Kylie Minogue in Wimbledon Royal Box

Kylie Minogue were in the Wimbledon Royal Box earlier today to watch the epic semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

Minogue was accompanied by Spanish model boyfriend Andres Velencoso.

Federer advanced to his record 8th Wimbledon final after beating defending champion Djokovic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

(Images via zimbio.com; dailymail.co.uk)

ITF launches Olympic Book at Wimbledon

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) yesterday announced the publication of its official Olympic Book Aspire, Inspire: Celebrating Tennis at the Olympics 2012. 

Roger Federer at the photo shoot

Thirty-six of the world’s leading tennis players took part in the ITF project to help promote the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events.

Andy Murray during the photo shoot

The 140-page publication features a series of specially commissioned photographs of the game’s top names posing with pictures of themselves as a child and talking about their sporting heroes. 

Here are some of the pictures:

Rafael Nadal

Juan Martin Del Potro

Kim Clijsters

David Ferrer

Francesca Schiavone

Kei Nishikori

  

Sam Stosur

(Via ITF website)

Prince William and Kate Middleton in Wimbledon Royal Box

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Wimbledon today to watch Roger Federer's quarterfinal match against Mikhail Youzhny.

Kate dressed up in a knee-length cream Alexander McQueen dress with a double navy line trim and neckerchief style collar. 

Last week, Kate's sister Pippa and brother James attended the event. Prince Charles and Camilla also attended the Wimbledon tournament last week.

The Duchess and her sister Pippa have long been fans of the prestigious tournament.

(Via hellomagazine)

Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Tim Henman meet Prince Charles and Camilla at Wimbledon

Last night, I posted about Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attending the Wimbledon Centre Court match between Roger Federer and Fabio Fognini.

Prince Charles with Tim Henman

Camilla chats with Andy Roddick

Earlier the royal couple met up with former British no.1 Tim Henman and American Andy Roddick.

Prince Charles and Camilla also met up with Roger Federer right after his match.

It was Prince Charles' first visit to Wimbledon since 1970.

(Images via dailymail.co.uk; Tennis Addicts' Facebook fan page)

Prince Charles and Camilla show up at Roger Federer's match

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall show up at Roger Federer's second round match against Fabio Fognini at the Wimbledon tennis tournament today.

Update: Federer just wrapped up the match in straight sets with the score 61 63 62.

Federer gives a royal salute

(Images via Sina Sports)

Roger Federer practice photos in London

Just when I mentioned about the lack of Roger Federer practice photos, I saw some on Sina Sports  and Yahoo! Sports websites.

The maestro of tennis is chasing for his 17th Grand Slam and 7th Wimbledon titles.

(Via Sina Sports)

Roger Federer and wife Mirka out in London

Roger Federer and his wife Mirka (minus the kids) were spotted strolling on Bond Street in London while doing some afternoon shopping ahead of the Wimbledon tournament starting next week.

(Images via Zimbio.com)

Roger Federer unveils street sign with his name in Halle

Roger Federer was presented with a street sign reading his name near the Gerry Weber Stadium in the city of Halle western Germany yesterday.

Federer will be participating in the Gerry Weber Open here, where he has won the tournament five times!

(Images via Yahoo! Sports)

Behind the scenes: Nike players receive their gears

Nike is a little behind when it comes to posting photos of their players getting their gears compared to Wilson and Adidas.

Nevertheless, it's nice to see the happy faces on their sponsored players.

These are just a few selected ones. You can get to see more on their Facebook page. Surprisingly Rafael Nadal is not in the album.

Roger Federer

Li Na

Juan Martin Del Potro

Sabine Lisicki

Grigor Dimitrov

(Image via Nike Tennis's Facebook page)

Roger Federer leaving Ritz Hotel in Paris with twin daughters

Roger Federer was spotted leaving the Ritz Hotel in Paris with his twin daughters Myla Rose and Charlene Riva.

Mirka, his wife was nowhere to be seen.

(Images via cozycot.com)

Kids' Day at Roland Garros

It's Roland Garros Kids' Day today. As usual there are quite a lot of events happening on the eve of the French Open.

Here are some pictures to summarize the events.

Novak Djokovic becomes an umbrella boy during his exhibition match with Ryan Harrison.

 Caroline Wozniacki, Sabine Lisicki, Na Li and French Pauline Parmentier play an exhibition match on the Philippe Chatrier-central court.

  Juan Martín del Potro becomes the umpire for an exhibition match where Roger Federer and Sebastien Grosjean against French Nicolas Escude and Fabrice Santoro.

Serena Williams joins DJ Big Ali and DJ Bob Sinclar at the turntables on the Philippe Chatrier-central court.

Retirees Grosjean and Santoro make a special appearance at the Kids' Day.

Local hero Jo-Wilfried Tsonga meets the fans.

Xavier Malisse enjoys beach tennis at Roland Garros.

(Images via Yahoo! Sports and French Open official website)

More photos of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at NetJets event

Here are more photos taken from an event by NetJets featuring Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in Paris.

(Images via Sina Sports)