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  • July 2008

    • Wimbledon's Other Final a Classic, as Well

      New York Times  |  Jul 9, 08 8:23 AM CDT

      Wimbledon's Other Final a Classic, as Well

      (Newser) - Wimbledon's men final was one of the greatest tennis matches in history. But for William C. Rhoden, Nadal's victory over Federer overshadowed the importance of the match from the day before, when Venus and Serena Williams played one of their most exciting games. For the New York Times columnist, this year's Wimbledon final marked the day when "a sisterly competition became a rivalry." More »

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      tennis  • Serena Williams  • Venus Williams  • Wimbledon  • women's tennis

    • Federer's Grass Now Nadal's Shade of Green

      ESPN  |  Jul 7, 08 11:44 AM CDT

      Federer's Grass Now Nadal's Shade of Green

      (Newser) - A year meant to land Roger Federer in the record books, surpassing Pete Samparas’ Grand Slam total, has instead left Sandra Harwitt, writing on ESPN.com, wondering if the 12-time winner remains the game’s top player. After their epic Wimbledon final, it’s abundantly clear Rafael Nadal “continues to have his number,” and Federer’s 2008 date with destiny is instead “a year he’ll prefer to forget.” More »

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      tennis  • Roger Federer  • Rafael Nadal  • Wimbledon  • William Shakespeare  • Pete Sampras

    • Nadal Triumphs at Wimbledon

      NBC Sports  |  Jul 6, 08 3:41 PM CDT

      Nadal Triumphs at Wimbledon

      (Newser) - Rafael Nadal edged out defending Wimbledon champ Roger Federer today in a five-set nail-biter, NBC Sports reports. Nadal clinched the 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 upset by breaking Federer four times; Federer broke Nadal only once in 13 chances. Today's match was the sixth Grand Slam title match between the pair, a record in the 40-year open era. More »

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      tennis  • Roger Federer  • Rafael Nadal  • Wimbledon  • Grand Slams

    • Nadal's Ready For Federer

      ESPN  |  Jul 5, 08 5:23 PM CDT

      Nadal's Ready For Federer

      (Newser) - Those who dismiss Rafael Nadal's grass game forget that the 22-year-old has improved every year he's been on the scene, and his growth as a competitor is far from finished, writes Greg Garber for ESPN. "Give him time," says Nadal's uncle and coach. In Sunday's Wimbledon final against Roger Federer, his time may finally come. More »

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      tennis  • Roger Federer  • Rafael Nadal  • Wimbledon  • French Open

    • Venus Tops Serena, Wins Wimbledon

      Associated Press  |  Jul 5, 08 10:28 AM CDT

      Venus Tops Serena, Wins Wimbledon

      (Newser) - Big sister prevailed at Wimbledon today. Defending champ Venus Williams beat Serena in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, to claim her fifth Wimbledon title, the AP reports. It was the seventh Grand Slam match-up between the two, and Serena still holds a 5-2 edge. The two sisters will be back on the court later today, on the same side this time, as they go for the doubles title. More »

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      Serena Williams  • Venus Williams  • Wimbledon  • women's tennis  • Grand Slam tennis

    • Federer, Nadal Back in Wimbledon Final

      Associated Press  |  Jul 4, 08 12:21 PM CDT

      Federer, Nadal Back in Wimbledon Final

      (Newser) - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet in their third consecutive Wimbledon final after commanding semifinal victories today. Federer outplayed Marat Safin 6-3, 7-6 (6-3), 6-4 with a nearly flawless performance, leaving him one win from his sixth consecutive Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship. It was his 65th straight win on grass and 40th in a row at the All England Club. More »

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      London  • tennis  • Roger Federer  • Rafael Nadal  • Wimbledon  • All-England Club

    • All-Williams Final At Wimbledon

      Associated Press  |  Jul 3, 08 2:17 PM CDT

      All-Williams Final At Wimbledon

      (AP) - Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets today to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup. Defending champion and four-time winner Venus beat Elena Dementieva 6-1, 7-6 (6-3), then two-time champ Serena overcame two rain delays and served 14 aces to down China's Zheng Jie 6-2, 7-6 (6-5). More »

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      tennis  • Serena Williams  • Venus Williams  • Wimbledon  • women's tennis  • Pro tennis

    • Federer, Safin, Nadal Reach Wimbledon Semifinals

      Associated Press  |  Jul 2, 08 4:13 PM CDT

      Federer, Safin, Nadal Reach Wimbledon Semifinals

      (Newser) - Five-time champion Roger Federer outclassed Mario Ancic—the last man to beat him at Wimbledon—in straight sets today to reach the semifinals and extend his grass-court winning streak to 64 matches on the first day of significant rain delays at the All England Club. In the bottom half of the draw, No. 2 Rafael Nadal edged closer to a third consecutive Wimbledon final against Federer by blowing away Britain's Andy Murray 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. More »

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      London  • Roger Federer  • Rafael Nadal  • Wimbledon  • Grand Slam tennis  • men's tennis

    • Could Murray Finally Do UK Proud at Home?

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jul 1, 08 2:22 PM CDT

      Could Murray Finally Do UK Proud at Home?

      (Newser) - In last night's match between the world's 10th- and 11th-best tennis players, Andy Murray's drive to defeat Richard Gasquet had some extra steam. Murray is the UK's last hope for seeing a local win at Wimbledon, and in dispatching the Frenchman in five sets, the Scotsman keeps that dream alive, Chuck Culpepper writes in the Los Angeles Times . More »

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      Great Britain  • tennis  • Wimbledon  • Andy Murray

  • June 2008

    • Venus Wins With Record Serve at Wimbledon

      Associated Press  |  Jun 28, 08 1:57 PM CDT

      Venus Wins With Record Serve at Wimbledon

      (Newser) - Venus Williams served her way into history today, dispatching Spaniard Maria Sanchez 6-1, 7-5 and finishing with a 127-mph delivery, the fastest ever by a woman at Wimbledon. “I was happy with that one,” gushed the defending champ, aiming for her fourth title. She and number two seed Jelena Jankovic now advance to the fourth round. More »

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      tennis  • Roger Federer  • Serena Williams  • Venus Williams  • Rafael Nadal  • Wimbledon  • Jelena Jankovic  • All England

    • Top-Seeded Ivanovic Upset at Wimbledon

      Associated Press  |  Jun 27, 08 1:00 PM CDT

      Top-Seeded Ivanovic Upset at Wimbledon

      (Newser) - Top-ranked Ana Ivanovic was upset today by Zheng Jie of China in the third round at Wimbledon. Ivanovic lost 6-1, 6-4 to Zheng, who entered the Centre Court match ranked No. 133. Ivanovic earned the No. 1 ranking after a victory at the French Open. The 20-year-old Serbian player had to save two match points in her second-round win over Nathalie Dechy. More »

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      London  • tennis  • Wimbledon  • Ana Ivanovic  • Zheng Jie

    • Sharapova Conqueror: 'I Don't Like Her Outfit'

      Times (UK)  |  Jun 26, 08 8:25 PM CDT

      Sharapova Conqueror: 'I Don't Like Her Outfit'

      (Newser) - Alla Kudryavtseva—not one of the glamor girls of women's tennis—fessed up to having a special motivation today after her shocking upset of Maria Sharapova, the Times of London reports. Wimbledon glory? Nah. Fame and fortune? Please. “It’s very pleasant to beat Maria,” said the 20-year-old Russian. “I don’t like her outfit. Can I put it this way? It was one of my motivations to beat her.” More »

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      fashion  • Wimbledon  • Maria Sharapova  • women's tennis  • Alla Kudryavtseva

    • Sharapova Out at Wimbledon

      Associated Press  |  Jun 26, 08 12:38 PM CDT

      Sharapova Out at Wimbledon

      (AP) - Former champion Maria Sharapova was ousted today in the second round at Wimbledon by 154th-ranked Alla Kudryavtseva. Kudryavtseva recovered an early break in the second set to beat the 2004 champion 6-2, 6-4; it was Sharapova's earliest exit from a Grand Slam event since her first full season on the circuit in 2003. More »

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      tennis  • Wimbledon  • Maria Sharapova  • women's tennis  • Pro tennis  • Alla Kudryavtseva

    • Fashion, Friendship Take Center Court at Wimbledon

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 24, 08 9:51 AM CDT

      Fashion, Friendship Take Center Court at Wimbledon

      (Newser) - Roger Federer and Serena Williams can't make news just by winning anymore—all the Wimbledon buzz about them seems to be about seating and sartorial choices. Williams had the press all aflutter with her choice of warmup gear: a short white trench coat ("stitched with gold") that she removed before dispatching Kaia Kanepi 7-5, 6-3, the LA Times reports. More »

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      tennis  • Roger Federer  • Serena Williams  • Wimbledon  • friendship

    • UK Tennis Officials Get Tough on Corruption

      Independent (UK)  |  Jun 23, 08 6:13 AM CDT

      UK Tennis Officials Get Tough on Corruption