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Andy Murray salutes London fans after Juan Martin del Potro victoryWith grandstand entrances, flashing lights and music interludes, it was tennis, but not on the same stage the capital is used too. Where Wimbledon prides itself on its prim and proper regulations, the season-ending event - in its debut in... In this article: Andy Murray, Juan Martin del Potro, London, Wimbledon, Andre Agassi, and O2 Arena |
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washingtonpost.com | 14 hours ago
Federer, Murray win Tour Finals openers
...told reporters. "The longer the match went, the more my belief was going up and his was going down." UNIQUE, UNUSUAL Six-times Wimbledon champion Federer said he was impressed with the venue and the lighting, which leaves the...
In this article: Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro, Fernando Verdasco, Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal, London, Shock, and U.S. Open
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 16 hours ago
Federer ready for revenge over Murray
...that Murray had upset Federer - the Scot holds a 6-3 career winning record against arguably the greatest player of all time, although the Wimbledon and French Open champion won their last meeting in Cincinnati. Federer has a chance to get...
In this article: Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Wimbledon, Fernando Verdasco, Shanghai, London, US Open, Juan Martin del Potro, and French Open
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Sydney Morning Herald - Business | 16 hours ago
Federer fights back to subdue Verdasco
Federer briefly faced the unpalatable prospect of a third successive defeat as Verdasco took the first set in commanding style. But the Wimbledon champion, who had lost his previous two matches in Basel and Paris, edged a tight second...
In this article: Fernando Verdasco, Roger Federer, Wimbledon, Basel, Paris Masters, Australian Open, US Open, ATP, Juan Martin del Potro, and French Open
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Telegraph.co.uk - Sport | 20 hours ago
ATP World Tour Finals makes spectacular splash on opening day at the O2 Arena
...encounters, even in the early round-robin stages. It is a strange event for those British fans accustomed to the decorum of Wimbledon, Eastbourne and Edgbaston. But the difference is the delight. It is democratic - anyone who is...
In this article: Andy Murray, Association of Tennis Professionals, Juan Martin del Potro, The O2, Wimbledon, London, O2 Arena, US Open, NBA, and Andy Roddick
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Sydney Morning Herald - World | 2 days ago
Federer fuelled by battle with Nadal
...in London. Federer goes into the Tour Finals, beginning on Sunday at London's O2 Arena, in pole position in the world rankings, but the Wimbledon champion knows Nadal can still snatch back top spot if the Spaniard wins the prestigious...
In this article: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon, London, US Open, Australian Open, Andy Murray, Robin Soderling, Fernando Verdasco, and Juan Martin del Potro
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Sports Illustrated | 2 days ago
Del Potro to play Queens in 2010
...Connors, Boris Becker, Pete Sampras, Lleyton Hewitt and Rafael Nadal have all won the Wimbledon men's singles title after victory at Queen's. The Wimbledon warmup event is scheduled for June 7-13. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All...
In this article: Juan Martin del Potro, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, Roger Federer, Queen's Club, All rights reserved, Boris Becker, Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, and Lleyton Hewitt
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AP Online | 3 days ago
Del Potro to play at Queen's Club tournament
...Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will play at next year's Queen's Club tournament in an effort to improve his grasscourt game ahead of Wimbledon. The fifth-ranked Argentine beat Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final but has never advanced...
In this article: Wimbledon, Juan Martin del Potro, Queen's Club, U.S. Open, Boris Becker, Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Lleyton Hewitt, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal
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washingtonpost.com | 3 days ago
Federer faces choppy ride to secure top spot
...launch the city's five-year stint as hosts. Federer, who completed a career grand slam at the French Open this year before claiming a sixth Wimbledon title to surpass Pete Sampras's record of 14 majors, is firmly in the driving seat to end...
In this article: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, London, Wimbledon, Australian Open, Nicolas Almagro, and Juan Martin del Potro
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washingtonpost.com | 5 days ago
Federer, Del Potro in same group for ATP Finals
...from a disappointing year in 2008 and completed a career Grand Slam by winning the French Open for the first time. He then reclaimed his Wimbledon title while breaking Pete Sampras' career Grand Slam record with his 15th major title. In the...
In this article: Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro, Rafael Nadal, U.S. Open, Andy Murray, Wimbledon, Robin Soderling, Australian Open, Fernando Verdasco, and French Open
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Telegraph.co.uk - Sport | November 14, 2009
Wimbledon hero Andy Roddick relaxed in a new comfort zone
American returns to London lifted by his role in epic Wimbledon final against Roger Federer. So near, so far: Andy Roddick with the runners-up shield after his epic fainal against Roger Federer at Wimbledon this year Photo: REUTERS On...
In this article: Andy Roddick, Wimbledon, Roger Federer, London, Tim Henman, US Open, Larry Stefanki, Twitter, Elton John, and O2 Arena
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The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply, Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in the London suburb of Wimbledon since 1877. It is the oldest of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, and the only one still played on grass courts.
The tournament runs annually for 14 days from late June to early July, , with the climax being the men's singles final, scheduled for a Sunday. As of the 2008 tournament, five major events are contested, as well as four junior events and four invitational events.
Wimbledon is third in the annual Grand Slam season. The hard court Australian Open and clay court French Open precede Wimbledon. The hard court U.S. Open follows. The grass court Queen's Club Championships also in London is a popular warm up tournament for Wimbledon.
Wimbledon traditions include the eating of strawberries and cream, royal patronage, strict dress code for competitors, and ball boys and girls. A much unloved tradition, "rain stops play" calls leading to schedule over-runs, is set to be reduced with the fitting of a retractable roof to Centre Court from 2009. The 2008 men's final, already the longest at nearly 5 hours of play, was extended to over 7 hours due to rain, finishing in darkness.
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