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Friday's Hyde Park event - which Elton John pulled out of - is now free

Sir Elton John says he's 'lucky to be alive' after appendicitis health scare

Friday's Hyde Park event - which Sir Elton pulled out of - is now free

Andy Murray stretches to make a return during his win over Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny yesterday

Wimbledon 2013: 'I won't stop unless I can't hold a racket,' says Andy Murray

British No 1 determined to play through back problem after setting up quarter-final against Verdasco

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Tommy Haas is playing some of the finest tennis of his life, but Novak Djokovic knows that will not be enough if he plays to his best.

Jerzy Janowicz of Poland

Wimbledon 2013: Who can stop Andy Murray? It's about more than just Novak Djokovich

Andy Murray is four victories away from a first Wimbledon title after wins over Benjamin Becker, Lu-Yen-hsun and Tommy Robredo.

Roger Federer shows his frustration

Wimbledon 2013: So long, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. It used to be the Big Four - now it's Novak Djokovic vs and Andy Murray

Will Roger Federer want to carry with only a bit-part in the world's big events?

Steve Darcis

Wimbledon 2013: Steve Darcis enjoying time in the limelight following shock win over Rafael Nadal

Ranked 135 in the world, he stunned the two-time former champion

`Roger Federer with Andy Murray, who is ‘always tough to play’

Wimbledon 2013: Roger Federer has found the fun factor, and he’s still hungry

Defending champion has come back from his break fighting fit and eager for more titles

The Sport Matrix: Monday 17 June 2013

Pardew future in doubt as Kinnear makes shock return

Roger Federer on his way to his sixth Halle trophy success

Roger Federer resumes normal service to end title drought with Halle Open victory

World number three defeats Mikhail Youzhny 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 to take Gerry Weber Open in preparation for Wimbledon

Roger Federer set up Tommy Haas duel by inflicting double bagel

Roger Federer, the world No 3,  whitewashed German wildcard Mischa Zverev 6-0, 6-0 in just 39 minutes today to set up a Halle Open semi-final today with defending champion Tommy Haas, a  rematch of last year’s final.

Roger Federer at the French Open

Roger Federer not considering retirement as Wimbledon looms

The Swiss has now reached the age of 31

Rafael Nadal meets one of his biggest fans at Disneyland Paris yesterday

French Open tennis: Rafael Nadal reveals the pain and fear behind his return to glory

Eight-times winner will rest his knee before Wimbledon, where he is likely to be seeded No 5

The News Matrix: Friday 7 June 2013

Aid to Africa ‘is in Britain’s interest’

The News Matrix: Friday 7 June 2013

Prince Philip is admitted to hospital

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