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Marketa Vondrousova defeated Jasmine Paolini to reach the US Open 2025 last 16. Jessica Pegula also secured a straight sets win over Victoria Azarenka, setting up exciting fourth-round clashes.

Despite securing two wins at the US Open, Novak Djokovic acknowledges frustration with his game and a struggle to find rhythm, even as he advances to a record 75th Grand Slam third round. Casper Ruud, plagued by confidence issues and misfires, suffered a first-round defeat, while Jack Draper withdrew due to injury.

Venus Williams faced an emotional first-round defeat at the US Open against Karolina Muchova, casting doubt on her future in tennis. Despite a strong showing after a 16-month break, Williams lost in three sets. She expressed gratitude for the wild card entry and highlighted her improved physical condition compared to their previous encounter, emphasising her joy in playing pain-free.

Daniil Medvedev's US Open match against Benjamin Bonzi descended into chaos when a photographer's on-court intrusion caused a significant delay. The disruption, lasting over six minutes, occurred at match point for Bonzi, leading to frustration and a prolonged booing from the crowd. Medvedev capitalized on the situation, fueling his comeback after Bonzi's momentum was broken.

Emma Raducanu has denied rumors of a romantic relationship with Carlos Alcaraz, confirming their upcoming mixed doubles partnership at the US Open. The pair recently practiced together, with Alcaraz initiating the collaboration earlier this year. Raducanu expressed her excitement about teaming up with Alcaraz, while also focusing on her singles career after a recent loss at the Eastbourne Open.

Wimbledon 2025 marks the end of an era as line judges are permanently replaced by Electronic Line Calling (ELC), joining the US and Australian Opens. Once a signature sight with their sharp attire and stoic presence, line judges will now serve as “match assistants” and a shortened bunch will be on standby should the technology hit a snag.

Wimbledon is targeting India to grow its brand, tapping into cricket’s popularity and engaging young audiences through collaborations, influencers, and technology. Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma have become key figures in this strategy. With key partnerships, Wimbledon aims to blend tradition with innovation for global appeal.

Normalcy returned to Wimbledon as top seeds comfortably won their second-round matches. Early exits by Paolini and others add drama ahead of Djokovic and Sinner's matches.