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Federer 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation.

Alerts were provided concerning two matches

Wimbledon matches probe re 'possible irregular betting'

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said it is investigating two matches from this month's Wimbledon tournament after bookmakers flagged "possible irregular betting patterns".

Tennis • 14 Jul 21

The Serb has concerns based on recent restrictions

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Games

Six-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said on Sunday he was "50-50" about competing at the Tokyo Olympics later this month following the organisers' decision to ban fans from attending and the restrictions on the number of people he can take to the Games.

Tennis • 11 Jul 21

Novak Djokovic kisses the winner's trophy

Djokovic claims sixth Wimbledon title and 20th major

Novak Djokovic's relentless pursuit of tennis immortality reached its biggest milestone with victory over Matteo Berrettini at Wimbledon that saw him equal Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20 grand slam titles.

Tennis • 12 Jul 21

The Australian celebrates with the Venus Rosewater Dish trophy

Barty overcomes Pliskova to claim first Wimbledon title

Ashleigh Barty beat Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7 6-3 in the Wimbledon women's singles final to win her second grand slam title.

Tennis • 10 Jul 21

Novak Djokovic is aiming for his third grand slam title of the year

Djokovic wary of 'red hot' Berrettini ahead of final

Novak Djokovic is wary of "red hot" Matteo Berrettini with history on the line for both players in the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday.

Tennis • 10 Jul 21

Flying ants distracted players at Wimbledon in 2018

Flying ants could swarm Wembley and Wimbledon

The British Met Office has issued a "forecast" which could bug the England team as it seeks Euro glory in Sunday's final against Italy – millions of flying ants are taking flight this weekend and could descend on areas including Wembley.

Soccer • 10 Jul 21

Matteo Berrettini won 86% of points when his first serve landed against Hubert Hurkacz

Big-serving Berrettini advances to Wimbledon final

Matteo Berrettini has become the first Italian man to reach the Wimbledon final.

Tennis • 09 Jul 21

The scoreboard lights up with Karolina Pliskova's name as she edges out Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court

Pliskova rallies to overcome Sabalenka at Wimbledon

Karolina Pliskova came from a set down to defeat second seed Aryna Sabalenka and reach her maiden Wimbledon final.

Tennis • 08 Jul 21

Ashleigh Barty won a staggering 88% of points when her first serve landed

Barty sees off Kerber to reach Wimbledon final

World number one Ashleigh Barty defeated Angelique Kerber 6-3 7-6 (7-3) to become the first Australian woman to reach the Wimbledon singles final for 41 years.

Tennis • 08 Jul 21

Naomi Osaka has asked for "privacy and empathy"

Osaka asks for "privacy and empathy" when she returns

Naomi Osaka admits she should have been prepared for the fall-out to her decision to duck press conferences at the French Open, but has asked for more "privacy and empathy" when she returns to action.

Tennis • 08 Jul 21

Roger Federer waves to fans as he walks across the players bridge at Wimbledon

Fans may have seen the last of Federer at Wimbledon

Roger Federer conceded he may have played his last Wimbledon match after his quest for a ninth title was ended by a quarter-final loss to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz.

Tennis • 07 Jul 21

Hubert Hurkacz celebrates while Roger Federer slumps in the foreground

Hurkacz hammers Federer at Wimbledon

Roger Federer's hopes of winning a ninth Wimbledon title were ended by a quarter-final loss to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets, while Novak Djokovic marched into his 10th semi-final with ease.

Tennis • 07 Jul 21

Barty won the all-Australian clash against Tomljanovic

World number one Barty eases into Wimbledon semis

World number one Ashleigh Barty looked every inch a potential Wimbledon champion after blasting fellow Australian Ajla Tomljanovic off Centre Court.

Tennis • 06 Jul 21

Hurkacz beats Medvedev after two days and five sets

Second seed Daniil Medvedev crashed out of Wimbledon after a five-set defeat by Hubert Hurkacz in their rain-interrupted fourth-round match.

Tennis • 06 Jul 21

It's now 18 consecutive consecutive slam wins for Djokovic

Djokovic & Federer ease into last eight at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic eased into his 50th grand slam quarter-final with a straight-sets victory over Cristian Garin on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Tennis • 05 Jul 21

Ashleigh Barty celebrates after beating Barbora Krejcikova

World No 1 Barty reaches first Wimbledon quarter-final

World number one Ashleigh Barty booked her first Wimbledon quarter-final by taking out French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in the last 16.

Tennis • 05 Jul 21

Roger Federer fires a forehand in his win over Cameron Norrie

Federer advances to fourth round at Wimbledon

Roger Federer believes his win over in-form Cameron Norrie shows just how match sharp he is heading into the second week of Wimbledon.

Tennis • 03 Jul 21

Ajla Tomljanovic unleashes a powerful backhand in her win over Jelena Ostapenko

Ostapenko and Tomljanovic trade insults over timeout

Jelena Ostapenko and Ajla Tomljanovic traded insults after their Wimbledon third-round match ended on a sour note.

Tennis • 03 Jul 21

Emma Raducanu will see her world ranking of 338 soar after Wimbledon

Raducanu extends remarkable run at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon fairytale continued with a history-making victory over world number 45 Sorana Cirstea on Court One that sent her into the last 16.

Tennis • 03 Jul 21

Andy Murray exited Wimbledon in the third round after straight sets loss

Murray's Wimbledon comeback ended by Shapovalov

Andy Murray's Wimbledon comeback ended in the third round with a straight-sets defeat by Denis Shapovalov.

Tennis • 02 Jul 21

Ons Jabeur celebrates a point against Garbine Muguruza

Trailblazer Jabeur knocks out former champion Muguruza

Ons Jabeur defied a bout of sickness to knock out former champion Garbine Muguruza and reach the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time.

Tennis • 02 Jul 21

Coco Gauff celebrates winning against Russia's Elena Vesnina

Svitolina bows out, Gauff's winning Centre Court return

World number one Ashleigh Barty recovered from a slow start to progress into the third round at Wimbledon, while Coco Gauff enjoyed a successful Centre Court homecoming.

Tennis • 01 Jul 21

Roger Federer advanced to the third round with a a 7-6(1) 6-1 6-4 victory

Federer, Kyrgios and Medvedev ease into third round

Roger Federer felt he had played one of his best matches of the year in beating Richard Gasquet in the second round at Wimbledon.

Tennis • 01 Jul 21

Sabalenka celebrates her victory over Katie Boulter

Second seed Sabalenka fights back to beat Boulter

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka staged a fight-back to win her second round match 4-6 6-3 6-3 to prevent Great Britain's Katie Boulter from pulling off a major Wimbledon upset on Centre Court.

Tennis • 30 Jun 21