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Tennis players train during Italy coronavirus lockdown - from their rooftops
An incredible video has emerged of two young neighbours playing tennis - from each other's rooftops. The footage shows 14-year-old Vittoria Oliveri and her friend Carola, 11, impressively striking the ball in the Liguria region of Italy.
SportYahoo Style UKMeghan Markle wears £96 denim dress to support friend Serena Williams at US Open with Anna Wintour
The Duchess of Sussex made a last-minute trip to New York
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKWimbledon 2019: The best dressed celebrity spectators
Wimbledon 2019 is well underway but it’s proving hard to keep up with the sporting action when some serious A-list fashion is being served up courtside.Celebrity guests from across the globe are starting to touch down in SW19 for the annual tennis tournament and they’ve certainly brought their fashion A game so far.Actress Janelle Monae is up for a sartorial trophy thanks to her striped ensemble complete with a military-inspired hat - perfect for shielding from the capital’s heat.While fashion followers are sure to make a beeline for New Look courtesy of singer Rochelle Humes’ smocked yellow dress.But it’s not Wimbledon without the Duchess of Cambridge who gave traditional tennis whites a royal touch in a Savannah shirt dress nipped in at the waist with an Alexander McQueen belt.From Keeley Hawes in the trainer of the moment to Katherine Jenkins’ striped sun dress of dreams, keep up to date with the best Wimbledon fashion as it happens.The editors at Yahoo UK are committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. At times, we may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page.
SportYahoo Style UKFrom Princess Margaret to Meghan Markle: A brief history of royals at Wimbledon
Wimbledon 2019 starts on July 1 and in celebration of the royal family‘s favourite sport, we’re taking a look back at the Windsor clan’s most memorable moments.Queen Elizabeth II is undoubtedly the longest reigning fan of the British tournament, as she presented the winning trophy to American tennis player, Althea Gibson, back in 1957.Meanwhile, Princess Diana‘s Wimbledon moments have continued to inspire our summer wardrobe with many of her looks bookmarked in sartorial history – we’re talking polka dot puff sleeves and skirt suits Meghan Markle would be proud of.In recent years, the younger members of the family have taken on the game with self-confessed fan of the sport, the Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sitting FROW.Kate became patron of Wimbledon in 2017 and shared a girls’ day out with Meghan last year.From Princess Margaret‘s iconic 1965 appearance to Kate and William’s attempt at the Mexican wave, look no further for a brief history of the royals at Wimbledon.
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKSerena Williams praised for bodysuit and fishnets ensemble worn during Australian Open
"I have been working really, really hard in the offseason to be incredibly fit and incredibly ready."
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKNew tennis clothing rule mean Serena Williams could wear her famous catsuit again
But will she want to?
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKSerena Williams confirms she won't celebrate her daughter's first birthday because of her Jehovah's Witness beliefs
Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate birthdays
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKSerena Williams responds to catsuit ban by wearing designer tutu during US open
Serena Williams wears a tutu for US Open game. Leave it to Serena Williams to respond to her catsuit ban in the most epic way. The 36-year-old tennis champion won her first match at the US Open on Monday, swapping out her usual catsuit for a tutu worthy of a ballerina.
SportYahoo Style UKSerena Williams banned from wearing 'Black Panther' bodysuit at future French Open tournaments
The bodysuit is designed to prevent blood clots after the tennis champion suffered a post-birth health scare.
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKThe best dressed celebrity spectators at Wimbledon 2018
It’s proving difficult to keep up our eyes on the court, as Wimbledon 2018 has been serving up some serious style inspiration.Celebrities far and wide took to their seats last week to kick-start the prestigious tennis tournament and have continued to inspire our shopping wish list ever since.On 9 July, the British Vogue fash pack touched down in their finest clobber before the royal family graced SW19 on the 12th with Pippa Middleton giving lessons in courtside chic.But with a plethora of A-listers set to attend in the coming days (psst, we cannot wait for the Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming appearance) there’s no telling who’ll steal the sartorial trophy.Make sure to stay tuned for the best fashion at Wimbledon 2018, as the action (both on and off the court) unfolds.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for non-stop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day. For Twitter updates, follow @YahooStyleUK.Read more from Yahoo Style UK: July fashion drops: the summer dresses, shoes and accessories we’re buying this month Best dressed celebrities: July’s top fashion moments so farFrom Princess Margaret to Meghan Markle: A brief history of royals at Wimbledon
SportYahoo Style UKPregnant Pippa Middleton wears perfect summer dress for Wimbledon 2018 appearance
The Duchess of Cambridge's sister served up some serious maternity inspiration at Wimbledon 2018.
NewsYahoo Style UKWimbledon 2017: Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton and all the celebrity style
It’s hard to believe another Wimbledon tournament has arrived, but here we are, knocking back cups of Pimms and guzzling strawberries as we watch tennis pros from around the world compete for the number one spot.But it’s not just the on-court action we can’t tear our eyes from. Each year, A-listers flock to SW19 for the matches, dressed up in their finest summer gear. So far this year, the Duchess of Cambridge has made an appearance (dressed in a polka dot Dolce & Gabbana number paired with a Victoria Beckham handbag and her much-talked about new hairdo), as has her younger sister Pippa, fresh from her honeymoon in a pale pink Self-Portrait dress, and brother James.TV couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have also taken in a match, as has US Vogue editor Anna Wintour and David Beckham. Stephen Fry and husband Elliot Spencer also suited up for the event.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for non-stop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day. For Twitter updates, follow @YahooStyleUK. Read more from Yahoo Style UK:Pippa Middleton almost upstages bride in floor-length ErdemPippa Middleton’s wedding has kickstarted some major new wedding trendsPippa Middleton’s wedding: George, Charlotte, Kate and all the best photos
NewsYahoo LifeSerena Williams Announces Pregnancy in Her Favorite Color
Serena shocked fans Wednesday with a Snapchat post intimating she is pregnant. Her color choice was less surprising: a bright shade of yellow.
NewsYahoo Style UKWimbledon 2016: All The Stars Sat Centre Court
It’s that time of year again. Time time when we whip out the Pimm’s and start shoveling down strawberries and cream in celebration of the British tennis industry’s biggest event of the year: Wimbledon. And what does Wimbledon come with a side serving of? Numerous high-profile celebs, sitting Centre Court and looking fabulous. Above, everyone attending the sporting festivities this year.
NewsMarie-Claire DorkingIs All The Female Fashion Scrutiny At Wimbledon Taking Our Eyes Off The Ball?
It started last week when Nike asked players wearing their ‘Premier Slam’ dress to return the outifts for urgent alterations. While the dress, likened to a nightie by some, was technically in keeping with Wimbledon’s strict dress code, there was a suggestion its short, floaty style might not be suitable for competitive tennis. The Czech Republic’s, Lucie Safarova, donned the baby doll dress and despite it riding up a few times, breezed through her first round.
NewsYahoo StyleNike Wimbledon Dress Reportedly Recalled for Being Too Revealing
Players at Wimbledon wearing Nike's “Premier Slam” dress have reportedly been asked to return it for alterations because it didn’t cover enough skin.
NewsJoanna DouglasAna Ivanovic: 'I Just Want to Be a Girl Who Plays Tennis'
Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic is entering the US Open today with confidence. “Obviously, there is a little bit of nerves involved, but I really feel like I’ve been playing well the last few weeks,” she tells Yahoo Beauty. Currently ranked No. 7, the 27-year-old already has a French Open win and previous No. 1 ranking under her belt, and is psyched to take on Serena Williams this week. At just five years old Ivanovic already knew she wanted to be a tennis star, but she didn’t anticipate being pushed into the spotlight.
NewsSophia MoirWimbledon Champion Serena Williams Shuts Down The Body Shamers With THIS Incredible Look
Fresh from her Wimbledon victory, Serena Williams looked every inch the Queen of the red carpet in a stunning, floor-length dress at the Champion’s Dinner on Sunday, July 12. After ‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling sent a congratulatory tweet to Serena about her glorious 4x Grand Slam, she was forced to defend the star from a vile Twitter troll who said she was ‘built like a man’. The novelist - real name Joanne Rowling – slammed the troll with a comeback that has since been retweeted 83,000 times.