As summer draws to a close , there is only one Grand Slam left in 2019. Late August means tennis fans turn their attention to New York, and the US Open. Despite the rise of younger players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, all eyes are still on the ‘Big Three’ at this…
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Wimbledon 2019 review: Ten of the biggest stories
Another Wimbledon is over, the 132nd to be precise. 2019’s tournament has been great entertainment. As always there have been big stories pouring out of SW19, from big upsets, to rising stars and returning greats. Here we look at ten of the biggest stories to arise from this year’s Championships. The arrival of Coco Gauff…
FINAL REPORT. Novak Djokovic makes history in epic Wimbledon final win over Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic has become the first man to win a 12-12 tiebreak in a fifth set at Wimbledon, beating Roger Federer 7-6 1-6 7-6 4-6 13-12 to win the trophy after saving two Championship points. The longest ever Wimbledon final at just over five hours, the match will go down as one of the best…
FINAL PREVIEW. Djokovic and Federer to fight for 2019 Wimbledon crown.
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will meet on Centre Court today to decide the winner of the Wimbledon 2019 Gentlemen’s singles trophy. In their 48th professional meeting, Djokovic narrowly leads his Swiss opponent 25-22. They have met three times at Wimbledon already with the Serb leading the eight time champion 2-1. Federer got the better…
MATCH REPORT. Djokovic battles past Bautista Agut into sixth Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic has defeated Roberto Bautista Agut in a tough four set semi final, seeing him into a sixth Wimbledon final. Playing for an eleventh time, the surprise semi finalist Bautista Agut had won their previous two meetings this year. However Djokovic was able to keep up his perfect Slam record against the Spaniard today…
SEMI FINAL PREVIEW. Djokovic to take on surprise semi finalist Bautista Agut
World number one Novak Djokovic will bid to make his sixth Wimbledon final as he takes on 22nd ranked Roberto Bautista Agut. Despite being in his first ever Grand Slam semi final, 31 year old Bautista Agut has beaten Djokovic in their two meetings this year. In the Tour’s opening week, the man from Castellón…
MATCH REPORT. Roberto Bautista Agut to make semi final debut after Guido Pella win
Roberto Bautista Agut has continued his formidable 2019 by beating Argentine Guido Pella 7-5 6-4 3-6 6-3 to make his first ever Grand Slam semi final. Playing each other for the third time, the Spaniard has kept up his perfect record against his 29 year old opponent. An explosive start by the man from Castellón…
MATCH REPORT. Djokovic crushes Goffin to reach 9th Wimbledon semi final
Despite a testing first set, Novak Djokovic went on to make light work of 21st seed David Goffin in today’s quarter final. Winning 6-4 6-0 6-2, Djokovic advanced to his ninth Wimbledon semi final and has set up the chance to appear in his sixth final. Making his first appearance in a Wimbledon quarter final,…
MATCH PREVIEW. Djokovic vs Goffin Wimbledon QF
2018 champion Novak Djokovic will look to extend his unbeaten Wimbledon run to 12 matches as he takes on Belgium’s David Goffin in the quarter final of Wimbledon. The two have met on six occasions already, with Djokovic winning five of them, including their only Grand Slam meeting which came at Roland Garros in 2013….
Djokovic into 45th Slam quarter final with win over Humbert
World number one Novak Djokovic continued his bid to win a fifth Wimbledon in impressive style, as he beat Ugo Humbert 6-3 6-2 6-3. The Serb was able to gain advantage of the first set early on, when in a 20 shot rally the left-handed forehand of the 21 year old Frenchman found the net,…