Wimbledon 2008

Wimbledon 2008

The Championships, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis championship in the world. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and the only one played on grass courts. The tournament is held in the London suburb of Wimbledon, England... [more]

The Championships, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis championship in the world. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and the only one played on grass courts. The tournament is held in the London suburb of Wimbledon, England, at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (commonly referred to as the All England Club). It is held annually from late June to early July. It is the third Grand Slam tournament played each year. It is preceded by the Australian Open, which is played on hard courts, and the French Open (Roland Garros), which is played on clay courts. It is followed by the U.S. Open, which is played on hard courts.

In the 2008 tournament, five major events will be contested, as well as four junior events and four invitation events.

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And Jelena Jankovic finally did it! JJ defeated Carla Suarez Navarro 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a little over two hours and fifteen minutes to win Andalucia Tennis Experience and to claim her first title of the season. "I know I have not been playing well the last three months but this win has given me back the confidence I need," Jelena said at a news conference. This was JJ's 10th career singles title on the Tour, and fifth on clay, beginning with her first ever title at Budapest in 2004. She has also collected large titles on the dirt at Charleston (2007) and Rome ... Read Full Story
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Novak Djokovic and Janko Tipsarevic, played exhibition in the Austrian ski resort St Anton. It was not planned for them to play against each other, but Marat Safin had to cancel playing the match due to illness and injury. Janko won the match, the result was 9:8 (7:4). They made a great atmosphere and people really enjoyed in the show made by the 3rd and the 49th player in the world. Novak arrived to St Anton last Saturday where he practices and prepares for the following year. At the press conference he said that he loves St Anton because the people are really nice ... Read Full Story
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