The dropper was “back in vogue” after Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur’s clay-season exploits, but with the change of surface came a tactical shift.

Not until the match was more than four hours old did the No. 5 seed take the lead, at 4-all in the fifth, before closing out the German Monday.

Carlos Alcaraz also visited the greens before enduring a five-set battle with Jan-Lennard Struff at the All England Club.

In what could be the strangest Championships of recent memory, a check of player horoscopes may not only provide much-needed insight but also tip big things for past stars.

As the top players descend on the All England Club, Williams revealed her revamped coaching squad following a split with Patrick Mouratoglou.

Jannik Sinner may have the trickiest opener of them all, taking on three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka.

The No. 5 seed has had a breakthrough season, but still lacks experience on grass.

The best players recognize that they have no precious energy of any kind to waste in the throes of a competitive five-setter.

The former world No. 5 tests the golfing skills of tennis’ top stars, including Carlos Alcaraz, Belinda Bencic, and Casper Ruud.

Once derided as a way to bail out of a pressure-cooker rally, the dropper is now seen as a way to disrupt and reframe one.