wimbledon

Federer posts new Slam record as favourites cruise into Wimbledon last 16

July 07, 2019 | 18:25

Eight-time Wimbledon singles champion Roger Federer posted yet more landmarks on Saturday as all the main contenders encountered few problems in reaching the last 16.

Zhang Shuai into Wimbledon last 16 for first time

July 06, 2019 | 10:39

China's Zhang Shuai made the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time on Friday, coming back from 0-4 down in the opening set to beat former world number one Caroline Wozniacki.

Nadal teaches Kyrgios lesson at Wimbledon, champion Kerber knocked out

July 05, 2019 | 10:21

Rafael Nadal may not end up winning a third Wimbledon singles title but he will take joy from having beaten his 'bete noire' Nick Kyrgios in an engrossing but bad-tempered grudge match on Thursday (Jun 4).

Sharapova quits Wimbledon in pain but vows to fight on

July 03, 2019 | 10:09

Fifteen years after shooting to global fame when she captured the Wimbledon title and the hearts of Centre Court, an emotional Maria Sharapova quit the tournament in pain on Tuesday (Jul 2), raising more questions about her future in the sport.

Teenage Gauff stuns Venus as Osaka, Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer Wimbledon wipeout

July 02, 2019 | 15:18

Wimbledon hailed a new queen on Monday (Jul 1) when 15-year-old Cori Gauff stunned five-time champion Venus Williams as opening day at the All England Club witnessed shock defeats for title hopefuls Naomi Osaka, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Happy Murray plots 'nice' Wimbledon doubles meeting with brother

June 29, 2019 | 10:13

Andy Murray says it "feels odd" that he and his brother Jamie are both in the Wimbledon doubles draw but are not playing together, as they contemplate a potential third-round meeting.

Pressure off as Osaka hopes for better Wimbledon fortune

June 27, 2019 | 11:00

With the burden of being world number one lifted, Naomi Osaka will set her sights on Wimbledon, buoyed by the support of Roger Federer and praying for a decent draw this year.

20 years after debut, can Federer defy age to lift ninth Wimbledon title?

June 26, 2019 | 12:26

Twenty years after his debut, Roger Federer will take aim at a ninth Wimbledon title and a place in history as the oldest man to capture a Grand Slam singles crown.

Andy Murray aims for singles return this year

June 13, 2019 | 09:05

Andy Murray hopes to be back on the singles court later this year, but the British former world number one is setting no time limits on his return.

Five memorable Andy Murray moments

January 12, 2019 | 09:12

A tearful Andy Murray on Friday (Jan 11) announced he would likely retire this year due to severe pain from a hip injury, saying next week's Australian Open could be the last tournament of a glittering career.

Australian Open introduces final set tiebreak

December 22, 2018 | 12:32

The Australian Open has joined Wimbledon in introducing a final set tiebreak from next year's competition, following the "most extensive" consultation in the event's history, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Friday.

Djokovic top of the world after completing remarkable turnaround

November 06, 2018 | 11:29

PARIS: Novak Djokovic's return to the world number one spot, just five months after slumping to his lowest ranking in 12 years, leaves little doubt that he is one of the sport's greats.

Kerber stuns Serena's history bid in Wimbledon final 1

July 15, 2018 | 10:00

Angelique Kerber became the first German woman to win Wimbledon for 22 years as the 11th seed shattered Serena Williams' bid for Grand Slam history with a shock 6-3, 6-3 victory in Saturday's (Jul 14) final.

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic face Wimbledon Centre Court dilemma

July 11, 2018 | 10:55

Novak Djokovic insists it's only fair that he should play his Wimbledon quarter-final on Centre Court on Wednesday (Jul 11), handing the All England Club a dilemma over relegating Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal to Court One.

Murray gets Wimbledon boost with first win on comeback trail

June 26, 2018 | 09:22

Andy Murray offered encouragement that he could be ready to compete at Wimbledon as the former world number one beat Stan Wawrinka 6-1, 6-3 at Eastbourne on Monday (Jun 25).