Pete Sampras
Novak Djokovic wins Holger Rune thriller to seal year-end number one ranking
Novak Djokovic assures himself of a record-extending eighth year-end number one ranking with an absorbing three-set win over Holger Rune at the ATP Finals.
Nov 13, 08:52
Carlos Alcaraz beats Casper Ruud to win US Open title
Carlos Alcaraz beats Casper Ruud in four sets to win his first Grand Slam title at the US Open and become the youngest-ever world number one in the process.
Sep 12, 00:43
Preview: US Open: Casper Ruud vs. Carlos Alcaraz - prediction, head to head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Sunday's US Open final between Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz, including prediction, head-to-head record and their tournament so far.
Sep 10, 13:03
Preview: Wimbledon final: Novak Djokovic vs. Nick Kyrgios - prediction, head to head, road to final
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Wimbledon men's final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios, including predictions, head-to-head records and their route to the final.
Jul 9, 21:37
From Euros heartbreak to Emma Raducanu's fairytale: The top 25 sporting moments of 2021
Sports Mole counts down the top 25 sporting moments of 2021, from England's Euro 2020 heartbreak to Emma Raducanu's Fairytale in New York.
Dec 31, 09:00
Roger Federer hails "wonderful" eighth Wimbledon title triumph
Wimbledon champion Roger Federer admits that he feels for Marin Cilic after seeing his opponent struggle in the final, but is delighted to have won an eighth title.
Jul 16, 17:10
Roger Federer lands a record eighth Wimbledon title
Roger Federer wins a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon title after a 6-3 6-1 6-4 victory over Marin Cilic on Sunday afternoon.
Jul 16, 15:51
Wimbledon men's final preview: Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Wimbledon men's final between seven-time champion Roger Federer and first-time finalist Marin Cilic.
Jul 15, 23:31
On this day: Gustavo Kuerten ends year as world number one
Fifteen years ago today, a victory over Andre Agassi in the final of the Tennis Masters Cup secured top spot in the world rankings for Gustavo Kuerten.
Dec 3, 06:00
On this day: Pete Sampras wins last ATP World Tour Finals crown
Sixteen years ago today, Pete Sampras defeated world number one Andre Agassi in straight sets to win the ATP World Tour Finals title.
Nov 29, 06:00
On this day: Tim Henman wins only title on home soil
Fifteen years ago today, Great Britain's Tim Henman claimed his one and only title on English soil in Brighton.
Nov 26, 06:00
Tennis elite including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal team up for Nike event
Tennis stars including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova team up for a Nike 'Street Tennis' event in New York.
Aug 25, 11:57
On this day: Goran Ivanisevic wins Wimbledon at fourth attempt
Fourteen years ago today, Goran Ivanisevic overcame Pat Rafter in five sets to win Wimbledon for the first time in his career.
Jul 9, 08:00
Roger Federer irked by Wimbledon dress code
Roger Federer wants to see the players at Wimbledon afforded more freedom to the all-white dress code employed by the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Jul 4, 20:04
Pete Sampras 'amazed' by Roger Federer motivation
Multiple Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras is 'amazed' by the motivation of Roger Federer.
Jan 21, 09:40
Pete Sampras: USA men's tennis options "on the slim side"
Pete Sampras admits that it is very unlikely that the USA will have a man challenging for a Grand Slam title in the near future.
Dec 8, 16:17
Roger Federer targets US Open after Cincinnati Masters win
Roger Federer eyes up a sixth US Open title after sealing his first Masters 1000 triumph in two years by beating David Ferrer on Sunday.
Aug 18, 05:50
Andy Murray to play for Bangkok in International Premier Tennis League
Andy Murray is drafted by Bangkok for the inaugural International Premier Tennis League later this year.
Mar 3, 03:52
Pete Sampras: 'Roger Federer can win more Grand Slams'
Pete Sampras believes that Roger Federer can record an 18th Grand Slam success before retiring.
Feb 20, 04:57
Pete Sampras: Rafael Nadal is "incredible"
Pete Sampras reveals that he is a big admirer of Rafael Nadal's game.
Jan 25, 12:39
Can Stanislas Wawrinka win the Australian Open?
Does Stanislas Wawrinka have enough to win his first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Sunday?
Jan 24, 10:54
Kei Nishikori pleased to emulate coach Michael Chang in Melbourne
Japanese number one Kei Nishikori expresses his delight at emulating coach Michael Chang by winning the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne.
Jan 11, 14:23
Sloane Stephens appoints Paul Annacone as coach
Sloane Stephens appoints Roger Federer's former coach Paul Annacone for the 2014 season.
Jan 3, 05:48
On this day: Rafael Nadal completes career Grand Slam
On this day in 2010, Rafael Nadal become only the seventh man in history to win all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Sep 13, 09:50
Rafael Nadal eager to savour US Open triumph
Rafael Nadal says that he is not thinking about breaking Grand Slam records after winning the US Open.
Sep 10, 06:16
Pete Sampras tips Milos Raonic for stardom
Tennis legend Pete Sampras claims that Milos Raonic has the ability to challenge the sport's current crop of stars and win major titles.
Aug 10, 15:10
Pete Sampras: 'Andy Murray favourite for US Open'
Fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras picks title holder and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray as his favourite for the US Open in August.
Jul 22, 23:29
Roger Federer eyes eighth Wimbledon title
Roger Federer is eager to win a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon title.
Jun 24, 07:43
Top five men's Wimbledon matches
Sports Mole looks back over five of the best matches from the men's game at Wimbledon.
Jun 23, 10:32
Pete Samparas: 'No drug taking in tennis'
Pete Sampras believes that it is not in most tennis players' "nature" to take performance-enhancing drugs.
Mar 5, 09:52
End-of-season reports 2012: Roger Federer
Sports Mole reviews how the 2012 season unfolded for world number two and Wimbledon champion Roger Federer.
Nov 19, 10:00
Roger Federer beats Pete Sampras's record for most weeks at number one
Roger Federer beats Pete Sampras's record for most weeks at world number one.
Jul 16, 10:50
Marion Bartoli: 'I will never forget playing with Pete Sampras'
Marion Bartoli confesses her delight at having the chance to play with her hero Pete Sampras.
Jul 14, 11:27
Pete Sampras tips Roger Federer to equal record
Seven-time champion Pete Sampras believes that Roger Federer will beat Andy Murray in Sunday's Wimbledon final.
Jul 7, 00:48
Roger Federer looking for "perfect" performance
Roger Federer believes that only a "perfect" performance would be enough to beat Novak Djokovic in tomorrow's Wimbledon semi-final.
Jul 5, 17:41
Goran Ivanisevic: 'Andy Murray not unlucky'
Goran Ivanisevic says that Andy Murray can't use his era of birth as an excuse for not winning any Grand Slams.
Jun 28, 07:17
Roger Federer still hungry
Roger Federer says that he is dreaming of his seventh Wimbledon title.
Jun 25, 03:20
Roger Federer closes on ATP record
Victory for Roger Federer in this afternoon's ATP World Tour Finals will make him the first man to win the tournament six times.
Nov 27, 10:25
