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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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washingtonpost.com | 17 hours ago
Federer eyes year-end top spot in London finale
...he hold off Rafael Nadal, the man who ended his record 237-week reign at the top last year but had to hand it back after missing Wimbledon through injury, Federer will emulate Ivan Lendl. Since computer rankings were introduced only...
In this article: Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, London, Fernando Verdasco, Del Potro, Ivan Lendl, Rome Masters, Wimbledon, and Australian Open
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Sports Illustrated | 17 hours 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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Telegraph.co.uk - Sport | 17 hours ago
ATP World Tour Finals set to become London's mini 'grand slam'
...World Tour Finals Photo: AP Tennis fans used to travelling to the opposite end of the metropolis to queue for the chance to get wet at Wimbledon have seized the chance of guaranteed play and guaranteed stars. The Tour Finals is...
In this article: London, Wimbledon, Andy Murray, Robin Soderling, Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, O2, World's Finest, and Lawn Tennis Association
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AP Online | 1 day 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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San Diego Union-Tribune | 1 day ago
Del Potro to play at Queen's Club tournament
...happen for me also." John McEnroe, Jimmy 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.
In this article: Juan Martin del Potro, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, Queen's Club, Boris Becker, Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Lleyton Hewitt, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal
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Sunday Mirror | 1 day ago
Andy Murray, legend or letdown? The next 12 months will decide
...best way to lay down a marker would be to win the ATP Finals, in front of his own fans at the biggest-ever tennis show in Britain outside Wimbledon. Apart from the crowd support, which will be a huge benefit, Murray has every reason to be...
In this article: Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon, Juan Martin del Potro, US Open, Tim Henman, Basel, Paris Masters, and ATP
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washingtonpost.com | 1 day 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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Guardian | 2 days ago
Andy Murray banks on home support at O2 as he prepares to face Roger Federer
• I am very focused, says the world No4 • Scot says O2 pressure will be different to Wimbledon Andy Murray is in the same group as Roger Federer at the ATP World Tour. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters Andy Murray will find himself...
In this article: Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Wimbledon, Juan Martin del Potro, Rafa Nadal, London, Paris Masters, US Open, and ITV
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AP Online | 2 days ago
Federer, Del Potro in same group for ATP Finals
...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 other...
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 | 6 days ago
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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