Goran Ivanisevic thanked the British weather for once again saving his bacon after completing another remarkable turnaround.

Goran Ivanisevic’s long love affair with Wimbledon continued unabated after he produced another sensational comeback to reach the third round.

Switzerland’s Ivo Heuberger hopes to receive an “upgrade” when he takes on Tim Henman in the second round at Wimbledon.

Roger Federer burst into tears when he won Wimbledon last year, but Goran Ivanisevic could start crying as soon as he walks onto Centre Court today.

Goran Ivanisevic is determined to enjoy his farewell appearance at Wimbledon - and is backing Tim Henman to go all the way this year.

Greg Rusedski begins the defence of his Nottingham Open title this afternoon knowing victory is essential to revive his fast-fading Wimbledon dream.

Oscar winners Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe have been named Australian “living treasures”.

Greg Rusedski “fully expects” to be found innocent at the ATP hearing into his positive test for the banned drug nandrolone.

GREG RUSEDSKI last night vowed to prove his innocence after confirming he has tested positive for the banned drug nandrolone.

BOTH Nemo Rangers and Crossmolina know how fraught a trip to Ruislip can be on the club campaign. Both sides experienced the fright of their lives in west London over the past few seasons.

Wayne Arthurs today buried the Davis Cup demons that have haunted him for two years as Australia took charge of the 2003 final with a doubles victory over Spain.

THEY turned the clock back a few years at Wimbledon yesterday as a man in a headband reached the men’s final along with a ferocious serve machine.

Two-time US Open champion Pat Rafter has called time on his glittering career, claiming one of his few regrets was the lack of a Wimbledon title on his CV.

Defending champion Goran Ivanisevic is set to miss Wimbledon after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured shoulder.

Greg Rusedski overcame Goran Ivanisevic 6-2 0-6 6-3 to advance to the semi-finals of the Heineken Open in Auckland.

Hugh Jackman has been voted Australia's sexiest man by some of its top models.

Nicolas Escude gave France their ninth Davis Cup with a win over Wayne Arthurs in the deciding tie of the final in Melbourne.

Lleyton Hewitt became the youngest ever year-end number one after beating Pat Rafter in their final round robin match at the Masters Cup.

Pat Rafter's Masters Cup challenge came to a sorry end as he was beaten by Sebastien Grosjean of France in the Sydney SuperDome.

Lleyton Hewitt today beat Andre Agassi 6-3 6-4 to close the gap on world number one Gustavo Kuerten in the Champions Race to just eight points.

The British Grand Prix has become the most expensive event of the country’s sporting ‘crown jewels’.

Thomas Johansson rallied from two sets down to beat Pat Rafter and give Sweden a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia.

Pete Sampras has beaten Marat Safin in the semi-final of the US Open.

Pete Sampras beat Pat Rafter to set up a quarter-final clash with Andre Agassi in the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Pete Sampras produced a textbook serve and volley game against Mikhail Youzhny to progress to the US Open fourth round.

Goran Ivanisevic has apologised for calling a Wimbledon linesman a "faggot".

British number one Tim Henman survived an early scare to progress to the second round of the US Open in Flushing Meadows last night.

Tim Henman lost his rain-delayed semi-final against Gustavo Kuerten at the Masters Series event in Cincinnati.

Wimbledon hero Goran Ivanisevic removed his shirt as usual - then almost every other item of clothing - as he completed his dream 48 hours after his Wimbledon win with an emotional homecoming in Split last night.

The unseeded Czech Republic and Slovakian combination of Leos Friedl and Daniela Hantuchova won Wimbledon’s Mixed Doubles crown amid controversy.

"Someone has to lose and I am the loser - again," said a wry Pat Rafter after his defeat in the Wimbledon men's final.

An emotional Goran Ivanisevic, a three-time runner-up, is finally Wimbledon champion after defeating third-seed Pat Rafter in a dramatic men's singles final.

Goran Ivanisevic makes it eight games to seven in the final set in today’s final against Pat Rafter.

Ivansevic wins seventh game to tie it up at seven games each in the final set against Pat Rafter.

Pat Rafter leads by one game - seven games to six in the final set with Goran Ivanisevic.

Pat Rafter wins sixth game in final set.

Pat Rafter has taken another game in the fifth set to make it five games to four.

Pat Rafter has taken another game in the fifth set to make it four games to three.

The Wimbledon men's singles final is in the deciding set after third-seed Pat Rafter levelled the match 2-2 by taking the fourth 6-2 against wild card Goran Ivanisevic.

Pat Rafter has made an amazing come back to take the fourth set to make it two sets each.

Pat Rafter has taken another game in the fourth set to make it five games to two.

Pat Rafter has taken the fourth set to the very edge as he took his fourth game to make the score four games to two in the second set.

Goran Ivanisevic has taken the third set to give him a two one lead over Pat Rafter.

Pat Rafter has claimed the second set to come even on the scoreline with Goran Ivanisevic.