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...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic became only the third player in history to win 350 Grand Slam singles matches after seeing off the challenge of Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon on Wednesday, July 5. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts as he plays against Australia's Jordan Thompson during their men's singles...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on Wednesday, July 5, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Australia's Jordan Thompson...
LONDON (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz has warned Novak Djokovic he won't crack under pressure if the title rivals meet in the Wimbledon final. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he plays against France's Jeremy Chardy during their men's singles tennis match on the second day of the 2023...
LONDON (AFP) -- Defending champion Elena Rybakina survived a Centre Court scare to reach the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday, July 4, blaming her nervous start partly on the presence of Roger Federer sitting in the royal box. *Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina tosses the ball to serve to US player...
LONDON (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz and defending women's champion Elena Rybakina got their Wimbledon bids off to winning starts on Tuesday, July 4, as torrential rain brought havoc to the All England Club schedule. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning against France's Jeremy...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic launched his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title on Monday, July 3, with a 40th successive win on Centre Court while American stars Coco Gauff and Venus Williams were knocked out. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Argentina's Pedro Cachin during...
LONDON (AFP) --Â Wimbledon will celebrate Roger Federer's achievements at the All England Club with a special ceremony on Centre Court on the second day of the championships on Tuesday, July 4. *Roger Federer. (AFP)* The Swiss eight-time champion, who announced his retirement last September, will...
LONDON (AFP) --Â Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon on Sunday, July 2, with a wrist injury, stripping the tournament of one its headline acts 12 months after the firebrand Australian finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic. *Australia's Nick Kyrgios speaks during a press conference ahead of of the...
LONDON (AFP) --Â Novak Djokovic brings the curtain up at Wimbledon on Monday, June 3, as he starts his bid for an eighth title and all-time record equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic arrives to take part in a training session prior to the start of the 2023 Wimbledon...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic says he is still "hungry" for Grand Slam glory as Wimbledon rivals queue up to hail him as the "greatest" and his achievements as "phenomenal". *Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks during a press conference ahead of of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic has Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles and a 24th major in his sights as he closes in on a first calendar Grand Slam in 54 years. *Novak Djokovic. (AFP)* Fresh from breaking out of a tie with Rafael Nadal for 23 Slams at the French Open, the 36-year-old...
