Roger Federer's supreme 2017 continues to defy all expectations as he booked a place in the Miami Open final and with it comes the 37th episode of his great rivalry with Rafael Nadal.

Federer’s longevity is rooted in how emotionally unaffected he was by setbacks.

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a wrist injury, the world number four has announced.

Tennis player Novak Djokovic spoke rashly on social media. He should have followed the example of the humorous Garda road-safety Twitter feed, writes Terry Prone.

Paula Radcliffe feels other sports could learn from athletics in providing equal pay for men and women.

World number one Novak Djokovic believes men should be awarded more prize money than women following a row sparked by comments from chief executive of Indian Wells Raymond Moore.

Take it again. Tim Smyczek’s simple act of sportsmanship in his Australian Open match with Rafa Nadal won’t endure in sporting folklore, says Larry Ryan.

Journalist Lynn Barber tells Richard Fitzpatrick why interviewers shouldn’t be afraid to look stupid and how she asked Jimmy Savile ‘that question’

There will be a lot of fanfare over the coming weeks to mark Gay Byrne’s 80th birthday, which falls in early August, as there has just been plaudits for Bill O’Herlihy, as he stepped away from the anchor seat of RTÉ’s sports department, having steered us through 10 World Cups and 10 Olympic Games on TV. And rightly so.

Roger Federer proved he can still "outrun time" and reclaim his grass-court empire by beating Milos Raonic to reach his ninth Wimbledon final.

Maria Sharapova said she is proud of the fighting spirit that has carried her to a third successive French Open final.

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

ON August 15, 1983, the great Seve Ballesteros struck a magnificent tee shot at the 11th hole of Cork Golf Club which still resonates with all at Little Island.

Tennis writer Simon Chambers reveals the secrets behind the Wimbledon experience

Andy Murray has been confirmed as the third seed for the upcoming Australian Open.

Irish team manager Des Donnelly, said Katie Taylor is focused and ready for first assignment next Monday when she will meet either Queen Underwood (USA) or Natasha Jonas (Great Britain) for a bronze medal.

It was only last May when Melanie Nocher decided she had better look up this female boxer everyone was raving about as a gold medal prospect.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. So, while on holiday in Madrid a few years ago, I did as the Madrilenos do and spent a night in the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas watching bulls getting slowly but surely stabbed to death.

It’s hard to know what’s the most daunting challenge in world sport right now but whatever it is, it exists at the upper echelons of men’s tennis.

IF THERE is one thing that frustrates Rory McIlroy it’s seeing new girlfriend, Caroline Wozniacki grasping golf quicker than he is taking to tennis.

TOURNAMENT host Sergio Garcia exhibited the winning form the golf world has missed in recent years crushing his rivals to capture the Castellon Masters by a career-best 11 strokes.

Top seed Novak Djokovic barely had to break sweat to make it through the second round of the US Open as Irishman Conor Niland retired through illness while trailing 6-0 5-1 at the Arthur Ashe stadium.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC is confident that he can justify his status as world number one by beating the man he dethroned, Rafael Nadal, in tomorrow’s Wimbledon final.

PETE SAMPRAS. Andre Agassi. Andre Agassi. Pete Sampras.

The odd flake of rust clung to Roger Federer as he began the quest for his sixth Wimbledon title on Centre Court.

Andy Murray became the first British champion at Queen's since 1938 with victory in straight sets over American James Blake today.

John McEnroe believes Roger Federer’s “clear vision” of how to play on grass will again see him crowned Wimbledon champion this year.

Rafael Nadal claimed his third successive French Open title with victory over great rival Roger Federer in today's final.