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FROM PAINTING THE LINES: THE KING’S BACKYARD 🌿

Every time Wimbledon begins, it’s hard not to think back to the years when Centre Court felt like Roger Federer’s private garden. A reign like no other — and likely never to be repeated.

LINES THAT HIT 💬

At one point during the first-set tiebreak, Medvedev commented:

“Why not play like this every day? Win millions, be rich? No—he decides to do it once a year.”

Speaking after the match, he said:

“I was supposed to face him or Halys in Halle. I watched. He couldn’t play two balls in the court—two in a row, not even.”

Please Daniil, never change. ❤️

TOP PICKS 🔗

• From Mannarino to Federer: Wimbledon’s strict access rules – “They denied me entry!” - CLAY Magazine

• Can Jack Draper emerge from the shadow of Wimbledon Centre Court? - Tennis.com

• Why is Carlos Alcaraz wearing a chest patch at Wimbledon? - TNT Sports

CAPTURED 📸

Since the US Open revealed its mixed doubles pairings, there’s been one word for the vibe — electric. Just ask Kyrgios.

BY THE NUMBERS 📊

• With 300 wins in 372 matches, Iga Swiatek is now the fastest to reach that milestone since Serena Williams. 

• With 30 wins in 33 matches, Carlos Alcaraz is now the fastest player to hit that milestone on grass in the Open Era—beating out Rod Laver and Tony Roche. 

• Madison Keys has now won her Wimbledon opener in all 11 of her first main draw appearances—no one had done that since Agnieszka Radwanska (2006–2016).

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