Roger Federer yesterday gained revenge over Rafael Nadal 11 years on to set up a Wimbledon final showdown with Novak Djokovic today.

It went deep into a fifth set and the Serbian finally got over the line.

Rafael Nadal roared to French Open title number 11 with a straight-sets demolition of Dominic Thiem.

The Spaniard had to return on Tuesday morning to finish his first-round clash against the lucky loser from Italy.

Roselyne Bachelot, the former Minister for Health and Sport, alleged that when Nadal was sidelined by a knee injury for seven months in 2012 it was actually because he had tested positive for a banned substance.

The 31-year-old Spaniard had guaranteed the position for the fourth time in his career after his second round win over Hyeon Chung earlier this week.

Claycourt king Rafa Nadal regained his Roland Garros throne after two years in exile with a brutal 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 mauling of Swiss Stan Wawrinka to complete ‘La Decima’ yesterday.

Dominic Thiem is under no illusions about the size of the task ahead of him as he chases his first grand slam title.

Andy Murray beat Rafael Nadal in straight sets to become the Mutua Madrid Open champion.

It is the best way to get a feel for the tennis these days; watching, and typing, with a broken finger.