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Virginia Wade recalls how Queen Elizabeth II had 'Roger Federer entranced' at Wimbledon lunch in 2010

Wimbledon 1977 was a special occasion for Virginia Wade. Not only did she win her home Grand Slam for the first time in its centenary year, but she was presented with the trophy on Centre Court by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday, Wade has recalled her first experience of meeting Her Majesty, how she helped inspire her to victory that year, how the Queen left Roger Federer “entranced” when they had lunch together at Wimbledon 2010, and how the Queen had a “twinkle that lights up the world"...

Alcaraz puts Spain into Davis Cup quarter-finals against Croatia

World number one Carlos Alcaraz sealed Spain's berth in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Sunday by beating South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets.

'It may be the last time' - Andy Murray admits Kazakhstan singles rubber win may be his final Davis Cup match

Andy Murray admitted that it «may be the last time» he plays in front of a Davis Cup crowd in Glasgow following Great Britain’s elimination from this year's event. Murray, who beat Kazakhstan's Dmitry Popko 6-4 6-3 on Sunday afternoon in a match rendered meaningless following GB's prior group-stage losses to the USA and the Netherlands, won 32 of his 35 singles matches in the Davis Cup and led his side to the title in 2015 with stellar performances in Glasgow against the United States and Australia along the way. Ad But in his twilight years and struggling with injury and consistency, Murray’s Davis Cup selection in the coming seasons is in doubt.

Hamdallah top-performing player in round 4 of Roshn Saudi League

The completion of the fourth round of the Roshn Saudi League has seen Al-Ittihad forward Abderrazak Hamdallah emerge as the player of the week, according to global football website SofaScore.

Roger Federer retirement: Swiss star frequently reminded us no single player is bigger than tennis

In March 2018, about 10 days before Juan Martin del Potro defeated Roger Federer in the Indian Wells final, the Argentine told reporters how much he loved competing against Federer, but that it was also difficult facing someone he admired so much. Del Potro got the better of Federer on seven occasions from the 25 meetings they’ve had on tour and he was always fuelled by the idea of just how special it was to post one single victory over the talismanic Swiss.

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Virginia Wade recalls how Queen Elizabeth II had 'Roger Federer entranced' at Wimbledon lunch in 2010

Alcaraz puts Spain into Davis Cup quarter-finals against Croatia

'It may be the last time' - Andy Murray admits Kazakhstan singles rubber win may be his final Davis Cup match

Hamdallah top-performing player in round 4 of Roshn Saudi League

Roger Federer retirement: Swiss star frequently reminded us no single player is bigger than tennis

Commentary: A true champion, Roger Federer's legacy of greatness and grace will be missed

Ottawa's Dabrowski and Stefani of Brazil capture Chennai women's doubles title

SA edged out in rain-interrupted Davis Cup tie by Bulgaria