Jannik Sinner won't say why he fired two team members right before Wimbledon
LONDON — Jannik Sinner confirmed that he recently fired two members of his team — fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio, who themselves were replacements for people involved in the player's doping case — but declined Saturday to explain the reason for the change ahead of Wimbledon .
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How to Watch Wimbledon 2025 Live Online for Free
Two more Grand Slams and the year's over, time flies! If you want to stream Wimbledon online for free, you're in the right place. This year's tournament promises plenty of excitement and world-class matches. While watching on premium channels is easy, we understand that not everyone can afford them. Fortunately, there's a way to watch Wimbledon live on a free channel and not miss a single moment. This guide explains where and how to access the live stream as soon as it starts, so you can watch every match online with English commentary. Here's a question for you: Where is Wimbledon played? The United Kingdom! Naturally, it means that local channels will broadcast the tournament. The one that comes to mind is the BBC. BBC constantly streams Wimbledon live for free for people in this country. BBC can be accessed online through its BBC iPlayer platform (link: This is an on-demand streaming service to enjoy live programs like Wimbledon matches. It's a free English channel, so you can expect English commentary and Full HD footage. Unfortunately, BBC iPlayer is region-locked to the UK, and it's pretty hard to access it abroad. People outside the UK often stare at the geo-restriction message, even with free accounts and UK roots. So, how to watch Wimbledon 2025 on this free channel from anywhere? Watch Wimbledon With NordVPN It's pretty simple, according to people who found a solution. BBC iPlayer works by registering a visitor's IP address. The IP must be from the UK for BBC iPlayer to work. Some people have found that, by altering their IP to the UK with a VPN, they can access BBC iPlayer abroad. However, not every VPN works with it, as BBC iPlayer also knows about the trick. The provider that's constantly mentioned is NordVPN. You've likely heard of it because it's among the most popular options. It offers over 400 UK servers, unlimited bandwidth, and sufficient speed for Full HD streaming. 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However, if you don't want to fiddle with the VPN and get a refund, some streaming services within the USA are viable options. They include: All three have English commentary and provide Full HD footage. On the other hand, spending this much to watch Wimbledon sounds silly. Unless you have an account, it's rather pointless for most people. It's worth noting that FuboTV provides a handy 7-day trial, which lets you enjoy a portion of the Grand Slam. You can use it for the last few matches, including the finals. Though keep in mind that all three work only in the USA. People abroad use NordVPN to watch ESPN Plus, Sling TV, and FuboTV. Yes! The free Wimbledon streaming channel works with a VPN in all countries. Sadly, no Canadian channel broadcasts the event free. TSN holds the rights to this broadcast in the maple-flagged country. TSN is usually part of the TV package, so you can access it via your TV unless you're a cord-cutter. 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