Post Tagged with: "wimbledon 2012"
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Line up for Wimbledon 2012 men’s singles semi-finals
Wednesday 4th July was a big day at Wimbledon. It was mens quater finals day taking 8 men down to 4 for the semifinals on Friday. Briton Andy Murray worked hard and staged an amazing fightback from 1 set and 1 break down against David Ferrer. Murray remained calm despite [...] -
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 [...] -
Djokovic sets up Wimbledon semifinal encounter against Federer
Defending champion Novak Djokovic set up a semifinal encounter against Swiss Federer after defeating Florian Mayer of Germany 6-4 6-1 6-4 in today’s Wimbledon quarterfinal. Djokovic is bidding to become the first player to retain his Wimbledon title since Federer managed to do it in 2007. With this victory over [...] -
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 [...] -
Why does it Always Rain on Me?: Murray Triumphs over Cilic and the Elements
Benjamin Franklin once said in a letter to his friend Jean Baptiste Le Roy that nothing was certain in this life except death and taxes. Had he been writing more recently he would most likely have added “rain disruption at Wimbledon” to that grim list. Almost inevitably, it was rain [...] -
Andy Murray defeats Marin Cilic, advances to Wimbledon Quarter-finals
A fourth-round Wimbledon clash saw British favourite, Andy Murray take on Croatian, Marin Cilic for a place in the quarter-finals. The grass court match was played on Wimbledon’s Court One, without the benefit of a roof to protect from the typical English summer elements of rain and wind. Murray came [...] -
Djokovic moves into Wimbledon Quarters as he overcomes Troicki
World no.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic didn’t waste too much time on center court today as he raced to a straight sets win over fellow Serbian Viktor Troicki, winning 6-3 6-1 6-3. Troicki started the match with an immediate break, but couldn’t capitalise on it as Djoko stepped up [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
Cilic beats Querrey in second longest match ever at Wimbledon
Marin Cilic and Sam Querrey both had to dig deep during their third round encounter that lasted 5 hours and 31 minutes, making it the second longest match in Wimbledon history. It was the Croat Cilic, who had a lot more reasons to celebrate after beating the American in a [...] -
Ferrer and Tsonga move into last 16 at Wimbledon
No.7 seed Spaniard David Ferrer and the 5th seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France booked their place in the last 16 of this year’s Wimbledon Championships. Ferrer, who won last week’s tournament in Hertogenbosch, defeated American Andy Roddick as he came back from a set down to win 2-6 7-6 (8) [...] -
Who is Lukas Rosol?
Lukas Rosol defeated World No. 2 Rafael Nadal 6-7(9), 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the second round of Wimbledon Thursday. Who is Lukas Rosol? Current Rank: 100 Nationality: CZE Born: July 24, 1985 Age: 26 Career High Rank: 65 (August 15, 2011) Turned Pro: 2004 Coached by Slava Dosedel Year [...] -
Wimbledon 2012 Day 6 Saturday preview – Centre Court
A great day of tennis is in store on Centre Court on day six of the Championships, and here are some predictions for the matches ahead. Sixth seed Serena Williams gets things started against Chinese 25th seed Jie Zheng. Although Zheng will be ready for the battle, logic would suggest [...]
