Duchess praises ball boys & girls
The Duchess of Cambridge has offered praise to Wimbledon's ball boys and ball girls, saying their professionalism makes a huge difference to the players. The former Kate Middleton made her first visit to the tournament in her capacity as patron of the All England Club. The duchess told two ball girls and a boy that their work "makes the game happen." After praising their dedication, she also added, "you look so smart." Kate will take her place in the royal box to watch Andy Murray on Centre Court on Monday.
Murray on the top
Briton Andy Murray continued to lead the men's Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings released on Monday, with 9,390 points, in a week with no changes in the top 10. The week also coincides with the start of the Wimbledon tournament, with the round of 128 beginning on Monday. The current ATP rankings and point scores are as follows: 1 Andy Murray (UK) 9,390 points; 2 Rafael Nadal (Spain) 7,285; 3 Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland) 6,175; 4 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6,055; 5 Roger Federer (Switzerland) 5,265; 6 Marin Cilic (Croatia) 4,235; 7 Milos Raonic (Canada) 4,150; 8 Dominic Thiem (Austria) 3,895; 9 Kei Nishikori (Japan) 3,830; 10 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France) 3,075.
Serena still playing tennis
The seven-time champion at the All England Club is skipping the tournament because she is pregnant. But she posted a short video of herself hitting backhands on a clay court with the comment: "Wimbledon got me like: Easy standing drills this morning. Go easy." Williams has won the previous two Wimbledons. She won her Open era record 23rd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but later announced that she was expecting her first child and would miss the rest of the season.
Agencies