The Latest Breaking News from Sally Bolton

Decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players back is ‘right’

The chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club said it was a ‘difficult decision’.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Wimbledon 2023: Officials up security measures in a bid to stop Just Stop Oil protesters

People queueing to get into the All England Club on Monday were expericing longer waits to get in - with items such as spray deodorant confiscated

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023

Security at Wimbledon boosted after protests at other sporting events

The All England Lawn Tennis Club is ‘confident’ in its improved security and is ‘ready’ to deal with a protest should one happen.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Wimbledon to pay for Ukrainian players’ accommodation at grass court events

The AELTC will also donate more than £500,000 to Ukraine’s crisis response, shortly after it was revealed that Russian and Belarusian players would compete at this year’s tournament

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

Russians, Belarusians signing declarations to play as neutrals at Wimbledon

Several Russian and Belarusian players have signed declarations that will clear them to compete as neutrals at this year's Wimbledon .

The New Daily · Apr 25, 2023

Wimbledon set to make £500,000 Ukraine donation after Russian ban U-turn

Ukrainian players will also receive free hospitality and training facilities at this summer’s championships.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2023

Roger Federer set to make Wimbledon return as retired star heads to SW19 this summer

The eight-time Wimbledon champion missed last year's event due to a knee problem before retiring in September and is set to be honoured for his achievements at SW19

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Wimbledon to house Ukraine's players, fund relief efforts

The All England Club will pay for two rooms for Ukrainian tennis players and their teams during the grass-court season and will donate what could top more than $600,000 after deciding to allow players from Russia and Belarus back into the tournament despite the ongoing war

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Wimbledon attendance bounces back from Covid after sluggish start

Figures from the All England Club show that 515,164 people attended the SW19 grounds during the two-week championships.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

How the roof turned Wimbledon into post-watershed entertainment

The BBC must be thrilled when the motors overhead start whirring but the tournament has become a late event by stealth

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022