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Asianet Newsable on MSNWimbledon semi-finals: What records await Djokovic if he gets past Jannik SinnerJannik Sinner leads their head-to-head 5-4, having won their last four encounters. A win would give Novak Djokovic a shot at 25th Grand Slam and an elusive 8th Wimbledon title.
Which tennis players have won the most grand slams in history? Male and female top players assessed.
Jannik Sinner will play Carlos Alcaraz in a repeat of their epic French Open final from last month. "It’s a huge honor for me to share the court with Carlos," he'd say.
The 'Open era' refers to the period since 1968, when professional players have been allowed to compete alongside amateurs at Grand Slam tournaments and other events sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Put simply, the events are 'open' to all players.
Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On day two, a series of upsets set records, a champion waved goodbye to Wimbledon, and a French Open star took full advantage of her opportunity as a lucky loser.
Wimbledon is the last Grand Slam to play 64 matches on its first day. That's worse for revenue, but better for tennis.
Tim Henman has given his verdict on the best tennis player in history after the age-old debate resurfaced at Wimbledon. For years fans and pundits have debated the greatest male tennis player in the Open Era, with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic the top three contenders.
Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer's 237 consecutive weeks as ATP World No. 1 is one of the toughest records to beat.
John McEnroe is back on BBC commentary duties for Wimbledon, but not everyone is convinced the three-time singles champion justifies his hefty salary for two week's work
Tennis players can usually expect to receive their prize money from the tournament organizer within 7-10 days of its conclusion. The payment is usually in the form of a wire transfer and is wired post-tax deduction, as tennis players are required to pay tax in the country where they played the tournament, not in their home country.