It is the fastest growing sport in the US and has become popular in the UK, too. But critics say it is loud, dangerous and encroaches on much-loved tennis courts Read more

Spectators left waiting up to 10 hours to enter site as championships draw largest opening day crowd since 2015 Wimbledon has apologised and taken urgent measures to address chaos in Read more

Tennis updates and news from the opening day at SW19 Diary: Rublev speaks out as Russian players return after ban Get in touch! Email Daniel or send him a tweet Read more

The Australian tennis champion and her husband Garry Kissick have named the boy Hayden Australian tennis star and former World No 1 Ash Barty has announced the birth of her Read more

The US player, 43, suffered an injury in the first set and lost to Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, 28 Venus Williams was given a hero’s welcome on her return to Wimbledon Read more

Norwegian took three weeks off before arriving at Wimbledon Laurent Lokoli beaten in four sets: 6-1, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 There is the traditional way of preparing for Wimbledon, and there Read more

43-year-old American unable to avoid early exit in 6-4, 6-3 loss Svitolina: ‘It’s always a pleasure to play against Venus’ For a brief moment on Centre Court, the stadium that Read more

The Wimbledon champion switched from Russia to represent their ambitious neighbours and inspire a new generation As the final days of high school beckoned for Elena Rybakina five years ago, Read more

Burrage into second round for first time after 6-1, 6-3 victory Broady wins in straight sets but Swan and Dart out in first round Shortly after 5.10pm on No 3 Read more

Rain and technical problems with BBC coverage add up to a troubled opening day for tennis tournament It is supposed to be one of the highlights of the British summer. Read more