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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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Who was the Wimbledon mens singles champion in 1974?
John Newcombe, beating Stan Smith 6-3 5-7 2-6 6-4 6-4
How many grandslams did Rod Laver win?
Laver won 2 true Full Grand Slams - that is, he won all four Major titles - Wimbledon, the French, US and Australian - in the same calendar year twice: in 1962 and in 1969. He is the only player in history to do so.
He is also the only player in history to win the full grand slam in singles titles and also win a grand slam doubles title in that same calendar year, being in 1969: partnered by the great Roy Emerson, the two won the Australian Open.
In total, Laver won 11 grand slam singles events and 6 grand slam doubles titles, making him probably the most "complete" player in history to date.
During the earlier 1960's, while major tennis players were divided into 'professional' circuits as opposed to 'amateur' circuits, Laver was also the only person ever to win the 'grand slam' of professional tennis, in 1967: so one could effectively say that technically, he won 3 Grand Slams in major tennis worldwide!!!
Such feats, of course, are never likely to ever be repeated.
What is the size of the Wimbledon courts?
The average Tennis court is usually about 120 feet by 60 feet providing one is playing doubles, and on the full court. A tennis court is also usually encompassed by stands which range from 20 feet to 45 feet long.
Who did nadal lose to in the final at Wimbledon this year?
Arthur Ashe played Jimmy Connors in the final of the men's singles Wimbledon. 1975 Wimbledon Arthur Ashe - v - Jimmy Connors 3:1 ...... 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4
Who won the Wimbledon singles championships three times?
According to the Wimbledon website (refer to the link, below), as of June 4, 2009, a number of men and women tennis players have won the Wimbledon singles championships exactly three times, as listed, below, in reverse date order (i.e., latest first): Ladies 3-time Wimbledon champions: * M.E.A. Bueno * M.C. Connolly * H.N. Wills * D.K. Douglass * C.R. Cooper
Mens 3-time Wimbledon champions: * B.F. Becker * J.P. McEnroe * J.D. Newcombe * F.J. Perry * W.T. Tilden * A.W. Gore * W. Baddeley
The youngest player to win a title at Wimbledon?
In men's singles or doubles, Boris Becker was the youngest in 1985 (17 years) when he won the men's singles title.
In women's singles Lottie Dod in 1887, and in women's doubles, Martina Hingis in 1996, both won at the age of 15.
Borg's opponent in 1976 Wimbledon championship?
Bjorn Borg defeated Ilie Nastase in the 1976 Wimbledon championship. To get to that final match he also beat (in order) David Lloyd, Marty Riessen, Colin Dibley, Brian Gottfried, Guillermo Vilas and Roscoe Tanner.
What was the longest tennis match at Wimbledon 2010?
Tod Perry and his doubles partner Simon Aspelin of Sweden lost 5-7 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 23-21 to experienced pair Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor in their quarter-final in 2006.
At six hours and seven minutes, it shattered the record for the longest match since the tournament began in 1877.
The 2008 mens final was the longest iever mens single final in wimbledon's history. The match was widely lauded as the greatest Wimbledon final ever, with some tennis critics even calling it the greatest match in tennis history. Nadal won 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(8), 9-7.
Who won the Wimbledon womens singles tiltle in 2000 and 2001?
Serena Williams won the Wimbledon women's singles in 2002 defeating her sister Venus
Who was the oldest Wimbledon winner ever?
Well, Bill Tilden was 37 at his last Wimbledon title in 1930: he finally went professional from there and won his last "major" pro title at Wembley at 45 years old!
So there's a good starter ;)
Who was the last unseeded female to win Wimbledon?
The last English woman to win the ladies singles final at Wimbledon was Ann Jones in 1969.
Who owns the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club?
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC; aka, Wimbledon) is owned by the AELTC plc (Public Limited Company).
How many games played at Wimbledon?
Since the improvements to Centre Court there are 15,000 audience seats.
How much does runner up get in mens final at Wimbledon?
530,000 Euros
In 2010, both the men and women finalists receive 560,000 euros
How many times has pete sampras won wimblebon?
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Pete Sampras has won overall 14 grandslams and 7 times the Wimbeldon.
What is Rafael Nadal personality?
He is the number one tennis player in the world from Spain.
He was born June 3, 1986. After February 27, 2012, he was ranked number two by the Association of Tennis Professionals. Nadal plays phenomenal on clay, and took the nickname "The King of Clay". He plays with his left hand, and his long time coach is his Uncle Toni. He is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Rafael Nadal is a professional tennis player. He won ten Grand Slam singles titles, and the second male player to complete the Career Golden Slam. Nadal was born in Manacor, Spain.
