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Djokovic’s Double Defence
Novak Djokovic may be the current world number one and holder of the Wimbledon men’s singles title, but today could be the day that all that changes. Facing the Serb in what could be considered the most anticipated Grand Slam semi-final of the season is the man who wants to [...] -
Federer and Co have eyes on Olympic Gold
For Roger Federer and his fellow top tennis players taking the title at Wimbledon this year isn’t enough, they each have their eye on winning Olympic gold on the grass courts of the All England Tennis Club next month. Federer especially is looking forward to adding a medal in Singles [...] -
Could Murray make History at Wimbledon?
Andy Murray has had a cracking Wimbledon so far this year, his stunning quarter-final victory over David Ferrer today has set him on the path of making history at SW1. He could become the first British player in the Open Era to lift the men’s Singles trophy, Boris Becker certainly [...] -
The Underdog continuing Graff’s Wimbledon Legacy
A year ago German tennis player Angelique Kerber was just like many of those other Wimbledon hopefuls who suffered devastating losses in the first round, remaining just outside the top 100 and never quite getting passed the third-round in major tournaments and Grand Slams. Just 11 months later, however, nothing [...] -
Knee Injury won’t Stand in Nadal’s Way
Although he’s missed out on collecting another Wimbledon title this year at the hands of relative unknown Lukas Rosol, Rafael Nadal won’t let his knee injury stand in the way of him fulfilling another Olympic dream. Nadal has confirmed that he is suffering with a form of tendonitis in his [...] -
LTA bad timing with Olympic Kitting-Out
We’re used to blunders from the Lawn Tennis Association when it comes to Wimbledon, after all this is the same organisation that prematurely arranged for a nationwide helicopter tour of the British winner of Wimbledon who never was, but their latest fiasco goes far and beyond that. In supreme act [...] -
A calm Andy Murray emerges amidst Wimbledon Chaos
So far the 2012 Wimbledon Championships have brought a lot of shocks and surprises. From the potentially misogynistic remarks of Gilles Simon to the stunning second-round knockout of World number 2 Rafa Nadal, we thought we’d seen it all. What we weren’t prepared for however was the maturity of Andy [...] -
Tennis Hall of Famer at the centre of Abuse Scandal
Dark days are ahead for doubles tennis legend Bob Hewitt as the International Hall of Fame have begun an investigation into the player following allegations of sexual abuse and harassment by one of its members. This is not the first time that these allegations against Hewitt have been considered by [...] -
Wimbledon Security not up to Serena’s Standards
Another year, another Wimbledon and with it another complaint from the never-knowingly understated Serena Williams! It seems that this year the security offered at the All England Tennis Club is not quite secure enough for the US powerhouse, after she was allegedly mobbed by fans whilst leaving Court 2. We [...] -
Can Murray survive without Mummy?
Mrs Murray, aka Judy Murray, has long been a fixture courtside whenever son Andy plays a tournament. Shouting, occasionally screaming and fixing her laser-like eyes on every move her second son makes on court, as the dutiful mother of a tennis prodigy she is always relied upon to give her [...] -
Things you need to know about Olympic Tennis
In one month’s time the world’s top tennis players will return to the hallowed grounds of the All England Tennis Club to compete in what is arguably the biggest sporting event of the decade – the 2012 London Olympic Games. The 2012 “Wimbledon Olympic” tennis tournament is only the fourteenth [...] -
Wimbledon Patrol Hawk Stolen
Police confirmed yesterday that Rufus – Wimbledon’s very own patrol hawk – has been stolen along with his cage sometime during Thursday night and Friday morning. Hawks have been a regular sight at the All England Tennis Club during the two-week Wimbledon Championships having been used by the tournament organisers [...] -
Wimbledon Stats, Week One
Week One of Wimbledon 2012 is in the books. Here’s a quick look at some of the stats so far. Tie Breaks: 87 5 Set Matches: 23 Retirements: 5 Walkovers: 0 Seeds into second week: 12 Unseeded into second week: 3 Qualifiers into second week: 1 Wild Cards [...]
