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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Tennis

Novak Djokovic opened his Wimbledon campaign with a grueling four-set victory over China's Wu Yibing, signaling his intent to pursue a record 25th Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, the sport faces scrutiny over a growing injury crisis, with British talents Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu forced to withdraw from the tournament. This wave of withdrawals, including two-time major champion Dustin Johnson who missed the Open Championship for the first time since 2009, fuels debate on whether the sport's demanding schedule is contributing to a rise in player ailments analyzed by BBC Sport.