‘Will to learn vital in tennis as well as in life,’ says Baghdatis
There are certain sportspeople that, once retired, somehow find a way to leave behind a shining image of themselves and set a good example for...
Wimbledon
Wimbledon to disburse prize money in lieu of cancelled Championships
The prize money set aside for the Wimbledon Championships will be distributed to 620 players who were set to take part at this year’s cancelled tournament, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC)...
Federer survives first-set wobble to down Wimbledon debutant
Roger Federer set pulses racing for around 40 minutes on Tuesday as Wimbledon debutant Lloyd Harris threatened to overthrow the established order before eventually succumbing to a...
Murray waiting on Serena decision for mixed doubles at Wimbledon
Andy Murray wants it, the British fans are desperate for it and the media are working themselves into a frenzy about it but the big...
Baghdatis extends his career by another round with win over Schnur
Cyprot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis extended his career with a Wimbledon first round win against Canadian Brayden Schnur in just under two hours. Baghdatis, who...
Stephens happy to let Coco help carry the U.S. torch
It may be daunting to be expected to carry the flame for American women’s tennis once the Williams sisters hang up their rackets so Sloane...
Wimbledon brings in final set tiebreak
Wimbledon will introduce a final set tiebreak starting from next year’s Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), organisers said on Friday. After a...
Federer downs Mannarino to stay in hunt for 9th Wimbledon title
Champion Roger Federer’s pursuit of a record ninth Wimbledontitle gathered momentum on Monday as he reached the quarter-finals with a 6-0 7-5 6-4 win over Frenchman...
Pliskova out as Bertens completes demolition of top eight
Kiki Bertens completed the demolition of Wimbledon’s top eight women’s seeds with a 6-3 7-6(1) defeat of Czech Karolina Pliskova to reach the quarter-finals on...
Zverev wins yet another Grand Slam five-setter
Fourth seed Alexander Zverev reached the third round at Wimbledon for the third year in succession when he came from 2-1 down to complete a...
Anderson keeps African Wimbledon hopes alive
South African eighth seed Kevin Anderson reached the Wimbledon last 16 for the fourth time with a straight-sets win over experienced German Philipp Kohlschreiber on...
Navratilova to reprise BBC Wimbledon role after pay gap row
Former tennis champion Martina Navratilova has said she will commentate on the Wimbledon tournament for the BBC this year after criticising how much more the...
Cilic reaches Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey
Croatian Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon final with a 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-5 victory over American Sam Querrey on Friday. Cilic will face the...
Murray overcomes brutal tussle with Fognini to reach last 16 (Update)
THERE may be doubts over Andy Murray’s fitness and questions about his form but the top seed showed in his Wimbledon tussle with Italian Fabio...
Venus wins the generation game against exciting Osaka
NAOMI Osaka wasn’t even born when Venus Williams made her debut at the All England Club, but it was the 37-year-old who triumphed on Friday...
Konta, last British woman standing, aims to go all the way
Johanna Konta kept the flag flying for British women at Wimbledon on Friday, reaching the last 16 with a comfortable victory over Greece’s Maria Sakkari,...
Nadal scorches into Wimbledon second week
An ominous-looking Rafa Nadal kept up his bid for a third Wimbledon and French Open double in style on Friday, serving notice he is not...
Determined Halep keeps seedings on track
Stealthily, second seed Simona Halep has been creeping through the rounds at Wimbledon, just doing her job, out of the limelight. She reached the last...
Brits to take centre stage on Centre Court
Home fans will be treated to a double-bill of British number ones at Wimbledon on Wednesday when Johanna Konta stars in a revenge play against...
Djokovic wins Eastbourne, brings Ancic into coaching team
NOVAK Djokovic looked to have regained his confidence and form just in time for a concerted Wimbledon assault as he carved out an emphatic win...
