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Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2024: A thrilling tournament and a celebration of tennis excellence in SA
Partner Content
/ 15 July 2024

Wimbledon 2024: A thrilling tournament and a celebration of tennis excellence in SA

AMEX TENNIS TOWN, Nedbank’s collaboration with American Express, successfully promoted tennis development

By Thulani Pfende
‘World watching’ as Djokovic, Alcaraz clash for Wimbledon title
Sport
/ 15 July 2023

‘World watching’ as Djokovic, Alcaraz clash for Wimbledon title

Victory on Sunday will put the 36-year-old just one major away from completing the first men’s calendar Grand Slam since 1969

By Dave James
Wimbledon to celebrate Federer career on Centre Court
Sport
/ 3 July 2023

Wimbledon to celebrate Federer career on Centre Court

There will be a special ceremony for the 41 year old on the court where his rise began

By Agence France Presse
World Tennis Day uniforms that go hard
Friday
/ 7 March 2023

World Tennis Day uniforms that go hard

Tennis is one of fashion’s favourite sports, on and off the court

By Kimberley Schoeman
The enigma of Kyrgios: Why all the love for this mean boy?
Sport
/ 7 July 2022

The enigma of Kyrgios: Why all the love for this mean boy?

Something has changed in the public reading of character. A celebrity’s capacity for bullying is read by the audience as honesty

By Carlos Amato
Osaka ready to boycott Wimbledon over ranking points row
Sport
/ 24 May 2022

Osaka ready to boycott Wimbledon over ranking points row

The ATP and WTA tours last week removed ranking points from Wimbledon after the All England Club banned Russian and Belarusian players.

By Dave James
Osaka crisis throws light on stars’ mental health and media ‘voyeurism’
Sport
/ 1 June 2021

Osaka crisis throws light on stars’ mental health and media ‘voyeurism’

The 23-year-old world number two, and four-time major winner, said she will now take a break from tennis, putting her participation at Wimbledon and even her home Olympics at risk

By Dave James
Sharapova ends a career that was stuff of Hollywood
Article
/ 28 February 2020

Sharapova ends a career that was stuff of Hollywood

The Russian shot to international fame as a giggly 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 2004, the third youngest player to conquer the All England Club’s famous grass courts

By Agency
‘Stars align’ as Federer seeks to break Djokovic spell in Wimbledon final
Article
/ 13 July 2019

‘Stars align’ as Federer seeks to break Djokovic spell in Wimbledon final

Whoever emerges as champion on Sunday, it will yet again confirm the dominance of the ‘Big Three’ of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal

By Dave James
Federer, Nadal braced for Wimbledon epic
Article
/ 11 July 2019

Federer, Nadal braced for Wimbledon epic

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal battle for a place in the Wimbledon final on Friday

By Dave James
Serena wary of Riske factor at Wimbledon
Article
/ 9 July 2019

Serena wary of Riske factor at Wimbledon

The 37-year-old seven-time champion is moving into something resembling her best form after an unconvincing first week

By Pirate Irwin
A walkabout at Wimbledon
Article
/ 4 July 2019

A walkabout at Wimbledon

Poorer fans watch screens on Murray Mount and the posh mingle with stars in Rosewater Pavilion

By Robin Millard
‘My goal is to win Wimbledon,’ says teen Gauff after Venus shock
Article
/ 2 July 2019

‘My goal is to win Wimbledon,’ says teen Gauff after Venus shock

The teenage American, who was not even born when Williams won her first two Wimbledon singles titles, showed not an ounce of fear on Court One

By Pirate Irwin
Can Federer defy age at Wimbledon?
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Can Federer defy age at Wimbledon?

The 37-year-old is setting his sights on becoming the oldest man to win a Grand Slam singles title

By Dave James
KG’s never-say-die advantage
Article
/ 4 January 2019

KG’s never-say-die advantage

It takes real guts to take on the challenge of playing at Wimbledon. Imagine doing it without the support of a coach

By Siyabonga Ngcangisa and Cedric Mayson
China’s Peng banned and fined for Wimbledon corruption attempt
Article
/ 9 August 2018

China’s Peng banned and fined for Wimbledon corruption attempt

China’s former world number one doubles star had attempted to force her doubles partner to withdraw from Wimbledon in 2017

By Agency
After Wimbledon, real tennis cuts to the chase
Article
/ 27 July 2018

After Wimbledon, real tennis cuts to the chase

On a court originally built in 1530 for King Henry VIII, the top players are laying chases and hitting boomerangs, giraffes and railroads

By Robin Millard
Searching for the next Kevin Anderson
Article
/ 27 July 2018

Searching for the next Kevin Anderson

South African tennis is enjoying a revival as our young players rocket up the world rankings

By Luke Feltham
Serena Williams claims discrimination over drug tests
Article
/ 25 July 2018

Serena Williams claims discrimination over drug tests

The tennis player claims that US doping chiefs are testing her more than other players

By Agency
Anderson to continue representing South Africa
Article
/ 18 July 2018

Anderson to continue representing South Africa

Kevin Anderson, who lives in Gulf Stream in Florida and is married to an American, applied for US citizenship a few years ago

By Agency
Djokovic wins fourth Wimbledon title
Article
/ 15 July 2018

Djokovic wins fourth Wimbledon title

Djokovic beat South Africa’s Kevin Anderson for the title on Sunday

By Staff Reporter
Djokovic aims to turn despair into triumph with fourth Wimbledon title
Article
/ 15 July 2018

Djokovic aims to turn despair into triumph with fourth Wimbledon title

The 31-year-old former world number one won the last of his 12 majors at the 2016 French Open when he completed the career Grand Slam

By Dave James
Williams to face Kerber in Wimbledon final
Article
/ 12 July 2018

Williams to face Kerber in Wimbledon final

In her fourth tournament since the birth of her daughter in September, the 23-time Grand Slam champ is closing in on her first major title as a mom

By Steve Griffiths
SA’s Wimbledon dream continues as Klaasen heads into doubles final
Article
/ 12 July 2018

SA’s Wimbledon dream continues as Klaasen heads into doubles final

​South Africa’s Raven Klaasen and partner Michael Venus of New Zealand are through to the final of the men’s doubles at Wimbledon

By Agency
‘I just went after it’ — Anderson recalls saving match point
Article
/ 12 July 2018

‘I just went after it’ — Anderson recalls saving match point

It was Anderson’s fist win over Federer at his fifth attempt. In fact, he had lost all 10 sets he played against the Swiss in their prior meetings

By Agency
‘It’s terrible’: Stunned Federer feeling low after Wimbledon shock
Article
/ 11 July 2018

‘It’s terrible’: Stunned Federer feeling low after Wimbledon shock

It was Federer’s earliest departure from Wimbledon since his shock second round defeat against Sergiy Stakhovsky in 2013

By Steve Griffiths
Epic five-setter: Anderson defeats Federer at Wimbledon
Article
/ 11 July 2018

Epic five-setter: Anderson defeats Federer at Wimbledon

From match point down in the third set, South Africa’s Kevin Anderson recovered to beat defending champion Roger Federer

By Agency
Federer, Nadal and Djokovic face Wimbledon centre court dilemma
Article
/ 10 July 2018

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic face Wimbledon centre court dilemma

Despite being a three-time champion, Djokovic has featured just once on Centre Court in the opening four rounds

By Dave James
Serena powers into Wimbledon quarters, last top 10 seed falls
Article
/ 9 July 2018

Serena powers into Wimbledon quarters, last top 10 seed falls

Williams races into her 13th Wimbledon quarter-final after the seven-time champion thrashed Rodina 6-2, 6-2 in a Centre Court masterclass

By Steve Griffiths
Is Roger Federer in danger of losing his iconic logo?
Article
/ 9 July 2018

Is Roger Federer in danger of losing his iconic logo?

While die hard Roger Federer fans still deck themselves out in RF Nike apparel, Federer himself took to centre court decked in gear from Uniqlo

By Luke Feltham
Federer, Serena in Wimbledon masterclass as Wozniacki crashes
Article
/ 5 July 2018

Federer, Serena in Wimbledon masterclass as Wozniacki crashes

Serena Williams powered to her 16th successive win in Wednesday’s second round action

By Steve Griffiths
‘Overjoyed’ Venus salutes Wimbledon as female stars take over show courts
Article
/ 4 July 2018

‘Overjoyed’ Venus salutes Wimbledon as female stars take over show courts

Whether women continue to get equal playing time on Centre and Court One remains to be seen

By Steve Griffiths
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