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Wimbledon

One of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments - is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. Started in 1877, the tournament, played on grass courts in the London suburb of Wimbledon, is considered the most prestigious of all the competitions on the professional tennis circuit.

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What is the song for the credits on Wimbledon?

The song commonly used for the credits of Wimbledon broadcasts on the BBC is "The Chariots of Fire" by Vangelis. This iconic piece has been associated with Wimbledon coverage for many years.

What is the fastest serve ever recorded in the Wimbledon championships?

The fastest serve ever recorded at the Wimbledon Championships was 148 mph, achieved by Taylor Dent in 2010.

What minerals are used in making a tennis ball?

Tennis balls are typically made using a combination of rubber, felt, and wool. Minerals are not a primary component in the production of tennis balls.

How much money does a Home Electiction earn?

Home electricians typically earn around $50,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on location, experience, and level of expertise. Completing additional certifications or specializations can also lead to higher earnings.

What is the name of the poem in the Wimbledon locker room?

The poem in the Wimbledon locker rooms is called "If—" and was written by Rudyard Kipling. It is a motivational poem that imparts advice on how to persevere in the face of challenges and maintain a positive attitude. The poem's inspirational verses have become famous in the world of sports for their encouragement and wisdom.

Why is the serve speed at wimbledon in miles per hour?

Because the championships are held in Britain where we use miles per hour instead.

Where does Martina Navratilova live?

Martina Navratilova was born October 18, 1956 in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic).

What city is the Wimbledon played at?

Actually Wimbledon does not play as it is not a person.

The tennis players only play in the Wimbledon championship in the All England Club which was in Wimbledon district.

Who Wimbledon 2011 winner women?

2011 Ladies' singles winner was Petra Kvitová.

2011 Ladies doubles winners were Květa Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik

The female partner in the duo who won the 2011 mixed doubles was Iveta Benešová.

What was the name of the song used in the background for the BBC coverage of Wimbledon?

I'd like to know this too. Can you remember any of the lyrics?

What if I can't make it, what if it's not meant to be, and what if all the plans I've made come crashing down on me?

How much money does a medical researcher earn?

While the average annual earnings of all postsecondary teachers in 2002 were $49,040, the Society for Neuroscience reports that those with a doctorate in neuroscience working in medical schools, higher education, or industry average an annual starting salary of $68,900 to $75,000.

Who was disqualified from Wimbledon in 1995?

Tim Henman was disquaified from the doubles tournament in the 1995 Wimbledon tournament after hitting a ball in anger, which then hit a ball girl on the head

Who is the first British winner at Wimbledon?

maray he won the doubles with a danish partner not murray

How much money does a counselor earn?

I only have an idea for England, but it would probably be roughly similar if you are from America (Just do your conversions).

To start with you would most probably be working for the NHS, earning roughly £20-25k per year.

After you are a chartered psychoanalyst or counsellor you would probably want to 'go private', where you would be earning anywhere from £30-50 an hour. The amount you earn here depends on how often you are referred to and how grand the status of your company is. You could be working 40-50 hours a week but then you could only be working 10 or so.

Hope I helped.

Is Martina Navratilova married?

Yes, she got married to the French showjumper Thibault Hutin in Paris yesterday (11.12.2010).

What are the Wimbledon lines made from?

it is made of a vinyl tape that is nailed into the clay.

Is it only tennis which is played at Wimbledon?

If you mean the famous grand-slam tournament then yes but the city also has it's own football team: "Wimbledon FC"

Has any man won the Wimbleton title in consecutive years?

The following players have won back to back Open Championships, most recent first. Padraig Harrington 2007, 2008. Tiger Woods 2005, 2006. Tom Watson 1982, 1983. Lee Trevino 1971, 1972. Peter Thomson 1954, 1955, 1956. Bobby Locke 1949, 1950. Walter Hegan 1928, 1929. Bobby Jones 1926, 1927. James Braid 1905, 1906. Harry Vardon 1898, 1899. John H Taylor 1894, 1895. Bob Ferguson 1880- 1882. Jamie Anderson 1877- 1879. Tom Morris Jnr, 1868, 1869, 1870 and 1872. Tom Morris snr. 1861, 1862.

Longest fifth set at Wimbledon?

Isner and Mahut smash Existing RecordsOn Thursday, 24th June 2010, John Isner (USA) beat Nicolas Mahut (France) on Court 18 at Wimbledon in the 1st Round. The score was 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68. The match lasted 11 hours, 5 minutes.

It was by far the longest match in grand slam history; the previous record was set at Roland Garros in the 1st Round of the 2004 French Open when Fabrice Santoro beat fellow Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-4, 6-3, 6-7, 3-6, 16-14 in 6 hours, 33 minutes.

It was also officially the longest ever match at Wimbledon, beating the previous record of 6 hours, 9 minutes set by Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor in their 5-7, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 23-21 victory over Simon Aspelin and Todd Perry in 2006.

In addition, it was the grand slam match with by far the highest ever number of games, 183; the previous record had stood since the 1st Round of Wimbledon 1969 when Pancho Gonzalez beat Charlie Pasarell 22-24, 1-6, 16-14, 6-3, 11-9, 112 games. This was 26 fewer games than in today's 5th set alone!

Doubles match concludes with longest fifth set everComment Email PrintESPN.com news services

WIMBLEDON, England -- Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa worked hard to move into the third round of the men's doubles competition.

Melo and Sa, both from Brazil, beat Australian Paul Hanley and New Zealander Kevin Ullyett 5-7, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (7), 28-26 in the most games ever for a men's doubles match at Wimbledon.

The 102 games broke the previous record of 98, set in Gene Scott and Niki Pilic's 19-21, 12-10 6-4, 4-6, 9-7 victory over Cliff Richey and Torben Ulrich in 1966. AP Photo/Sang TanMarcelo Melo, left, and Andre Sa needed a Wimbledon-record 102 games to defeat Paul Hanley and Kevin Ullyett.

The 54-game fifth set broke the Wimbledon men's doubles record of 46 set by Heinz Guenthardt and Balazs Taroczy over Paul Annacone and Christo van Rensburg in 1985.

The longest final set in any event was set in 1985 when Michiel Schapers and Brenda Schultz teamed to beat Tom Nijssen and Andrea Temesvari in mixed doubles, 6-3, 5-7, 29-27.

At 5 hours, 58 minutes, the match was the second-longest in Wimbledon history, 11 minutes less than Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor's 5-7, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 23-21 victory over Simon Aspelin and Todd Perry last year.