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Roger Federer in action during his semi-final match against Spain’s Rafael Nadal. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via Reuters)

‘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

Federer, 37, is the oldest man in the semi-finals of a Slam since 39-year-old Jimmy Connors at the 1991 US Open. (Hannah McKay/Reuters)

Federer, Nadal braced for Wimbledon epic

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

Fed express: Grass-court maestro Roger Federer is looking to capture a ninth Wimbledon title after winning at Halle for the 10th time (AFP)

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

Eighteen of Sharapova’s unforced errors came in an untidy first set where she trailed 1-4 and 2-5.

Sharapova crashes at US Open to birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Maria Sharapova was trying to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2012

“With respect to reference to litigation, this means that the IDC has instituted legal action to recover the R37.5-million as well as the R250-million in accrued interest,” says Patel. (David Harrison/M&G)

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

It was Maria Sharapova earliest exit at a Slam since a first round defeat at the 2010 Australian Open.

Former champs Sharapova, Kvitova crash out, Nadal, Djokovic through

Sharapova, playing Wimbledon for the first time in three years, gave up the match on her 11th double fault

London’s rainy conditions has provoked more debate over the Centre Court’s roof.

Wimbledon roof draws questions as rain soaks London

Wimbledon has been hit by heavy rain with fears growing that Centre Court’s roof was turning the event into both an outdoor and indoor contest.

Rafael Nadal hits a forehand return during his first round match against Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil on day two of Wimbledon.

Nadal, Murray win as Aussies suffer Wimbledon slump

Rafael Nadal and British hope Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon second round but Australia’s men fell to their country’s worst performance since 1938.

Roger Federer returns the ball to Germany’s Tobias Kanke during their first-round match in the French Open at the Roland Garros.

Djokovic and Federer survive French Open

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer stayed on course for a sublime French Open semifinal showdown, but only after they survived fourth round scares.

Arsenal bids farewell to Henry with Euro loss

Arsenal bids farewell to Henry with Euro loss

Arsenal have said a sad farewell to Thierry Henry after losing 4-0 to AC Milan in their Champions League clash, ending their European dreams.

Nadal crushes Tsonga to fire Spain into final

Nadal lambastes organisers of ‘dangerous’ US Open

Rafael Nadal has lashed out at US Open organisers, saying they were putting players’ safety at risk in an attempt to make up for lost time.

Nadal crushes Tsonga to fire Spain into final

Nadal beats pal Nalbandian in US Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal reached the US Open last 16 with a victory over gutsy close friend David Nalbandian.

Djokovic targets McEnroe’s record

Djokovic targets McEnroe’s record

Novak Djokovic is convinced that he can match John McEnroe’s 1984 record of 82 wins against just three defeats.

Nadal: Every step you take

Nadal: Every step you take, I’ll be watching you

Rafael Nadal insists Novak Djokovic cannot keep winning and he will be first in the queue ready to pounce when the Serb finally cracks.

Sharapova to meet Kvitova in Wimbledon women’s final

Sharapova to meet Kvitova in Wimbledon women’s final

Maria Sharapova, the rejuvenated glamour girl of women’s tennis, will take on low-key Czech Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon title showdown on Saturday.

Nadal disappointed by Federer’s Wimbledon exit

Nadal disappointed by Federer’s Wimbledon exit

Rafael Nadal says he was saddened to see Roger Federer knocked out of Wimbledon as the 16-time Grand Slam title winner lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Nadal fears Wimbledon injury knock-out

Nadal fears Wimbledon injury knock-out

Despite the win in the last 16 against Juan Martin del Potro, defending champion Rafael Nadal may be forced to quit due to a left foot injury.

Djokovic, Murray into Wimbledon last eight

Novak Djokovic has set up a meeting with Australian teenager Bernard Tomic, while Andy Murray gave a majestic performance against Richard Gasquet.

Serena in tears

Serena in tears, Federer, Djokovic in flying starts

On the second day of Wimbledon, Serena Williams made an emotional return, while Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic eased in to the second round.

Battling Schiavone reaches French Open semis

Defending French Open champion Francesca Schiavone had battled from a set and 4-1 down to defeat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the semifinals.