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 In 1987, the Australian poet Clive James demanded that he be brought the sweat of Argentinian tennis icon Gabriela Sabatini, writing “For I know it tastes as pure as Malvern water, Though laced with bright bubbles like the acqua minerale.”

Because winning is the point of everything, we’ve all been taught, in some way or another, how to do it—instructions we carry out with varying degrees of success.

Every year, a bunch of 20-somethings with national rankings make the data calls in SW19.

During the fortnight, we've got photographers Nick Pachelli and Maia Flore taking in the sights, scenes and spectacles on the grounds at the All England Lawn & Tennis Club. Follow along for the highs, the lows and (of course) the whoas from SW19.

Rennae and Andrea snag a few moments between hits to discuss some of the shocking (and not-so-shocking) first round exits, including Coco Gauff's loss to Yastremska, Zverev's five-setter (and mentality issues) as well as Fabio Fognini Fabio Fognining everywhere, like Lord of the Rings. Are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz the Tik Tok versions of Federer & Nadal?

Our very special pre-Wimbledon episode features a chat about the Chad of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz and the controlled chaos of Alexander Bublik on grass. Then UK No. 1 and World No. 4 Jack Draper joins us Live & Direct from our Racquet in Residence at the Fanatics London Flagship (where a free Racquet mag awaits visitors with an in-store purchase). 

I suppose it’s only fair we pay some attention to the men. Whilst some are convinced this is solely a two-horse race between the only true duo Sincaraz, sorry Raducaraz nation.

I’m that friend who tries to tell you I haven’t put that much effort into my Wimbledon picks, when in reality I’ve been thinking about them since Carlitos hit that running FHDTL winner back on June 8. Let’s start with the women though, as—let’s be real—they are delivering at the moment.