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Djokovic Beats Nadal, Wins Wimbledon

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:02:33 CDT

Novak Djokovic won his first Wimbledon title today, and he beat defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 to do it. Djokovic, who was already guaranteed to take over the No. 1 ranking from the Spaniard tomorrow, extended his mastery over Nadal this season with a fifth straight head-to-head...

Your New Wimbledon Champ: Petra Kvitova

John Johnson — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:12:09 CDT

The new women's Wimbledon champ is Petra Kvitova, a Czech player who upset Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 today, reports AP . The victory is the first Grand Slam win for the 21-year-old, who is the first lefty to win since Martina Navratilova in 1990. She's a "new star," declared Navratilova herself...

Federer Stunned at Wimbledon

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:07:36 CDT

Six-time champion Roger Federer was upset in the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the second straight year today, squandering a two-set lead for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament and losing to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 3-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Federer had been 178-0 in matches in which he had...

Wimbledon: Nadal Injured, but Not Out

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:23:50 CDT

A person with knowledge of the medical test results says that Rafael Nadal is not seriously injured, and is expected to play in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Nadal has not yet released a statement to the media, said today, "the MRI doesn't...

William, Kate Hit Wimbledon

Sarah Whitmire — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:12:18 CDT

Andy Murray performed a majestic bow on Centre Court, then sheepishly apologized to his royal fans—Prince William and new bride Kate—for his unkempt appearance. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watched from the front row of the Royal Box today as the fourth-seeded Murray beat Richard Gasquet to...

Serena, Venus Eliminated at Wimbledon

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:41:47 CDT

Venus and Serena Williams were both eliminated in the fourth round of Wimbledon today, the first time in five years that neither sister will play in the quarterfinals. Defending champ Serena was the first to go, beaten 6-3, 7-6 (6) by Marion Bartoli of France. It cuts short her return...

Player Hits Wimbledon in Gaga-Like Jacket

Sarah Whitmire — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:26:44 CDT

Bethanie Mattek-Sands promised Wimbledon had never seen anything like it, and she wasn't kidding. The 26-year-old American, famous for her unusual fashion taste, arrived on court today for her first-round match wearing a white fringed jacket with 12 tennis balls cut in half stitched down each silver-studded sleeve. She didn't...

Wimbledon to Female Players: Stop the Grunting

Mark Russell — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:08:24 CDT

Enough with the grunting already, say Wimbledon officials who have grown tired of what they consider to be distracting roars made by the tournament's female competitors. With shrieks hitting 105 decibels (here's looking at you, Maria Sharapova), the unladylike grunts are ruining the game, say the officials, and need to...

Serena Sobs After Win at Wimbledon

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:28:05 CDT

Returning to Grand Slam tennis after a year away with health problems , Serena Williams opened her Wimbledon title defense today by beating Aravane Rezai in three sets—then burst into tears on Centre Court. After serving her 13th ace to close a 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory, Williams buried her face...