Wimbledon

Five-time champion Venus Williams needed three sets and nearly three hours to overcome the oldest player in the field Wednesday and reach the third round at Wimbledon.

The 352 days Serena Williams lived through between grand slam appearances were filled with health problems and hospitalizations, doubts and depression.

Back on one of tennis' top stages, Venus Williams cut a familiar figure at Wimbledon, from her latest original, somewhat-see-through outfit to her trademark booming serves and aggressive groundstrokes.

Having won four of the past five Grand Slam tournaments and 10 in all, Rafael Nadal was asked on the eve of Wimbledon about quickly closing in on Roger Federer's record of 16.

Back in the final yet again, Serena Williams will have to beat someone other than her sister for once to secure a fourth Wimbledon championship.

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal has rallied for another five-set victory, overcoming knee problems, an umpire's warning and a tough challenge from a hard-hitting German to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.

One day after winning the longest tennis match in history, John Isner lost the shortest men's match at Wimbledon so far this year.

The King of Clay passed up a chance to meet the Queen of England.

John Isner has won the longest match in tennis history, taking the fifth set against Nicolas Mahut 70-68.

The longest match in tennis history was suspended because of darkness at 59-59 in the fifth set at Wimbledon on Wednesday (this morning NZT).

They haven't even bothered competing since the French Open but it will take a brave punter to back against the all-conquering Williams sisters continuing their crazy domination of Wimbledon when the grasscourt grand slam commences on Monday.