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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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You DID Hear It From Us: There's Normal Gossip Merch

NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Giri Nathan

Carlos Alcaraz kisses the Wimbledon trophy

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Carlos Alcaraz Is The Happiest Hunter

Fans take in some Wimbledon matches at Murray Mound.

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The Wimbledon Experience Is Diligence, Dampness, And Cream

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Laura Wagner

Novak Djokovic gives a post-match interview after winning Wimbledon.

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Nick Kyrgios And Novak Djokovic Got In Their Feelings At The Wimbledon Final

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan celebrates with the trophy after victory against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia during the Ladies' Singles Final match on day thirteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09, 2022 in London, England.

Day Thirteen: The Championships – Wimbledon 2022

Russian-Born Elena Rybakina Won Wimbledon For Kazakhstan

Rafael Nadal pumps a fist during his Wimbledon quarterfinal.

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Rafael Nadal’s Torn Abdomen Forces Him To Withdraw From Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner hits a forehand against Novak Djokovic.

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Jannik Sinner Kicked Ass, Had Ass Kicked

Netherlands' Tim van Rijthoven celebrates winning against Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili at the end of their men's singles tennis match on the fifth day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2022.

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Wild Cards Don’t Get Much Wilder Than Tim van Rijthoven

Carlos Alcaraz plays a backhand at Wimbledon.

Day One: The Championships – Wimbledon 2022

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Nice One, Charlie

Serena Williams walks onto the court at Wimbledon 2021.

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Serena Back

Previews: The Championships – Wimbledon 2016

ATP And WTA Take Away Ranking Points From Wimbledon Due To Ban On Russian And Belarusian Players

The All England Tennis Club during Wimbledon 2021.

Day Thirteen: The Championships – Wimbledon 2021

What Message Is Wimbledon’s Ban On Russian Players Really Sending?

Daniil Medvedev loses to Gael Monfils at Indian Wells.

BNP Paribas Open – Day 6

You Must First Denounce The Flag, Then Stomp The Flag And Bury It Deep In The Earth, To Show You Do Not Support Putin And Play At Wimbledon

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