Alfie Hewett, the wheelchair tennis star, has set his sights on winning the Wimbledon singles title after reaching the final in the past two years. Hewett, who has won 27 Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles, has made significant progress on grass and aims to add the elusive Wimbledon singles trophy to his collection. Alongside Gordon Reid, he has clinched five Wimbledon doubles titles and will be looking to defend their title this year.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has revealed the emotional turmoil she has endured during her divorce from Stepan Simek. The 24-year-old tennis star, who won the Wimbledon title last year, is going through a divorce process less than a year after their wedding. Vondrousova has expressed her sadness over the split and revealed that Simek has taken their beloved sphynx cat, Frankie, with him during their separation.
Marketa Vondrousova, the reigning Wimbledon champion, is going through a challenging time. She recently announced her separation from her husband, Stepan Simek, after just over a year of marriage. The couple met as teenagers and began dating in 2016. They got engaged after Vondrousova’s silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics and married in July 2022. Vondrousova cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and revealed that Simek had moved out of their home along with their cat. Adding to Vondrousova’s emotional distress is the recent passing of her grandfather, who battled cancer. She flew back to the Czech Republic to spend time with him before his death. Vondrousova’s grandfather played a significant role in her tennis career, supporting her throughout her journey. Despite the personal setbacks, Vondrousova remains focused on her tennis career and is currently ranked No. 7 in the world.
