US Open champion Novak Djokovic is honoured to be considered among the greats of the game and has warned his rivals he has many years left in him yet.

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World number one Rafael Nadal dug his way out of deep trouble to gain revenge over his 2012 Wimbledon conqueror Lukas Rosol.

Fine Gael’s digital strategy people have launched a series of Facebook ads – featuring Great Danes, Bjorn Borg, and Maori dancers – to a mixed reaction.

What an ungrateful lot we can be.

Novak Djokovic believes his rivalry with Rafael Nadal that is currently dominating tennis can only be good for the game.

Rafael Nadal wrote his name in the history books with an emotional French Open triumph over Novak Djokovic.

Rafael Nadal became the first man ever to win seven French Open titles as he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 in their rain-delayed final at Roland Garros.

A furious Rafael Nadal held a tenuous lead over Novak Djokovic when rain forced an overnight suspension of their French Open final blockbuster in Paris.

Roger Federer lost in straight sets to Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals yesterday and then declared Rafael Nadal the “overwhelming favourite” for tomorrow’s showpiece.

Rafael Nadal is one victory away from a record seventh French Open title after thrashing David Ferrer 6-2 6-2 6-1 in the semi-finals at Roland Garros today.

Rafael Nadal continued his seemingly unstoppable march through the French Open draw with a 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 6-3 victory over Nicolas Almagro to reach the semi-finals.

Novak Djokovic is ready to embrace the weight of history as he bids to follow in the footsteps of Rod Laver and Don Budge.

THE form book meant nothing as Dublin duo James Cluskey and Barry King turned on the style on the second day of the Green Property Irish Men’s Open at the Fitzwilliam Club.

Rafael Nadal fears Novak Djokovic has a psychological advantage heading into tomorrow's Wimbledon final.

Jim McCabe and Simon Lewis argue both sides of the debate

RAFAEL NADAL believes his sixth French Open title was the most special of them all because of the trials and tribulations he had to go through to claim it.

Rafael Nadal equalled Bjorn Borg’s record of six French Open titles with a 7-5 7-6 (7/3) 5-7 6-1 victory over Roger Federer in another titanic final between arguably the two best players the game has ever seen.

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RAFAEL NADAL swatted the challenge of Tomas Berdych to claim his second Wimbledon singles title on Centre Court and rip away Roger Federer’s standing as the world’s dominant force.

ANDY RODDICK produced one of the best performances of his life yesterday to triumph over hot favourite and home hope Andy Murray and set up another final showdown with Roger Federer tomorrow.

Roger Federer was all class as he made history by becoming the first man to reach seven consecutive Wimbledon finals.

ROGER FEDERER stayed on course for a first French Open title after coming from two sets to one down to defeat Juan Martin del Potro in nerveless fashion in the Roland Garros semi-finals last night.

Sweden’s Robin Soderling came from 4-1 down in the final set to down 12th seed Fernando Gonzalez in a riveting battle of the big hitters to reach the French Open final today.

ANDY MURRAY admitted he was left helpless by Fernando Gonzalez’s booming forehand as the Chilean ended the Scot’s impressive run at the French Open at the quarter-final stage, the 12th seed Gonzalez powering his way to a 6-3 3-6 6-0 6-4 win.

Rafael Nadal has been confirmed as the new world number one in men’s tennis, knocking Roger Federer off top spot for the first time in 237 weeks.

Roger Federer will team up with Bjorn Borg for a doubles match in China later this year – and could face a dream left-handed pairing of John McEnroe and Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal insisted he is capable of winning on any surface after he closed in on the world number one spot by adding a hardcourt title to his impressive 2008 triumphs in Toronto last night.

RAFAEL NADAL is in a hurry to make more tennis history after proving a major draw as he became the first Spaniard to win Wimbledon for 42 years.

Roger Federer admitted losing his Wimbledon crown to Rafael Nadal was the toughest defeat of his career.

Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer’s dream of a record-breaking sixth consecutive Wimbledon mens’ singles title tonight with victory in an epic final.

The Wimbledon final was interrupted by rain today as Rafael Nadal on course for victory over his great rival Roger Federer.

The start of today’s Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was delayed today following heavy rain showers in London.

Rafael Nadal today brushed aside the challenge of Germany’s Rainer Schuettler to advance to Sunday’s Wimbledon final.

Second seed Rafael Nadal came through a surprisingly strenuous workout against German qualifier Andreas Beck before moving into the second round with a straight sets win on Centre Court.

After wins for Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, it was Rafael Nadal’s turn to begin his Wimbledon campaign today with a first-round match against Germany’s Andreas Beck.

ROGER Federer began his attempt to lift a sixth consecutive Wimbledon crown with a fashion statement when he walked on to Centre Court in brilliant sunshine wearing a cashmere cardigan.

RAFAEL NADAL has backed Roger Federer to bounce back from his mauling at the Spaniard’s hands in the final of the French Open.

Roger Federer insists he will come away from the French Open with his head held high despite the manner of his defeat to Rafael Nadal in yesterday’s final.

RAFAEL NADAL was left to reflect on an “almost perfect” performance after crushing Roger Federer to win the French Open for the fourth time in succession today.

Rafael Nadal underlined his status as the undisputed king of the claycourt today as he destroyed Roger Federer in the final of the French Open.

ROGER FEDERER set up a French Open final showdown with Rafael Nadal for the third year in succession after defeating the battling Gael Monfils in four sets yesterday.