Tennis great Chris Evert said her ovarian cancer has returned and that she has undergone surgery, with chemotherapy to follow. She will step back from Wimbledon coverage and other work commitments to focus on treatment.
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Wyndham Clark held off a furious final-round charge from Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills to win his second U.S. Open title. Clark began Sunday six shots ahead but needed a late birdie and a closing par to finish one stroke clear.
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting the All England Club’s final wild card. The 44-year-old will also compete in doubles with sister Venus Williams.
Serena and Venus Williams have received a Wimbledon women’s doubles wild card, reviving a partnership that has produced 14 Grand Slam titles. Serena’s singles plans remain unclear as the All England Club leaves one women’s singles wild-card spot open.
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in five sets at Roland Garros to win his first Grand Slam title in his fourth major final. The German claimed the French Open after earlier final defeats at the U.S. Open, Australian Open and Roland Garros.
Serena Williams will return to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London, entering the doubles draw on a wild card. The 44-year-old has not competed since the 2022 US Open and said the grass-court event is the right place to begin her “next chapter.”
Rory McIlroy wins his second consecutive Masters Tournament, joining an elite group of repeat champions. Despite a challenging third round, McIlroy’s steady final round secures a one-shot victory over Scottie Scheffler.
Rory McIlroy achieved a historic milestone by winning the Masters Tournament, becoming the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam after a dramatic sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. The victory, marking McIlroy's fifth major championship and first since 2014, ended an 11-year drought in major tournaments. McIlroy expressed profound emotion and relief upon receiving the green jacket, reflecting on his challenging journey and solidifying his status among golf's elite.