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Wimbledon stories: 47 news summaries

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(Newser) - The late David Foster Wallace once marveled at a Roger Federer forehand, saying, “It was impossible. It was like something out of The Matrix.” And now that Federer has passed Pete Sampras and holds the Grand Slam record, it’s time to wonder if Wallace was on to... More »

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OPINION

Federer Edges Out Woods
as Greatest Player


Jul 6, 09 2:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - It may be apples and oranges, but if judged by the cold reality of “winning big tournaments,” Roger Federer is “the most dominant athlete of any major sport,” Shaun Powell writes for NBC Sports. His 15 Grand Slam titles edge out friend Tiger Woods' 14, and... More »

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WIMBLEDON

 Federer Nets Historic 15th Slam 

Epic match ends in a record 16-14 final set

Jul 5, 09 12:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Roger Federer claimed his 15th Grand Slam by outlasting Andy Roddick in a grueling five sets at Wimbledon. The 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14 match easily smashed the record for longest set, as neither man could break the other, USA Today reports. Federer set the new mark for titles as... More »

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Roger Federer • Andy Roddick • Wimbledon • Grand Slam tennis • men's tennis

(AP) - Serena Williams beat her big sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 today for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship. In the fourth all-Williams final at Wimbledon, Serena came out on top for the third time by outserving her sister, lifting her game in the tiebreaker, and dictating play... More »

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wimbledon

 Roddick Gains Final 
 vs. Federer 


Jul 3, 09 1:00 PM CDT
(AP) - Andy Roddick reached his third Wimbledon final today in London, beating local hero Andy Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5). Roddick will face five-time champion Roger Federer on Sunday. The American lost to Federer in the 2004 and '05 finals, as well as the '03 semifinals. Murray had been... More »

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United Kingdom • Roger Federer • tennis • Andy Roddick • Wimbledon • Andy Murray

wimbledon

Federer Snags Spot in 7th Straight Final 

Makes quick work of Haas, awaits winner
of Murray-Roddick

Jul 3, 09 10:15 AM CDT
(AP) - Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final today, beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. Federer won five consecutive titles at the All England Club before losing to Rafael Nadal in last year's final. At this year's tournament, the second-seeded Swiss is trying to win his record... More »

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Roger Federer • Wimbledon • Tommy Haas • Serena Williams • Venus Williams • women's tennis • men's tennis • tournament • final

(Newser) - Venus Williams set up another Wimbledon final match against her sister, following Serena’s semifinal victory today over Elena Dementieva with her own thrashing of top seed Dinara Safina, the AP reports. Serena, a two-time winner of the tournament and the No. 2 seed, battled for a 6-7 (4), 7-5,... More »

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Russia • tennis • Wimbledon • Serena Williams • Venus Williams • women's tennis • Elena Dementieva • Dinara Safina

(AP) - Andy Roddick reached his fourth Wimbledon semifinal,  beating 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt today 6-3, 6-7 (10), 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4. The American broke Hewitt to lead 5-4 in the final set and then served out the match. He finished the match with 43 aces. More »

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England • Andy Roddick • Wimbledon • semifinals • Lleyton Hewitt • Andy Murray • men's tennis • tournament

(Newser) - Tommy Haas continued his surprising Wimbledon run today, with the 24th-seeded German upsetting fourth seed Novak Djokovic, ESPN reports. Haas beat Djokovic 7-5, 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3 to advance to a meeting with five-time champ Roger Federer, a winner over Ivo Karlovic. British favorite Andy Murray is in the other... More »

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Roger Federer • tennis • Andy Roddick • Wimbledon • Tommy Haas • Igor Andreev • Novak Djokovic • Lleyton Hewitt • men's tennis





 Murray's Right: Wimbledon's 
 Roof Changes the Game 

Indoor conditions slow serve by 1mph, scientists say

Jul 1, 09 6:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - On Monday night Andy Murray played the latest match ever at Wimbledon, pushing through five sets under the center court's new retractable roof. The lanky Scot complained that the "very, very heavy and very humid" atmosphere inside was distorting his serve—and scientists say he's got a point. "... More »

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(AP) - Venus and Serena Williams are one round away from meeting in another Wimbledon final. Five-time champion Venus overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-2 today, and two-time winner Serena followed her into the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Victoria Azarenka. No. 3-seeded Venus will next face top-ranked Dinara Safina; No.... More »

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England • Wimbledon • Serena Williams • Venus Williams • Agnieszka Radwanska • women's tennis • sibling rivalry • Elena Dementieva • Dinara Safina • tournament • final • Victoria Azarenka • women's issues

 Wimbledon Roof 
 Shut Mid-Match 
 for First Time 

Multi-million dollar top closed amid rain

Jun 29, 09 12:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Wimbledon got a chance to use its new Center Court roof today when it was shut for the first time during a match, Reuters reports. The referee decided to close the lid—eight minutes to shut it, another 20-30 to get the air conditioning up to speed—as Dinara Safina... More »

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tennis • Wimbledon • Amelie Mauresmo • Dinara Safina • grass courts • All England Club

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 US Teen Oudin  
 Upsets Jankovic 


Jun 27, 09 12:38 PM CDT
(AP) - American teenager Melanie Oudin pulled off the biggest upset of the first week at Wimbledon today, beating former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic, 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-2. The No. 6-seeded Jankovic struggled with the heat on a sunny, 82-degree afternoon and took a 12-minute break after the first set. Meanwhile, five-time... More »

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tennis • Wimbledon • Jelena Jankovic • women's tennis • upset • tournament • Melanie Oudin

 Sharapova Out 
 in 2nd Round 
 at Wimbledon 

Goes down to Argentina's Dulko in 3 sets

Jun 24, 09 11:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - Maria Sharapova suffered a second-round collapse at Wimbledon today, losing to Argentina’s Gisela Dulko in three sets. World No. 45 Dulko, who had only won three games in two earlier meetings with Sharapova, beat the Russian 6-2, 3-6, 6-4. Dulko “oozed confidence” in the upset of the 2004... More »

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(Newser) - Wimbledon kicks off Monday with Venus Williams looking for a sixth title (and third consecutive) at a venue she’s come to rule, USA Today reports. “When she talks about Wimbledon, the tenor of her voice changes,” says Billie Jean King, whose Wimbledon total Williams would tie. “... More »

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(Newser) - Rafael Nadal announced today that he will not defend his Wimbledon title, the BBC reports. A nagging knee injury and losses in exhibitions today and yesterday appear to have convinced the world’s No. 1 tennis player to bow out of the tournament, to begin Monday. “He is having... More »

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tennis • Rafael Nadal • Wimbledon • knee injury • tournament • tendonitis • champion

OPINION

 Nothing Wrong With 
 a Little Grunting 


Jun 16, 09 2:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - If you’ve been—AUUGGGHHH!!!—watching women’s tennis lately, you’ll have noticed a whole lot of—VVVUUUUHT!!— grunting. “Close your eyes when you watch Wimbledon,” suggests Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated. “You could be forgiven for thinking the remote... More »

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tennis • Maria Sharapova • Wimbledon • women's tennis

(Newser) - Wimbledon unveiled its new 56,000-square-foot retractable roof today, the Times of London reports, with officials optimistic it will mitigate the delays that have made the tennis tournament’s schedule a mess. The roof, under construction for 2 years, will be ready when this year’s event begins June 22.... More »

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OPINION

 Wimbledon's Other
 Final a Classic, as Well 

Williams sisters' match marked new era in their careers

Jul 9, 08 8:23 AM CDT
(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... More »

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ANALYSIS

 Federer's Grass
 Now Nadal's
 Shade of
 Green 

Victories in French, Wimbledon finals give Spaniard upper hand—if not No. 1 ranking

Jul 7, 08 11:44 AM CDT
(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... More »

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

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