On this day in 2008: Venus Williams beats sister Serena to win Wimbledon title
The then 28-year-old became one of only four players to lift the trophy five times or more in the modern era.
The then 28-year-old became one of only four players to lift the trophy five times or more in the modern era.
Venus had been considered favourite after dropping just 20 games in her previous six matches.
Venus had been considered favourite after dropping just 20 games in her previous six matches.
Welshman Clayton beat Wesley Plaisier 8-5 to become the 14th different winner in as many Players Championship events in 2024.
Welshman Clayton beat Wesley Plaisier 8-5 to become the 14th different winner in as many Players Championship events in 2024.
The Serbian has won a record 24 grand slam men’s singles titles.
The Serbian has won a record 24 grand slam men’s singles titles.
The reigning men’s singles champion beat Mark Lajal.
The reigning men’s singles champion beat Mark Lajal.
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The 31-year-old Welsh athlete became Great Britain’s first taekwondo gold medallist at London 2012.
The 31-year-old Welsh athlete became Great Britain’s first taekwondo gold medallist at London 2012.
The 18-year-old was rewarded for his impressive progress with a wild card for the men’s singles.
The 39-year-old has discovered a renewed sense of focus since suffering disappointment in Tokyo.