Venus Williams believes her “ultimate champion” sister Serena is on course to become the greatest player in the history of women’s tennis.

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Novak Djokovic was grateful for the support of a “bird from Belgrade” after a mischievous sparrow flew on to Centre Court and watched the world number one defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets at Wimbledon yesterday.

Selfie sticks have joined rattles, camping chairs and thermos flasks on the growing list of items banned from the Wimbledon Championships this summer.

Petra Kvitova is thrilled to have proved she is no one-hit wonder after her stunning performance in the Wimbledon final to defeat Eugenie Bouchard 6-3 6-0 on Saturday.

Grigor Dimitrov is now the favourite to lift the Wimbledon title after vanquishing defending champion Andy Murray, according to top seed Novak Djokovic.

Wimbledon 2014 is underway, and the biggest star so far is a sharp-eyed hawk employed to keep the pigeons at bay.

Former Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian has announced his retirement from tennis, citing a shoulder injury as the reason behind his decision.

There was no hangover for Sabine Lisicki today as the German followed up her shock win against Serena Williams by reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals at the expense of Kaia Kanepi.

Andy Murray is refusing to start dreaming about another grand slam final despite avoiding a dreaded quarter-final clash against Rafael Nadal today.

Serena Williams does not believe she has hit her top form at Wimbledon despite ousting defending champion Petra Kvitova in straight sets yesterday.

Andy Murray feels Wimbledon’s Centre Court roof policy is still very much a work in progress.

Andy Murray will begin his Wimbledon campaign against Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko.

Maria Sharapova hopes she can emulate women’s tennis pioneer Billie Jean King and set an example for the players who will follow in her footsteps as she once again sits on top of the world.

Spain's Rafael Nadal has beaten Mardy Fish of the USA in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon, 6-3. 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

Fourth seed Victoria Azarenka looked in imperious form as she booked a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals with victory over Nadia Petrova this afternoon.

RAFAEL NADAL stayed up late to watch his friend Rory McIlroy win golf’s US Open but was still fresh enough to start the defence of his Wimbledon title with a straight-sets win over Michael Russell yesterday.

CONOR NILAND is trying to block all thoughts of Roger Federer from his mind as he prepares for his Grand Slam debut on Wimbledon’s grass today.

AT Wimbledon, they eat their strawberries and cream and quaff their glasses of Pimm’s and ice.

Robin Soderling declared he is ready to face either Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal after continuing his breakneck advance through the Wimbledon draw.

The world’s favourite tennis tournament will be a World Cup-free zone – with vuvuzelas banned from making a racket at SW19.

Top-seeded Roger Federer will open his defence of the Winbledon men’s singles title against Alejandro Falla of Colombia.

RAFAEL NADAL last night insisted tomorrow’s French Open final against Robin Soderling would not be a grudge match, because the Swede had become a better person in the past year.

If the sporting scriptwriters have a fairytale in mind for next summer then surely there can only be one winner at SW19 on July 3.

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.

Rafael Nadal will not defend his Wimbledon crown this year after conceding defeat in his battle against injury.

Rafael Nadal faces his moment of truth today when he will be forced to decide whether he is fit to defend his Wimbledon title.

Rafael Nadal will make a decision on whether he defends his Wimbledon title tomorrow, after failing to convince in a practice match today.

Gael Monfils has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a wrist injury.

Andy Murray was unable to exorcise another of his demons at the Rogers Cup in Canada as Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal maintained his stranglehold on the British number one.

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.

“Murraymania” may be ready to grip Wimbledon but the British number one is not about to get carried away by all the hype just yet.

Marion Bartoli caused a second shock in the women’s singles fourth round at Wimbledon today after fighting back from a set down to oust third seed Jelena Jankovic.

Roger Federer took just 11 minutes to complete his 50th straight victory on grass at Wimbledon today.

WIMBLEDON went to form yesterday as the top four women's seeds all booked their places in the semi-finals at SW19.

World number one Amelie Mauresmo is in determined mood to complete her quest for a place in the Wimbledon final this year.

Wimbledon went to form today as the top four women seeds all booked their places in the semi-finals at SW19.

Venus Williams will begin the defence of her Wimbledon crown on Centre Court later today – while world number one Amelie Mauresmo is also in action for the first time as she prepares for an opening match on the “graveyard of champions”.

Greg Rusedski tonight crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round after suffering a straight-sets defeat to Russian Marat Safin.

Venus Williams insists retirement is not on the cards, but admits she will probably quit when her sister Serena does.

ROGER FEDERER came through the toughest test of his Wimbledon defence so far — but still has lost just one set in SW19 since the 2004 final.

Second seed Andy Roddick and outsider Thomas Johansson will resume their semi-final tomorrow after rain interrupted their clash at Wimbledon today.

David Nalbandian again showed experience can be decisive at Wimbledon as he eased his way into the last eight with a straight sets win over French talent Richard Gasquet.

DEFENDING champion Roger Federer cruised into round three at Wimbledon by beating Ivo Minar yesterday.