Superstars Marchand and Ledecky light up pool
French superstar Leon Marchand added to his legend with a dazzling and historic performance in the Paris pool Wednesday as Katie Ledecky became the first woman swimmer to win gold at four Olympics.
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Danish table tennis star nearly paralysed eyes heroic Olympic medal
For Danish table-tennis player Anders Lind, just making the Paris Olympics is a triumph over adversity: after breaking two vertebrae in a serious car crash, he feared he would never walk again.
Djokovic edges closer to first Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals.
China's world no 1 loses at Olympics after table tennis bat broken
China's table tennis world number one Wang Chuqin suffered a shock defeat in the men's Olympic singles on Wednesday, a day after having his bat broken.
Tearful Gauff calls for video replays after stormy Olympic exit
Coco Gauff demanded the introduction of video replays at Roland Garros after being dumped out of the Olympic Games singles tennis tournament on Tuesday in a stormy defeat to impressive Donna Vekic of Croatia.
Nadal to decide on future 'after Olympics'
Rafael Nadal said he will make a decision on his future in tennis 鈥榓fter the Olympics鈥� in the aftermath of a shattering straight-sets defeat to old rival Novak Djokovic at the Paris Games on Monday.
'Relieved' Djokovic races past Nadal
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting.
Nadal v Djokovic lights up Olympics as Titmus eyes more pool gold
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will do battle once more when they meet at the Paris Olympics on Monday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus is hotly tipped to win her second swimming gold of the Games.
Hassan makes Lebanon history
Benjamin Hassan became the first Lebanese tennis player to win a match at the Olympics on Sunday, saying he benefited from having 鈥榥o rhythm鈥�.
Nadal green light for Olympic singles as Murray prepares for final bow
Rafael Nadal will attempt to set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday after setting aside injury concerns as Andy Murray prepared for what could be the final match of his career.
Paris holds its breath for Olympics opening ceremony and superstar Nadal
Paris was on Thursday counting down the hours to the most ambitious Olympics opening ceremony in history on the river Seine, as tennis icon Rafael Nadal was fighting an injury battle which could shatter his gold medal dreams.
Djokovic says don't write me off for Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic says he has 鈥榟igh expectations鈥� as he chases an elusive Olympic gold medal, with his confidence unshaken despite a poor year by his stellar standards.
Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold
Iga Swiatek is returning to a happy hunting ground as she seeks a first Olympic crown to add to her four French Open titles at Roland Garros.
Djokovic, Nadal in potential second-round clash at Olympics
Grand Slam record-breakers Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed on an Olympics second-round collision course in the draw for the Paris Games on Thursday.
Nadal, Alcaraz cautious on Olympic doubles medal prospects
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz know they won't win anything on reputation alone playing together at the Paris Olympics but vowed on Wednesday to do everything in their power to overcome a lack of preparation.
Alcaraz doesn't know 'limit' after Wimbledon repeat
Carlos Alcaraz said he does not know his limit after overpowering Novak Djokovic on Sunday to win his second Wimbledon title but believes the Serb is still 鈥楽uperman鈥�.
Alcaraz overpowers Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title
Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday in a brutal statement that the new era of men's tennis has arrived.
History 'fuels' Djokovic title bid against Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic believes the prospect of creating tennis history will provide the 鈥榝uel鈥� he needs to defeat Carlos Alcaraz and clinch an eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th Grand Slam on Sunday.
Alcaraz, Djokovic close in on Wimbledon final blockbuster
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic can set-up a Wimbledon final blockbuster on Friday although Daniil Medvedev and Lorenzo Musetti hope to gatecrash the All England Club party.
Krejcikova stuns Rybakina to earn Wimbledon final clash with Paolini
Czech 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after battling back for a shock 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over former champion Elena Rybakina on Thursday.
One of a kind: Musetti revives dying art at Wimbledon
When Stefanos Tsitsipas dropped out of the world's top 10 in February this year, tennis purists mourned the final nail in the coffin of the one-handed backhand, once the sport's signature shot.
Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises
Novak Djokovic progressed to a record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball on Wednesday after Alex de Minaur pulled out injured as former champion Elena Rybakina eased through.
Alcaraz, Medvedev set up Wimbledon semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev set up a Wimbledon semi-final repeat on Tuesday as Donna Vekic ended the magical run of New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun.
Swiatek crashes out at Wimbledon while it's sweet 16 for Djokovic
World number one Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon by Yulia Putintseva on Saturday as Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round for the 16th time.
Defending champ Vondrousova out, as Djokovic, Swiatek cruise
Marketa Vondrousova on Tuesday became the first defending Wimbledon women's champion in 30 years to be knocked out in the first round when she was stunned by world number 83 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
End of an era as Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles
Two-time champion Andy Murray called time on his Wimbledon singles career on Tuesday after the 鈥榚xtremely disappointed鈥� former world number one lost his battle to recover from back surgery.
Alcaraz, Sinner win Wimbledon openers as Sabalenka pulls out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon second round on Monday as Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka withdrew with an injury.
Sinner takes over No 1 spot from Djokovic
Janik Sinner's anticipated rise to world No.1 was officialised on Monday when the ATP released its new rankings, making him the first Italian ever to hold the top spot.
'Impossible' to chase down Nadal, Djokovic records: Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz said emulating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's successes seems 鈥榠mpossible鈥� after winning his maiden French Open title on Sunday with victory over Alexander Zverev.
Swiatek wins third successive French Open title
Poland's Iga Swiatek extended her French Open reign on Saturday as she thrashed Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in the final to win her third successive Roland Garros title.