to take down a living legend.
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Tennis player Alex de Minaur gives the thumbs up in front of the Wimbledon crowd.

Five quick hits: Djokovic hits out at Wimbledon fans' 'disrespect' ahead of showdown with Aussie de Minaur

Australia's Alex de Minaur is in injury strife as Novak Djokovic awaits, Elina Svitolina fights back tears on a sad day for Ukraine, and Taylor Fritz breaks the unbreakable serve on his way to the quarterfinals. Here are five quick hits from Wimbledon day eight.  
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Novak Djokovic stands at a microphone and points his finger at the crowd on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Five quick hits — Sinner and Alcaraz produce ridiculous points of the day, Kiwi qualifier makes last eight, injury heartbreak for Madison Keys

Terrific tweeners and miracle recoveries for Sinner and Alcaraz, a Kiwi qualifier reaches the last eight and injury heartbreak for American Madison Keys. Here are five quick hits from Wimbledon day seven.
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz points his finger to the sky in celebration after winning a set at Wimbledon.

Five quick hits — Djokovic powers past Popyrin, Świątek crashes out

Australian Alexei Popyrin claimed the first set against Novak Djokovic, but soon after the 24-time grand slam champion regained his composure to win in four sets. Here's the five quick hits from Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic smiles and holds his hands up

Wimbledon five quick hits — Alcaraz digs deep, New Zealander achieves 65-year first

It took five sets and a whole lot of belief for defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to beat Frances Tiafoe on Centre Court, while Emma Raducanu shows her form to set up a battle with the first New Zealand woman to reach the fourth-round in 65 years.
Carlos Alcaraz hugs Frances Tiafoe

'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut

Injuries force out Chris O'Connell on the eve of the Olympics, while Olivia Gadecki marks her incredible rise with a Games debut as Australia finalises its tennis squad for Paris.
Chris O'Connell in action at Wimbledon 2024

Five quick hits — Aussies spoil the Murray party, Kokkinakis fearing the worst, Fritz gives opponent a send-off after win

All the emotions come out at Wimbledon on day four, with Aussies spoiling the Murray party, Thanasi Kokkinakis fearing the worst after another injury, while American Taylor Fritz fires up at an opponent after his victory.
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Tennis player Andy Murray stands on Centre Court at Wimbledon, with arms raised acknowledging the crowd.

Alex de Minaur downs familiar foe once again as last Aussie woman bows out of Wimbledon singles

As Alex de Minaur sweeps aside junior rival Jaume Munar for the second time at a major, Australia's last women's singles representative, Daria Saville, lets slip a lead to bow out at Wimbledon.
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Alex de Minaur gives the thumbs up after a tennis match at Wimbledon.

Five quick hits — Kokkinakis wins five-set epic, Murray-Raducanu to make mixed doubles dream team, Medvedev gets score wrong — and wins anyway

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis takes two days — and five sets — to get through to the second round, Britain gets a mixed doubles dream team and Daniil Medvedev sits down a point early in a tie-break.
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Thanasi Kokkinakis hits a forehand at Wimbledon

Five quick hits — De Minaur beats the rain (and a fellow Aussie), women's singles champion out in 18 games, Andy Murray left with doubles farewell

Alex de Minaur beats the rain — and fellow Aussie James Duckworth — to advance at Wimbledon, Markéta Vondroušová's title defence lasts just 18 games, while British favourite Andy Murray's withdrawal leaves a doubles farewell at SW19.
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Australian Alex de Minaur grimaces as he looks up at the ball preparing to hit a backhand return.

Five quick hits — 'Heartbroken' Sabalenka injury causes Wimbledon chaos, Osaka ends major drought and a star's battle with parasites revealed

A shock withdrawal by a "heartbroken" Aryna Sabalenka throws the women's draw into chaos as Naomi Osaka wins her first match at the All England Club in six years, while Casper Ruud gives a chilling insight into his battle with parasites.
Aryna Sabalenka pictured at Wimbledon in 2023

Thompson's epic comeback caps dream opening day for Aussie trio at Wimbledon

Jordan Thompson scratches and claws his way through to the second round as he joins Daria Saville in advancing, while Aussie compatriot Aleksandar Vukic sets up a meeting with reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Jordan Thompson hits a forehand at Wimbledon