Tennis Weekly — 2026-06-12
The HSBC Championships are underway in London this week, with Serena Williams' much-anticipated comeback derailed by her doubles partner's injury. Wimbledon has announced a 20 percent prize money increase ahead of the tournament, continuing industry debates over player compensation.
Tennis Weekly — 2026-06-12
Tournament Recap
The HSBC Championships (June 6–21, 2026) is in full swing as a combined WTA and ATP 500 event at Queen's Club in London.
The ATP grass-court season is also underway, with the Stuttgart Open (June 6–14) featuring top contenders. Experts favor Alexander Zverev and Andrey Bublik, with American Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz expected to make strong runs on grass.
Player Spotlight
Serena Williams' Comeback Ends Abruptly
Serena Williams' much-hyped return to professional tennis in London lasted just one match. Her doubles partnership with Victoria Mboko came to an end Thursday when Mboko withdrew from the HSBC Championships due to a knee injury sustained during a singles match on Wednesday.
The withdrawal ended the brief resurgence of one of tennis's greatest champions, who had been attempting a professional return after years away from competition.
Coming Up
The HSBC Championships continue through June 21, 2026, with the Stuttgart Open running through June 14. Wimbledon, set to begin later this month, has confirmed participation plans and announced significant prize money adjustments. The 2026 prize purse represents a 20 percent increase from 2025, though the figure remains 15 percent of the tournament's 2025 revenue—below the 22 percent of Grand Slam revenues that top players have requested.
Data current as of June 12, 2026.
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