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WIMBLEDON

Jul 5, 2009 12:37 PM CDT

Federer Nets Historic 15th Slam

Epic match ends in a record 16-14 final set

(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...

Serena Beats Venus
to Win Wimbledon

Jul 4, 2009 9:58 AM CDT

Serena Beats Venus to Win Wimbledon

(Newser) - 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...

Roddick Gains Final
vs. Federer

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Jul 3, 2009 1:00 PM CDT

Roddick Gains Final vs. Federer

(Newser) - 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...

Federer Snags Spot in 7th Straight Final

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Jul 3, 2009 10:15 AM CDT

Federer Snags Spot in 7th Straight Final

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

(Newser) - 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...

It's Serena vs. Venus
in Wimbledon Final

UPDATED

Jul 2, 2009 11:27 AM CDT

It's Serena vs. Venus in Wimbledon 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,...

Roddick Advances to
Wimbledon Semis

Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM CDT

Roddick Advances to Wimbledon Semis

(Newser) - 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.

No. 24 Seed Haas Cracks Wimbledon Semifinals

Jul 1, 2009 11:34 AM CDT

No. 24 Seed Haas Cracks Wimbledon Semifinals

(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...

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

Jul 1, 2009 6:40 AM CDT

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

Indoor conditions slow serve by 1mph, scientists say

(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. "...

Williams Sisters 1 Win From Wimbledon Final Rematch

Jun 30, 2009 1:42 PM CDT

Williams Sisters 1 Win From Wimbledon Final Rematch

(Newser) - 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....

Wimbledon Roof
Shut Mid-Match
for First Time

Jun 29, 2009 12:25 PM CDT

Wimbledon Roof Shut Mid-Match for First Time

Multi-million dollar top closed amid rain

(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...

US Teen Oudin
Upsets Jankovic

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Jun 27, 2009 12:38 PM CDT

US Teen Oudin Upsets Jankovic

(Newser) - 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...

Sharapova Out
in 2nd Round
at Wimbledon

Jun 24, 2009 11:29 AM CDT

Sharapova Out in 2nd Round at Wimbledon

Goes down to Argentina's Dulko in 3 sets

(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...

Venus
Going for
Title No. 6
at Wimbledon

Jun 20, 2009 10:21 AM CDT

Venus Going for Title No. 6 at Wimbledon

(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. “...

Injured Nadal
Won't Defend
Wimbledon Title

Jun 19, 2009 2:55 PM CDT

Injured Nadal Won't Defend Wimbledon Title

(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...

Nothing Wrong With
a Little Grunting

OPINION

Jun 16, 2009 2:25 PM CDT

Nothing Wrong With a Little Grunting

(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 had inadvertently moved to...

Retractable Roof Will
Cut Wimbledon Delays

Apr 21, 2009 2:42 PM CDT

Retractable Roof Will Cut Wimbledon Delays

(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....

Wimbledon's Other
Final a Classic, as Well

OPINION

Jul 9, 2008 8:23 AM CDT

Wimbledon's Other Final a Classic, as Well

Williams sisters' match marked new era in their careers

(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...

Federer's Grass
Now Nadal's
Shade of
Green

ANALYSIS

Jul 7, 2008 11:44 AM CDT

Federer's Grass Now Nadal's Shade of Green

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

(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...

Nadal Triumphs at Wimbledon

Jul 6, 2008 3:41 PM CDT

Nadal Triumphs at Wimbledon

Defending champ Federer falls in 5-set nail-biter

(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...

Nadal's Ready For Federer

OPINION

Jul 5, 2008 5:23 PM CDT

Nadal's Ready For Federer

World No. 2 isn't done improving his grass game

(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...