World number three Jelena Jankovic still hasn’t won a Grand Slam, and is probably the best active player never to have won one, but Wimbledon is her first pick if she were to choose.

The 23-year-old, seeded second in the women's singles at Wimbledon 2008 said:

"For me if I could choose which Grand Slam I would like to win I would choose Wimbledon. It's a very special place. I don't think there is a place like this. It's just an amazing tournament overall and all of the players love coming back here and we all would love to do well and have a great result." Read more »

Australian Open champions Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic were spotted together on the Wimbledon practice courts, but we don't know whether they were practicing, having a friendly chat, or something else.

Masha and Novak do all sorts of things together: play soccer, party, do charity, share practice courts, to name a few. And don't forget that Sharapova likes to support Djokovic from the stands.

BTW: Other players also practiced for Wimbledon, of course, but Novak and Maria are the most interesting to watch. Two more photos after the cut. Read more »

Wimbledon starts tomorrow and just to let you know that you can watch the grass-court Grand Slam on your computers through MediaZone’s online video service Wimbledon LIVE.

I'm so happy to be able to watch whichever match I want, and whenever I want it. Great. They gave me the code for free — that’s one of the cool things about blogging. I saw the quality of one video, and it’s very good. I’ll definitely take advantage of this service during the Championships. Read more »

Venus Williams will for the first time play Wimbledon in an outfit from her own ELEVEN BY VENUS WILLIAMS™ collection.

The tennis star and fashion designer will try to defend her Wimbledon title in this new all-white dress she has designed especially for the grass-court Grand Slam.

You will be able to buy the outfit exclusively at STEVE & BARRY’S stores in July. (via On the Baseline)

Women’s tennis players dressed up and looked beautiful at pre-Wimbledon party held at the Kensington Roof Gardens and hosted by Sir Richard Branson.

Some of the tennis stars present: Venus and Serena Williams, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, Maria Sharapova, Daniela Hantuchova and Sania Mirza. Read more »

Seedings for the June 23-July 6 Wimbledon women's singles championship have been announced on Wednesday and top-ranked Ana Ivanovic of Serbia is No.1 seed.

Ivanovic is followed by countrywoman Jelena Jankovic at No. 2, former champion Maria Sharapova at No. 3, Svetlana Kuznetsova at No. 4, Elena Dementieva at No. 5, two-time winner Serena Williams at No. 6 and defending champion and four-time winner Venus Williams at No. 7.

They are followed by:

8. Anna Chakvetadze (Russia) Read more »

Last year’s Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli may miss the 2008 Championships because of a wrist injury.

Top-seeded Bartoli was upset in the second round of the DFS Classis on Wednesday and after the loss she said her participation at Wimbledon 2008 is under question.

"It’s been bothering me since before the French Open," said the Frenchwoman.

"I’ve been having treatment but it’s tendinitis, and there is only so much you can do for that. It seems like 2008 doesn’t want me to be in great shape. I am always having something, some illness or injury."

Bartoli said that she will skip Wimbledon "if it’s not getting better."

"Missing a Grand Slam, especially Wimbledon, is a huge disappointment," the world No.10 added.

After losing 5-7 6-4 6-0 to Petra Cetkovska in Birmingham Bartoli’s 2008 match record fell to 8-14. (source: On the Baseline; photo: Getty Images)

World No.1 Ana Ivanovic has withdrawn from next week's International Women's Open at Eastbourne.

The official reason for Ivanovic’s withdrawal is a problem with her abductor. However, the Serb also claims to be mentally exhausted after winning her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, and doesn’t feel ready to compete yet.

"I'm very sorry to to anyone who was hoping to see me play in Eastbourne," said the 20-year-old Ivanovic. "I've heard great things about the tournament and I was looking forward to going there, spending some time near the sea, and preparing for Wimbledon." (source: Ana Ivanovic's official website)