As grass season hits the summit at Wimbledon, a name that was echoed through the courts last year was Elina Svitolina, yet it is still one that has run under the radar this season. The Ukrainian may not have clinched the Grand Slam title but she surely left her mark.

Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawm from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. The two-time Grand Slam champion had told the press on media day, “We’re doing everything we can with my team to make sure I’ll be able to play my first match here.” She admitted that she was “not 100% ready,” and later withdrew before her first match against Emina Bektas.

As we approach the prestigious grass courts of Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz strives to reclaim his position as the No.1 American. Despite an impressive 2024 season, Fritz was recently pipped by compatriot Tommy Paul, who clinched the top American spot after his victory at Queen’s Club.

The general English press has been notorious for scapegoating their athletes of colour. English when they win. Children of immigrants when they lose. After England’s loss against Iceland in a friendly, Bukayo Saka, who was substituted in the 65th minute of the match, was on the sharp end of this, with one of the headlines even reading “Black Ice.”

Illustrious British tennis star Andy Murray has hinted that his retirement from professional tennis might come as soon as this summer, potentially at Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old has had a remarkable career, bagging 46 titles, three of which are Grand Slams.

Grigor Dimitrov has started his Queen’s Club campaign strong, defeating Adrian Mannarino in the Round of 32, a win that is just the latest chapter in a remarkable comeback story that has seen the Bulgarian climb back to the top 10 in the rankings.

In a significant move for Formula E, Liberty Global Ltd. has announced the acquisition of shares from Warner Bros. Discovery. This elevates Liberty Global’s ownership to 65%, granting it controlling interest in the all-electric racing series.

Rising star Mirra Andreeva stunned the crowd in Paris, knocking out World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to secure her place in her first-ever Grand Slam semifinal. In their two previous meetings, Andreeva was comfortably beaten by the Belarusian, both at the Madrid Open and both, most importantly, on clay.

As the red clay beckons its competitors for the final time this season, a Russian rising star, Mirra Andreeva, aims to solidify her place on one of tennis’s grandest stages. The women’s tour has had this prodigal talent grace it since 2022, and now, at a mere 17 years old, she is through to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament.

As the world tunes into the second Grand Slam of the year, an American on Tour fights to hold onto the prestigious No. 1 American spot. Taylor Fritz is currently No. 12 in the world, and he has a determined Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton breathing down his neck for that No.1 American spot.

A 37-year-old Gael Monfils is ranked #37 in the world—-a feat that not many can emulate at that age. The likes of Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Fabio Fognini, and Richard Gasquet are outside the Top 50.

Finally, after years of trials, Charles Leclerc took victory in Monaco! A victory that felt so out of reach for so long for the Monegasque. Monaco has been a particularly arduous circuit for the hometown hero, not because he is incapable of an incredible drive, but because it has been plagued with DNFs, a DNS, strategy errors and missed opportunities.

As clay season comes to an end with Roland-Garros, none may be happier than Daniil Medvedev. The Russian has previously expressed his contempt for clay. For example, at last year’s French Open, after his shocking exit in Round 1 against Thiago Seyboth Wild. He said, “Today, because [of the] wind, dry court, I had a mouthful of clay since probably the third game of the match, and I don’t like it.”

Ascontenders vie for the remaining Mercedes seat, a name floats around the paddock. Kimi Antonelli. The 17-year-old Mercedes junior has been linked to the seat since the announcement of seven-time World Champion, Lewis Hamilton’s departure from the team.

Several podiums, several attempts at a win, and now finally a victory. Lando Norris, the young McLaren magician, claimed his first-ever victory in Formula 1 at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. A win that went beyond crossing the checkered flag first—a testimony to his growth, his maturity, his resilience, and his relentless pursuit of excellence.

Insunny Monte-Carlo, where the azure waters shimmer just beyond the arena’s edge, one of the first of the clay season tournaments unfolded. The final match of the Monte-Carlo Masters was a stage for the dominant performance of World №12 Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Suzuka is a notoriously gritty circuit—a slight mistake can have monumental consequences. For Daniel Ricciardo, it was a race where he needed to keep his nose clean, but it was one that turned into a test of perseverance.

The man who shattered Red Bull’s dominant streak last season has once again displayed his prowess at the Australian Grand Prix, ending Max Verstappen’s nine-win streak. This weekend at Albert Park, Sainz crossed the chequered flag first, claiming his first win of the season in a thrilling race that put his resilience to the test.

Inthe swift streets of Jeddah, a new name thrived this weekend. Oliver Bearman, an 18-year-old reserve driver for Scuderia Ferrari, stepped into the scarlet car to make his debut.

The F1 Kids broadcast returns for this season, its mission to grow Formula 1’s young audience. F1 Kids is a dedicated race broadcast with interactive graphics, such as driver avatars, and commentary tailored for children, presenting the races in a child-friendly format to cater to their young fanbase. However, this is not the first attempt in the sport to attract a younger demographic.