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After two decades and 20 grand slams the Swiss maestro is calling time on his career

Federer was a force of nature that transcended tennis

Niall O'Flynn charts the career of Roger Federer - a tennis prince, who possessed an array of talents to go along with all those titles.

Tennis • 16 Sep 22

Nick Kyrgios is one of the most controversial figures in tennis

Kyrgios to face legal action over '700 drinks' comment

The spectator accused by Nick Kyrgios of having "about 700 drinks" during this year's Wimbledon final is taking legal action against the Australian for defamation.

Tennis • 24 Aug 22

Novak Djokovic has now won seven of the last 11 titles

Djokovic claims fourth Wimbledon title in a row

Novak Djokovic maintained his stranglehold on Wimbledon by beating a frustrated Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth consecutive title and 21st grand slam crown.

Tennis • 10 Jul 22

Elena Rybakina kisses as she celebrates with the Venus Rosewater Dish trophy during the podium ceremony

Rybakina keeps calm to power to Wimbledon title

Russia-born Elena Rybakina became Kazakhstan's maiden grand slam champion after defeating Ons Jabeur to claim the Wimbledon title.

Tennis • 09 Jul 22

'It seems like mentally he's at a better state than where he was some years ago'

Djokovic wary of 'dangerous' Kyrgios ahead of final

Novak Djokovic is happy to see Nick Kyrgios living up to his potential by reaching a Wimbledon final, even though he knows the danger that poses.

Tennis • 09 Jul 22

Djokovic ends Norrie's Wimbledon dream to reach final

Cameron Norrie gave Centre Court cause to dream before his brilliant Wimbledon run came to an end with a semi-final loss to defending champion Novak Djokovic.

Tennis • 08 Jul 22

Kyrgios takes a break from practice yesterday

Kyrgios unplugged: Mother says fewer video games key

Nick Kyrgios's mother believes the Australian's success in reaching his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon is down to leaving his video games behind in his hotel room and getting out to see the world.

Tennis • 08 Jul 22

Rafael Nadal: 'It is very tough circumstances.'

Injury-hampered Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal's bid for the calendar year grand slam is over after he withdrew from Wimbledon due to an abdominal injury.

Tennis • 07 Jul 22

Jabeur was pushed. to a deciding set before progressing

Jabeur and Rybakina to meet in Wimbledon final

Ons Jabeur will meet Elena Rybakina in the Wimbledon final on Saturday after their respective victories over Tatjana Maria and Simona Halep this afternoon.

Tennis • 07 Jul 22

Rafa Nadal looked poised to withdraw at several points after seeking treatment for an abdominal problem but instead dug in as only he can to secure a 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6 (4) win

Nadal back from the brink, Kyrgios roars into last four

Rafael Nadal defied his family's wishes by battling through injury to record a remarkable five-set victory over Taylor Fritz - but gave no guarantees he will take to Centre Court for his semi-final against Nick Kyrgios.

Tennis • 06 Jul 22

Elena Rybakina is the first player representing Kazahstan to reach the last four of a Grand Slam

Rybakina battles back to set up Halep semi-final

Elena Rybakina recovered from a shaky start to overwhelm Australian Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6 6-2 6-3 and set up a Wimbledon semi-final with Simona Halep, becoming the first Kazakhstan player to reach the last four of a Grand Slam.

Tennis • 06 Jul 22

Title favourite Ons Jabeur advances to last four

Ons Jabeur recovered from a set down to beat Marie Bouzkova and reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon for the first time.

Tennis • 05 Jul 22

Novak Djokovic won 72% of the net points which he played

Djokovic overcomes slow start to outlast Sinner

Novak Djokovic had to battle back from two sets down to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals and preserve his remarkable Centre Court record.

Tennis • 05 Jul 22

Nick Kyrgios will face Cristian Garin in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Wednesday

Kyrgios charged with assaulting ex-girlfriend

Wimbledon quarter-finalist Nick Kyrgios is set to appear in court in Australia next month in relation to a charge of common assault on a former girlfriend.

Tennis • 05 Jul 22

Simona Halep shows her delight at wrapping up a straightforward victory

2019 champion Halep impresses in reaching the quarters

Former champion Simona Halep marked her return to Centre Court on with a scintillating performance to thrash fourth-seeded Spaniard Paula Badosa 6-1 6-2 and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Tennis • 04 Jul 22

The Spaniard is still on course for a calendar year grand slam

Routine win for Nadal in making Wimbledon quarter-final

Rafael Nadal eased into the quarter-finals of Wimbledon following another straight-sets win 6-4 6-2 7-6 (8-6) over Botic van de Zandschulp.

Tennis • 04 Jul 22

Novak Djokovic celebrates his win on Centre Court

Djokovic set to face Sinner at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic first stepped on to Centre Court at 1.45pm and did not finish his fourth-round match against Tim van Rijthoven until almost 11pm after what must go down as a Wimbledon scheduling miscalculation.

Tennis • 04 Jul 22

Jelena Ostapenko did not take defeat well

Sore loser Ostapenko booed off court after exit

Jelena Ostapenko was booed off court at Wimbledon and claimed opponent Tatjana Maria was "lucky" after her fourth-round defeat, while Jule Niemeier, Ons Jabeur and Marie Bouzkova also reached the quarter-finals at SW19.

Tennis • 03 Jul 22

The post-match handshake between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas was a fleeting one

Tsitsipas: Kyrgios a 'bully' with 'a very evil side'

Stefanos Tsitsipas branded Nick Kyrgios "evil" and "a bully" following their explosive third-round match at Wimbledon.

Tennis • 02 Jul 22

Nick Kyrgios will face Brandon Nakashima of the United States in the next round

Kyrgios beats Tsitsipas as tempers flare at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios and his unique brand of mayhem marched into the fourth round of Wimbledon at the expense of a dazed and confused Stefanos Tsitsipas after a 6-7 (2-7) 6-4 6-3 7-6 (9-7) victory.

Tennis • 02 Jul 22

Alize Cornet converted a highly efficient five of six break point opportunities in her win over Iga Swiatek

Cornet shocks Swiatek at Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek insisted she would not be hard on herself after her remarkable 37-match winning streak came to an end at Wimbledon, with Alize Cornet recording a 6-4 6-2 win over the world number one on Court One.

Tennis • 02 Jul 22

Novak Djokovic won 88% of points when his first serve landed

Djokovic dominates compatriot Kecmanovic at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic eased through to the fourth round in straight sets against fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic.

Tennis • 01 Jul 22

Ons Jabeur reached a career-high rankings of number two on Monday

Jabeur dashes into fourth round at Wimbledon

Third seed Ons Jabeur once again raced through her latest match at Wimbledon to book a place in the fourth round.

Tennis • 01 Jul 22

Rafa Nadal is seeking a first Wimbledon title since 2010

Nadal grinds past Berankis to progress at SW19

Spanish second seed Rafa Nadal overcame a third-set wobble and a brief rain delay to beat Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 and stay on course for a third Wimbledon title..

Tennis • 30 Jun 22

Boulter upsets Pliskova, Swiatek marches into round 3

Katie Boulter produced the biggest win of her career by upsetting Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova on Centre Court to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time.

Tennis • 30 Jun 22