Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka`s participation in Wimbledon was in doubt on Monday after the Japanese player said the decision by the sport`s authorities to strip the tournament of ranking points had reduced her motivation to play.

Japan star Naomi Osaka unsure she will play Wimbledon 2022 after ranking points sanction

Former world number one Serena Williams hinted on Thursday that she could make her long-awaited return at Wimbledon in June, exactly a year since she last played on the tour at the same Grand Slam.

'I've got to play Wimbledon first': Serena Williams teases comeback after a year on the sidelines

World number two Daniil Medvedev has not given up hope of competing at Wimbledon next month even though tournament organisers have banned Russians and Belarusians from playing at the grasscourt Grand Slam due to Moscow`s invasion of Ukraine.

World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev still hopeful of playing in Wimbledon 2022

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka`s name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included.

Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon entry list, Roger Federer and Williams sisters absent

Ahead of Wimbledon 2022, a Russian player -- Natela Dzalamidze -- has undergone a change in her nationality to avoid a ban. For the unversed, the Wimbledon organisers, the All England Club had announced in April, that players from Russia and Belarus would be barred from competing this year in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ahead of Wimbledon 2022, Russian player avoids ban by changing nationality: Report

Rafael Nadal defeated 23-year-old Casper Ruud in straight sets to win the 2022 French Open title on Sunday (June 05). Throughtout the just-concluded tournament in Paris, the 36-year-old Nadal was ailing with an injury, however, he still managed to beat World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals before extending his dominance at the Roland Garros with a sublime win in the final.

'Wimbledon is not a tournament...': Rafael Nadal opines on future after winning 14th French Open title

Serena Williams will begin her Wimbledon comeback by facing Harmony Tan, a 24-year-old from France who is ranked 113th and owns a 2-6 career record in Grand Slam matches.

Serena Williams to kick off Wimbledon 2022 against 113th-ranked Harmony Tan

Wimbledon is set to kick off without Roger Federer for the first time in over two decades next week and with the clock ticking down on the Swiss maestro`s career John McEnroe said he was grateful for being able to watch him play the sport for so long.

John McEnroe reacts as Wimbledon 2022 to kickoff without Roger Federer for first time in over two decades

Wild cards Ons Jabeur and Serena Williams have pulled out of their Eastbourne International doubles semifinal against Aleksandra Krunic and Magda Linette due to Jabeur`s right knee injury.

Serena Williams' campaign comes to an end at Eastbourne following doubles partner Ons Jabeur's injury

Tennis great and gay rights trailblazer Martina Navratilova has slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its lack of leadership on the issue of the inclusion of transgender athletes in sport.

Tennis great Martina Navratilova slams IOC for lack of leadership on transgender issue

Serena Williams returned to tennis after a year away with a doubles win at the Eastbourne International on Tuesday and while the American great reaffirmed her love for the game she said her future on the circuit remains uncertain.

Serena Williams 'absolutely' had doubts about competing again as she gears up for Wimbledon 2022

The Wimbledon 2022 edition is set to kick off on June 27. The third Grand Slam of the calendar year is keenly awaited, which will see no Russian and Belarus players participating following the ban imposed on them by the organisers in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, early this year.

THROWBACK: Reliving Novak Djokovic-Roger Federer's epic battle in 2019 Wimbledon final - WATCH

Ukraine`s Elina Svitolina does not agree with the U.S. Open decision to allow players from Russia and Belarus to compete as neutrals and hoped the Grand Slam organisers would take a firmer stand following Moscow`s invasion of her country.

'I don't support it': Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on US Open’s decision to allow Russian players to participate

Rio de Janeiro Olympics gold medallist Monica Puig announced her retirement from professional tennis at age 28 via a post on social media Monday. Puig became the first athlete to win gold for Puerto Rico in any sport at an Olympics with her women's singles triumph in 2016.

2016 Olympic gold medallist Monica Puig calls it quits from tennis

Former tennis world number four Jelena Dokic revealed on Monday that she contemplated suicide in April before she sought professional help to deal with depression and anxiety.

Former World No. 1 Jelena Dokic reveals she had suicidal thoughts before seeking help

Chinese star Zheng Qinwen, on Sunday defeated Wang Xiyu to claim the maiden BBVA Open International de Valencia women`s singles title. A tussle between two Chinese players ended with Zheng Qinwen beating Wang Xiyu 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to win the BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia singles title.

China's Zheng Qinwen clinches maiden WTA 125 Valencia title, beats Wang Xiyu in summit clash

Daniil Medvedev returned to the top of the ATP rankings on Monday, ahead of Alexander Zverev, with Novak Djokovic slipping out of the top two for the first time in nearly four years.

Novak Djokovic slips to third as Russia's Daniil Medvedev tops ATP rankings

Matteo Berrettini capped his return to the ATP Tour by winning his first title of the season in Stuttgart on Sunday. Berrettini overcame former World No. 1 Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 in the summit clash of the ATP 250 tournament.

Italy's Matteo Berrettini beats former World No. 1 Andy Murray to claim Stuttgart title

Wimbledon will dish out record prize money of 40.3 million pounds ($50.5 million) and host capacity crowds for the first time in three years at this year's tennis championships.

Wimbledon to give this whopping prize money to this year’s winner

Roger Federer said he is "definitely" intending to return to top-level tennis in 2023, but added that he had not made any concrete plans beyond his scheduled appearances at the Laver Cup and his home tournament in Basel later this year.

Roger Federer 'definitely' planning on return to top-level tennis in 2023

Former world number one Andy Murray looked back to his best on grass as he beat Nick Kyrgios 7-6(5) 6-2 to move into the final of the Stuttgart Open on Saturday after the Australian lost his cool in the second set and said he was racially abused by a fan.

Andy Murray into Stuttgart Open final after Nick Kyrgios loses cool amid 'racial slurs' from crowd

Rafael Nadal continued his dominance at the Roland Garros by recently winning his 14th French Open title, in Paris. Facing the 23-year-old Casper Ruud on clay court, Nadal outplayed his opposition by winning in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-0.

'Anesthetic injections are....' - WADA chief on doping accusation on French Open winner Rafael Nadal

German world number three Alexander Zverev underwent surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle on Tuesday after he was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against 22-times major champion Rafa Nadal last week.

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev undergoes surgery on torn ligaments in ankle after French Open exit

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has ?no idea? if she'll be ready for Wimbledon in just under three weeks after retiring from her match with a freak injury to her left side.

US Open champion Emma Raducanu leaves Wimbledon warmup tournament with injury

tennis

Tennis, News on Tennis, stories on Tennis, articles on Tennis, Tennis stories at Wion, Tennis news, Tennis latest news