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Superb Ireland set up Cyprus play-off 

Ireland's Davis Cup team maintained their all-conquering run in San Marino yesterday, romping to a 3-0 win over Malta in their Europe Zone campaign on the outdoor claycourt surface.

Novak Djokovic insists age is no barrier in pursuit of Federer's records 

Novak Djokovic sees age as no restriction as he continues to chase down Roger Federer's records.

Novak Djokovic admits he was fighting Centre Court crowd in epic Wimbledon final win over Roger Federer 

Novak Djokovic admitted he tried to use the negativity flowing towards him from the Centre...

Novak Djokovic wins fifth Wimbledon title in final set tie-break after epic battle with Roger Federer 

Novak Djokovic battled past Roger Federer in the longest Wimbledon final in history to match Bjorn Borg by winning his fifth title.

'All the hard work is done' - Roger Federer steeled for Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic 

As Roger Federer prepares to take on Novak Djokovic in today's Wimbledon final, he knows there is little he can do now to improve his chances...

Federer may need best match ever to beat true nemesis 

When Roger Federer filmed a question-and-answer session on the eve of Wimbledon, he was asked: "Who's the player you dread playing the most?" and: "Who's your favourite player to play...

Halep denies Serena dream 

Serena Williams remains tantalisingly one short of a record-equalling 24 Grand Slam singles titles after Simona Halep thrashed the off-key American in a one-sided Wimbledon final yesterday.

'I'm very sure that was the best match of my life' - Simona Halep hails Wimbledon final win over Serena Williams 

The newest member of the All England Club was undoubtedly its happiest after Simona Halep...

Novak Djokovic issues warning to Roger Federer ahead of Wimbledon final 

Novak Djokovic has warned Roger Federer that he is coming for his records ahead of their Wimbledon final on Sunday.

Fed prevails as old foes serve up true classic 

Eleven years had passed between the last 'Fedal' meeting at Wimbledon - in the legendary 2008 title match - and yesterday's semi-final. To the delight of all 15,000 enraptured fans on Centre Court, it...

'One of my favourite matches to look back at' - Roger Federer reflects on his epic Centre Court win against Rafael Nadal 

Roger Federer rated beating Rafael Nadal on Centre Court again one of his career highlights - but...

Roger Federer prevails in an epic battle against Rafael Nadal to storm into another Wimbledon final 

Roger Federer gained his revenge 11 years on with victory over great rival Rafael Nadal to reach a 12th Wimbledon final.

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic sees off brave Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut to reach Wimbledon decider 

A tetchy Novak Djokovic booked his place in the final after ending Roberto Bautista Agut's...

Serene Serena edges closer to matching Court's record 

The lesson of the semi-finals was clear. A serene Serena Williams remains all but invincible, even as she approaches her 38th birthday.

Serena Williams sets up Wimbledon final showdown with Simona Halep after annihilating Barbora Strycova 

Serena Williams destroyed Barbora Strycova to reach the Wimbledon final and move to within one victory of an elusive 24th grand slam singles title.

Simona Halep through to her first Wimbledon final with comprehensive victory 

Simona Halep defeated Elina Svitolina to become the first Romanian woman to reach a Wimbledon singles final.

'I'd like to see more unity' - Andy Murray wants an end to civil war in tennis as Serena Williams double act ends 

Andy Murray has called on the top players in tennis and the game's decisions makers to unite in a...

Nadal sets up long-awaited clash of titans 

Eleven years after a starburst of flashbulbs heralded the conclusion to perhaps the greatest tennis match ever played, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are booked to do it all over again on the Wimbledon...

Rafael Nadal is relishing first Wimbledon showdown with Roger Federer since 2008 

Rafael Nadal is relishing the chance to take on Roger Federer again at Wimbledon for the first time since their classic final of 2008.

WATCH: 'Please don't patronise me' - British No.1 Johanna Konta clashes with journalist after Wimbledon defeat 

British No.1 Johanna Konta accused a member of the media of patronising her after he suggested...

'Avenger' Williams has to summon inner strength to reach last four 

After unleashing her inner Hulk on the practice court on Sunday, Serena Williams turned Iron Woman to overcome fellow American Alison Riske in three compelling sets to reach her 37th grand...

Novak Djokovic cruises into Wimbledon semi-finals with straight sets win over David Goffin 

Novak Djokovic won 10 games in a row in a quarter-final rout of David Goffin at Wimbledon.

Serena Williams powers her way past Riske into Wimbledon semi-finals 

Serena Williams clubbed her way into the Wimbledon semi-finals, draining the last drop of fight from fellow American Alison Riske before sealing a 6-4 4-6 6-3 win in a rip-roaring Centre Court contest.

'I am little bit more than Ashleigh Barty' - Rafael Nadal insists he was worthy of Centre Court ahead of women's top seed 

Rafael Nadal insists he was worthy of his place on Centre Court ahead of women's top seed Ashleigh...

Federer and Nadal still cruising on course for showdown 

It is 2008 all over again at Wimbledon. As Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer march on to the quarter-finals, a collision between the two titans in the last four looks ever more likely. In SW19, the clocks...

Teen sensation Coco bows out after capturing hearts on the biggest stage 

She left the court with a single sad raise of a hand and shook her head as she went, as if her defeat had been a shock, an affront. It was the final proof of the competitive spirit underpinning Cori...

Coco Gauff's Wimbledon dream is over: 15-year-old suffers injury and defeat to Simona Halep 

Coco Gauff's dream Wimbledon run came to an abrupt end on Monday when the consistency of seventh seed and former world number one...

Ruthless Rafael Nadal hurtles into Wimbledon quarter-finals 

The sweet-spot in Rafael Nadal's racket appeared to be the size of a beachball as the Spaniard fired off winners left, right and centre to hurtle into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a ruthless 6-2 6-2...

Serena sails through as World Number One Ashleigh Barty crashes out in Wimbledon drama 

World number one Ashleigh Barty's winning run came to an end in the fourth round of Wimbledon but Serena Williams continues to roll through the draw.

Fabio Fognini set to be hit in pocket for saying he hoped a 'bomb would explode' on Wimbledon 

Wimbledon chief executive Richard Lewis says Fabio Fognini is likely to earn a fine for his outburst on Saturday.

Murray insists that he can still compete with the best around 

An upbeat Andy Murray believes that he can return to his former heights as a singles player after stating that the men's game has not moved on in his absence.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal looking to take step closer to another classic Wimbledon clash 

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal remain on course for a blockbuster semi-final showdown and their first Wimbledon meeting since their classic final...

Back-on-track Barty derails the local Dart 

With the baying Centre Court crowd, the deities of the sporting world in the Royal Box and the reverberations caused by a Red Arrows flyover, there was a sense that No 1 seed Ashleigh Barty...

Awesome Nadal eases through the gears in Tsonga hammering 

Rafael Nadal sent out a warning to Roger Federer ahead of their potential Wimbledon semi-final yesterday with a straight-sets hammering of former world No 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

'Damned English. Wish a bomb would go off here' - Fabio Fognini's astonishing Wimbledon rant 

Italian Fabio Fognini has caused controversy at Wimbledon after saying he "a bomb should explode" on the iconic English venue.

'I hope Beyonce saw that' - Wimbledon's wonder child no believer in destiny but hopes run leads to concert ticket 

Cori Gauff hopes her amazing Wimbledon journey will help her land tickets to a Beyonce concert.

15-year-old Cori Gauff's Wimbledon dream still alive after stunning comeback win on Centre Court debut 

Cori Gauff is not ready for her remarkable Wimbledon journey to end just yet as she fought off two match points to beat Polona Hercog and...

'Why would I apologise? How much money does he have in the bank?' - Nick Kyrgios admits he deliberately struck ball at Rafa Nadal 

Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios put on a spectacular show in their second round encounter on...

Tennis bad boy fined £45,000 after bizarre first round performance at Wimbledon 

Australian tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic has been handed the £45,000 fine after his bizarre performance in his Wimbledon first round match...

'There is no reason for you to attack me' - Novak Djokovic in tetchy exchange with media over his defence of Justin Gimelstob 

Novak Djokovic had a much more uncomfortable time in the press room than during his second-...

Cori Gauff: the 15-year-old schooling tennis royalty 

'What a day," Cori Gauff posted on Twitter on Monday night, alongside a sleeping-face emoji.

Wawrinka dumped out as giant-killer Opelka 'goes big' 

The top half of the men's draw is increasingly resembling a celebrity-free zone, after Stan Wawrinka became the latest big name to be bundled out yesterday.

Wozniacki digs deep to progress 

Former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki, who has never made it past the fourth round, yesterday battled past unseeded Russian Veronika Kudermetova.

Wimbledon's 15-year-old wonderkid Cori Gauff wins in straight sets again 

American 15-year-old Cori Gauff showed her stunning first-round defeat of Venus Williams was no flash in the pan as she outclassed Magdalena Rybarikova 6-3 6-3 to reach the third round of...

Novak Djokovic's 'ambitions are high' as he eases into Wimbledon third round 

Novak Djokovic continued his serene progress at Wimbledon on Wednesday, almost effortlessly dismantling American Denis Kudla 6-3 6-2 6-2 to...

Nick Kyrgios fans the flames of animosity ahead of his grudge match with Rafael Nadal in feisty press conference 

Nick Kyrgios has opened fire as only he can ahead of his grudge match against Rafael Nadal at...

Kyrgios adds fuel to fire for grudge match with 'polar opposite' Nadal 

It promises to be a Wimbledon sequel worth the wait. Nick Kyrgios versus Rafael Nadal, Part II: This Time It's Personal. Five years have passed since the Australian, then a teenager, took Nadal apart...

Rafael Nadal makes winning start but 'super tough' Kyrgios test awaits 

Rafael Nadal's bid for a third Wimbledon title is up and running after a straightforward win over Yuichi Sugita - but he admits a "dangerous" Nick Kyrgios awaits in round two.

'My goal is to win it' - 15-year-old Coco Gauff aiming for the stars after remarkable win over Venus Williams 

Sport often throws up moments when one generation hands the baton on to the next never was that scene more graphic than when 15-year-...

Love all: A beginner's guide to Wimbledon 

In a summer already jammed with great sporting moments, Wimbledon remains the quintessential summer sporting jamboree. For two weeks of the year, it's grunts, Pimm's and white shorts… and...

'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her' - 15-year-old Cori Gauff knocks her idol Venus Williams out of Wimbledon 

Cori Gauff overcame a 24-year age gap to stun Venus Williams on her Wimbledon debut.