Pete Sampras

Firstpost Explains: Form check shows where Roger Federer stands after Wimbledon exit

Federer had said he would chase an elusive Olympic singles gold at Tokyo this year but that may be in the balance after his Wimbledon exit.

French Open 2021: Naomi Osaka, Daniil Medvedev aim to avoid joining illustrious list of Roland Garros flops

For every Rafael Nadal, bidding for a 14th Roland Garros triumph this year, there is a Pete Sampras— the 14-time major winner who never even reached a French Open final.

Novak Djokovic becomes second player in sport to be at top of world rankings for 300 weeks

If Djokovic maintains his position, he will pass Federer – the only record-holder ahead of him for most weeks at No 1 – by 8 March 2021.

'Simply incredible' as Novak Djokovic equals Pete Sampras' year-end world number one record

Djokovic, a winner of 17 Grand Slam titles, had already moved past Sampras' tally of 286 weeks in the top spot in September.

Strokes of Genius review: Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal documentary will captivate you even if you don't like tennis

The tennis documentary Strokes of Genius revolves around the epic 2008 Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Novak Djokovic wins Vienna opener against Filip Krajinovic to close in on Pete Sampras' record

Djokovic has been the top-ranked player at the end of a season five times. Should he beat Borna Coric, he will equal the achievement of his childhood idol, Pete Sampras.

Novak Djokovic eyes childhood hero Pete Sampras' year-end world number one record in Vienna

The 33-year-old Serb has been the top-ranked player at the end of a season five times: in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2018.

French Open 2020: Rafael Nadal's record at Roland Garros will never be beaten, predicts Andy Murray

On Sunday, the Scot watched in awe as Nadal, 34, demolished Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in the final at Roland Garos to win his 13th French Open title.

Tennis has enjoyed a golden generation, but a golden era has eluded the sport

Serve-and-volley tennis was not a feature of the sport from its inception, and it only came to prominence in the 1950s. However, it presented a genuinely innovative way to explore court geometry.

Roger Federer focusing on 2021 season and Tokyo Olympics after two knee surgeries

Roger Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, but has never won an Olympic gold medal in singles.