Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic to Win Wimbledon Title in Final for the Ages

THE GUARDIAN: Spaniard’s second major title in 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 win / Djokovic endures first Centre Court defeat in over 10 years

Carlos Alcaraz holds the famous trophy aloft on Centre Court. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images
Over the past few years of men’s tennis, as his great rivals have retreated from view, Novak Djokovic has spent his time destroying the hopes and dreams of nearly all younger challengers at the major tournaments. Not only has continued to hold off the next generation, but he has relished his supremacy over them.

It has been clear for a long time, though, that Carlos Alcaraz is just different. Both in terms of his on-court talents and the supreme mental strength that underpins his success. A month after his body crumbled under the sheer tension of facing Djokovic at a major, Alcaraz recovered from a set deficit to perform at a remarkable level for five sets as he toppled Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title. » | Tumaini Carayol at Wimbledon | Sunday, July 16, 2023

Wimbledon 2023 : Carlos Alcaraz renverse Novak Djokovic et remporte Wimbledon pour la première fois : En dominant le Serbe Novak Djokovic (1-6, 7-6 [8-6], 6-1, 3-6, 6-4), l’Espagnol a décroché son premier titre à Wimbledon, et le deuxième Grand Chelem de sa carrière. Une victoire épatante, qui lui permet de rester au sommet du classement ATP. »

Der junge König von Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz erobert das Heiligtum des Tennissports. In einem mitreißenden Endspiel ringt der Spanier den großen Novak Djokovic nieder. Dank seiner Weltklasse übersteht er jede Drucksituation. »

Roger Federer Announces Retirement from Tennis after Stellar Career

THE GUARDIAN: Swiss great to call time on career at end of month

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Roger Federer will retire next week at the age of 41 after the Laver Cup in London, marking the end of one of the greatest sporting careers.

A 20-time grand slam champion, Federer announced in a social media post on Thursday that next week will be his last as a professional player. Federer’s management firm, Team8, are founders of the Laver Cup, a Ryder Cup-style event.

“The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour,” he wrote. With video » | Tumaini Carayol | Thursday, September 15, 2022

Tennis great Roger Federer retires: his career – in pictures »

Roger Federer prend sa retraite : derrière le joueur, une icône savamment travaillée : Maître sur le court, le Suisse l’était aussi en dehors, où il soignait son image, ses apparitions et son portefeuille. »

Roger Federer: Zu gross für die Schweiz: Roger Federer beendet die Karriere als einer der grössten Sportler der Geschichte. Nicht nur die Erfolge, sondern auch die Bescheidenheit, in der er diese hinnahm, macht ihn zur Ausnahmeerscheinung. Überall auf der Welt würdigt man das mehr als in seiner Heimat. »

Boris Becker Guilty of Four Charges under Insolvency Act

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BBC: Ex-tennis star Boris Becker has been found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act relating to his 2017 bankruptcy.

The former world number one was accused of hiding millions of pounds worth of assets to avoid paying his debts.

He was declared bankrupt in June 2017 over an unpaid loan of more than £3m on his estate in Mallorca, Spain.

Becker, 54, was acquitted of a further 20 charges at London's Southwark Crown Court on Friday.

He was cleared of nine counts of failing to hand over trophies and medals from his tennis career, including two Wimbledon men's singles trophies.

The six-time Grand Slam champion told reporters outside court he would not be commenting on the verdict.

He was found guilty of transferring hundreds of thousands of pounds from his business account after his bankruptcy, failing to declare a property in Germany, and concealing €825,000 of debt.

He could face a jail sentence carrying a maximum term of seven years for each count. » | BBC | Friday, April 8, 2022

History Made as Andy Murray Wins at Wimbledon to Become First British Champion for 77 Years

THE INDEPENDENT: Murray claims straight-sets victory to become first home winner since Fred Perry in 1936

Under on-court temperatures that touched 50C (122F) Andy Murray ended Britain's 77-year drought at Wimbledon, becoming the nation's first male singles winner since Fred Perry in 1936.

Murray, 26, defeated the world No.1, Novak Djokovic, in straight sets to win his second Grand Slam title after the US Open last year. A beaten finalist against Roger Federer at Wimbledon 12 months ago Murray this time seized the day[.]

Amid almost unbearable tension and excitement Djokovic saved three match points in a seemingly interminable final game before finally netting to hand Murray victory by 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. » | Glenn Moore | Sunday, July 07, 2013

Menaces de mort contre Roger Federer

TRIBUNE DE GENÈVE: Le numéro un du tennis mondial a reçu des menaces de mort sur un grand site sportif chinois. Le Bâlois a été placé sous surveillance policière à Shanghai, à trois jours du début du tournoi.

Mauvaise blague ou affaire sérieuse? Toujours est-il que Roger Federer est sous surveillance policière depuis deux semaines. En effet, le Bâlois a fait l'objet de menaces de mort sur un site sportif renommé en Chine. Une personne inconnue y a écrit sous le pseudonyme de «Blue Cat»: «Je vais tuer Roger Federer», rapporte le Tages-Anzeiger. Le post daterait du 25 septembre, selon le site sportmediaset.it. D'autres menaces ont ensuite suivi. » | Par Christine Talos | Newsnet | jeudi 04 octobre 2012

Laura Robson's Gay Rights Stance Reignites Equality Controversy
THE GUARDIAN: British tennis player wears rainbow-coloured hairband in Australian Open match in Margaret Court arena

The British tennis player Laura Robson walked unwittingly into a political row in Melbourne on Monday when she wore a rainbow-coloured hairband in support of gay and lesbian rights during her match at the Australian Open. It was a gesture of solidarity that turned an otherwise disappointing day for British tennis into a wildly controversial one.

The London teenager was playing a first-round match on the court named after Australia's most decorated female player, Margaret Court, an evangelical Christian who has created widespread controversy, especially over the past month, with her provocative views on homosexuality.

Robson, 18 next Saturday, was one of five British players who lost on the first day of the tournament but her trickiest assignment was fielding questions afterwards about her hairband. She claimed not to be making a political statement, and said she was unaware of a call by gay rights activists to take rainbow-coloured flags into the Margaret Court Arena.

"It was just a rainbow-coloured hairband," Robson said. "I didn't see anything about a protest today. I wore it because I believe in equal rights for everyone. That's it."

She did, however, know of the recent comments Court had made, which were reported here and internationally because of her standing in the game. Her stand will be seen in a favourable light by those critics of Court astounded by her insensitivity on a subject that is regularly an issue in women's tennis. » | Kevin Mitchell in Melbourne | Monday, January 16, 2012

Leben am Persischen Golf: So luxuriös wohnt Familie Federer in Dubai
Roger und Mirka Federer mit den Zwillingen Myla und Charlene. Foto: Sonntag Online
SONNTAG ONLINE: Der beste Tennisspieler aller Zeiten ist ein Schweizer – doch leben will Roger Federer mit seiner Familie vor allem nur in Dubai: Der «Sonntag» zeigt exklusiv wie und wo.

Der Tennis-Superstar und das Emirat am Persischen Golf – zwei Giganten. Roger Federer (29) lebt mit seiner Frau Mirka (31) und den beiden süssen Zwillingen Myla Rose und Charlene Riva mehrere Monate im Jahr in der «City der Rekorde». Seit mehr als vier Jahren besitzt das Traumpaar in der steuerfreien Wüstenstadt eine Wohnung der Superlative – an bester Lage in Dubai Marina. 



Im direkt am Meer gelegenen Stadtteil wurden in den letzten sechs Jahren rund 200 Wolkenkratzer und Hochhäuser gebaut. Dubai Marina gilt mit seinem eigenen Stadthafen und den unzähligen Luxusgeschäften und Hotels als einer der modernsten und sichersten Stadtteile der Welt. 



Der «Sonntag» weiss: King Roger, der schon 16 Grand-Slam-Turniere im Einzel gewann und Multimillionär ist, kaufte sich und seiner Mirka 2006 im luxuriösen Hochhaus «Le Rêve» ein so genanntes «Presidential Apartment». Eine 5-Zimmer-Traumwohnung mit mehr als 200 Quadratmeter Wohnfläche. Eigenes Fitnesscenter, Tennisplatz und 24-Stunden-Concierge-Service inklusive. 



Gemäss der exklusiven Verkaufsbroschüre gibts im exquisiten 50-stöckigen Turm keine Wohnung unter umgerechnet zwei Millionen Schweizer Franken zu kaufen – auch jetzt während der Immobilienkrise nicht. «Es geht nicht um Geld oder Luxus, hier sind die Trainingsbedingungen optimal und wir fühlen uns sehr wohl», sagte Federer einst in einem Interview mit der «Schweizer Illustrierten». Wo er genau wohnt, verriet er bisher nie. «Ich gehe aber auch ganz gern in Dubai mit Mirka shoppen.» >>> Von Sacha Ercolani | Samstag, 03. April 2010

Murray through to Wimbledon Semis
Watch BBC video: Murray wraps up impressive quarter-final victory >>> | Wednesday, July 01, 2009