Novak Djokovic called it "one of the most challenging tournaments of my life" in his post-match interview, as he cradled the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, soon after defeating Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in the men's singles Australian Open final.

Relaxation techniques are now hammered into elite athletes throughout world sport. It seems oxymoronic. "Relax! Relax I say!" But of course it works.

Frances Tiafoe of the United States helped Team World to a first Laver Cup title, denying Roger Federer one last trophy before retirement.

Eliud Kipchoge, who today broke his own world marathon record at the age of 37, has said he draws inspiration for his long career from Roger Federer, who retired from tennis aged 41 after his Laver Cup doubles match on Friday evening.

The tidal wave of emotion released by Roger Federer's tearful farewell performance at London's O2 Arena on Friday night travelled around the sporting world - and will continue to do so for some time.

Tennis great Roger Federer bid goodbye to a glittering career after losing his final match at the Laver Cup in London.

Fifty years ago this month, 60 leading tennis players formed an organisation to "promote and protect " their interests.

Roger Federer’s final tennis match is set to headline the opening day of tennis’s Laver Cup tournament in London, England.

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer has announced he is set to retire from the sport at the age of 41.

Sprint legend Usain Bolt is hoping to trademark a logo of his famous celebration and the retired Jamaican has filed a patent at the United States Patent and Trademark Office last week.

The past and the present stood together on Centre Court at Wimbledon today to celebrate the centenary of the most famous lawn in tennis prior to the start of this year's fourth round matches.

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has announced that he will be donating $500,000 (£379,000/€455,000) to help children impacted by the war in Ukraine after being left "horrified" and "heartbroken" by the Russian invasion.

On February 14 1984 at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics, the story of two doomed lovers captivated not just the spectators in the city’s Zetra ice rink but millions of television viewers around the world.

Sometimes sport is so good it becomes art. Even within the marginal gains-driven mechanics of Formula One. As occurred yesterday with the victory-against-the-odds for defending world champion Lewis Hamilton at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil.

Stefanos Tsitsipas says he will not get a COVID-19 vaccine unless it becomes mandatory to compete on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour.