Kevin Anderson finally wins the second-longest match in Wimbledon history against American John Isner, after six hours and 36 minutes. Source Website—> Continue reading Advent calendar 2018: Kevin Anderson wins second-longest match in Wimbledon history

Highlights: Dominant Zverev beats Djokovic to win ATP Finals Manchester has joined current hosts London on a five-city shortlist to stage the ATP Finals from 2021. Singapore, Tokyo and Turin have also made the cut after more than 40 cities … Continue reading ATP Finals: Manchester & London on five-city shortlist to host event from 2021

The home of Wimbledon was first established as the All England Croquet Club in July 1868 Wimbledon’s expansion plans have taken a step forward after a neighbouring golf club voted to sell its land. The All England Lawn Tennis Club … Continue reading Wimbledon expansion plans set to advance after golf club votes to sell

Serena Williams reached two Grand Slam finals in 2018, having returned to competitive tennis in February Mothers returning to tennis will have increased protection for their rankings on the WTA Tour from next season. Players coming back from childbirth, or … Continue reading WTA gives increased protection for returning mothers on tour for 2019

Gimelstob twice reached the men’s doubles quarter-finals at Wimbledon Two-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion Justin Gimelstob has pleaded not guilty to a charge of battery causing serious bodily injury in a Los Angeles court. Gimelstob, 41, partnered Venus Williams … Continue reading Justin Gimelstob pleads not guilty to assault in Los Angeles

Watch highlights from Angelique Kerber’s victory over seven-time champion Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon title in front of a star-studded Centre Court crowd. Source Website—> Continue reading Advent calendar 2018: Angelique Kerber beats Serena Williams to win first Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic wins an epic semi-final against Rafael Nadal which set up his straight-set win over Kevin Anderson in the final of Wimbledon. Source Website—> Continue reading Advent calendar 2018: Novak Djokovic wins epic semi-final before claiming fourth Wimbledon title

Amelie Mauresmo was previously France’s Fed Cup captain Amelie Mauresmo has decided against taking over as captain of France’s Davis Cup team to instead coach compatriot Lucas Pouille. The 39-year-old, who would have been France’s first female Davis Cup captain, … Continue reading Amelie Mauresmo withdraws as France Davis Cup captain to coach Lucas Pouille

Andy Murray’s last competitive appearance came at September’s Shenzhen Open Andy Murray will use his protected ranking of world number two to gain entry to January’s Australian Open. The Briton, 31, ended his season early to focus on making “big … Continue reading Australian Open: Andy Murray to use protected ranking to play in Melbourne

Image copyright PA Ex-tennis champion Boris Becker has dropped his claim to have diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy. The three-time Wimbledon winner had said his appointment as a Central African Republic (CAR) diplomat gave him protection from any legal claims. Declared … Continue reading Boris Becker drops bankruptcy immunity claim

Andy Lapthorne moves to second in the rankings after reaching the final Britain’s Andy Lapthorne was beaten in the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters quad singles final as Australian Dylan Alcott won 3-6 7-5 6-4 in Florida. Alcott, 27, beat Lapthorne … Continue reading Andy Lapthorne beaten by Dylan Alcott in Wheelchair Tennis Masters quad final

We take a look at East Midlands’ Unsung Hero winner for 2018 – autistic tennis coach Matthew Chilvers who wants to encourage people with disabilities to get involved in sport. Source Website—> Continue reading Unsung Hero 2018: East Midlands' Matthew Chilvers