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Djokovic downs Federer to claim fifth Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer’s bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the longest final ever played at the tournament. Despite being outplayed by the 37-year-old Swiss for large parts of the knife-edge encounter,

14 Jul 2019

Serena has lost ‘intimidation’ factor, says Halep

Simona Halep believes that Serena Williams has lost the intimidation factor that once condemned rivals to defeat even before they set foot on court.

14 Jul 2019

Halep thwarts Serena history bid with Wimbledon final triumph

Simona Halep torpedoed Serena Williams's latest bid to capture a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam on Saturday when she stormed to a sensational victory in a 56-minute Wimbledon final.

13 Jul 2019

‘Stars align’ as Federer seeks to break Djokovic spell in Wimbledon final

The 37-year-old Swiss can clinch a record-extending 21st major if he manages to break free of the world number one's stranglehold.

13 Jul 2019

Federer downs Nadal to set up Djokovic duel for Wimbledon title ​ ​

The 37-year-old eight-time champion — the third oldest Grand Slam finalist in the modern era – will be appearing in his 31st final at the majors.

12 Jul 2019

Halep hurdle looms as ‘calm’ Serena courts chances with number 24

As Serena Williams marched into her 11th Wimbledon singles final on Thursday, her place among the legends of tennis is assured but the 37-year-old American’s mission will not be accomplished unless she at least equals Margaret Court’s

12 Jul 2019

Halep beats Svitolina 6-1, 6-3, reaches first Wimbledon final

It seemed as if Simona Halep might be in for a long afternoon when her Wimbledon semifinal against Elina Svitolina on Thursday began with a pair games encompassing 32 points across 20 minutes.

11 Jul 2019

Federer, Nadal braced for Wimbledon epic

Nadal emerged triumphant that day, winning in five sets in a four-hour 48-minute epic of fluctuating fortunes that stretched out over seven hours because of constant, momentum-shifting rain interruptions.

11 Jul 2019

Simona Halep takes on Elina Svitolina

American superstar Serena Williams is tantalisingly close to equalling Margaret Court’s record haul of 24 Grand Slam titles but it’s far from a certainty given her shaky displays so far at Wimbledon.

10 Jul 2019

Nadal takes on Federer in smasher semis as Agut faces rampant Djoko

Swiss maestro Roger Federer and Spanish legend Rafael Nadal meet in a Wimbledon semi-final blockbuster on Wednesday, 11 years after their epic 2008 title duel -- widely regarded as the greatest Grand Slam final ever played. Eight-time champion Federer racked up his 100th match win at Wimbledon and reached his 13th semi-final with

10 Jul 2019

Serena apologised to Naomi after controversial US Open defeat

Tennis star Serena Williams has revealed that she has apologised to Japan's Naomi Osaka who defeated her in the finals of the US Open last year.

10 Jul 2019