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Serb Djokovic, whose last stay in the top 10 dates back to October 2017, is hoping his 13th grand slam title will mark a turning point after a difficult two years marked by loss of motivation, personal issues and niggling injuries. (Photo: AP)

ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic back in top 10 after Wimbledon triumph

South African surprise finalist Anderson, 32, moved up three places to fifth in the rankings.

16 July 2018 8:11 PM IST

Wimbledon 2018: Novak Djokovic beats Kevin Anderson in straight sets...

The Serbian now stands fourth in the all-time Grand Slam singles final list.

15 July 2018 6:15 PM IST

The couples daughter Olympia was born in September but Serena then needed a series of operations to free her from the risk of clotting. (Photo: AFP)

Feared Serena Williams' death: Husband Alexis Ohanian posts touching...

Alexis Ohanian saluted the 36-year-old Williams for battling back from life-saving surgery.

15 July 2018 5:09 PM IST

Clash of the sport-titans?

With all big teams gone in quarter finals, this FIFA world cup has taken everyone by surprise.

15 July 2018 12:20 AM IST

Kerber is the first German woman to win the Wimbledon title since Steffi Graf in 1996. (Photo: AP)

Angelique Kerber overcomes Serena Williams to claim first Wimbledon...

It was Kerber's third title at the majors to add to her Australian Open and US Open triumphs in 2016.

14 July 2018 10:18 PM IST

Wimbledon 2018: Novak Djokovic stuns Rafael Nadal, to face Kevin...

The 12-time Grand Slam winner is back in a major final for the first time since the 2016 US Open

14 July 2018 8:16 PM IST

Germanys experienced Angelique Kerber stands in the way of the 36-year-old Serena Williams and an eighth, and arguably most impressive, All England Club singles crown which would see her match Margaret Courts all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles. (Photo: )

Serena seeks 8th Wimbledon crown to cap another comeback after...

Williams became the oldest woman to win Wimbledon two years ago, beating Kerber in what was their last meeting.

14 July 2018 1:40 PM IST

History books will show that Kevin Anderson came out on top against John Isner in a 7-6(6) 6-7(5) 6-7(9) 6-4 26-24 epic that lasted six hours and 36 minutes - the longest ever semi-final at Wimbledon - but those numbers fail to illustrate the astonishing feats of endurance shown by the two gladiators on the most famous stage in tennis. (Photo: AFP)

Kevin Anderson beats John Isner in 396-minute marathon to reach...

Anderson became the first South African man in 97 years to reach the Wimbledon final.

14 July 2018 9:29 AM IST

It was a cathartic moment for the 36-year-old, who endured severe labour complications that left her needing life-saving operations. (Photo: AP)

Mum's the word: Serena Williams to face Angelique Kerber in her 10th...

Williams will face German world number 10 Angelique Kerber on Saturday in a repeat of the 2016 showpiece won by...

13 July 2018 8:56 AM IST

After 4 hours, 48 minutes of gruelling encounter, Rafael Nadal, who won the match, went over to give del Potro a lengthy hug. Then they walked to the sideline together, arms draped across each others shoulders. (Photo: AFP)

Djokovic awaits in semis but first let's talk about Rafa Nadal-del...

Nadal won 7-5, 6-7 (7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 Wednesday and earned a trip to the semifinals.

12 July 2018 11:14 AM IST

Defending champion Federer, chasing a 21st Grand Slam title, lost a Court One epic, 2-6, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11 as 32-year-old Anderson became the first South African in the Wimbledon semi-finals since Kevin Curren in 1983. (Photo: AP)

Wimbledon 2018: Kevin Anderson knocks out Roger Federer, reaches semis

Eighth seed Anderson will play 2016 runner-up Milos Raonic or American ninth seed John Isner on Friday for a place in...

11 July 2018 11:18 PM IST

Serena hasnt won a Grand Slam since the birth of daughter Olympia in September and her last trophy came at the 2017 Australian Open. (Photo: AFP)

It's been a while: Serena Williams sets sights on eight Wimbledon...

Williams avoided a major upset on Tuesday as the former world number one battled back to beat unseeded Camila Giorgi...

11 July 2018 12:22 PM IST