Tennis

Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov penned an emotional message to his fans after his Wimbledon withdrawal this week ... saying his abrupt exit was "one of the most painful moments of my career."

The 34-year-old Bulgarian was well on his way to upsetting the No.1-ranked Jannik Sinner in the round of 16 on Monday ... but when he was up two sets, he was forced to retire from the match due to a pec injury.

Dimitrov went to social media on Friday to address his followers ... and included an image of him enjoying a meal from his hospital bed.

Wimbledon is proving to be a serious test not just for the players, but for the fans as well ... and superstar Aryna Sabalenka is doing what she can to help out during her match by handing out waters to spectators struggling in the heat on Thursday.

There were two delays in the first set of the women's semifinal between 27-year-old Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova, 23, due to people fainting in the stands.

The contest was on Centre Court at the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club ... and both incidents took place in the area directly facing the sun in the 86-degree temps.

Hugh Grant might need to sip from a chocolate river to pep himself up a bit ... 'cause not even a Wimbledon quarterfinal matchup could seemingly keep the "Wonka" actor awake.

Cameras caught the veteran actor in the stands ... chin resting high on his chest, head cocked slightly to the side.

He's breathing deeply ... and, he's not holding a phone in his hands -- so, he's not just checking his email in between points. Quite frankly, it looks like he's out like a light -- though we can't say for sure.

Brooks Nader had a relatable (for women) -- and very real -- moment during a Wimbledon match, and she didn't hide it.

The Sports Illustrated model poked fun at herself in a TikTok video revealing she unexpectedly got her period while attending the tennis tournament in the UK this past week.

"Tries to be chic," Nader captioned over the video, which showed her in a white skirt and black blouse. "Starts 🩸 at Wimbledon."

Serena Williams' bod is clearly summer-ready -- check out the looks she was serving on a boat this weekend ... she's stunning!!!

The 43-year-old mother of two hit the water just off the coast of Sardinia with her family for a little Mediterranean vacay ... and she looked like she could still hit the Wimbledon courts this week if she wanted.

Williams flashed a taut bod in a tiny, black two-piece that she at times covered up with a green a top.

Serena Williams looks ready to come out of retirement -- the tennis legend put her incredible figure on display on Thursday ... and her fans can't get enough of her look!!

The 43-year-old posted the snaps of her in a two-piece 'fit at cryotherapy ... posing under a sign that read just how cold the treatment was -- an unimaginable -110 degrees.

The practice exposes the body to intense cold temperatures ... and is believed to be effective for weight loss and other health benefits.

Rafael Nadal just smashed another record -- and this time, it wasn't on the court -- it was on the auction block!

The tennis legend's match-used racket from his 2017 French Open championship win just sold at auction for $157K -- making it the most expensive tennis racket ever sold.

Bidding for the item closed on Sunday night ... with the sale price topping the previous record of $139,700, also held by Rafa, for his '22 Australian Open racket.

Andy Roddick and Terrell Owens proved Wednesday even retired pro athletes can still whoop some tail -- as the ex-tennis star and former NFL wideout teamed up to beat a whole bunch of normies in a few pick-up pickleball games.

The guys hit a court in Venice, Calif. as part of HBO Max's promotion of its 2025 French Open coverage ... and they didn't take it easy on some fans who wanted to mix it up on the clay.

Roddick and Owens battered balls repeatedly ... winning point after point after point against the average Joes.

Naomi Osaka is really going through it after her first-round exit from the French Open ... not only did she show off the current state of some gnarly blisters on her hand -- she also expressed her desire to take a break from tennis altogether.

The 27-year-old star put her injuries on display on Thursday ... saying she can't fully bend her fingers due to vesicles on her knuckles.

After losing to Paula Badosa in three sets on Monday, Osaka revealed she's been dealing with the ailment since the Italian Open earlier in the month ... as the friction from clay courts causes the issue.

A California high school tennis star was tragically killed over the weekend after an alleged drunk driver struck him while he was out for a walk with a friend. He was only 18.

Manhattan Beach Police say they received a call at 12:46 AM on Sunday ... indicating a crash involving a pedestrian on the 100th block of Sepulveda Boulevard.

According to MBPD, they found the victim lying on the street next to the vehicle and transported him to a local trauma hospital.

Novak Djokovic and the people of Australia ain't exactly on the best terms since the pandemic ... and Aussie wheelchair tennis legend Dylan Alcott says many fans have been unfair to the 24x Grand Slam winner!

Things began to go south in 2022, when Novak, a skeptic of the COVID-19 vaccine, was banned from playing in the Australian Open (a 10x A.O. champ) and deported from the country because he didn't get the jab.

Fast forward to 2025 ... Novak pulled out of the Australian Open in the semifinals due to a muscle tear in his leg. The tennis great was heavily criticized in the country.

A scary scene unfolded on the tennis court in Colombia Tuesday night ... with British player Fran Jones collapsing just before a serve attempt -- resulting in her being taken away in a wheelchair.

The moment happened during the Copa Colsanitas event in Bogota. Down 5-3 in the third set, the 24-year-old -- who was born with a rare genetic condition -- was in the middle of her serving motion when she fell to the ground.

Officials and medical personnel ran over to check on her ... as well as her opponent, Julia Riera, who also came over to assist ... helping lift her into the wheelchair.

The racket Roger Federer used during his iconic French Open final against Rafael Nadal is up for auction ... and it could go for a big chunk of change, TMZ Sports has learned.

The Swiss tennis superstar went up against Rafa on the iconic Roland-Garros clay courts on June 5, 2011 ... a contest that became an instant classic.

Although Federer lost to the defending champion (7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-1), it remains one of the most exciting matches ... and the Wilson racket he used is now available through Goldin Auctions.

Tennis star Mirra Andreeva credits LeBron James for being the motivation behind her recent success ... and now the King himself is weighing in on her back-to-back wins -- giving her high praise after her hard work paid off!!

The 17-year-old Russian athlete defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the Indian Wells Open on Sunday ... and weeks before that, she won the Dubai Championship.

Before her most recent victory, Andreeva mentioned how she had listened to an old interview involving James that resonated with her.

"He was saying that even if you don't play 100% or even if you don't feel 100% physically, I'm gonna choose 100% mentally," Andreeva said.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were all kissy-kissy while taking in a professional tennis tournament over the weekend — and Kendall Jenner also made a cameo at the event.

Timothée and Kylie appeared totally in love as they sat all cozy together in the stands watching a match Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California.

Check out the video ... it starts with Kylie cupping Timothée's face and kissing him on the lips. Kendall is seen standing in front of the couple with her back to the camera.

It's World Tennis Day and we're celebrating by serving up some hot shots of some famous hotties wielding racquets.

Genie Bouchard, Winnie Harlow and Livvy Dunne are leading the way ... they're all aces in our book.

On the reality TV front, we've got tennis looks from "Too Hot To Handle" star Georgia Hassarati, plus Liberty Poole from "Love Island."