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The Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Emma Raducanu gets treatment for back injury in worrying scenes as she crashes out of Queen's 17 days before Wimbledon
EMMA RADUCANU took a medical timeout and struggled with a niggling back injury as she crashed out of the Queen's tournament. Seventeen days before Wimbledon opens its doors for the 2025 Championships, the biggest name in British tennis is once again having to manage her body amid physical problems. 2 2 After losing the first set of her quarter-final tie with Qinwen Zheng, on the hottest day of the year thus far, the Kent hitter went to the changing rooms to undergo treatment. It all relates to back spasms she suffered before the French Open and prior to arriving in Paris, the 22-year-old had to overcome her fear of needles to undergo acupuncture to help cure the pain. It was on these grounds nearly 12 months ago that Andy Murray injured his back and ended up never playing another singles match. It is not as severe as that but still, those in Raducanu's camp will be praying this incident does not disrupt her plans as she hopes to play in Berlin next week and then Eastbourne before a fourth appearance in the Wimbledon main draw. Zheng, the world No.5, won 6-2 6-4 in a drawn-out affair and will now face an American in the semi-finals – it will either be Emma Navarro or Amanda Anisimova on Saturday. Before walking out into the Andy Murray Arena, Raducanu made a point of taking AirPods out of her ears and putting them away, presumably because she wanted to hear the roar of the public for her entrance. How Zheng would cope mentally with a packed crowd cheering against her would play a significant role in the outcome of this contest. The Olympic singles champion, 22, was not exactly in the fans' good books when she decided in game six, while on break point on Raducanu's serve, to change her shoes. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The Asian star slipped on the grass and told the umpire that she needed to swap her footwear. Pimm's-fuelled punters were not having any of it and slow-clapped while she sat on her chair and booed when she returned to the baseline, even though Zheng apologised several times for the interruption. Raducanu was unconvincing on her own serve and looked tense and nervous in the opening games and was even questioning some of the calls made by the new electric line calling system. There were two chances, at 4-2 down in the first set, where she might have broken back immediately but Zheng, a huge star in her homeland, fought off those moments. Zheng – who had only won FOUR matches on grass before facing the 2021 US Open champion – sealed the first set with 49 minutes on the clock. It was in bizarre circumstances as she was on the floor, having slipped over again, but Raducanu failed to find the open court, hitting the ball into the net. A set down, Raducanu went backstage and took a medical timeout as she had treatment on a troublesome lower back region. During the first set, she could be seen stretching her back during a changeover. These were worrying scenes but unfortunately a situation that has become all too familiar with Raducanu since that historic Slam win in New York in September 2021. Perhaps a surge of adrenaline explains how she came out looking like a different player in the second set, racing into a 3-0 and then 4-2 lead, the first break in game one courtesy of a Zheng double fault. But with the temperature gauge recording 27.5 degrees, Raducanu felt the heat and soon it was 4-4 apiece as she gifted a break to her opponent due to her sixth of seven double faults in the match. Though she managed to stave off three match points in game 10, Zheng progressed when Raducanu's forehand sailed long.
Scotsman
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
When is Wimbledon 2025? Prize money, schedule and trophies for the grass court major championships
Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejčíková are the Wimbledon singes defending champions. | Getty Images It's not long until the world's greatest tennis players do battle in (probably) the sports most prestigious tournament. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Played on grass at London's All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, this year's tournament will be the 138th time it has taken place (and the 131st time the ladies' singles has been played). Last year saw Carlos Alcaraz take the men's singles title for the second year in a row, while Barbora Krejčíková triumphed in the women's singles championship. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They'll be back to defend their titles, along with Novak Djokovic, who will be looking to add a record 25th grand slam trophy to his groaning mantelpiece. Meanwhile, while Andy Murray's 2024 tournament was his last, there will still be Scottish interest courtesy of Edinburgh-born Jacob Fearnley and honourary Scotsman Cameron Norrie - both of whom will be hoping to take advantage of a home crowd and get at least to the second week. Here's everything you need to know about this year's tournament. When is Wimbledon 2025? This year's Wimbledon runs from June 30 to July 13. The men's singles final takes place on Sunday, July 13, with the women's final taking place the day before. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When will the draw for Wimbledon be made? The draw for the men's and women's singles for Wimbledon 2025 will be made on Friday, June 27 at 10am. Qualifying for the tournamen will be completed the week before the draw. Can I watch Wimbledon on television? As ever, full coverage of the tournament will be provided by the BBC with live broadcasts, roundup evening shows, and all the action available on the BBC iPlayer. What tournaments are included in Wimbledon 2025? Alongside the men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles tournaments, Wimbledon also includes competitions for boys' (under 18 – singles and doubles, under 14 – singles), girls' (under 18 – singles and doubles, under 14 – singles), singles & doubles events for men's and women's wheelchair tennis players, gentlemen's and ladies' invitational doubles competitions and a mixed invitational doubles. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What is the prize money for Wimbledon 2025? This year's prize pit is up seven per cent on last year, up to a record £53.5 million. Here's the jaw-dropping prize money for the men's and women's singles competitions. Champion: £3,000,000 Finalist: £1,520,000 Semi-finalist: £775,000 Quarter-finalist: £400,000 Round 4: £240,000 Round 3: £152,000 Round 2: £99,000 Round 1: £66,000 What trophy does the men's singles champion get? The Gentlemen's Singles Trophy was first presented by the All England Club in 1887, having cost the grand sum of 100 guineas. It is made of silver gilt, stands 18 inches high and has a diameter of 7.5 inches. The inscription on the Cup reads: "The All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Championship of the World". The men's singles winner will also receive a three-quarter size replica of the Cup bearing the names of all past Champions. What trophy does the women's singles champion get? The Ladies' Singles Trophy is a silver salver, sometimes referred to as the Rosewater Dish or Venus Rosewater Dish, which was first presented in 1886. It is made of sterling silver, partly gilded, is 18.75 inches in diameter, and is decorated with mythological figures, the central figure being Temperance, seated on a chest with a lamp in her right hand and a jug in her left, with various attributes such as a sickle, fork and caduceus around her. What's the full schedule for the singles titles at Wimbledon 2025? Here when matches will be played - weather willing.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Wimbledon 2025: Prize money pool hits record high; All you need to know
Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Wimbledon Final (Image via X/@Wimbledon) Wimbledon has announced a record-breaking prize money pool of 53.5 million pounds ($73 million) for 2025, with singles champions set to receive three million pounds ($4 million) each, representing a 7% increase from last year and double the amount from a decade ago. The winners' prize money shows an 11.1% increase compared to the previous year, responding to growing player demands for larger shares of Grand Slam profits. First-round losers in singles matches will receive 66,000 pounds, marking a 10% year-on-year increase. "We're immensely proud of the fact that if you look back 10 years, you can see the increase over that period and 7% this year. And we have listened to the players, we have engaged with the players," said All England chair Deborah Jevans. "The focus on just the prize money at four events, the Grand Slams, does not get to the heart of what the challenge is for tennis," Jevans explained. Poll Do you believe that the lack of an offseason is a major issue for tennis players? Yes, it affects their performance No, they can manage "The challenge with tennis is the fact that the players don't have an offseason which they want, they have increasing injuries that they're speaking about, and we've always said that we as Wimbledon are willing to engage and talk with the tours to try and find solutions, and that door remains open." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 에스테틱원장이 말하는 "얼굴기미" 해결법 (+실제후기) 두아이연구원 Wimbledon 2025 is set to commence on June 30 (Image via X) The total prize money represents an increase of 3.5 million pounds ($6.8 million) from the previous year. The tournament, scheduled to run from June 30 to July 13, will introduce a significant change in officiating. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket's TV market and the watershed moments For the first time in the tournament's history, electronic line-calling will replace traditional line judges at the oldest Grand Slam event.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wimbledon increases winning prize to Grand Slam record $4M
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and other tennis stars will compete in Wimbledon 2025 from June 30 to July 13 in London. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI June 12 (UPI) -- The men's and women's champions of Wimbledon 2025 will receive $4.07 million apiece, the most ever given to a winner of a Grand Slam, the All England Lawn Tennis Club announced Thursday. Wimbledon 2025 will be held from June 30 to July 13 in London. Advertisement All England Lawn Tennis Club chair Deborah Levans said at a news conference that the total prize will be $72.5 million, a 7% increase compared to last year. The $4.07 million first-place prize represents an 11.1% increase from last year. Players who participate in the main draw, but lose in the first round, will receive nearly $90,000, up 10% from 2024. "This year's round-by-round breakdown shows our focus on both the early and late rounds of the draw, rewarding the successes of our champions, but also continuing to support the lower-ranked players," Levans said. Officials also announced Thursday that no line judges will be involved at Wimbledon and will be replaced for the first time by electronic line calling. Advertisement They also said that the men's and women's singles finals will be held at 11 a.m. EDT, two hours later than their previous start times. "Adjusting the finals weekend schedule, with the doubles final starting at 1 p.m. and the singles final starting at 4 p.m. will provide a weekend of excitement where both days culminate with the singles champions being crowned in front of the largest possible worldwide audience," Wimbledon CEO Sally Bolton said.
UPI
2 days ago
- Business
- UPI
Wimbledon increases winning prize to Grand Slam record $4M
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and other tennis stars will compete in Wimbledon 2025 from June 30 to July 13 in London. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- The men's and women's champions of Wimbledon 2025 will receive $4.07 million apiece, the most ever given to a winner of a Grand Slam, the All England Lawn Tennis Club announced Thursday. Wimbledon 2025 will be held from June 30 to July 13 in London. All England Lawn Tennis Club chair Deborah Levans said at a news conference that the total prize will be $72.5 million, a 7% increase compared to last year. The $4.07 million first-place prize represents an 11.1% increase from last year. Players who participate in the main draw, but lose in the first round, will receive nearly $90,000, up 10% from 2024. "This year's round-by-round breakdown shows our focus on both the early and late rounds of the draw, rewarding the successes of our champions, but also continuing to support the lower-ranked players," Levans said. Officials also announced Thursday that no line judges will be involved at Wimbledon and will be replaced for the first time by electronic line calling. They also said that the men's and women's singles finals will be held at 11 a.m. EDT, two hours later than their previous start times. "Adjusting the finals weekend schedule, with the doubles final starting at 1 p.m. and the singles final starting at 4 p.m. will provide a weekend of excitement where both days culminate with the singles champions being crowned in front of the largest possible worldwide audience," Wimbledon CEO Sally Bolton said.
