ESPN's latest broadcasting strategy for Wimbledon has sparked immediate backlash, with many tennis fans criticizing the network's subscription model before the tournament has even begun.

Former American tennis star Andy Roddick is receiving plenty of praise this week at Wimbledon - and rightfully so. ESPN announced in February that it signed Roddick to a multi-year deal. Well, he made his debut for the Worldwide Leader In Sports this week at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

ESPN Senior Director of Programming & Acquisitions John Suchenski breaks down the worldwide leader's programming plans for Wimbledon 2026.

Roddick's insightful, high-tempo analysis on his podcast, “Served”, has garnered new fans. Now comes traditional broadcasting.

Rece Davis is picking up a summer job. The veteran College GameDay host will serve as ESPN’s lead studio anchor for its upcoming coverage of Wimbledon next week, per multiple reports. Davis will replace Chris McKendry,

Serena Williams lost her return to singles play after a nearly 4-year hiatus; Ben Shelton ousted by Otto Virtanen in a fifth-set tiebreaker.

Follow ESPN's live coverage from Day 5 of Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic has told Serena Williams’ detractors to “cool off a little bit with judgment and criticism and everything” following her first-round exit from Wimbledon. Tennis great Williams made her Grand Slam return amid much fanfare at the All England Club on Tuesday as she played her first singles match in nearly four years following her decision to “evolve away” from tennis after the 2022 US Open.