Federer never stopped believing during tough times

2012-07-09 09:58:06

Roger Federer never doubted his ability to win Grand Slam titles during a two and a half year drought in which he was written off in some quarters and passed the 30 year age barrier that often signals the beginning of the end for top tennis players.

Federer seals seventh Wimbledon title

2012-07-09 09:24:35

Roger Federer outgunned Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 on Sunday to win a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th grand slam crown.

Fighter Serena shows she is a born survivor

2012-07-08 14:47:26

She was born a fighter and on Saturday Serena Williams proved she is the ultimate survivor as she completed her "unbelievable journey" from a pit of despair to win a fifth Wimbledon crown.

Murray fuels mania with Tsonga win, Federer awaits

2012-07-07 08:56:51

He put his fans through the wringer again but Andy Murray now stands one win from ending 76 years of British pain after reaching the Wimbledon men's final on Friday - the only trouble is Roger Federer will be over the other side of the net.

Serena's serving salvo sets up Radwanska final

2012-07-06 10:25:35

Her eyes locked on the target, Serena Williams tossed the ball into the air and in a blur of explosive motion launched a 24th ace to end the brave resistance of Victoria Azarenka and reach her seventh Wimbledon singles final on Thursday.

Murray inspired by NBA's LeBron James

2012-07-05 14:30:16

Britain's great Wimbledon hope Andy Murray compared himself with NBA great LeBron James on Wednesday after moving within two victories of his first major title.

Ferrer carries Spanish flag in Nadal's absence

2012-07-04 09:58:44

David Ferrer made it known at Wimbledon on Tuesday that just because Rafa Nadal would not fill his customary berth in the final, another Spaniard had what it takes to follow in his footsteps.

Heavy-hitting Serena blasts Kvitova off court

2012-07-04 09:41:00

There was a look of cold-steel concentration on Serena Williams's features as she walked on to Centre Court to face Petra Kvitova.

Peng Shuai eyes quaterfinal berth

2012-06-30 09:06:48

China's Peng Shuai said that she will try hard to win a quarterfinal berth at Wimbledon after breezing past Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus.

Sharapova survives scare, Serena rolls on

2012-06-29 11:55:45

Top seed Maria Sharapova survived a scare to reach the Wimbledon third round where she was joined by her biggest rival for the women's title Serena Williams on Thursday.

Nadal stunned by unknown Czech Rosol

2012-06-29 11:34:49

Rafa Nadal suffered a stunning loss at Wimbledon on Thursday, stopped in his tracks by unknown Czech Lukas Rosol who played the match of his life to cause one of the biggest upsets in grand slam tennis.

Sharapova gets in dig at Simon over prize money

2012-06-29 11:27:04

Maria Sharapova mocked Frenchman Gilles Simon on Thursday for saying women do not deserve the same prize money as men, pointing out dryly that "there are a few more people that watch my matches than his".