LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, July 16, shattering the Serb's dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) holds the winner's trophy as he poses with Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic says the sporting world will be watching his "ultimate showdown" against Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon final where history and a generational shift are at stake. *Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Novak Djokovic. (AFP)* Djokovic is attempting to equal Roger Federer's...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their semifinals on Friday, July 14, with the Serb superstar promising a "feast" of tennis in the championship match. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev on Friday, July 13, for a place in the Wimbledon final, where history-chasing Novak Djokovic will likely be lying in wait. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he plays against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles quarterfinals...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, July 12, as Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's final. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic said he considers himself "favorite" to lift this year's Wimbledon title even if it makes him sound "arrogant". *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning against Russia's Andrey Rublev during their men's singles quarterfinals tennis match on the ninth day of the 2023...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic reached a 12th Wimbledon semifinal and record-equalling 46th at the Grand Slams on Tuesday, July 11, as Elina Svitolina stunned world number one Iga Swiatek, delivering an emotional boost for her war-torn Ukraine homeland. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a dream final at Wimbledon on Monday, July 10, as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina reached the last eight after barely breaking sweat. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during their...
LONDON (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek saved two match points while Elina Svitolina triumphed in a stormy, politically-charged duel with Victoria Azarenka to set up a Wimbledon quarterfinal showdown on Sunday, July 9, as Novak Djokovic was defeated by a night-time curfew. *Poland's Iga Swiatek returns the ball...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic contests his 100th Wimbledon match on Sunday, July 9, as he continues his push for a record-equalling eighth title while Iga Swiatek aims to make the quarterfinals for the first time. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic made the Wimbledon fourth round for the 15th time on Friday, July 7, beating old rival Stan Wawrinka and a night-time curfew as Andy Murray hinted his All England Club days may be over. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka during...
LONDON (AFP) -- Andy Murray was within touching distance of the Wimbledon third round on Thursday, July 6, when he opened up a two sets to one lead over world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas while Stan Wawrinka set up a tasty clash with Novak Djokovic. *Britain's Andy Murray returns the ball to...
