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Athlete of the Decade: Power, agility and charisma make Serena Williams a top athlete

10 Dec 2009 10:15:23 PST

This is a July 4, 2009, file photo showing Serena Williams holding the championship trophy after defeating her sister, Venus, to win the women's singles final on the Center Court at Wimbledon.

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Posted by Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com - ESPN

10 Dec 2009 07:01:05 PST

Posted by Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com blog) He skipped the French Open thanks to a shoulder injury and fell in an ugly second-round match at Wimbledon, his shoulder and neck still wreaking havoc. ...

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McNamee set for another at top Aussie tennis job

09 Dec 2009 16:54:59 PST

World Tennis Magazine McNamee, a former Wimbledon doubles holder, has some definite ideas about how to raise Australian standing in the game and plans to seek the head office ... Federer Is Most Googled Tennis Player: This Week in Tennis BusinessWorld Tennis Magazine

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Tennis Stars in the PMAC

09 Dec 2009 12:07:10 PST

1 ranking with singles wins at the Australian Open, US Open and Wimbledon while also winning doubles at the three events with her sister Venus. ... Haas Leads Team Elton John To Victory At WTT Smash HitsOurSports Central (press release)

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Brief star of Wimbledon to headline Sanibel Slam

08 Dec 2009 06:00:47 PST

Let's flash back to Wimbledon 2006 for a moment. It's the second round of the men's singles draw.

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Sport digest

08 Dec 2009 03:30:40 PST

The Grand Slam Committee said the world No 1 and Wimbledon champion will have to serve the suspension if she commits another "major offence" before the end ... and more »

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The Championships, Wimbledon news and blogs - December 10, 2009

10 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit The Championships, Wimbledon news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• A Tennis Year of Farewells, Returns and Surprises -- from New York Times
• Burnside Primary receive a visit from tennis star Andy Murray -- from Rutherglen Reformer
• Islanders' Streit in tough against Federer -- from National Post
• Teen sensation on display at Jr. Orange Bowl tourney -- from MiamiHerald.com
• Many are using the Tiger Woods scandal as a chance to extol Roger Federer -- from SI.com
• Venus Williams, Gloria Estefan, Jessica Simpson design for Art Institute -- from Fashion
• GB captain should give Daniel chance to impress -- from Oldham Advertiser
• Tennis star Henin returns focussed after gap year - Year Out Group -- from blog
• Theatre work casts Forresian in star role -- from Forres Gazette
• Tennis and youtube: Under Rated Classics -- from Bleacher Report

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2009: Tennis' Golden Year.

04 Dec 2009 12:12:25 PST

And to SW19, Wimbledon had a new roof which in its first competitive match saw Andy Murray, the country's only hope, stage a fightback to defeat Stanislas ... Roger Federer, Rod Laver, Bud Collins Books Available for the HolidaysPR-USA.net (press release)

Original story at The Yorker .

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Single Andy Murray paints the town 'fluorescent' - India Business Blog

04 Dec 2009 01:15:54 PST

BBC News Single Andy Murray paints the town 'fluorescent' Andy Murray: I want 2010 to be the year I win a Grand Slam titleScottish Daily Record Single Andy Murray paints the town 'fluorescent'Gaea Times This is London -stv.tv -The Press Association

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Comparing Two Professional Tennis Players: Federer and Nadal

03 Dec 2009 13:04:32 PST

The Sport Review Also, their 2008 Wimbledon final, in which Nadal was the winner, is widely considered the greatest match in tennis history. As far as 2009, ... Men's Tennis Betting: The Year in Review - Part Onebetting.betfair.com (blog) all 4 news articles »

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Bill Collings obituary

29 Nov 2009 10:05:21 PST

Bill Collings, who has died aged 100, retained a zest for life and an interest in other people right until the end. For many years he lived in a modern flat with a spectacular view of Fistral beach, the main surfing beach at Newquay in Cornwall. Bill, with his wife Rita, would go surfing after fi...

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Best & Worst: Stefan Edberg

28 Nov 2009 14:16:18 PST

Best & Worst: Stefan Edberg What was the worst thing about tennis in your era? The rain delays at Wimbledon. I look at the Centre Court roof and wish it was there in my time. ...

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Del Potro Says He Needs More Experience to Join Tennis' Elite

20 Nov 2009 19:27:32 PST

One of the places where Del Potro has struggled thus far in his career is at tennis' most prestigious event, Wimbledon, but he said he is committed to ... Juan Martin Del Potro out to be a pain in the grassThis is London Tehran Times -Lawn Tennis Association

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Opinion: Andy Murray's huge TV Wimbledon audience boosts BBC case for more free-to-air events

06 Jul 2009 06:40:16 PDT

Written by Owen Gibson
Murray's late, late show prompted speculation that the BBC would pressure the All England Club to serve up more and more night matches under the lights. But Slater, appointed in April, said the decision remained entirely within the gift of the Championships referee: "We're responsible...

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Opinion: Alex Bogdanovic makes his eighth first-round exit in eight years at Wimbledon | Kevin Mitchell

23 Jun 2009 12:48:09 PDT

Written by Kevin Mitchell
British tennis, surely, will not gamble much longer on Alex Bogdanovic. He went on to Court Two against Tomas Berdych – one of those on‑his-day supermen, off-his-day easybeats – with seven Wimbledon wildcard entries behind him, seven first-round defeats in as many years, and buoyed by t...

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Podcast: Steve Bierley previews Wimbledon

22 Jun 2009 12:57:19 PDT

Written by Steve Bierley
Tennis correspondent Steve Bierley on predictions for this year's Wimbledon, and Andy Murray's chances for victory

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Guardian Daily podcast: New chill in Iran’s relations with west; plus MPs to elect Commons Speaker

22 Jun 2009 12:57:19 PDT

Written by Jon Dennis, Roxanne Escobales
Wimbledon begins today, and our tennis correspondent, Steve Bierley, says Friday's withdrawal of the defending champion, Rafael Nadal, is a huge boost to Andy Murray's hopes.

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Opinion: Wimbledon: Where has it all gone wrong for women's tennis? | Jon Henderson

20 Jun 2009 16:05:25 PDT

Written by Jon Henderson, The Observer
The most memorable matches tend to be the protracted duels between the top men – but consider last year's Wimbledon singles finals. The Williams sisters had to stop after two robust sets, while Nadal and Federer kept going after the Spaniard had dominated two unremarkable sets. We all know...

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Opinion: Grigor Dimitrov is the new Roger Federer, says the old one's coach

17 Jun 2009 16:05:04 PDT

Written by Steve Bierley
Peter Lundgren had tears in his eyes; Grigor Dimitrov had stars. Together they watched Roger Federer win his historic French Open title on television in the players' lounge at Queen's – Lundgren, Federer's coach in his formative years, Dimitrov the Bulgarian teenager being talked of as...

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Opinion: Michelle Larcher de Brito out to silence her critics at Wimbledon

17 Jun 2009 12:55:10 PDT

Written by Paul Wilson
Larcher de Brito is a grunter, in the common parlance, though it is probably more accurate to describe her as a screamer. Neither word really does her justice, because while grunts and screams are nothing new, what the latest graduate from Nick Bollettieri's Florida academy will bring t...

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Recipe: Pimm's, Strawberries and Cream, and Two No. 1 Seeds: The Wimbledon ...

17 Jun 2009 08:55:10 PDT

Here's a recipe so you can play "Tipsy Spectator" along with the studio audience at Centre Court. Remember: the British may not know how to eat, but they've never lost a drinking contest, even in the relative heat of Wimbledon.

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Opinion: Can Andy Murray win Wimbledon? Pundits, players and coaches give their verdicts

15 Jun 2009 16:05:10 PDT

• 'Someone who wins at Queen's can win at Wimbledon' • 'It is still Roger Federer's tournament to lose' Jeremy Bates Former British No1 Andrew Castle TV presenter and former British No1 Alex Bogdanovic British No2 Josh Goodall British No3 Jamie Murray Brother

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Podcast: Showdown at Wimbledon confirmed a classic rivalry

10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal long ago established themselves as the best of the best in mens tennis, far ahead of anyone else in the game these days.

Original story at AZ Central.com .

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Podcast: After rainy week, matches set to resume today

02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

A year ago, Week 2 of Wimbledon began without a Williams in sight. Winners of five of the past seven titles at the All England Club, the Williams sisters are scheduled to be on court today when play resumes after a rainy first week and the traditional middle Sunday off.

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Podcast: Upsets arrive at Wimbledon

29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Until Friday, Laura Granville went five years without winning a thirdround Grand Slam match against anyone, much less Martina Hingis.

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Podcast: Federer wins with stylish play, clothes

26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Roger Federer came onto Centre Court at Wimbledon dressed like a player from a bygone era. He then played like his usual modernday great self.

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