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Roger Federer admitted he's 'in my Swiftie era' as he posed for a selfie with Taylor Swift after watching her perform in Zurich on Tuesday night.

Travis Kelce has been far from the only famous athlete to attend Taylor Swift's stadium Eras Tour in person this summer, with tennis legend Roger Federer in the crowd in Zurich on Tuesday. 

Numbers on Friday - the wettest day of the Grand Slam so far - were the lowest seen on day five of the event in more than 25 years.

JOE BERNSTEIN: Federer, who went to see his great rival privately before the British legend's big Centre Court send-off last week, paid an emotional tribute to the 37-year-old.

Murray, 37, is set to bring the curtain down on his decorated career after the Paris Olympics having struggled with injuries over recent years.

JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Murray and his brother Jamie were beaten by Rinky Hijikata and John Peers in the men's doubles before a series of tributes were paid to the two-time champion.

MATTHEW LAMBERT: Roger Federer went in 2022, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray will follow him soon and even the ageless one, Novak Djokovic, is showing signs of slowing.

The French and Australian Open label their helpers 'ball kids' while at the US open the all-age sidekicks are called 'ball crew'.

FILM REVIEW BY HENRY CLARK: Federer's interjections, while intelligent and eloquent, are a little bland and by no means salacious. But that is Federer: class over charisma.

Global video sales charts are dominated by franchises like FIFA - or EA FC nowadays - NBA 2K and NFL Madden , while formula one, golf and MMA have all had several successful games.

The Serbian great exploded in anger during his five-set thriller with Francisco Cerundulo in the fourth round of the French Open earlier today.

The Serbian great was once again taken to five sets as his up-and-down French Open campaign continues, having gone the distance with Lorenzo Musetti in a clash that ended after 3am.

Federer, 42, intends to construct a property on the water of the 34 square-mile lake southeast of the city after he snapped up a sizeable plot of land in Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen

Andy Murray is eyeing up a switch of racket from Head to Yonex, as the 36-year-old leaves no stone unturned in his efforts to squeeze every last drop out of his career.

MailOnline Travel's Ian Walker checked in to the Burgenstock Hotel and Alpine Spa, which sits spectacularly 500 metres (1,640ft) above Lake Lucerne.

Murray, 36, said last month that he 'did not plan on playing much past this summer' and in an interview with The Times he explained why he cannot be more specific about when he will retire.

The Brazilian model, 42, attended the former tennis superstar to celebrate his new sunglasses collection at The Tower Bar in Sunset Tower Hotel, Los Angeles.

Sharon Stone made her first public appearance on Tuesday following the eruption of a red-hot feud with her former costar Billy Baldwin.

Federer and Wade looked dapper as ever in white-and-black tuxedos, while 'The Rock' didn't stand out as much as his pro wrestling counterpart at this year's 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood.

EXCLUSIVE: Royal fans have been quick to remark on how much Lt. Col Tom White looks like the Grand Slam champion.

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Tennis Australia is pondering the introduction of a historic Sunday night women's final, with all manner of format tweaks on the table during its annual Australian Open debrief.

The American alpine ski racer hit the slopes with the Swiss legend this week and posted a seemingly innocuous message, whereby she expressed her admiration for the tennis legend.

ED CHAMBERLIN: He has the best horses but don't assume this has come easy. It hasn't. Mullins has built up his business organically. When I look at him, I see something of Jurgen Klopp.

The Romanian was active on the tennis circuit from 1958 until 1979, winning the 1970 French Open in the men's doubles as his biggest achievement in the sport, but his work off the court transformed his life.

The star won plenty of fans when he took his first grand slam title with a come-from-behind five-set win over Daniil Medvedev - and he won hearts with a message to his mum and dad afterwards.

Jannik Sinner battled back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev yesterday, becoming a Grand Slam champion at the age of 22 in a showdown befitting the start of a new era.

Tennis players can be a superstitious lot, as proved by Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner's strange act as he celebrated his maiden Grand Slam title on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night.

Sinner, 22, was tipped to win his maiden Grand Slam after eliminating the all-conquering Novak Djokovic in the semi-final, but had no answer for Medvedev's power hitting and net game.

A stunning detail involving home grown tennis great Lleyton Hewitt has emerged online following Novak Djokovic's shock Australian Open semi-final defeat on Friday against Jannik Sinner.

Men's tennis is coming out of a near-two decade spell dominated by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray that saw them only miss out on 14 titles from a possible 79 since 2004.

KIERAN GILL: The Serbian superstar, who has made Rod Laver Arena virtually his own sporting playground in recent years, had no answers early on, with the Italian in complete control.

The Australian, 28, said he learnt plenty from his time with Federer, but was far from impressed with the accommodation provided by the all-time great.

Morgan Riddle and Ayan Broomfield, girlfriends of US tennis stars Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe revealed their true feelings about being called WAGs.

Adrian Mannarino received a standing ovation after putting digits on the scoreboard against Novak Djokovic, who admitted he was 'glad to lose that game'.

Having started the tournament battling illness and surviving two long matches, Djokovic is now looking in ominous form, although he still became riled by the crowd at times.

Andy Murray has spent exactly five years making a nonsense of that strange night in 2019 when the Australian Open tried to retire him.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Djokovic got his campaign underway for an eleventh Australian Open title with an uncomfortable 6-2 6-7 6-3 6-4 victory over teenager Dino Prizmic.

In a statement sure to annoy fans of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, Alex de Minaur has declared Novak Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time.

De Minaur, 24, handed the defending Australian Open champion a major shock in Perth after clinching a 6-4, 6-4 victory, his first win over a world No. 1.

Rafael Nadal has attempted to play down his 'impossible' Australian Open title hopes in what shapes as the first stop on his 2024 farewell world tour

MIKE DICKSON: Gauff finishes the year as arguably the most important commodity in tennis, thanks to victory in the US Open which blew through the game as a blast of fresh air.

Made by Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard, whose bespoke overcoats now cost around £6,894, the King's double-breasted tweed coat has been a mainstay of his wardrobe for over 35 years.

One man looking to get his hands on the Sid Waddell Trophy for the second time is Rob Cross following his maiden triumph at the event in 2018.

HORSE POWER: Rivalries: they make sport a compelling spectacle. It's what it's all about, isn't it? Pick a side, nail your colours to the mast and, win or lose, invest yourself as it all pans out.

Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal from a second consecutive Australian Open tournament has fueled lingering speculation that the Australian superstar might never return to the court.

The Spaniard signed for LIV Golf - despite previously claiming he would never jump ship to the Saudi circuit - penning terms on an eye-watering deal worth at least £400million ($500m).

HORSE POWER: A young footballer emerges with a flurry of goals and spectacular performances, and there will be a desperation to anoint him as 'the next Lionel Messi'.

SIYA KOLISI MEETS DAN BIGGAR I am immediately struck by how welcoming Siya Kolisi's family is when I arrive at his home in Paris. It is cold and dark outside but he embraces me with a warm hug.

Fan favourite star John Millman revealed the news in a social media post as he revealed he's been able to enjoy a 'thrilling ride living out a dream I had as a kid'.

MIKE DICKSON: A joy to once again hear the calmly assured tones of John Barrett, microphone in hand, joining in a fascinating discussion about who really is the greatest tennis player ever.

Former Test bowler Peter Siddle names the likely candidates to replace Australia's big three bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood when they retire

Roger Federer celebrated South Africa's World Cup win with captain Siya Kolisi and legend Eben Etzebeth.

Former tennis legend Roger Federer and his two sets of twins were all dressed in green as they watched the Rugby World Cup final in Paris last night

Wally Masur believes injured star Nick Kyrgios is 'crucial' to the sport and hopes the former Wimbledon finalist can return to the court with the window still open for Grand Slam success.

In one humorous moment, Kate Middleton, 41, was shown a mannequin who was dressed in the King's Guard military uniform made by the mill in Leeds.

In a snap which was shared on social media, the Princess of Wales, 41, beamed with joy as she watched her eldest son play in a match alongside her husband Prince William, 41.

NIK SIMON - RUGBY CORRESPONDENT IN NICE: With the thump of tennis balls providing a steady beat in the background, George Ford is talking about Roger Federer.

The 36 year-old Scot broke down during his on-court interview as he told the crowd of nearly 10,000 at the Manchester Arena that 'today is a tough day for me as it's my gran's funeral today'.

The former tennis star, 57, told MailOnline that she's been 'very stiff' getting out of bed in the mornings after beginning preparations for the launch show on Saturday.

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz has rubbed a bizarre substance onto his arms in his quarter-final battle with top-ranked Alexander Zverev on Wednesday night at the US Open.

Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz is used to thrilling crowds - usually with a racket when a a ball is involved, just not this time. The top seed showed off his party trick before he advanced to the final four.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Playing a sociable nine holes together before Wimbledon revealed to Dan Evans that Carlos Alcaraz is quite normal for a tennis superstar.

MIKE DICKSON: Sunday will be remembered as one of the great Wimbledon finals alongside the likes of 2008, won by Rafael Nadal, and 2013, won by Andy Murray.

SOUL OF SPORT: Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. For our latest episode of the series, ANDY HOOPER and KEVIN QUIGLEY travelled to Wimbledon to capture the action.

Carlos Alcaraz has beaten seven-time Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic today at the All England Club in an intense five-set final. The epic win marks only his second ever grand slam victory.

The new King and Queen of Centre Court were unveiled at a glitzy Champions Dinner after Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden Wimbledon men's singles title on Sunday evening.

The unseeded Wolverhampton teenager, 17, has been drawing large, loud crowds since he knocked out the world No 1 in the first round. He can expect unprecedented backing in the final.

If the Spaniard's father Carlos Sr, a tennis coach whose own professional ambitions were thwarted had high hopes for his budding genius, even he must be staggered about how quickly it's happened.

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: It was one of those days when the All England Club will have been thanking their lucky stars for the roofs on Centre and Court No1.

MIKE DICKSON:For when it comes to tiebreaks, the racket sport cousin of the drama when scores finish level in football, nobody in history has built such a fine record in coming through tie breaks.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz is without doubt one of the hottest commodities in tennis, having netted multiple lucrative endorsement deals from Calvin Klein, BMW, Rolex and Nike to name a few.

Jelena, 36, who has been in a relationship with World Number One Novak Djokovic since 2014, looked cool and collected on centre court as her husband took on Andrey Rublev

MATTHEW LAMBERT ON COURT NO 1: Rune and his compatriots - Jannik Sinner, 21, is in the quarters too - are in no mood to wait their turn. They are shoving their way past older generations.

Novak Djokovic is gunning for a record-equalling eight Wimbledon title in 2023, as he aims to draw level with Roger Federer. But what exactly are the dietary secrets behind his success?

MIKE DICKSON: It seems a minor detail that, having come back from giving birth last Autumn, Svitolina needed a wildcard to enter, and had caused something of an upset by ousting the world No 19.

Sir Ben Ainslie, Daniel Kaluuya and Wimbledon legend Ann Jones were among the celebrities heading to the Royal Box on Centre Court on Middle Sunday.

Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Laslo Djere 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Saturday to back up his two-day epic against Andy Murray and reach the last 16.

The likes of Gary Lineker rubbed shoulders with former broadcaster Sue Barker and Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave as the VIP guests took in the action on Centre Court.