Novak Djokovic has backed Rafael Nadal to become the greatest player of all time after failing to prevent the Spaniard from completing a sweep of the four grand slam titles in New York.

Andy Murray attempts to become the first British man to reach a Wimbledon final since before the Second World War this afternoon with his opponent insisting it will be an occasion to savour.

ROGER FEDERER last night looked back on his historic title success at the French Open and declared: “It was meant to be.”

Roger Federer survived being confronted by an intruder to complete his haul of grand-slam titles with a straight-sets victory over Sweden’s Robin Soderling in the French Open final today.

RAFAEL NADAL admitted feeling like “a more complete player” after sweeping to a third straight French Open title with a four-set victory over Roger Federer in yesterday’s final.

RAFAEL NADAL will play Roger Federer in the French Open final for the second year running after seeing off the brave challenge of Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.

Rafael Nadal will play Roger Federer in the French Open final for the second year running after seeing off the brave challenge of Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.

French Open champion Rafael Nadal is determined to make an impression at Wimbledon this year but believes his chances of success have been hindered by the tour schedule.

Rafael Nadal retained his French Open crown today – and denied Roger Federer a place in the history books in the process.

Roger Federer is confident of becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four grand slam titles at the same time.

Roger Federer remains on course to become only the third man in his history to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time.