Wimbledon 2015
Night fever: Serena and Djokovic bring back the dancing
Reviving a bygone tradition, Wimbledon champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have danced together at the Grand Slam tournament's annual champions' dinner.
Djokovic explains why he eats grass
![Done it: Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the Wimbledon title against Roger Federer.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/q/3/b/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giaq67.png/1437718538871.jpg)
Michael Chammas Forget the strawberries and cream, put away the Pimms - Novak Djokovic has celebrated his Wimbledon triumph by knocking back a few blades of the All England Club grass.
Djokovic a step closer to all-time greats with win over Federer
![Done it: Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the Wimbledon title against Roger Federer.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/q/3/b/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gib02e.png/1437718538871.jpg)
Michael Chammas Novak Djokovic collected grand slam title no.9 with his clinical victory over Roger Federer at Wimbledon.
Meet the future of tennis, and he is seven-feet tall
![Tall order: Reilly Opelka of the United States celebrates with the trophy.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/z/z/r/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giazv5.png/1436757726883.jpg)
Ben Rothenberg After years of waiting for a men's champion, US tennis suddenly has a glut of promising resumes piling up.
Djokovic beats Federer in Wimbledon final
![Djokovic celebrates with the trophy.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/q/3/a/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giapz1.png/1436739470267.jpg)
Michael Chammas Not even the great Roger Federer could prevent history from repeating at Wimbledon.
Hamilton refused entry to Royal Box at Wimbledon
![Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton likes his floral attire, photographed here at the London premiere of the film Minions.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/q/o/s/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giaqr5.png/1436748423424.jpg)
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has been refused entry to the Royal Box at Wimbledon after failing to meet the strict dress code.
Williams' attention turns to New York and the grand slam
![Check out what I won: Serena Williams leaves court with the Venus Rosewater Dish after her Wimbledon victory.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/c/4/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giabkh.png/1436695301914.jpg)
Michael Chammas It took all of a few minutes for the enormity of her Wimbledon success to sink in before Serena Williams' attention turned to New York and that elusive 'grand slam'.
What we learnt about the Australians at Wimbledon
![Needs to find a balance: Nick Kyrgios.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/o/u/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giac5w.png/1436748501508.jpg)
Michael Chammas Six things we learnt from the Australian campaigns at Wimbledon.
Hingis-Mirza win Wimbledon doubles
![Martina Hingis celebrates after claiming another Wimbledon title.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/d/i/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giado3.png/1436666644470.jpg)
Martina Hingis is a Wimbledon champion once again, 17 years - exactly half her life - after the last time.
More Murray misery in doubles final
![Jamie Murray and John Peers receive their runners-up trophies.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/d/g/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giadaj.png/1436665623895.jpg)
Jamie Murray's hopes of making up for brother Andy's Wimbledon semi-final defeat by Roger Federer ended in disappointment when he and partner John Peers lost the men's doubles final to Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau on Saturday.
Serena Williams wins sixth Wimbledon title
![Triumphant again: Serena Williams throws her hands up in joy after winning the women's singles title.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/b/0/h/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.giaaj8.png/1436774220896.jpg)
Michael Chammas All four grand slam trophies are once again in the possession of Serena Williams after the American ended the dream run of 21-year-old Garbine Muguruza to win her sixth Wimbledon title and her 21st grand slam on Saturday.
Djokovic says staying on top of the mountain harder than climbing it
![Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot to Richard Gasquet of France during their men's singles semifinal match at the ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/9/z/i/s/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gia149.png/1436604187316.jpg)
Michael Chammas Novak Djokovic stole Roger Federer's mantle as the greatest tennis player in the world some time ago, but he says the fight to hold that title is far more difficult than the pursuit.
He's the greatest ever: Djokovic pays tribute to Federer ahead of Wimbledon final
![Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the winners trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland
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Michael Chammas The end was near a long time ago, apparently. Now, three years after his last grand slam triumph, the great one is within touching distance of title No.18.
Laver the latest to rue Kyrgios antics
![Rod Laver has taken a swing a Nick Kyrgios.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/1/2/i/3/t/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gia1fx.png/1437192499758.jpg)
The hits keep coming for Nick Kyrgios, with Australia's greatest-ever tennis player lamenting the 20-year-old's "ugly" behaviour at Wimbledon.
Federer to take on Djokovic in Wimbledon final rematch
![Sizzling form ... Roger Federer celebrates after defeating Andy Murray in straight sets to make Sunday's Wimbledon final.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/a/0/8/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gia01p.png/1436561585381.jpg)
Michael Chammas At the most prestigious tennis tournament on the planet, on the most historic court of them all, the two best players in the world will square off in a Wimbledon final for the ages.
Djokovic cruises into Wimbledon final
![Novak Djokovic](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/9/z/h/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi9z8m.png/1436562491479.jpg)
Michael Chammas Reigning champion Novak Djokovic is through to the Wimbledon final after breezing past Frenchman Richard Gasquet in straight sets in the semi final on Friday.
Williams motivated to win all four slams in a year
![So far Serena Williams is two from two having lifted the trophies in Melbourne and Paris this year.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/9/x/j/i/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi96wj.png/1436536257744.jpg)
Michael Chammas She had asked journalists to refrain from talking about what has been dubbed the "Serena Slam". Now Serena Williams says it's motivating her ahead of the Wimbledon final against Garbine Muguruza.
Wimbledon 2015: the Aussie-fication of tennis has to be stopped
![Let's go Aussie, let's go: The Fanatics support John Millman against Marcos Baghdatis.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/9/6/j/k/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi96go.png/1436479448488.jpg)
Jim White 'Let's go' is the most irritating sound in world sport, writes Jim White who would pack his bag and head to locker room if he was a player.
Sharapova's swipe at hosts after horror show
![LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Maria Sharapova of Russia looks dejected in the Ladies Singles Semi Final match against ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/9/6/c/r/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi96ad.png/1440971767780.jpg)
Jim White If I was British a semi-final would be incredible, says Maria Sharapova.
Serena Williams will face 21-year-old surprise Spanish player in Wimbledon final
![Garbine Muguruza breaks down after defeating Agnieszka Radwanska to reach the women's final.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/9/5/8/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi952r.png/1436523278852.jpg)
Michael Chammas She was eight years old when Serena Williams won her first Wimbledon. Now she stands between the American and her 21st grand slam.
Gasquet embraces showdown against No.1 Djokovic
![Richard Gasquet is plotting revenge.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/b/g/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi8xw6.png/1436429687295.jpg)
Michael Chammas The last and only time Richard Gasquet reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon, his run came to an end at the hands of the then No.1 Roger Federer.
Kyrgios: A pantomime rebel without a cause
![Nick Kyrgios arrives at Sydney International Airport after his Wimbledon loss.
8th July 2015
Photo: Wolter Peeters
The ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/8/3/f/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi8810.png/1436408365057.jpg)
Oliver Brown Nick Kyrgios sees himself as tennis's saviour but, as he showed at Wimbledon, he is little more than a spoilt brat.
Murray says Federer could still have four years at the top
![Roger Federer](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/8/7/c/s/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi86ks.png/1436429752764.jpg)
Michael Chammas Great Britain's Andy Murray believes Roger Federer can still play at the top level for another four years as he prepares for his semi final showdown against the Swiss legend on Friday.
Djokovic apologises to ball girl but hits out at media
![LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts in his Gentlemens Singles Fourth Round match against Kevin ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/b/l/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi86lm.png/1436389931945.jpg)
Michael Chammas Novak Djokovic says he's apologised to the ball girl he startled by screaming in her direction on Monday but has hit out at the media for making a "much bigger deal out of it than it really is".
Umpires just want to be seen: Pospisil
![Upset: Vasek Pospisil of Canada was called for a time violation during his ball toss.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/8/6/h/b/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi86at.png/1436385447365.jpg)
Michael Chammas Canadian Vasek Pospisil has joined Australian Nick Kyrgios in crticising umpires who like to highlight their presence on court.
Federer, Murray book Wimbledon semi-final
![Safely through: Roger Federer of Switzerland.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/8/5/v/i/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi85uw.png/1436371305672.jpg)
Grand slam heavyweights Roger Federer and Andy Murray have overcome two rain delays to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Friday.
Nick Kyrgios lands at Sydney Airport after Wimbledon campaign ends
![Nick Kyrgios](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/8/3/g/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi845v.png/1436390807949.jpg)
Kate Aubusson An exhausted Nick Kyrgios has returned to Australia to seek solace from his family after the storm of controversy that dogged his Wimbledon campaign.
Sharapova accused of unsportsmanlike behaviour
![Maria Sharapova refused to comment on Coco Vandeweghe's accusations.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/b/p/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7b9o.png/1436320776791.jpg)
Michael Chammas Maria Sharapova has been accused of unsportsmanlike behaviour on her way to booking a Wimbledon semi final berth against world No.1 Serena Williams.
Djokovic upsets ballgirl in Wimbledon win
![LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts in his Gentlemens Singles Fourth Round match against Kevin ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/b/l/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7bl8.png/1436387116792.jpg)
Darren Walton Novak Djokovic left the young ballgirl visibly shaken after he roared at her during a tense fourth-round win over Kevin Anderson.
Nadal grunts louder than me: Azarenka
![Victoria Azarenka has dismissed grunting questions as not important.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/c/3/i/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7bcs.png/1436306809232.jpg)
Michael Chammas The queen of scream, or perhaps the princess if you consider Maria Sharapova, has hit out at questions about her grunting during her Wimledon quarter final loss to Serena Williams on Tuesday.
Exclusive: Shocked Kyrgios says criticism left him wanting to quit tennis
![Needs to find a balance: Nick Kyrgios.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/o/u/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6l6p.png/1436748501508.jpg)
Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios has opened up about a drama-plagued week at Wimbledon in an exclusive interview, revealing how criticism from the Australian public left him wanting to quit the sport.
Djokovic comes back to enter quarter-finals
![Novak Djokovi shows his relief after defeating Kevin Anderson on Tuesday.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/a/r/v/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7as2.png/1436276463783.jpg)
Defending Wimbledon champion comes back from two sets down to enter quarter-finals.
Nick Kyrgios escapes fine following tanking accusations
![Needs to find a balance: Nick Kyrgios.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/o/u/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7a21.png/1436748501508.jpg)
Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios has escaped punishment for tanking accusations in his fourth round loss at Wimbledon.
Fraser apologises 'unreservedly' for Nick Kyrgios comments
![Dawn Fraser made a racist comment about Nick Kyrgios on national television.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/p/h/v/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi70up.png/1451726091704.jpg)
David Polkinghorne and Kate Aubusson Australian sporting icon Dawn Fraser has "unreservedly apologised" for her controversial comments about Australian tennis stars Nick Kyrgios.
I'm not a racist, says Fraser
![Needs to find a balance: Nick Kyrgios.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/o/u/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6pi6.png/1436748501508.jpg)
David Polkinghorne Olympic champion defends her controversial comments on Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios.
'Go back to where their fathers came from'
![Dawn Fraser has made a controversial appearance on The Today Show.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/o/o/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6o3u.png/1436240850865.jpg)
Nick Kyrgios has hit back at former champion swimmer Dawn Fraser on Tuesday, after her racist attack on him and Davis Cup teammate Bernard Tomic.
Wozniacki calls out sexism in Wimbledon scheduling
![Five-times unlucky: Caroline Wozniacki has fallen in the round of 16 for the fifth time.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/k/f/o/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6kj5.png/1436233817069.jpg)
Danielle Rendina After Caroline Wozniacki was defeated in the fourth round, the world No.5 questioned the lack of opportunities for the leading women players on Wimbledon's show courts.
Serena, Roger win at Wimbledon
![Serena Williams hugs sister Venus after their match.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/l/4/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6jl7.png/1436230714884.jpg)
Serena Williams ousts big sister Venus, while Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka claim comfortable victories.
Reporter asks beaten Berdych how it felt to go through
![Insult to injury: Tomas Berdych was beaten by Gilles Simon and then asked about his win in the press conference.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/j/u/p/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6jlu.png/1436221545318.jpg)
Tomas Berdych was not in the best of moods after losing to Frenchman Gilles Simon at Wimbledon on Monday so the journalist who asked him whether he was looking forward to his quarter-final was playing with fire.
Anderson ambush Djokovic fight of his life
![LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action in his Gentlemen's Singles Fourth Round match against ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/j/9/s/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6j66.png/1436219376065.jpg)
Jim White Manic Monday, Magnificent Monday, Magic Monday - apply whichever appellation you wish - as a conclusion to the day this match could not be bettered.
Kyrgios denies tanking accusations but could be fined $27,000
![Love-hate relationship: Nick Kyrgios was both booed and cheered by the crowd.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/i/r/o/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6hyf.png/1436357360107.jpg)
Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios, who could be slapped with up to $27,000 fine for allegedly giving up points, has denied accusations of tanking in a heated press conference after his exit from Wimbledon.
Kyrgios says Tomic shouldn't have been dumped from Davis Cup
![Feud: Bernard Tomic was axed from the Davis Cup team after criticising Tennis Australia.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/b/l/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6hxa.png/1437966187287.jpg)
Michael Chammas Australia's Davis Cup captain Wally Masur says Bernard Tomic has to resolve issues with Tennis Australia before he can make a return to the national team, which was announced on Monday.
Kyrgios booed by Wimbledon crowd amid tanking accusations
![Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts during his match against Richard Gasquet of France at the Wimbledon Tennis ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/h/i/a/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6h7x.png/1436357419033.jpg)
Michael Chammas In an extraordinary match, the 20-year-old self-imploded against the Frenchman, taking aim at his coaching staff on multiple occasions.
Serena beats Venus to reach quarters
![Wimbledon legends: The sisters hug after the match.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/h/h/5/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6hgr.png/1436214399326.jpg)
World No. 1 Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time since she won her fifth title in 2012.
Behind Nick Kyrgios' bravado
![No holding back: Nick Kyrgios expresses his emotions on court.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/x/9/o/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5r2b.png/1436148967747.jpg)
Michael Chammas Behind the bravado and the rock star attitude there is a different side to Nick Kyrgios.
It's a privilege to represent my country: Kyrgios
![LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates victory in his Gentlemen??s Singles Third Round match ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/p/r/b/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5pq8.png/1436129710352.jpg)
Michael Chammas Bernard Tomic said that if he didn't play Davis Cup nor would Nick Kyrgios. The response was emphatic.
Cut the kid some slack: Kyrgios' agent
![Brash: Nick Kyrgios celebrates victory against Milos Raonic at Wimbledon.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/e/0/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi59p3.png/1436078822733.jpg)
Michael Chammas As the Nick Kyrgios production show continues to roll around Wimbledon causing mayhem in its path, his agent and stand-in coach, John Morris, has called for the Australian public to cut the 20-year-old some slack.
'You have to earn respect': Social media reacts to Bernard Tomic's suspension
![Bernard Tomic](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/z/0/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5caa.png/1437692386473.jpg)
It's about respect, Bernard Tomic says, but he's not getting much of that online
The eyes have it: the moment Kvitova fell apart
![Petra Kvitova drifts into that 'far away place'.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/b/t/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5bs5.png/1436065435594.jpg)
Jonathan Liew Anybody who has watched Petra Kvitova play, for any length of time, will be able to recognise the "Kvitova Moment".
Revenge-seeking Gasquet says Kyrgios shows respect off court
![Respectful: Nick Kyrgios.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/b/g/q/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5b2b.png/1436048414348.jpg)
Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios has been accused of being disrespectul this week at Wimbledon but his next opponent insists the "nice guy" of Australian tennis doesn't carry that attitude into the locker room.
Tomic dumped from Davis Cup after outburst
![Bernard Tomic's relationship with Tennis Australia has been strained.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/b/c/k/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5baq.png/1436825897840.jpg)
Michael Chammas Tennis Australia have reacted to Bernard Tomic's extraordinary accusations by dumping the 22-year-old from this month's Davis Cup quarter final against Kazakhstan in Darwin.
John Newcombe says relationship between Tomics and Tennis Australia can't be fixed
![Bernard Tomic will miss the Davis Cup quarter-finals.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/b/c/f/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5as2.png/1436106346330.jpg)
Michael Chammas Australian Tennis legend John Newcombe has defended Pat Rafter following an attack from Bernard Tomic, admitting the relationship between Tomic's father and Tennis Australia was irreparable.
Radwanska ousts Dellacqua with ease
![Gone in straight sets: Casey Dellacqua.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/a/o/g/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5aoh.png/1436050529005.jpg)
Icy Pole Agnieszka Radwanska has ended Casey Dellacqua's Wimbledon campaign with a ruthless straight-sets third-round win at the All England Club.
Federer downs gallant Sam Groth
![Giving it everything: Sam Groth.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/a/n/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5avp.png/1436050556827.jpg)
Not even the fastest serve of the year could save Sam Groth from Wimbledon elimination at the surgical hands of the great Roger Federer.
Spoils go to Viktor as Brown exits
![Viktor Troicki shakes hands with Dustin Brown after the match.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/a/o/7/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi5anv.png/1436066184803.jpg)
Dustin Brown's Wimbledon flame fizzled out in a four-set defeat by Viktor Troicki on Saturday, two days after the dreadlocked journeyman illuminated the All England Club by beating twice champion Rafa Nadal.
Tomic attacks Rafter and Tennis Australia
![Angry young man ... Bernard Tomic unleashed a barrage of criticism against Tennis Australia and Pat Rafter in a press ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/0/k/w/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi50ee.png/1436588038723.jpg)
Michael Chammas Bernard Tomic has reignited his simmering war with Tennis Australia after unleashing a brutally scathing attack on tennis legend Pat Rafter and TA chief executive Craig Tiley.
Kyrgios believes he can win Wimbledon
![Entertainer: Nick Kyrgios believes he has what it takes to win Wimbledon.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/0/u/i/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi567x.png/1436002097893.jpg)
Michael Chammas The showman that is Nick Kyrgios admits the spotlight at grand slams brings out his best tennis, which is why he believes he can be crowned Wimbledon champion in a week's time.
Bernard Tomic's former coach accuses tennis star of 'greed'
![Dumped: Bernard Tomic.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/2/f/y/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi52bj.png/1436217823444.jpg)
Adrian Proszenko The man who coached Bernard Tomic for a decade has accused the controversial star of "greed", believing Tennis Australia should have cut off his funding long ago.
Serena Williams survives third round scare
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Simon Briggs Surviving a scare: Serena Williams will next face sister Venus in the last 16 as she kept alive her bid for a calendar grand slam.
Here we go again: marathon men locked at 10-all in fifth set
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Marin Cilic and John Isner will attempt to finish their third round Wimbledon match on Saturday tied at 10-10 in the fifth set after play was suspended due to bad light.
It's not all white: Bizarre warning to Kyrgios
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Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios was found in breach of Wimbledon's all white policy in Friday's victory against Milos Raonic, bizarrely warned for wearing the tournament's official headband.
Kyrgios storms into Wimbledon fourth round
![Cool customer: Nick Kyrgios overcame a shaky start to beat Milos Raonic.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/4/z/y/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi4zrx.png/1435969117467.jpg)
Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios received a code violation for slamming his racquet, which flew into the crowd, but it didn't stop him from continuing his love-affair with the grass courts of Wimbledon.
Tomic and Stosur crash out of Wimbledon
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Michael Chammas Bernard Tomic and Sam Stosur have crashed out of Wimbledon following respective straight-set losses on Friday.
Stosur loses in Wimbledon meltdown
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Sam Stosur has lost 12 straight games to exit Wimbledon in an extraordinary 6-2, 6-0 defeat to Coco Vandeweghe.
Kyrgios' slammed racquet ends up in crowd
![Fiery temper ... Nick Kyrgios holds his necklace in his mouth during his match against Juan Monaco of Argentina.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/z/q/6/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi4zs6.png/1435935394287.jpg)
Matt Bungard Nick Kyrgios took fans on a rollercoaster of emotions during the second set of his clash with Canada's Milos Raonic, slamming his racquet into the ground in frustration before recovering to take the set.
I can give him real problems: Groth confident ahead of Federer clash
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Michael Chammas Once again Roger Federer stands in the way of Sam Groth at a grand slam, but this time the Australian believes he has the game to cause the world No.2 "some real problems".
Kokkinakis takes lessons playing doubles alongside Hewitt
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Michael Chammas It's fitting that in Lleyton Hewitt's final Wimbledon, he will go out playing doubles alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis in his maiden appearance at The All England Club.
Nick Kyrgios takes rule-breaking to new heights
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Daniel Schofield "Nick Kyrgios breaks rule" is hardly much of a story any more, but you have to admire the creativity of his latest transgression.
Australia's most successful Wimbledon in 16 years
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Michael Chammas Australia is enjoying its most succesful Wimbledon campaign in 16 years, with five players progressing to the third round.
Dustin who? The dreadlocked Jamaican-German who knocked Nadal out of Wimbledon
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Michael Chammas A Jamaican-born German with no coach, who looks like he belongs in the streets of Kingston than the courts of Wimbledon, has knocked out Rafael Nadal.
All-white clothing rule too strict: Federer
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Michael Roddy Players' efforts over the years to get Wimbledon's "all-white" clothing rule relaxed got a boost on Thursday when Roger Federer said he thought the policy as it stood was "quite extreme".
'It's always a circus when Nick hits the court': Thanasi Kokkinakis on friend Kyrgios
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Michael Chammas Different - it's how Thanasi Kokkinakis and Lleyton Hewitt described fellow Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios.
Dellacqua the fifth Australian into Wimbledon third round
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Michael Chammas They started with 16, now five Australians have booked a place in the third round of Wimbledon.
Groth on a collision course with Federer
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Michael Chammas Australian Sam Groth has set up a grand slam rematch against Roger Federer after getting the best of his housemate James Duckworth in the second round at Wimbledon.
Andy Murray swats Robin Haase aside
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Andy Murray was at his imperious best as he jettisoned Dutchman Robin Haase 6-1 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday.
Kyrgios in danger of relying on 'blow-ups' to win, says psychologist
![Pat Cash has had his comeuppance on British TV.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/3/q/w/a/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi3la6.png/1452326461279.jpg)
Jon Tuxworth Just before winning Wimbledon Pat Cash uttered three words to sports psychologist Jeff Bond that kickstarted his career - "I hate tennis".
Kyrgios and Raonic at opposite ends of the spectrum
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Michael Chammas The fiery, hot-headed Australian up against the composed and articulate Canadian.
I can beat him: Tomic believes his best can knock off Djokovic
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Michael Chammas Bernard Tomic knows he's up against it. He knows it will take something special to upset Novak Djokovic. But he believes he has that something special.
Like it or not Nick, you will be judged by your behaviour on court
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Peter FitzSimons Nick Kyrgios needs to change his ways on the tennis court.
Wimbledon evacuated due to electrical fire
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The grounds at Wimbledon were evacuated after the close of play on Wednesday because of an electrical fire, organisers said.
Fire and ice: Dimitrov and Sharapova
![Dimitrov Sharapova](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/3/3/k/4/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi33gl.png/1435790792501.jpg)
Tanya Aldred Ice maiden Maria Sharapova and her fiery boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov both in a rush to reach next round.
Roddick defends Kyrgios behaviour
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Michael Chammas Former American tennis bad boy Andy Roddick has defended the behaviour of Nick Kygrios, who has once again captured the headlines for his on-court antics after another incident with an umpire on Wednesday.
Djokovic, Sharapova and Serena turn up heat as Wimbledon sizzles
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Pritha Sarkar With everyone "feeling hot, hot, hot" at the All England Club on Wednesday it was little wonder that Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams were eager to escape the Wimbledon furnace as quickly as possible.
Tomic sets up Wimbledon date with Djokovic
![Bernard Tomic](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/z/0/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi2yrl.png/1437692386473.jpg)
Michael Chammas Bernard Tomic has set up a date with world No.1 Novak Djokovic in the third round, four years after the pair met in the Wimbledon quarter finals.
'Does it feel strong to be up there?' Kyrgios continues feud with chair umpires at Wimbledon
![Fiery temper ... Nick Kyrgios holds his necklace in his mouth during his match against Juan Monaco of Argentina.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/z/q/6/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi2ze9.png/1435925420397.jpg)
Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios has continued his Wimbledon feud with the chair umpires after an attempt to belittle an official, who he later accused of thinking "he was top dog".
Stosur equals best result at Wimbledon by booking place in third round
![Samantha Stosur](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/y/w/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi2y3b.png/1437549462047.jpg)
Michael Chammas The decision to head back to her Florida home after the French Open to refresh seems to have paid dividends for Sam Stosur, who has reached the third round at Wimbledon for just the third time in her career.
I wish Sam would make me breakfast: Housemates Duckworth and Groth prepare for Wimbledon showdown
![James Duckworth](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/u/7/c/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi2r0o.png/1435740712268.jpg)
Michael Chammas They will wake up in the same house in Wimbledon, but when the two Australians step out on court their friendship will be put aside for a shot at Roger Federer.
Kyrgios still learning fine line between passion and respect
![Nick Kyrgios of Australia talks to the umpire during his match against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina
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Jon Tuxworth Nick Kyrgios' mother believes her son would be "upset a lot" by stinging criticism of his on-court antics, but asked for patience as he learns the fine line between passion and respect as he grows up in the public eye.
Hey England, you call that a heatwave?
![Hot, hot, hot: The temperature on Rod Laver Arena in 2007, during the first round.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/0/1/r/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi2dfw.png/1435780488377.jpg)
Jessica Wright As Wimbledon gets into full swing at the All England Club, the Brits have been confronted with a bit of, er, weather.
Black bra causes trouble for Bouchard
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Owen Roberts Wimbledon has been rocked by a scandal so disgraceful, so shocking, that it would almost certainly place most staunch Wimbledon fanatics into a raving furore.
The steep decline of Eugenie Bouchard
!["I just haven't practised that much. So I felt my timing was very off. It is unfortunate that it happened at my ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/2/m/y/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi227h.png/1435724708310.jpg)
At Wimbledon last year, Eugenie Bouchard was the fragrant future of women's tennis. A finalist at just 20, with whippy ground strokes, tenacity and a stark beauty straight out of a book of optimistically illustrated fairy tales, she had both tennis fans and sponsors fawning to polish the dazzling slippers on her feet. Twelve months later, and all the fragrance and the fans counted for a knockabout nothing.
'It's scary, very scary': Women's tennis stars living in fear
![The moment tennis changed forever: Monica Seles reacts after being stabbed in the back by a Steffi Graf fan in 1993.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/1/6/g/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi20sx.png/1435702482930.jpg)
After seeing a rumour that world No.3 Simona Halep was planning to get married, her social media stalker changed his tone. He became threatening and demeaning, telling her that she would die or never walk again.
Bouchard and Halep stumble at first hurdle
![Down, and out: Eugenie Bouchard.](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/1/n/a/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi21h1.png/1435701227840.jpg)
A year ago, Eugenie Bouchard attained the pinnacle of her career by reaching the Wimbledon women's singles final, where she fell to Petra Kvitova in a one-sided match.
Poms panic ahead of Wimbledon's hottest day in 138-year history
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Michael Chammas The Poms have gone into meltdown with the mercury set to soar towards 35 degrees at Wimbledon on Wednesday, forcing tournament organisers to implement several precautionary measures to ensure the safety of players and spectators.
Misfiring Murray does enough to advance
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Toby Davis As Andy Murray rightly pointed out the record book will show a straight-sets victory over a potentially testing opponent, but for 20 minutes of his Wimbledon win against Kazakh Mikhail Kukushkin the wheels came off.
Ajla Tomljanovic denies Nick Kyrgios love match
![Just good friends: Ajla Tomjlanovic, pictured here at this year's Australian Open, has denied being romantically ...](https://web.archive.org/web/20160326013559im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/0/4/b/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi1z8o.png/1435701386352.jpg)
Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios has added fuel to speculation he and fellow Australian Ajla Tomljanovic are the nation's new love match, staying back after practice to watch the world No.81 on Tuesday.
Tunisian tennis player opens about the terrorist attack
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Michael Chammas When Malek Jaziri came off court last week another player expressed his sympathy. He had no idea what had happened.
Duckworth, Groth set up second-round clash
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Michael Chammas Wimbledon housemates James Duckworth and Sam Groth have set up an all-Australian second-round clash at Wimbledon, eyeing off a likely third round showdown with Roger Federer.
Kyrgios escapes sanction over outburst
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Michael Chammas Nick Kyrgios has escasped punishment for his on-court antics duing his first-round victory at Wimbledon on Monday.