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Wimbledon

Federer, Djokovic weather the storm at Wimbledon
Article
/ 3 July 2012

Federer, Djokovic weather the storm at Wimbledon

Roger Federer insisted on keeping the Centre Court roof open as long as possible, saying the rain intensified Wimbledon drama despite creating chaos.

By Sapa Afp
Serena Williams scrapes through to Wimbledon quarterfinals
Article
/ 2 July 2012

Serena Williams scrapes through to Wimbledon quarterfinals

Four-time champion Serena Williams has survived a gruelling examination from Yaroslava Shvedova to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

By Steve Griffiths
Serena avoids an embarrassing third round exit at Wimbledon
Article
/ 1 July 2012

Serena avoids an embarrassing third round exit at Wimbledon

Serena Williams believes her Centre Court scare against China’s Zheng Jie was the perfect preparation for the sterner tests that lie ahead.

By Steve Griffiths
Kvitova’s crying game
Article
/ 28 June 2012

Kvitova’s crying game

The reigning queen of Wimbledon describes the emotions of her long journey to a place in history.

By Donald McRae
Sharapova survives scare, Serena rolls on
Article
/ 28 June 2012

Sharapova survives scare, Serena rolls on

Top seed Maria Sharapova survived a scare before reaching the third round of Wimbledon where she was joined by her biggest rival Serena Williams.

By Martyn Herman
Nadal, Murray win as Aussies suffer Wimbledon slump
Article
/ 27 June 2012

Nadal, Murray win as Aussies suffer Wimbledon slump

Rafael Nadal and British hope Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon second round but Australia’s men fell to their country’s worst performance since 1938.

By Dave James
Venus hits 15-year Wimbledon low after first-round knockout
Article
/ 25 June 2012

Venus hits 15-year Wimbledon low after first-round knockout

Five-time champion Venus Williams has suffered her worst Wimbledon defeat in 15 years, slumping to a first-round exit at the hands of Elena Vesnina.

By Afp Author
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Article
/ 8 July 2011

Tennis goes East

With the rise of Djokovic and Kvitova, the Eastern Bloc is at the centre of the game.

By Kevin Mitchell
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Article
/ 3 July 2011

Kvitova gives Sharapova taste of her own medicine

Softly-spoken 21-year-old Czech Petra Kvitova celebrated her Wimbledon singles title with a shy smile on Saturday.

By Martyn Herman
Nadal shatters Murray’s dream again
Article
/ 1 July 2011

Nadal shatters Murray’s dream again

Rafael Nadal delivered a command performance to withstand a fired-up Andy Murray and beat the home favourite to a spot in the Wimbledon finals.

By Mitch Phillips
Djokovic tops rankings after Tsonga downed
Article
/ 1 July 2011

Djokovic tops rankings after Tsonga downed

Novak Djokovic powered into his first Wimbledon final with a defeat of France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga which ensured him the world number one spot.

By Rob Woollard
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Article
/ 1 July 2011

Williams sisters lose aura of invincibility

Is it a full stop or a semi colon in Venus and Serena’s monologue?

By Robert Kitson
Sharapova to meet Kvitova in Wimbledon women’s final
Article
/ 30 June 2011

Sharapova to meet Kvitova in Wimbledon women’s final

Maria Sharapova, the rejuvenated glamour girl of women’s tennis, will take on low-key Czech Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon title showdown on Saturday.

By Dave James
Nadal disappointed by Federer’s Wimbledon exit
Article
/ 30 June 2011

Nadal disappointed by Federer’s Wimbledon exit

Rafael Nadal says he was saddened to see Roger Federer knocked out of Wimbledon as the 16-time Grand Slam title winner lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

By Dave James
Wimbledon whittles tenacious set down to (semi)final few
Article
/ 29 June 2011

Wimbledon whittles tenacious set down to (semi)final few

Tsonga, Murray, Djokovic and Nadal reach the men’s semifinals at Wimbledon, as Sharapova, Lisicki, Kvitova and Azarenka make the women’s semifinals.

By Staff Reporter
Federer stunned by inspired Tsonga
Article
/ 29 June 2011

Federer stunned by inspired Tsonga

Roger Federer suffered his second straight Wimbledon quarterfinal exit after Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga made an extraordinary comeback.

By Mark Meadows
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Article
/ 29 June 2011

Burundian makes history at Wimbledon

A 16-year-old boy from Burundi has made Wimbledon history, becoming the first player from the East African country to participate in the championship.

By Robin Millard
Nadal fit to tackle Fish
Article
/ 28 June 2011

Nadal fit to tackle Fish

Defending champion Rafael Nadal has said he is fit to play his quarterfinal match against Mardy Fish after a scan revealed he had no serious injury.

By Staff Reporter
Nadal fears Wimbledon injury knock-out
Article
/ 28 June 2011

Nadal fears Wimbledon injury knock-out

Despite the win in the last 16 against Juan Martin del Potro, defending champion Rafael Nadal may be forced to quit due to a left foot injury.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 27 June 2011

Djokovic, Murray into Wimbledon last eight

Novak Djokovic has set up a meeting with Australian teenager Bernard Tomic, while Andy Murray gave a majestic performance against Richard Gasquet.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 27 June 2011

Williams sisters’ five-year reign ends, Wozniacki defiant

The Williams sisters vowed to return stronger after they were knocked out of Wimbledon, while Caroline Wozniacki says she should still be number one.

By Rob Woollard and Steve Griffiths
Murray gives a sterling performance for the royals
Article
/ 27 June 2011

Murray gives a sterling performance for the royals

Andy Murray served up a royal treat for Prince William and Catherine as the British fourth seed crushed Richard Gasquet.

By Staff Reporter
Serena Williams knocked out of Wimbledon
Article
/ 27 June 2011

Serena Williams knocked out of Wimbledon

Defending champion Serena Williams was dumped out of Wimbledon, losing to French ninth seed Marion Bartoli.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 June 2011

Teen Tomic powers into Wimbledon quarterfinals

Australian qualifier Bernard Tomic has extended his fairytale run at Wimbledon into the quarterfinals after crushing Belgium’s Xavier Malisse.

By Staff Reporter
Federer: I’m still hungry for Slam success
Article
/ 27 June 2011

Federer: I’m still hungry for Slam success

Roger Federer insists he hasn’t been fretting about when or — perhaps more to the point — if he will win a 17th Grand Slam championship.

By Howard Fendrich
Nadal eases into Wimbledon last 16
Article
/ 25 June 2011

Nadal eases into Wimbledon last 16

Defending champion Rafael Nadal reached the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday with a 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/5), 6-0 win over Gilles Muller of Luxembourg.

By Staff Reporter
Sharapova, Wozniacki into Wimbledon last 16
Article
/ 25 June 2011

Sharapova, Wozniacki into Wimbledon last 16

Maria Sharapova eased into the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday after beating Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-3.

By Staff Reporter
Venus looking to dish up some cold revenge
Article
/ 25 June 2011

Venus looking to dish up some cold revenge

Venus Williams said she would not let anything get in her way when she faces Tsvetana Pironkova, who dumped her out of Wimbledon last year.

By Robin Millard
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Article
/ 24 June 2011

Rain delays play at Wimbledon

Play was called off for the day at Wimbledon everywhere except Centre Court as light rain fell at the All England club on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 June 2011

Sexism and upsets take centre court at Wimbledon

Two surprise results by Lu Yen-Hsun and Li Na, and a sexism row triggered by Serena Williams took attention away from Thursday’s other tennis matches.

By Rob Woollard
Soderling survives dramatic Hewitt test
Article
/ 23 June 2011

Soderling survives dramatic Hewitt test

Australian favourite Lleyton Hewitt lost in the second round of Wimbledon against Robin Soderling, while Li Na lost to German wildcard Sabine Lisicki.

By Ed Osmond
Anderson eyes long strides to the top
Article
/ 23 June 2011

Anderson eyes long strides to the top

South African Kevin Anderson said his Wimbledon defeat by world No. 2 Novak Djokovic showed him just how much he’s going to need to up his game.

By Robin Millard
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