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Novak Djokovic produced a phenomenal performance to defeat Carlos Alcaraz and claim Olympic gold in Paris. In a rematch of the 2024 Wimbledon final, the 37-year-old defeated his rival 7-6 7-6 in the men's singles final at the Stade Roland-Garros on Sunday afternoon. Victory sees Djokovic become just the fifth player in tennis history to win the Golden Slam as a singles player, joining esteemed company in Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.

Jo Durie was the British No 1 women's player for most of her career, winning two Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles with Jeremy Bates: She was also the second British woman after Virginia Wade to win a million dollars in prize money.

MATTHEW LAMBERT ON CENTRE COURT: Krejcikova has two Grand Slam singles titles and her transition from doubles specialist to all-surface, all format threat is complete. She now has 12 Grand Slam titles, including doubles. After crashing down a serve to win this fantastic Wimbledon final, Krejcikova kissed her hand and raised it to the heavens, just as she did after winning the French Open in 2021. She fulfilled her hero's dying wish with that title in Paris but this is the place and the tournament that will always be synonymous with Novotna. The former world No2 collapsed from 4-1 down to lose the 1995 final to Steffi Graf and wept on the shoulder of the Duchess of Kent. Three years later that same royal personage handed presented her with the Venus Rosewater dish. With Krejcikova's victory here, it felt like the final act of Novotna's trilogy had been written.

IAN HERBERT AT WIMBLEDON: Six years after Novotna's death from ovarian cancer, at the age of 49, Krejcikova will take the encouragement handed down by Novotna, her mentor, compatriot and friend, into a final against the Italian No 7 seed Paolini. Krejcikova and Novotna were born in the same Czech city, Brno, and it was to Novotna's front door that Krejcikova's parents beat a path, as they looked for advice which might help their then 18-year-old aspiring daughter. Novotna ended up coaching her.

Wimbledon is underway but when umpires utter 'love' it will mean more than just 'nil' for many of those taking part in the prestigious tennis tournament. SW19 has been the setting for plenty of romances between players over the years - Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf began dating in 1999, the year they were both French Open champions, and are still married more than 20 years later. Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors captivated fans with their off-court affair. Although they never made it down the aisle, they were dubbed 'The Lovebird Double' when they both won Wimbledon in 1974. While the trend for players dating has not been a prominent feature of the game as it once was, it appears to have now made a comeback with a number of tennis 'it couples' gracing Wimbledon's hallowed lawns. Anabel Croft, former player turned BBC pundit, said recently: 'It's fun to watch and people love gossip. Tennis players have a circus lifestyle. It helps that your partner knows how difficult your losses are.' Leading the way is Italian world number one Jannik Sinner who is dating Russian Anna Kalinskaya and have been dubbed the game's new 'power couple.'

AADAM PATEL: It was home for the Lionesses during their Euros success in the summer of 2022 and has played host to some of the biggest sporting institutions in the world from the All Blacks to Manchester United and the England rugby teams. All it takes is a stroll around The Lensbury Resort in Teddington in south west London and you can see the rich sporting heritage with mementos from teams that have called this place home before and framed tennis rackets from the likes of John McEnroe, Steffi Graf and Boris Becker - all of whom have stayed on site and practised on the 22 tennis courts.

Spring time is here. The days are getting longer. And the gaming world welcomes a new tennis game. Top Spin are back with the fifth iteration of their popular franchise in the guise of Top Spin 2K25. It's been 13 years since Top Spin 4 was released and for many tennis gaming fans, nothing has come close since.

A host of fantastic films, awesome new albums and spectacular stage performances - they are all featured in our critics' picks of the best of film, music and theatre. Our experts have explored all the options for culture vultures to get their teeth into, and decided on the music, plays and movies that are well worth dedicating your weekend to.

As she approaches her 91th birthday, the Duchess of Kent will rank herself as the oldest member of the Royal Family. Katharine Kent has been by her husband Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the last living first cousin of late Queen Elizabeth for more than half a century. Despite being resigned from public service, she is still held in high regard after decades of faithful service for the monarchy. For example, the Duchess was an elegant fixture at Wimbledon where she and her husband, Prince James, gave awards over the years, and today the two are inextricably linked to the tournament.

Heroes, whether it's Superman or Indiana Jones, have long been a central focus of blockbuster movies. But who would you say is your biggest personal hero? Scientists set out to find the most famous celebrities in the United Kingdom in a new survey. Their findings revealed some key points, including family members, religious leaders, and politicians, as well as authors, actors, and even adventurers. So, would you say any of these popular choices is your hero?

Bella Valiant has made a name for herself as a celebrity since appearing on The Bachelor. This week, the former reality star of Breakfast Point Country Club snagged her attendance. She dresses in a tennis outfit and poses on the lawn with a racquet in hand.

The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament was won by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, potentially the start of a tradition or merely a doomed PR stunt. Even if the NBA Finals are still six months away, the Lakers put on a championship-worthy showing, defeating the upstarting Indiana Pacers, 123-109.

The Duchess of Kent was a popular fixture in Wimbledon for decades, where she and her husband, Duke Alan, presented awards from year to year. In the public eye, the Duchess remains tightly linked to the tournament today. Despite her 1961 marriage to the Queen's Cousin, Katharine Kent, as she likes to be identified, hasn't craved attention - and in recent years she has been more notable for her absence from public life. A recent visit to St James' Palace and the Future Talent group youth music charity, which she co-founded, was a rare outing.

Cam Norrie (pictured) finds himself ranked in the world rankings, rising to number 12 in the shadow of Novak Djokovic's most recent monumental achievement. Serb, 35, was celebrating his 378th week as the world number one on Monday, smashing the record set by WTA legend Steffi Graf. Djokovic's victory is all the more surprising because it comes at a time when he has been banned from participating in America due to his unvaccinated status, implying that he has only fourteen tournaments to his standing over the past twelve months. After winning the Australian Open Championships last week, he is back in action at the Dubai Championships this week.

As he played his first University of Southern California (USC) baseball game for 2023, retired tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf booed on their son Jaden, 21, who celebrated his first Wimbledon championship (USC) baseball game since 2023. Graf, 53, and Agassi, 52, who have boasted about their hands-off parenting style, were seen smiling and applauding as their 21-year-old took the pitcher's mound. At the game against the Marist Red Foxes at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, Jaden's athletic genes shone through, leading his team to a 17-4 victory.

Roger Federer has decided to leave his tennis career as the sixth most popular tennis player of all time. Following the Laver Cup in London, which is scheduled to be held at the 02 next weekend, the 41-year-old announced on Thursday that his illustrious career would come to an end. Federer has been suffering with a knee injury for the past three years, and has now decided that retirement is the right time to retire.

Anna Ermakova, Boris Becker's model, was seen frolicking in Monaco this week, but she is not the only relative of a former tennis great who is living the high life. The offspring of Eighties and Nineties heroes, including Ivan Lendl (centre), Jimmy Connors, and Noah Noah, all live glamorous lives that rival their thousands of social media followers. Emily (right), 31, of John McEnroe, is following in the footsteps of her actress mother Tatum O'Neal and pursuing a career in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Talia Graf (left), the niece of German-born player Steffi Graf, is making a name for herself in the fashion industry.

Serena Williams shocked the tennis world on Tuesday by a revealing that after the upcoming US Open, she will step away from the sport. The 40-year-old American actress has not confirmed the date of her retirement from the sport (and also avoided using the term'retirement'), but she and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, will spend more time with her five-year-old, Olympia, and her husband. Williams is one of the best tennis players in the world, and he has been at the top of the game since bursting onto the scene in 1997. Williams is one of the best tennis players in the world, and he has been playing at the top of the game since 1997. During her career, she has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals. She has also gifted her followers a lifetime of wonderful memories. Serena's athleticism, strength, speed, and adaptability, as well as her determination to succeed, have made her a force to be reckoned with. Serena, on the other hand, is more than just a tennis icon. She is a heroine who has paved the way for female athletes and stoop up to discrimination in a variety of ways. So with Serena's retirement looming, Sportsmail has taken a look at the most memorable and memorable moments of her career.