They stretched, they dived but above all they entertained and gave the spectators matches to remember. There were theatrics in abundance as the players wore their hearts on their sleeves. (AFP Photo)

Defending champion Rafael Nadal made his way into the final, thumping British hope Andy Murray in 4 sets. (AFP Photo)

Things got off to a perfect start for Murray as he clinched the first set 7-5, but no one was aware at the time that it was going to be the only period that the Briton would dominate. (AFP Photo)

A crowd of spectators watched the Nadal-Murray semi-final on a giant screen at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club. (AFP PHOTO)

Despite losing the first set, Rafa didn't look perturbed and made a commanding return to run away with the 2nd set 6-2. (AP Photo)

(L-R) Nadal's mother Ana Maria Parera, girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello, "Xisca", and sister Maria Isabel Nadal were there to lend their support to the defending champ against Murray. (AFP PHOTO)

With the third set ending in the same scoreline in Nadal's favour, Murray and the home fans' hopes faded fast. (AFP Photo)

This is the 3rd straight year that Murray has been beaten in the semis at All England. (AFP Photo)

With the win, Nadal set up a final meeting with Novak Djokovic who has guaranteed himself the World No.1 spot after his semi-final victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. (AFP Photo)

Tsonga was off the blocks early, breaking Djokovic in the opening game of the first set. (AFP Photo)

The turning point came as Djokovic rallied back when Tsonga was serving for the first set while leading 5-4. The Serbian took the game and then the set 7-6. (AFP Photo)

Former Croatian tennis player and Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic (in pic) and Bjorn Borg were also among the spectators who had come to watch Djokovic and Tsonga in action. (AFP PHOTO)

Djokovic carried forward the momentum, sweeping aside Tsonga 6-2 in the 2nd set. (AFP Photo)

The third set was full of fantastic rallies as Tsonga, famous for his serve and volley game, came on to the net regularly. (AFP Photo)

Pippa Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, Kate's sister, has been quite a regular on the Centre Court at the 2011 Wimbledon tournament and she was spotted again during the Djokovic-Tsonga encounter. (AFP Photo)

The net approach forced Djokovic also to come forward and both players were often seen on the ground, stretching to win every point. (AFP Photo)

After losing the 3rd set, Djokovic hit back in the fourth, winning it 6-3 to seal the match and the World No.1 ranking. The Serbian will overtake Rafael Nadal as the World No. 1 in the new rankings on Monday, irrespective of his result in the final. (AFP Photo)

Jelena Ristic, partner of Djokovic also attended the semi-final game. (AFP Photo)

On the Indian front, Sania Mirza exited the tournament after crashing out of the women's doubles with her partner Elena Vesnina in the semi-final and also losing in the mixed doubles quarters, partnering compatriot Rohan Bopanna. (AFP Photo)