Lack of love fuels Novak Djokovic's desire to be top dog
When he starts receiving the same adoration reserved almost exclusively for Roger Federer in Sunday`s epic Wimbledon final, maybe his resolve will soften, his hunger for the fight diminish, his love of "sticking it to them" fade.
Jul 15, 2019, 20:30 PM IST
Novak Djokovic will not ease up in quest to be greatest: Boris Becker
World number one Djokovic outlasted Roger Federer to claim a fifth Wimbledon title in the longest singles final in the tournament`s 133-year history on Sunday, leaving him four slams behind the Swiss and two adrift of Rafa Nadal.
Jul 15, 2019, 16:51 PM IST
Djokovic beats Federer in intense five-set thriller to lift 5th Wimbledon title
Novak Djokovic defeated 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 in an intense five-set thriller to lift his fifth Wimbledon title at Centre Court on Sunday.
Jul 14, 2019, 18:27 PM IST
Vintage Roger Federer holds off Rafael Nadal to reach Wimbledon final
The 40th career meeting between the golden duo with 38 Grand Slam titles between them, swung this way and that before Federer seized control to claim a 7-6(3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 victory.
Jul 13, 2019, 00:42 AM IST
Novak Djokovic holds off spirited Spanish challenge to reach Wimbledon final
Remarkably the 6-2 4-6 6-3 6-2 success was the Serb’s 12th victory in his last 13 Grand Slam semi-finals and he is now one win away from his fifth title at Wimbledon and 16th Grand Slam singles crown.
Jul 12, 2019, 21:02 PM IST
Rafael Nadal topples Sam Querrey to set up Roger Federer semi-final in Wimbledon
The Spaniard made a jaw-dropping start to his quarter-final as he won all 12 points during his first three service games.
Jul 11, 2019, 00:22 AM IST
A case of ‘don’t you now who I am?’ for Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon
'Manic Monday' always causes a scheduling headache for Wimbledon organisers.
Jul 09, 2019, 15:03 PM IST
Serena Williams fined $10,000 for damaging Wimbledon court
Serena Williams was fined $10,000 (£7,989) by the All England Club for damaging one of Wimbledon's courts with her racket prior to the start of the tournament, media reported.
Jul 09, 2019, 06:18 AM IST
Nadal bursts Sousa''s bubble to reach Wimbledon quarters
The sweet-spot in Rafael Nadal`s racket appeared to be the size of a beachball on Monday as the Spaniard fired off winners left, right and centre to hurtle into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a ruthless 6-2 6-2 6-2 win over Joao Sousa.
Jul 08, 2019, 23:57 PM IST
Heavier balls to blame for slower game at Wimbledon, says Rafael Nadal
Many players have complained about the game's slower speed at the Grand Slam this year, with Roger Federer saying Wimbledon "has not been the fastest".
Jul 08, 2019, 14:29 PM IST
Wimbledon 2019: Rafael Nadal beats Japan’s Sugita to set up Kyrgios clash
Spaniard Rafael Nadal recovered from that initial hiccup to claim a dominant 6-3 6-1 6-3 win.
Jul 03, 2019, 10:46 AM IST
Nadal says Wimbledon's seedings system 'not a good thing'
Wimbledon will announce the seedings on Wednesday when it is likely Nadal could find himself seeded third behind defending champion Novak Djokovic and eight-time champion Roger Federer
Jun 26, 2019, 19:32 PM IST
Rafael Nadal will not play before Wimbledon
The 33-year-old will now head back home to Mallorca to recharge his batteries before heading to Wimbledon at the end of the month.
Jun 10, 2019, 13:12 PM IST
Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to claim record-stretching 12th French Open title
The Spaniard, who now has 18 majors to his name, also becomes the first player to win the same Grand Slam title 12 times, going past Margaret Court`s 11 Australian Open titles.
Jun 09, 2019, 21:54 PM IST
Dominic Thiem sees off Novak Djokovic to reach French Open final
Thiem, the fourth seed, was leading 3-1 in the third set on Friday when the semi-final was interrupted by rain and then surprisingly abandoned for the day.
Jun 08, 2019, 19:55 PM IST
Novak Djokovic vs Dominic Thiem French Open semi-final to resume on Saturday
Thiem was leading 6-2 3-6 3-1 when rain stopped play for the second time at 1740 local time (1540GMT).
Jun 07, 2019, 23:06 PM IST
Rafael Nadal reaches French Open final after defeating Roger Federer in straight sets
Nadal recorded a straight sets win over Federer in the semi-final match that was played on Court Phillippe-Chatrier.
Jun 07, 2019, 20:17 PM IST
French Open organisers move to defuse WTA row
After a Wednesday washout, organisers scheduled both semi-finals, originally scheduled for Thursday, for Friday, with British number one Jo Konta`s contest against Czech Marketa Vondrousova moved to Court Simonne Mathieu, the newly-built third show court.
Jun 07, 2019, 17:21 PM IST
Factbox: Previous Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer clashes at French Open
A quick look at Rafael Nadal's domination of Roger Federer at Roland Garros.
Jun 06, 2019, 09:53 AM IST
French Open: Hope for Roger Federer if he breaks Rafa's rhythm
Roger Federer has used just about everything in his vast armoury to try and beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
Jun 06, 2019, 09:39 AM IST
