Doubles

Venus Williams has confirmed the end of her doubles partnership with Alexandra Eala ahead of the Mubadala DC Open. The pair had been scheduled to compete together at the Washington event starting July 27.

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Wimbledon doubles champion Henry Patten has asked Italian singles player Flavio Cobolli to speak out against the ATP’s proposed changes to doubles events. The plan, known as Product 28, would halve doubles draws starting in 2028 and shift prize money further toward singles players. Patten said Cobolli expressed willingness to voice support if asked.

Several prominent pairs have withdrawn from the women's doubles event at Wimbledon, leading to walkovers and alternates stepping in. Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani pulled out due to injury concerns, while Anna Kalinskaya and Sorana Cirstea also exited.

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Nick Kyrgios ended his Wimbledon campaign with a first-round doubles defeat and indicated the tournament may mark his final appearance at the All England Club.

Erin Routliffe accidentally struck her former doubles partner Asia Muhammad in the face with a shot during a doubles match at the Charleston Open. The incident occurred in the second-set tiebreak of their Round of 16 clash. Routliffe and partner Jennifer Brady won the match 6-4, 7-6.

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Former world No. 1 doubles player Joe Salisbury is set to resume competing on the ATP tour after taking a break for mental health reasons last November. The 33-year-old Brit, who has six Grand Slam titles, will partner with Francisco Cabral starting in Monte-Carlo. Salisbury has shared details of his anxiety struggles that led to the hiatus.