Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray vs Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic in potential semi-final clashes
Top seed Murray will start his campaign on Monday against a qualifier while second seed Djokovic tackles Slovakia`s Martin Klizan before a tricky possible third round clash with old rival Juan Martin del Potro.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
Wimbledon actually helps me concentrate better, says defending champion Andy Murray
The 2013 and 2016 winner has struggled for consistency this year, failing to win any of his five clay events and making an early exit at the Queen`s Club earlier this month.
Jun 28, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Novak Djokovic bumped up to second seed; Andy Murray stays atop
The seedings, released by the All England Club on Wednesday, have defending champion Andy Murray number one in the men`s singles with Germany`s Angelique Kerber the women`s top seed.
Jun 28, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
Jelena Ostapenko chases more Wimbledon glory as Daria Kasatkina lurks
But as the hard-hitting Latvian limbers up for Wimbledon, her near contemporary from Russia, Daria Kasatkina, is staking her own claim to carry the standard for the sport`s next generation.
Jun 28, 2017, 10:53 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Top five contenders for men's title
Rejuvenated by his fifth Australian Open title in January as well as back-to-back Masters at Indian Wells and Miami, Federer is favourite for a record-setting eighth Wimbledon title which would make him the oldest man to lift the trophy
Jun 28, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Top five contenders for women's title
Beaten by Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final 12 months ago, in the American great`s absence, Kerber has a golden opportunity to get back on track on the lawns of south-west London.
Jun 28, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: With Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova out, race for women's title more wide-open
In the absence of American great Williams, who has 23 Grand Slam titles on her CV, and the headline-grabbing Sharapova, women`s tennis has an undeniable lack of star power heading into Wimbledon, which gets underway on Monday.
Jun 28, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer poised for record eighth title
The evergreen Swiss superstar, who turns 36 in August, has stunned the critics who wrote him off as yesterday`s man when he went down to Milos Raonic in five gruelling sets on Centre Court in 2016.
Jun 28, 2017, 08:57 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal primed for dream final reprise
In 2008, Nadal was just 22. He survived two rain breaks and an enthralling Federer fightback to end the Swiss`s five-year reign as Wimbledon champion to finally triumph 6-4 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(8) 9-7 after defeats in the 2006 and 2007 finals.
Jun 27, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Kei Nishikori hopeful of playing Wimbledon 2017 despite hip injury
The 27-year-old Olympic bronze medallist had treatment courtside but in the end was forced to concede defeat.
Jun 23, 2017, 09:13 AM IST
Roger Federer advances into 15th Halle quarter-final with win over Mischa Zverev
Federer, the 18-time Grand Slam title winner who is building up for an assault on an eighth Wimbledon title next month, next faces 2016 Halle champion Florian Mayer for a place in the semi-finals.
Jun 23, 2017, 09:12 AM IST
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Aegon Championships to rest ahead of Wimbledon 2017
The 31-year-old Spaniard has had a hugely successful clay season, claiming a record 10th French Open crown on Sunday to earn a 15th Grand Slam title.
Jun 14, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
Injured Maria Sharapova withdraws from Wimbledon 2017
The 30-year-old Russian, who was champion at the All England Club in 2004, was due to play in the qualifying event in the hope of making the main draw.
Jun 11, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Maria Sharapova doesn't want wildcards, says will go through qualifying rigours
"Because of my improved ranking after the first three tournaments of my return, I will also be playing the qualifying of Wimbledon in Roehampton, and will not be requesting a wildcard into the main draw," said Sharapova on her website.
May 20, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
Maria Sharapova guaranteed spot in Wimbledon 2017 with first-round victory at Italian Open
The Russian former world number one, given a wildcard to compete in Rome after returning from a 15-month doping ban, dropped serve three times in a scrappy opening set, but won 6-4 6-2 to reach round two.
May 15, 2017, 20:45 PM IST
