A Magical Day On Centre Court !
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July 7, 2015
Two of the greatest players of all time…plus Andy Murray! Centre Court line-ups are usually special but Monday’s array of stars was unforgettable. INTRIGUING The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, were opponents in an intriguing opening match. Both have won Wimbledon five times, so something had to give. When Venus didn’t win a point in […]
Our Magnificent Seven Best Moments From Week One At Wimbledon!
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July 4, 2015
It’s been an amazing first week at Wimbledon! We all have our favourite moments, though two matches in particular stand out. Doesn’t mean all the most jaw-dropping moments came from those matches, though. We’ve come up with a “magnificent seven” of the best for you. Here they are in reverse order… SEVEN: Sam […]
McEnroe: Nadal May Never Be The Same Again
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July 2, 2015
John McEnroe has claimed that Rafael Nadal, defeated by Dustin Brown at Wimbledon, may never be quite the same player again. The controversial McEnroe, famous for his outbursts as a player at Wimbledon, doubts we will see Nadal ever hit the same heights he did in his prime. STUNNING Commentating on Brown’s stunning 7-5, 3-6, […]
The Biggest Benefits of Winning Wimbledon
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It’s one of the world’s most watched sporting events, drawing in 17 million viewers in the UK alone in 2013. It’s got lucrative prize money, incredible prestige and a lot of attention from potential sponsors. Few events are such as positive development for a tennis player’s career as winning Wimbledon. Add ATP ranking points to […]
Nishikori Forced To Withdraw
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July 1, 2015
Kei Nishikori has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon due to a calf injury. The news will bring great sadness to his legion of fans worldwide, particularly in Asia and his home country of Japan. Wimbledon’s fifth seed needed five sets to overcome Italy’s Simone Bolelli in the first round, a battle that appears to […]
What A Day – And Night – At Wimbledon!
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When you’re seated just behind the Players Box on Court One, having obtained your tickets through Wimbledon Debenture Holders, the drama you witness, both on and off the court, can be so intense that it makes for the tennis experience of a lifetime. Not only do you have a fabulous view of the tennis – […]
Is Novak Feeling The Heat?
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June 29, 2015
On the face of it, Novak Djokovic had a relatively easy day. His 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber was as straightforward as he could have hoped for against a notoriously tricky customer. But look a little more closely and you saw a man under pressure. The clue came when he complained about the […]
Tough Draw For Nadal And Murray!
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June 26, 2015
Friday’s Wimbledon Draw means that Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray both face a monumental task if they are to win Wimbledon this year. Nadal could have to beat Andy Murray in the quarters, Roger Federer in the semi-finals and Novak Djokovic in the final. BATTLED Or it might be Murray who ends up playing Federer […]
Who Will Win Wimbledon 2015?
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June 23, 2015
Only days to go now, and with the excitement already building, the question on everyone’s lips is: who will win Wimbledon? It’s easy to single out the favourites, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, because they are such clear world number ones right now. AWESOME But does that mean they will win Wimbledon? Serena has only […]
ROGER, ANDY TAKE TITLES BEFORE WIMBLEDON
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June 21, 2015
If Roger Federer wins Wimbledon for a record-breaking eighth time, you can bet his psychological strength will have played the biggest part in his victory. So it was at Halle, where the world’s best-loved player claimed his eighth title in a 7-6 (1), 6-4 victory over Andreas Seppi of Italy. Meanwhile Andy Murray has claimed […]