President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House just confirmed.
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Wimbledon singles champion Martina Navratilova has said she is 'gutted' to have missed out on attending the 100th anniversary of SW19's Centre Court this afternoon after testing positive for coronavirus. Navratilova only tested positive for the virus this morning ahead of the long-awaited celebrations at lunchtime, before Heather Watson kicked off play on the court with an unfortunate loss to Germany's Niemeier. The tennis legend tweeted: 'I am gutted I can't be there' ahead of the celebration, which featured a surprise appearance from Sir Cliff Richard and finished with a live performance from British singer Freya Ridings.
Previous Wimbledon singles winners were invited out on court one-by-one in order of how many titles they had won. As Navratilova was unable to join, the player with the most titles was Roger Federer, who has won the title eight times. Others who attended the ceremony included Rafael Nadal, Venus Williams, Billie Jean King and Andy Murray.
All four of these received particularly warm welcomes from the crowd. 40-year-old icon Federer had to withdraw from their summer's Grand Slam event for the first time since 1999 - 23 years - so he can recover from a knee injury. However, the record eight-time Wimbledon winner is aiming to return to tennis in time for the 2022 Laver Cup in September.
Former three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe and the BBC's Sue Barker presented the ceremony on court to mark the anniversary - the 30th and final time she will present at SW19, as she leaves Wimbledon coverage for the BBC at the end of this year's competition. At the end of the ceremony, McEnroe said to Ms Barker: “On behalf of all the players I just want to say that we’re going to be lost without you. ”The
.President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House just confirmed.
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Thursday.Jean-Pierre said the president is experiencing «very mild symptoms» and has started taking Paxlovid.«Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,» she said. «He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence.»The president is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots.
ENHYPEN singer Jay has tested positive for COVID-19, and will be halting his activities with the group for the time being.On July 21, music label Belift Lab published a statement to South Korean outlet Mydaily announcing that the Korean-American idol has been diagnosed with COVID-19 after positive results on both a rapid antigen test and a PCR test on the same day.“He is currently showing symptoms like mild sore throat and body aches and is being treated at home away from the other members,” Belift Lab’s statement read, as translated by Soompi. The label then added that all remaining members of ENHYPEN tested negative on self-testing kits after Jay’s diagnosis.“As such, Jay will not be able to participate in ENHYPEN’s schedule for the time being.
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), who has led the January 6th Committee hearings, said that he has tested positive for Covid and will miss Thursday’s session.
Denzel Washington was noticeably absent from the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony that took place at the White House on Thursday. According to a White House Official (via reports from ), the actor tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to receive the honor at a later date. President Biden addressed the actor's absence during the ceremony in the East Room. «There’s a man who couldn’t be here today but wanted to be: Denzel Washington, one of our greatest actors in American history. Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Tony Awards, (and) wide acclaim from audiences and peers around the world,» Biden said.
British tennis player Cameron Norrie is set to play his most important Wimbledon match on Tuesday after making it through to the quarterfinals for the first time.MORE: Andy Murray makes exciting announcement amid shock Wimbledon exitIt comes shortly after two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray got knocked out of the second round on Wednesday.WATCH: Alex De Minaur wins over Wimbledon fans with sweet shout-out to Katie BoulterCameron, who is ranked 12th in the world, confessed he is ready to take some of the pressure that comes with being the British No 1 as he continues his breakthrough grand slam run at the Championships.READ: Katie Boulter's boyfriend Alex De Minaur gives the sweetest shout-out after Wimbledon winSEE: The Wimbledon partners we'll see courtside this yearAfter defeating Tommy Paul on No 1 Court on Sunday, the 26-year-old said: "I'll take it. At the beginning of the tournament, you guys were asking me, 'You're British No 1, you got a lot of pressure, a lot of expectations on your shoulders.'"For me to play the way that I did in all my matches so far means a lot.
Jack Grealish's celebration when he downed the world No 15 6-2 4-6 0-6 7-6(6) 6-1 and has now received backing from the Manchester City star. Broady was one of many Brits who enjoyed success in the second round at Wimbledon, following the likes of Katie Boulter who stunned last year's runner-up Karolina Pliskova, and British No 1 Cam Norrie who came through a five-set battle. The world No 132 started strong against Schwartzman before finding himself two-sets-to-one down but stormed back to pull off the upset on Court 3.
Australian tennis star Alex De Minaur has won over the crowds at Wimbledon by giving his girlfriend, British tennis player Katie Boulter, the sweetest shout-out following both their wins on Thursday.MORE: Andy Murray makes exciting announcement amid shock Wimbledon exitDespite knocking out British hopeful Jack Draper in their second-round match, fans were delighted to see Alex heap praise on his girlfriend who had just beaten last year's Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova.WATCH: Alex De Minaur wins over Wimbledon crowd with sweet shout-out to Katie BoulterSpeaking on court following his victory, the 23-year-old - who was being watched in the crowds by his partner - told the BBC: "Before we talk about my match, can we just talk about Katie Boulter today? I mean, she had a pretty good win herself."SEE: The Wimbledon partners we'll see courtside this yearREAD: Andy Murray reveals what kind of father he is as he rules out more children with wifeHe added: "I'm extremely stoked to get this win. It was a battle out there.
Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard was pictured with the Italian after hitting with him last week in the lead-up to the tournament. The withdrawal of Berrettini, who reached the final at Wimbledon last year, was confirmed on Tuesday morning. In a statement, the Italian said: "I am heartbroken to announce that I need to withdraw from @wimbledon due to a positive COVID-19 test result.
Wimbledon. Emma Raducanu jumped up and down with excitement and shook the umpire's hand. Then she ran back on court again to skip a full 360-degree jig of joy.
Amanda Holden cheekily flashed her derrière in a photo taken in a bid to recreate Martin Elliott’s ‘Tennis Girl’.Taken in 1976, the photo was first published in a calendar by retailer Athena for the 1977 Silver Jubilee. Amanda, 51, shared the racy snap on Instagram alongside Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, 40. Getting into the Wimbledon spirit, Ashley and Amanda dressed in short white tennis skirts, vest tops and trainers, while holding up racquets.To complete her look, Amanda donned a sweatband across her head in true Venus Williams style.
Chris Stapleton postponed three shows of his "All-American Road Show" tour after testing positive for COVID-19. Stapleton announced his coronavirus diagnosis via Instagram. "To all my friends in Salt Lake City and Denver, I am very sorry to let you all know that I have tested positive for Covid and will be unable to perform this weekend's shows," the country music star said.
Sad news for Chris Stapleton fans.
battling rhabdomyosarcoma as a child. The 26-year-old is set to play in his second-ever ATP Tour event in Eastbourne following his stunning debut at Queen's earlier this week. Peniston has become one of the most talked-about players in British tennis following his main draw debut at the Queen's Club, where he downed top seed and recent French Open finalist Casper Ruud en route to the quarter-final.