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Emma Raducanu's future following her early exit at Wimbledon. The US Open champion reached the second week in her Grand Slam debut at the All England Club but, 12 months later, she failed to get past round two despite returning as the 10th seed and a Grand Slam winner. Despite her previous achievements, over half of 20,000 Express Sport readers who voted in a poll believe she won't win another Grand Slam.

tennis fans have gone viral after one was spotted dropping a mystery substance into his mate’s drink at Wimbledon.The footage did the rounds of two men wearing sunglasses with what looked like alcoholic beverages as they watched enjoyed Liam Broady's Court Three clash with Diego Schwartzman. But their interaction went viral after one reached into what seemed like a rucksack below and gets something out to put in the drink his friend. The incident was filmed and broadcast live on the BBC, leaving people in fits of laughter.

Boris Becker has been commentating on the action at Wimbledon for fellow cons inside prison. The German, 54, has been keeping staff and inmates entertained inside Category C HMP Huntercombe by sharing his knowledge.The three-time Wimbledon champion and former World No1 has also been analysing players’ styles and predicting who will win and lose matches before they start.

Emma Raducanu knocked out and Andy Murray and his bionic hip faltering in the second round to American slugger John Isner. And that, it seemed, was that: our two past Grand Slam winners gone, and the 9th seed Cameron Norrie the nation’s sole focus. Many feared we were doomed to fixate upon the machinations of the Centre Court roof until Wimbledon drew to a merciful close.But then out of nowhere emerged a hitherto little-known 25-year-old from Leicestershire called Katie Boulter who pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, beating the former world number one and last year’s runner-up Karolína Plíšková.

tennis tournament in the world, it seems only fitting that certain stars pull out all the stops at Wimbledon.The likes of Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic are accustomed to a certain standard of living, and comfort is paramount when the Grand Slams come calling. Wimbledon organisers have housed much of this year's draw at the Park Plaza hotel in Westminster, while other high-flyers opt for their own accommodation.Property agent Joanna Doniger told Business Insider she rents out homes for as much as £15,000 per week during Wimbledon, with players, journalists and fans alike among her clientele.

Jack Grealish's celebration when he downed the world No 15 6-2 4-6 0-6 7-6(6) 6-1 and has now received backing from the Manchester City star. Broady was one of many Brits who enjoyed success in the second round at Wimbledon, following the likes of Katie Boulter who stunned last year's runner-up Karolina Pliskova, and British No 1 Cam Norrie who came through a five-set battle. The world No 132 started strong against Schwartzman before finding himself two-sets-to-one down but stormed back to pull off the upset on Court 3.

Australian tennis star Alex De Minaur has won over the crowds at Wimbledon by giving his girlfriend, British tennis player Katie Boulter, the sweetest shout-out following both their wins on Thursday.MORE: Andy Murray makes exciting announcement amid shock Wimbledon exitDespite knocking out British hopeful Jack Draper in their second-round match, fans were delighted to see Alex heap praise on his girlfriend who had just beaten last year's Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova.WATCH: Alex De Minaur wins over Wimbledon crowd with sweet shout-out to Katie BoulterSpeaking on court following his victory, the 23-year-old - who was being watched in the crowds by his partner - told the BBC: "Before we talk about my match, can we just talk about Katie Boulter today? I mean, she had a pretty good win herself."SEE: The Wimbledon partners we'll see courtside this yearREAD: Andy Murray reveals what kind of father he is as he rules out more children with wifeHe added: "I'm extremely stoked to get this win. It was a battle out there.

tennis sensation Katie Boulter is following in Emma Raducanu's footsteps by making waves at Wimbledon.Ranked no.118 in the world, the 25-year-old from Leicester had not been expected to do anything special at SW19 this summer. But she defied the odds to beat last year's Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova and make it into the third round at the All England Club for the very first time in her career.Boulter defeated the sixth seed 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 on Centre Court and will now face Harmony Tan, Serena Williams' conqueror, in the next round. It is uncharted waters for the British no.3, who first turned professional in 2014.

Wimbledon fans have been staggered after a fan shared a snap of a pint on Twitter - before revealing it cost £7.10.The fan was replying to 'Sport Scran', who had shared an £11 chicken and chips purchased at SW19. While the chicken and chips, with a side of coleslaw, lacked imagination to say the least - tennis fans were more concerned with the price of the pint.Even by London's lofty standards, £7.10 for a pint is eye-opening.

Premier League star Jozy Altidore would have shared his wife's disappointment on Tuesday. Stephens fell short to Qinwen Zheng 7-6 7-5 as she crashed out of Wimbledon at the first hurdle.Altidore had been courtside for Stephens' finest hour, but with the MLS season in full swing, the former Sunderland man wasn't in SW19.

Duchess of Cambridge, it's no surprise that Pippa Middleton and her mum Carole are usually treated to VIP seats in the Royal Box or the players' box at Wimbledon.READ: Why Zara and Mike Tindall once shunned the Royal Box at WimbledonHowever, the mother-daughter duo were once relegated to standard seats back in 2017 when they arrived too late for Andy Murray's match against Benoit Paire. Kate's younger sister and mother were pictured sitting separately, just outside of the players' box, which is usually reserved for athletes and their families, and VIP guests. WATCH: Kate Middleton's flawless courtside style at WimbledonThe change of seating plan didn't dampen Pippa and Carole's spirits, as the tennis lovers were pictured chatting and laughing after the match with a few of Pippa's friends.READ: Carole Middleton surprises as she wears same dress as daughter KateSHOP: 13 best tennis outfits for women this summerIn 2015, Lewis Hamilton lost his place in Wimbledon's Royal Box after falling foul of the strict dress code, which requires men to wear a jacket and tie.  Carole Middleton and daughter Pippa arrived late to a Wimbledon match in 2017The Formula One champion, who wore a flowery shirt, was turned away from the men's singles final match owing to an "unfortunate misunderstanding regarding the dress code at Wimbledon," his spokesperson said.SEE: Emma Raducanu's most stylish momentsPippa's older sister Kate, 40, also previously revealed that she was once "banned" from Wimbledon.

tennis player, turning up to Wimbledon without a racket might seem like something of an oversight. But French hopeful Ugo Humbert didn't let it bother him one bit as he shocked third seed Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 to reach the third round at SW19 on Wednesday afternoon. Humbert already had his work cut out against one of the tournament favourites as he attempted to bridge a mammoth 119-place gap in the rankings.

Kate Middleton’s mum Carole looked age defiant as she made a stylish appearance at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The 67 year old was joined by her husband Michael Middleton, 73, and appeared very youthful as she sported a white cropped denim jacket at the tennis event.

Emma threw herself to the floor in surprise as she shot down an ace serve to end what had been a remarkable journey for the rising star.She served for the match at 5-3, but unluckily cut her leg as she went into the break with a point down, which led to a medical time-out and her irritated opponent expressing her frustration to the match official.However, the athlete shrugged off the delay, saving a further breakpoint before closing out her third championship point.The two shared a warm hug before the new champion headed up the stairs at Arthur Ashe Stadium to celebrate with her support box.

Wimbledon living life in the fast lane of tennis - and these are the cars they drive.With millions up for grab at the big tournaments, those tennis players that manage to hit the big time have plenty fo cash to splash how they like.And, unsurprisingly, the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal drive some of the most sought after and expensive cars on the planet.READ MORE: Emma Raducanu's stalker who lives just miles from Wimbledon warned 'stay away'Car and van leasing firm, Select Car Leasing, has rounded up the motoring collections of five of the most popular and successful tennis stars as Wimbledon hots up in the first week.Roger Federer has long been considered the king of Wimbledon having won the British grand slam a staggering eight times.He is missing his favourite tournament due to injury this year and his star is beginning to fade after a glorious career, but his legendary status is unquestioned.The Fed Express obviously likes a smooth but powerful ride to match the way he glides across the court.He’s long been a fan of Mercedes, who have sponsored him since 2008 and appears to favour his AMG SLS Roadster which boasts a beast of a V8 engine.Federer has also been spotted behind the wheel of the AMG 63 G Wagon, a yellow AMG GTS and, going off brand, a Range Rover SVR.Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has been the leading light of British tennis for 15 years but he still finds time to put the pedal to the metal.The Scottish superstar has previously owned a fleet of supercars including a Ferrari F430, an Aston Martin DB9 and a Jaguar XKR – the latter thanks to his sponsorship deal with the British carmaker.Surprisingly, the two-time Wimbledon champion is most comfortable behind the wheel of his old VW Polo,

Andy Murray his verdict on his underarm serve at Wimbledon after the Brit broke out the move in his opening match. Kyrgios was speaking after he survived a three-hour five-set thriller with British wildcard Paul Jubb to win 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-3 at Wimbledon. During his on-court interview, the star was asked if he could provide a comment on Andy Murray’s use of the underarm serve during his victory over James Duckworth on Monday.

Andy Murray has collaborated with celebrity nail artist Michelle Humphrey to create limited edition nail designs to celebrate Wimbledon in style. The two-time Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medallist worked with Humphrey, whose famous clients include Dua Lipa and Katy Perry, to come up with the designs for fans enjoying American Express’ special Fan Experience at the tennis event this week.

Wimbledon campaign - but she's also a red-hot underwear model.The Italian arrived into SW19 as the No.21 seed, four years after she reached the quarter-final of the competition in 2018. She is enjoying one of the best seasons of her career, returning to her joint highest world ranking of No.26 after reaching the fourth round of the French Open.

Zara and Mike Tindall looked every inch the style power couple as they arrived at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club on Tuesday for day two of Wimbledon.MORE: Andy Murray's wife Kim makes touching gesture towards Dame Deborah James at WimbledonThe Queen's granddaughter was aptly dressed in a white shirt dress and navy-coloured wedge shoes which were teamed with a black leather crossbody and gold earrings.WATCH: The royal family at Wimbledon over the yearsNot to be outdone in the style stakes, her rugby star husband Mike put on a dapper display in a cream jacket and dark trousers combination, teamed with grey suede shoes and a stripy tie.READ: Rafael Nadal addresses wife Mery Perello's pregnancy for the first timeSEE: The Wimbledon wives and partners we'll see courtside this yearThe royal couple will no doubt take their seats at Centre Court to watch the likes of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams make their debut at this year's Championships.The two tennis stars have both overcome injuries to make it to the All England Club in a bid to land another grand slam.  Mike and Zara Tindall on day two of WimbledonSerena, 40, is making her comeback after limping out of last year's first-round match in tears due to a leg injury.

Wimbledon. Emma Raducanu jumped up and down with excitement and shook the umpire's hand. Then she ran back on court again to skip a full 360-degree jig of joy.