Wimbledon's breakout star is the son of a hedge fund multimillionaire

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Arthur Fery of Great Britain celebrates against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their Gentlemen's Singles fourth round match on day eight of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2026 in London, England.
Arthur Fery celebrates during his fourth-round Wimbledon match on Monday.

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Rafael Nadal says his doubts and rivalries made him a better player

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Rafael Nadal says self-doubt and competition pushed him to be a better tennis player.

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Maria Sharapova says she started preparing for retirement years before leaving tennis

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Maria Sharapova says she used breaks from tennis to prepare for her second act.

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I oversee all courts at Wimbledon. A typical workday during the Championships is 15 hours long and fueled by adrenaline.

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Neil Stubley, the Head of Courts and Horticulture at Wimbledon stands by the turf in Centre Court.

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This as-told-to essay is based on an in-person interview with Neil Stubley, head of courts and horticulture at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, home of the Wimbledon tennis championships. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

Serena Williams says freezing her eggs in her 20s lifted 'all this weight' off her shoulders

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Serena Williams said she made the right decision to freeze her eggs in her 20s.

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Maria Sharapova says she 'paid the price' for being seen as intimidating — but it led to her biggest wins

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Maria Sharapova says she never wanted to change herself to fit others' expectations.

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Here are the biggest status symbols and best looks we spotted at the BNP Paribas Open

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Attendees at the BNP Paribas Open.

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I've spent years visiting the BNP Paribas Open. It's still 'Tennis Paradise,' but it's no longer a hidden gem.

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The author at the BNP Paribas Open 2026.
The author at the BNP Paribas Open 2026.

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Naomi Osaka isn't playing nice at the Australian Open. She's in her unapologetic era.

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Naomi Osaka playing at the Australian Open
Naomi Osaka plays at the Australian Open 2026.

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I was a pro tennis player who pivoted to tech in my 30s and rose to the C-suite. Here's my advice for anyone wanting to switch careers.

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Louise Allen.

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