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Roger Federer, a seven-times Wimbledon champion, has the toughest challenge on paper against sixth-seeded Canadian Milos Raonic. (Photo: AP)

Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray eye...

The 'Big 4' has become a 'Big 3' with the shock exit of Rafael Nadal.

12 July 2017 6:54 AM GMT

Wimbledon 2017: Karolina Pliskova becomes world no 1 replacing Angelique Kerber

Wimbledon 2017: Karolina Pliskova becomes world no 1 replacing...

Pliskova reached to top of the ranking for the first time after world No. 2, Simona Halep, was beaten in the Wimbledon...

12 July 2017 5:10 AM GMT

Henin had a decade of battles with Serena between 2001 and 2010, with the American edging their duels 8-6. (Photo: AP)

If Serena Williams wants to rule again, she will, says Justin Henin

Serena's absence opened the door for a new champion to step up and seize this year's Wimbledon crown.

12 July 2017 3:15 AM GMT

With Rafael Nadal out of the picture, Andy Murray will be assured of remaining as world number one with victory on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Wimbledon: Plenty at stake as Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Novak...

Andy Murray in his 10th straight Wimbledon quarter-final and has reached the last-eight at 24 of the last 26 Slams.

11 July 2017 4:11 PM GMT

Venus Williams, an eight-time Wimbledon finalist, will play Britains Johanna Konta or Romanias Simona Halep in Thursdays semi-finals.(Photo: AP)

Wimbledon 2017: Venus Williams sees off Jelena Ostapenko to enter...

Aged 37, Williams' 73-minute masterclass made her most the senior player to reach the last four since Martina...

11 July 2017 3:21 PM GMT

Novak Djokovic ousted Frances Adrian Mannarino despite an injury scare during the match. (Photo: AP)

Wimbledon 2017: Novak Djokovic enters quarterfinal despite injury...

The second seed needed treatment on his long-standing right shoulder injury during his 6-2, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win over...

11 July 2017 2:35 PM GMT

Hans-Dieter Cleven, Boris Beckers former business partner, claimed that the German owed him 40 million Swiss francs.after Becker was declared bankrupt by a court in London last month. (Photo: AP)

Relief for Boris Becker as Swiss court rules in his favour in debt...

Becker has denied he is bankrupt and told the German press he can meet all his financial obligations.

11 July 2017 5:31 AM GMT

Gilles Muller scored the biggest win of his career to outlast Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13 in front of a captivated No.1 Court crowd in a heart-pounding match that lasted for almost five hours. (Photo: AP)

Wimbledon 2017: Rafael Nadal shows class despite defeat against Gilles...

'I'm sorry for the crowd that were supporting me, but it was great to feel all their support,' said Nadal after the...

11 July 2017 4:44 AM GMT

Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer and Andy Murray reach quarterfinals

Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer and Andy Murray reach quarterfinals

Federer defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, whle Andy Murray beat Benoit Paire 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4.

11 July 2017 4:40 AM GMT

Sania Mirza, currently ranked 7 in WTA doubles ranking, is still in contention in the mixed doubles at the tournament where she will be playing the quarterfinals with Ivan Dodig. (Photo: AFP)

Wimbledon 2017: Martina Hingis ends Sania Mirza's run in women's...

3rd seeded Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-jan defeated Sania Mirza and Kirsten Flipkens 6-2, 6-4.

11 July 2017 3:47 AM GMT

Spains Rafael Nadal leaves the court after losing to Luxembourgs Gilles Muller in their Mens Singles Match at Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Wimbledon 2017: Rafael Nadal stunned by Gilles Muller in 5-set...

The French Open champion crashed to a stunning 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13 4th round defeat.

11 July 2017 3:07 AM GMT

Venus Williams last won the Wimbledon title in 2008. (Photo: AP)

Wimbledon: Venus Williams wins, Angelique Kerber loses

Jelena Ostapenko, who had won the girls' title at the All England Club in 2014, reached the quarterfinals for the first...

10 July 2017 3:35 PM GMT