Novak Djokovic claimed a second Wimbledon title after coming out on top in an extraordinary battle of wills against seven-times winner Roger Federer, eventually triumphing 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 5-7 6-4 in a gripping encounter on Sunday.
Rafa Nadal suffered a stunning loss at Wimbledon on Thursday, stopped in his tracks by unknown Czech Lukas Rosol who played the match of his life to cause one of the biggest upsets in grand slam tennis.
Maria Sharapova mocked Frenchman Gilles Simon on Thursday for saying women do not deserve the same prize money as men, pointing out dryly that "there are a few more people that watch my matches than his".
Li Na has been confirmed for the doubles at the London Olympics despite her public protestations.
Wimbledon may have built its reputation on being an uniquely grass-court Grand Slam tournament but defending champion Novak Djokovic is happy to play it under a roof, with the lights burning bright.
Asia's first Grand Slam champion Li Na has served up a volley of controversy on the Internet after complaining about playing doubles at the London Olympics. 
Li angry for being asked to play doubles
Royalty reigned supreme on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Wednesday as Roger Federer produced a majestic performance for the watching Prince Charles.
While the giggles are gone and the gymnast's genes less evident, that hooked, looped, whipped, thumped forehand stole the show at Wimbledon on Wednesday as Kim Clijsters, on her valedictory tour, barged into the third round.
Li Na, who was eliminated at the second round of Wimbledon, felt uncomfortable after learning that she will play the women's doubles in the Olympic Games.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic displayed his liking for Wimbledon's roof again with a late night second round victory over American upstart Ryan Harrison on Wednesday.
Li Na's aim to only focus on the singles at the London Olympics may get spoiled.
Rafael Nadal has criticized the decision to play the Olympic tennis tournament over the best-of-three format sets rather than the five sets employed at Wimbledon and other Grand Slams.
Whether it was the swathes of empty seats to greet her arrival or her sluggish movement and frequently misdirected groundstrokes, there was little in Petra Kvitova's first round victory to suggest she was the defending Wimbledon champion.
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