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Coun Chris Ready and Mark Cowley (left) with Scot and Rob from Be Well at Mesnes Park

Mesnes Park tennis courts back after makeover

Jack Draper of Great Britain looks on during a training session before The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28 in London

Draper pulls out of DC Open with arm injury setback

Luciano Darderi eats avocado for its energising properties

Ad Feature Wimbledon keeps avocado on the menu for future championships

Serena Williams lost in the first round at Wimbledon

Serena return a one-off or could she add to her fairytale life story?

Womble Orinoco (looking a lot slimmer than usual - it must be the tennis exercise) in Believe Square, Wigan

Womble offering free tennis tasters during Wimbledon

Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

This carbon fibre padel racket is half price

Padel has become hugely popular in the UK

I cannot understand what all the "racket" is around padel

Bainland Lodge retreats: I didn't know paradise awaited me

Tennis fan spotted dipping traditional strawberries into Dominos garlic and herd dip in the queue at Wimbledon

Wimbledon fan swaps cream for Garlic & Herb Dip on their strawberries

I played pickleball in paradise at Sandals South Coast Jamaica

Wigan's mayor Coun Debbie Parkinson officially reopens the Pennington Hall Park tennis courts alongside Coun Chris Ready, Leigh MP Jo Platt, local councillors and participants

Park’s tennis courts look smashing after £30k renovation

Health column: embrace the Summer of Sport by moving more

Blown away by Hozier at Lytham Festival

A smart button-up shirt for Wimbledon? Great. A stained "tuxedo" t-shirt though might not be up to Wimbledon's dress code - among some other "unwritten" rules on etiquette at SW19 (Credit: Canva/Getty)

The "proper" manner to attend Wimbledon ahead of its first weekend

With the first round of Wimbledon set to begin on July 1 2024, here's our guide on how you can follow all the action on TV, on the radio, online and on social media ((Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

How to follow Wimbledon 2024 on TV, radio and online - full guide

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Wimbledon towel maker Christy launches bags crafted from surplus towel stock (Canva Images)

Wimbledon towel maker Christy launches bags made from surplus stock

Wimbledon is right around the corner, beginning at SW19 on July 1 2024; but for those who missed out on tickets during the public ballot, how much will it cost you for seats on Center Court or Court One? (Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

How to purchase tickets to Wimbledon after missing the public ballot

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet Annabel Croft

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives

Czech’s former tennis player Martina Navratilova (R) has received a double cancer diagnosis

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova receives double cancer diagnosis

Presenter of the Centre Court Centenary Ceremony, BBC Presenter & Former Tennis Player, Sue Barker smiles on day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Blunder as Sue Barker accidentally reveals her Wimbledon successor

Winstanley Tennis Club are hosting an open day this month

Winstanley Tennis Club going from 'strength to strength'

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Ian Lenagan reveals the number of players vaccinated in the Wigan Warriors squad

Liam Farrell on the break against Widnes

The Liam Farrell column: '˜Why the top-four is not beyond us'

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