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Traditions abound at Wimbledon, including strawberries

LONDON (AP) Green grass, tennis whites and big red strawberries. It can only be Wimbledon – even though nobody really seems to know how the seasonal fruit became ubiquitous at the All England Club.

The Latest: Masters champ Sergio Garcia in green jacket

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Davenport thinks Sharapova, Azarenka could make WTA Finals

LONDON (AP) Maria Sharapova has only played three tournaments since returning from her doping ban, but Hall of Famer Lindsay Davenport still won’t rule out the possibility of the Russian star qualifying for the WTA Finals.

The Latest: Play starts on outside courts at Wimbledon

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WTA: Mattek-Sands' right knee tested after Wimbledon injury

LONDON (AP) A WTA spokesman says No. 1-ranked doubles player Bethanie-Mattek Sands is having tests on her injured right knee a day after hurting it during a match at Wimbledon.

The Latest: Tomic fined $15K for Wimbledon news conference

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Sun is out at Wimbledon; Federer and Kerber on the schedule

LONDON (AP) The sun is out and the temperatures are high so far on Day 4 at Wimbledon, with Roger Federer and Angelique Kerber scheduled to play.

Last year's Everyman at Wimbledon, Marcus Willis, returns

LONDON (AP) Everyman’s everyman was back at Wimbledon on Wednesday, only instead of facing Roger Federer on Centre Court in singles, Marcus Willis was playing doubles.

Maybe Federer, Djokovic will need to work more on Day 4

A quick look at Wimbledon :

Maybe Federer, Djokovic will need to work more on Day 4

A quick look at Wimbledon :

Flying ants invade Wimbledon on warmest day of tournament

LONDON (AP) They were buggin’ out at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Azarenka's return catches on among the public

LONDON (AP) Victoria Azarenka walked to the baseline, preparing to serve, when a man shouted from the upper reaches of No. 3 Court, ”Come on, Mom!”

The Latest: Azarenka reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

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Mount Murray is a coveted spot on Day 3 at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) Just after 10:30 a.m., the race was on to get the best spot on Mount Murray.

After injuries, Stephens plays 1st match of '17 at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) Sloane Stephens hadn’t played a competitive match in nearly a year because of an injured left foot, so when she stepped on the grass of Wimbledon on Tuesday, simply being there was significant.

Tomic can't 'find any motivation' at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) After all the hard work and dedication it takes to get to Wimbledon, at least one player couldn’t be bothered with actually trying to win.

Federer and Djokovic play their opening matches at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will be the center of attention on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Wimbledon glance: Federer, Djokovic, Kerber in Day 2 action

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With bad knee, 3-time major champ Wawrinka out at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) So much for the idea that Stan Wawrinka might be able to complete a career Grand Slam at Wimbledon this year.

Azarenka gets going after slow start at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) When Victoria Azarenka got going, she got going good.

Venus Williams wins opening match at Wimbledon after lawsuit

LONDON (AP) �� Venus Williams won her first tennis match since being sued by the estate of a Florida man who died after a car crash police say she caused.

The Latest: Madison Keys wins opening match at Wimbledon

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The Latest: Play is underway at Wimbledon

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Wimbledon to start under cloudy sky; Murray, Williams on tap

LONDON (AP) The 2017 edition of Wimbledon is set to start under a cloudy sky and with a chill in the air.

Sigh! A lot going on for Murray as Wimbledon defense begins

LONDON (AP) Based on Andy Murray’s body language alone, reporters’ questions can produce an inordinate amount of consternation.

Wimbledon at a glance: Murray opens defense at Centre Court

A look at Wimbledon , the year’s third Grand Slam tennis tournament:

Pliskova beats Wozniacki 6-4, 6-4 to claim Eastbourne title

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) Third-seeded Karolina Pliskova beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6-4, 6-4 to win the Eastbourne International title on Saturday.

The Latest: Lawyer says there may be video of Williams crash

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The Latest on a lawsuit filed against tennis star Venus Williams for the death of a man in a car crash (all times local):

Venus Williams sued by crash victims' family in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Tennis star Venus Williams is being sued by the family of a Florida man who died after a car crash police say she caused.

Injured Konta out of Eastbourne, doubt for Wimbledon

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) Johanna Konta withdrew from the semifinals of the Eastbourne International on Friday because of a spine injury, putting in doubt her participation at Wimbledon.