The tennis world is in mourning following the passing of Anna Dmitrieva, a former top European player and esteemed sports commentator, who died at the age of 84. Dmitrieva, a legend in the Soviet tennis community, achieved multiple national championships and made significant contributions to the sport as a journalist. Her death, attributed to a long-term illness, was confirmed by Shamil Tarpishchev, head of the Russian Tennis Federation. Dmitrieva’s legacy includes her semifinal appearances at Wimbledon in doubles and mixed doubles, and her insightful commentary that earned her the Russian National Prize ‘Golden Microphone’.In the midst of this somber news, the ATP circuit is gearing up for Wimbledon with Jannik Sinner leading the charge. The Italian prodigy, who recently clinched his first grass-court title at Halle, is entering the Grand Slam with confidence, dedicating his victory to his girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya. Sinner’s success has propelled him to the top of the ATP rankings, now 1500 points ahead of Novak Djokovic, while Carlos Alcaraz has dropped to third after an early exit at the Queen’s Club.On the WTA Tour, former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki has announced her plans to return to professional tennis after her pregnancy, with a targeted comeback in the fall. Lisicki’s announcement has sparked anticipation among tennis fans, as she takes her time to prepare for a strong return to the circuit.
Key points
- Former top European tennis player and sports commentator Anna Dmitrieva passed away at the age of 84.
- Jannik Sinner enters Wimbledon with a boost in confidence after winning the Halle Open and leading the ATP rankings.
- Sabine Lisicki plans to return to the WTA Tour after pregnancy, aiming for a comeback in the fall.
