Author: News Desk

What time is Andy Murray playing at Wimbledon today? THE INDEPENDENT SAYS Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon campaign against fellow Brit Ryan Peniston on Tuesday. The 36-year-old and two-time Wimbledon champion believes he remains “one of the best grass court players in the world” ten years on from his memorable first triumph at the All England Club. It’s only the second time Murray has played a fellow Brit at Wimbledon and the 27-year-old Peniston, who is ranked outside of the world’s top 250, is set to relish the occasion. Peniston had a breakthrough season on grass last year, reaching quarter-finals…

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‘Not fun’: Venus Williams fails to turn back time on day one at Wimbledon The Guardian says Venus Williams was given a hero’s welcome on her return to Wimbledon on Monday, but the 43-year-old could not turn back time and went out of the competition in the first round. The five-times Wimbledon singles title winner, who has battled injuries in recent years and entered the tournament as a wild card, was defeated by the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in two sets after falling and picking up an injury in the first set. In an emotional post-match press conference said she was…

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Average five-year fixed mortgage rates now above 6% Following last month’s interest rate hike, a typical five-year fixed mortgage deal now has an interest rate of more than 6%. Last month the Bank of England raised interest rates to a 15-year-high of 5% in an attempt to bring down inflation.  Mortgage lenders have been increasing rates and withdrawing deals recently, which has been driving up costs for homeowners. PM Rishi Sunak has urged homeowners to “hold their nerve” over rising rates. On Tuesday, the average rate for a five-year fixed mortgage stood at 6.01% according to Moneyfacts. The average two-year…

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