Wimbledon showed what tennis fans missed out on last year by putting on a superb show on its return.
Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty walked away with the big trophies and, while several favourites were missed, tennis fans were introduced to some new names.
Here, the PA news agency picks out five things we learned from the fortnight.
Djokovic is unparalleled – and getting better
Big questions for old guard
Raducanu is the real deal
Barty a worthy number one
Dreams do come true ✨ pic.twitter.com/q0RgY4rQmH
— Ash Barty (@ashbarty) July 10, 2021
When Naomi Osaka won back-to-back slam titles at the US Open and Australian Open, it seemed obvious that she, not Barty, should top the women’s standings. Barty was still number one despite not having played in almost a year thanks to changes to the ranking system to protect those unable or unwilling to travel during the pandemic. Five months and four titles on, including her second slam crown, those questions are no longer being asked. Unlike Osaka, the 25-year-old is already comfortable on all surfaces, while her variety gives her plenty of options and she has a wonderful perspective on tennis and life.
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