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Novak Djokoviccompeting during the week before Wimbledon for the first time in seven years, saved a pair of set points in the second set before finally putting Young away after a lengthy tie-break.(Photo: AP)

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Eastbourne International: Novak Djokovic battles past Donald Young to...

The former world number one Novak Djokovic is rebuilding for Wimbledon after a poor past year by his world-class...

29 Jun 2017 6:56 PM IST

Ramkumar took the first set 7-6. However, after winning the first set, he went down in the next two sets. The final score was 7-6 (7-0), 3-6, 6-7 (6-8) in a match that lasted two hour and 43 minutes.(Photo: AFP)

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India's Ramkumar Ramanathan goes down fighting to Marcos Baghdatis in...

It was another great show from the Indian tennis player after his shock win over world No. 8 Dominic Thiem.

29 Jun 2017 4:51 PM IST

The stir came after John McEnroe called the 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams the best female player ever no question. But when he was asked why not the best player ever, he put her around 700 compared to men, adding, if she had to just play the circuit the mens circuit that would be an entirely different story. (Photo: AP)

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John McEnroe regrets 'no. 700 on men's tour' remark against Serena...

McEnroe said he never thought his ideas of where women would rank in the men's tour would create the controversy they...

29 Jun 2017 1:13 PM IST

Novak Djokovic claimed his fifth victory without a defeat against Vase

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Novak Djokovic eases through Vasek Pospisil at Eastbourne...

Novak Djokovic is playing a pre-Wimbledon event for the first time since 2010 and will next face either Donald Young or...

28 Jun 2017 6:16 PM IST

Three-times champion Novak Djokovic has been bumped up to second seed for next weeks Wimbledon championship despite slipping to fourth in the ATP world rankings. (Photo: AFP)

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Novak Djokovic placed second in latest seedings ahead of Wimbledon

Wimbledon differs from the other grand slams, with previous form on grass in the previous two years coming into play.

28 Jun 2017 4:19 PM IST

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John McEnroe refuses to apologise to Serena Williams, comes out with...

The seven-time major champion believes men should play against women to settle the argument.

28 Jun 2017 12:07 PM IST

Federer is poised to break the tie for seven Wimbledon titles he shares with Pete Sampras and take his career tally at the majors to 19. (Photo:AP)

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Roger Federer poised for record Wimbledon triumph

The evergreen Swiss superstar returns as favourite to capture record-breaking eighth title and become the tournament's...

28 Jun 2017 11:34 AM IST

Ramkumar Ramanthans victory over Dominic Thiem was his first-ever victory over a top-10 player in the ATP rankings. (Photo: AFP)

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India's 222-ranked Ramkumar Ramanathan shocks world No 8 Dominic Thiem

India's top singles player pulled of a stunning straight-set 6-3,6-2 victory over his higher ranked opponent.

28 Jun 2017 10:27 AM IST

$\Dear John, I adore and respect you but please please keep me out of your statements that are not factually based,\ Serena Williams wrote on Twitter. (Photo: AP)$ Sports

Serena Williams asks John McEnroe for respect after comparison to men

McEnroe, speaking on a tour to promote his new book 'But Seriously,' said he would place Williams 'like 700 in the...

27 Jun 2017 10:43 AM IST

In 2008, Rafael Nadal was just 22. He survived two rain breaks and an enthraling Roger Federer fightback to end the Swisss 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. (Photo: AP)

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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Federer, 35, prevailed in their five-set battle in Australia to win a record-extending 18th Grand Slam.

27 Jun 2017 9:38 AM IST

Petra Kvitova had defeated Australias Ashleigh Barty 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the grass-court event in Birmingham.(Photo: AP)

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WTA Rankings: Petra Kvitova climbs up to 12th place

There is no change in the top three with Angelique Kerber acquiring the numero one spot, followed by Simona Halep and...

26 Jun 2017 9:03 PM IST

Djokovic announced that he would start working with Agassi shortly before the French Open. (Photo:AP)

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John McEnroe urges Andre Agassi to spend more time with Novak Djokovic

The 47-year-old American, only stayed in Paris for opening week, and it is not clear whether he will be in Djokovic's...

26 Jun 2017 5:44 PM IST