Billie Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slams, receives the lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show. Source: BBC
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King has received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. Source: BBC
Kevin Anderson finally wins the second-longest match in Wimbledon history against American John Isner, after six hours and 36 minutes. Source: BBC
Manchester joins current hosts London on a five-city shortlist to stage the season-ending ATP Finals from 2021. Source: BBC
Wimbledon’s expansion plans take a step forward after a neighbouring golf club votes to sell its land. Source: BBC
Mothers returning to tennis will have increased rankings protection on the WTA Tour from next season after a rule change. Source: BBC
Two-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion Justin Gimelstob pleads not guilty to a charge of battery causing serious bodily injury in a Los Angeles court. …
Novak Djokovic wins an epic semi-final against Rafael Nadal which set up his straight-set win over Kevin Anderson in the final of Wimbledon. Source: BBC
Amelie Mauresmo has decided against taking over as captain of France’s Davis Cup team to instead coach Lucas Pouille. Source: BBC
Andy Murray will use his protected ranking of world number two to gain entry to January’s Australian Open. Source: BBC