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Roger Federer becomes oldest ever world number one

The 36-year-old beat Robin Haase in the World Tennis Tournament quarter-finals

Caroline Wozniacki has eyes on first grand slam title

The Dane will meet world number one Simona Halep for the Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic cruises to first round win in Melbourne

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Serbian is struggling with an elbow injury which saw him retire from Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic growls and swipes at holes in Wimbledon ground

Djokovic shrugs off a shoulder complaint to beat Adrian Mannarino in straight sets

Djokovic nonplussed by McEnroe’s Woods comparison

Serb on McEnroe: 'He’s very well known for his, you know, kind of bold comments'

Wimbledon: Centre Court fans left short-changed by retirements

Opponents of both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer retire with injury

Novak Djokovic completes ‘best possible build-up’ to Wimbledon

Serb continues his unbeaten run against Gael Monfils to win in Eastbourne

Novak Djokovic survives scare to progress at Roland Garros

Diego Schwartzman takes defending French Open champion to a fifth set in third round

Nadal and Djokovic both off to a solid start in French Open

Big guns are scheduled to meet in the semi-final if they continue to progress

Sharapova and Djokovic in limbo ahead of intriguing summer

Serbian has stripped it down and is looking to start again with a new coaching staff

Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to end year as world number one

Scot wins the final to claims his first ATP World Tour Finals in London

Novak Djokovic secures record-equalling sixth Miami Open

World number one beats Kei Nishikori in straight sets to win 63rd career title

New father Andy Murray: I believe I can win more Grand Slams

British number one has a new baby daughter but Major pursuits are thwarted by Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic’s power and precision too much for Roger Federer

World No1 takes his third title at Wimbledon with a dominant display against struggling Federer

Novak Djokovic eyeing elusive French Open title

The Serbian has joined ‘elite group’ on eight Grand Slams but wants to complete the set

Ruthless Djokovic sees off Murray at Australian Open

World No 1 wins 12 of the last 13 games to clinch fifth Australian Open

Classic men’s Wimbledon final in store

Roger Federer seeking his eighth title against top seed Novak Djokovic

Leinster lay down marker with stunning win

Northampton blown away at Franklin’s Gardens by three-time European champions

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Fergus McFadden and coach Joe Schmidt claim Ireland have plenty of room for improvement after victory over Samoa

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