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Ex-Grand Slam Finalist Fined $12,500 At SW19

July 07, 2025

July 7, 2025 Edition #106

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Wimbledon may be all about tradition, but there’s no shortage of drama this week. From a former finalist slapped with a $12,500 fine, to Aryna Sabalenka edging closer to a record held by Serena Williams, the headlines are heating up. Meanwhile, one American star’s emotional revelation off the court has added a powerful human touch to the action. Here's everything you need to catch up on today.

Wimbledon Issues Fine to Grand Slam Champion
Wimbledon Issues $12,500 Fine to Ex- Grand Slam Finalist

A heated moment led to a costly consequence as Wimbledon handed down a hefty fine following an on-court verbal outburst.

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Roger Federer returned to Wimbledon, drawing cheers without hitting a single shot. Dressed in elegance and nostalgia, the eight-time champion proved once again that Centre Court still feels like his stage.

Did You Know

On this day 22 years ago, Andy Murray ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men’s champion. In a straight-sets victory over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Murray triumphed 6–4, 7–5, 6–4 on Centre Court to become the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the title. After missing three championship points, Murray finally sealed the win on his fourth, collapsing in disbelief as a peak UK audience of 17.3 million watched. The win was his second Grand Slam and a defining moment in British sporting history.

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