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The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly known simply as Wimbledon or The Championships, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is regarded by many as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877 and is played on outdoor grass courts, and since 2009 with a retractable roof over Centre Court.

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Sharpova Retires Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis. "Tennis—I'm saying goodbye," she wrote in an emotional column in Vanity Fair. "Tennis gave me a life. I'll miss it everyday." The Russian.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:30Published on February 26, 2020

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'I'm saying goodbye': Maria Sharapova quits tennis after glittering and controversial career Former world No.1 Maria Sharapova has revealed she is quitting tennis. The five-time grand slam champion - who won Wimbledon in 2004 as a 17-year-old - has struggled with chronic shoulder problems and.. WorldNews - Published on February 26, 2020
Greatest moments of the decade: 'I was there - Murray wins Wimbledon' Jonathan Overend looks back on the day Andy Murray ended Britain's 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men's singles champion. BBC News - Published on December 27, 2019
Former No. 4 Tomas Berdych announces retirement from tennis Associated Press — Former Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych announced his retirement from tennis on Saturday after a 17-year professional career. The 34-year-old Berdych confirmed the decision.. WorldNews - Published on November 17, 2019

Djokovic's hopes crushed as Federer serves up a masterclass LONDON - Roger Federer lit up the O2 Arena with a dazzling 6-4 6-3 defeat of Novak Djokovic to hand the Serb an early ATP Finals exit and wreck his bid to end the year ranked number one on Thursday. In.. WorldNews - Published on November 15, 2019
ATP Finals: Federer Faces Early Exit, Djokovic Cruises Roger Federer faces an uphill task to qualify for the last four of the ATP Finals after losing to Dominic Thiem on Sunday following a masterclass by Novak Djokovic. Six-time champion Federer was beaten.. WorldNews - Published on November 11, 2019
Simona Halep gets the better of Bianca Andreescu at WTA Finals Simona Halep saved a match point on her way to beating Bianca Andreescu and earning an opening win at the season-ending WTA Finals in Shenzhen. The Wimbledon champion prevailed 3-6 7-6 (6) 6-3 in a.. WorldNews - Published on October 28, 2019

Cori “Coco” Gauff cracks the top-100 in Linz as Novak Djokovic eases through in Shanghai Cori Gauff will crack the top-100 when the rankings are released (Picture: Corbis via Getty Images) Cori “Coco” Gauff will crack the top-100 for the first time when the WTA rankings are next.. WorldNews - Published on October 9, 2019
Rafael Nadal eyeing Roger Federer's grand slam record Rafael Nadal knows the door is open for him to overhaul Roger Federer and become the all-time grand slam record holder. Nadal is favourite to beat Russian Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's US Open final and.. WorldNews - Published on September 7, 2019
US Open: Defending Wimbledon champion Simona Halep stunned by Taylor Townsend Simona Halep, seeded No. 4 and coming off her first Wimbledon championship, was shocked in three sets by American Taylor Townsend in the second round. USATODAY.com - Published on August 29, 2019
US Open 2019: Garbine Muguruza out but Petra Kvitova & Belinda Bencic through Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza is knocked out of US Open in the first round with a 2-6 6-1 6-3 defeat by Alison Riske. BBC News - Published on August 27, 2019

Tennis umpire Damian Steiner fired by ATP after giving unauthorized interviews New York Times first reported ATP fired chair umpire Damian Steiner, who officiated the men's Wimbledon final, for giving unauthorized interviews. USATODAY.com - Published on August 27, 2019
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer placed in same half of US Open draw Top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic could face Roger Federer in the semi-finals and Rafael Nadal in the final under the US Open draw unveiled on Thursday at Flushing Meadows. Djokovic, who.. WorldNews - Published on August 22, 2019
Halep hits back against Alexandrova, Nishikori goes down MASON, Ohio – Simona Halep rallied after dropping the first set to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the second round of the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday. The Wimbledon... WorldNews - Published on August 14, 2019	Serena Williams defeats Naomi Osaka in rematch of last year’s controversial US Open final By George Ramsay \| CNN Serena Williams progressed to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup on Friday by defeating Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-4, the first time the pair had met since the infamous US Open final in.. WorldNews - Published on August 10, 2019
Serena wins first match since Wimbledon final The 37-year-old American, one crown shy of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, advanced in 75 minutes at her first US Open hardcourt tuneup event. "I feel like my movement is great -- been.. WorldNews - Published on August 8, 2019	Top-ranked Barty bounced from Rogers Cup World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty on Tuesday crashed out of Rogers Cup in Toronto, falling in three sets in her second-round opener to 29th-ranked Sofia Kenin of the US. Australia’s Barty, the French Open.. WorldNews - Published on August 7, 2019
Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches semifinals at Citi Open, craving for more After a Wimbledon setback, Stefanos Tsitsipas looks to get back on track at Citi Open. On Friday, he defeats Benoit Paire, 7-5, 6-0 to reach the semis. USATODAY.com - Published on August 3, 2019	Fans come out to watch Wimbledon sensation Coco Gauff cruise to victory at Citi Open In her first competitive action since Wimbledon, 15-year-old Coco Gauff cruised to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Maegan Manasse in Citi Open qualifying. USATODAY.com - Published on July 28, 2019
Still adjusting to celebrity, Coco Gauff eager to get back on court after Wimbledon breakthrough The 15-year-old will play the qualifiers at the Citi Open this weekend, her first tournament since her life-changing run at Wimbledon earlier this month. USATODAY.com - Published on July 27, 2019	Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old who made a remarkable run at Wimbledon, to play Citi Open After a remarkable Wimbledon run, 15-year-old tennis sensation Cori "Coco" Gauff is eligible to compete at the Citi Open later this month. USATODAY.com - Published on July 19, 2019
I always try to imagine myself as a winner: Novak Djokovic LONDON: Novak Djokovic gave his near-loveless outing on Centre Court a courageous perspective. The 32-year-old, hit by a wave of 'Let's go, Roger, Let's go' that swept across the grounds on Sunday,.. WorldNews - Published on July 15, 2019	15-year-old American Coco Gauff soars up WTA rankings after magical Wimbledon run Coco Gauff's magical Wimbledon run allowed her to move into the WTA's top 150 on Monday. The 15-year-old American rises to No. 141 from No. 313. USATODAY.com - Published on July 15, 2019
Djokovic will not ease up in quest to be greatest: Becker Novak Djokovic has already established himself as one of the best ever to play the game but the Serb, who clinched his 16th Grand Slam at Wimbledon on Sunday, will not be satisfied until he is.. Reuters - Published on July 15, 2019	Federer does everything right but falls short on match points How did Roger Federer end up losing the 2019 Wimbledon final? Reuters - Published on July 15, 2019
Mind tricks help Djokovic to fifth Wimbledon crown "When the crowd is chanting 'Roger' I hear 'Novak'," freshly-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said with a smile on Sunday. Reuters - Published on July 15, 2019	Wimbledon champion Djokovic deserves more respect - Becker People have to "wake up to the greatness" of Novak Djokovic after he won his 16th Grand Slam, says Boris Becker. BBC News - Published on July 14, 2019
When the crowd is chanting 'Roger' I hear 'Novak', says champion Djokovic Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic says a near five-hour final against Roger Federer was his most "mentally demanding" match. BBC News - Published on July 14, 2019	Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer for fifth Wimbledon title Defending champion Novak Djokovic won his fifth Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating eight-time champion Roger Federer in five sets. USATODAY.com - Published on July 14, 2019Also reported by •BBC News •Reuters
Factbox: Wimbledon men's champion Novak Djokovic Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who beat Switzerland’s Roger Federer 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 13-12(3) to win his 16th Grand Slam title on Sunday: Reuters - Published on July 14, 2019	Factbox: Novak Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles Following is a factbox on Novak Djokovic's five Wimbledon titles after the Serb beat Roger Federer in the final on Sunday. Reuters - Published on July 14, 2019
Wimbledon 2019: Blood, sweat & tears - the best Wimbledon final ever? Watch the stand-out moments from the last day at Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer battle it out in the longest ever singles final. BBC News - Published on July 14, 2019	Novak Djokovic eats grass to celebrate his marathon Wimbledon championship Djokovic outlasted Fedeer in an epic five-set match that made history and celebrated his fifth Wimbledon title like a GOAT. USATODAY.com - Published on July 14, 2019
Factbox: List of leading men's Grand Slam winners List of leading men’s grand slam singles title winners after Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. Reuters - Published on July 14, 2019	Five facts that prove just how epic the 2019 Wimbledon men's singles final was The 2019 Wimbledon men's singles final between Djokovic and Federer was epic. Here are five facts that prove why it will go down in history. USATODAY.com - Published on July 14, 2019
Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Centre Court classic Novak Djokovic battled past Roger Federer in the longest Wimbledon final in history to match Bjorn Borg by winning his fifth title. In one of the most dramatic matches the All England Club has ever.. WorldNews - Published on July 14, 2019	Djokovic beats Federer in Wimbledon epic to win fifth title Novak Djokovic again proved the toughest of nuts for Roger Federer to crack as he repelled everything the Swiss could throw at him to claim his fifth Wimbledon title in the first All England Club final.. Reuters - Published on July 14, 2019
Wimbledon 2019: The moment Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer to win epic final Watch the winning moment Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 13-12 (7-3) in a final-set tie break to secure his fifth Wimbledon title. BBC News - Published on July 14, 2019	Djokovic edges Federer in longest ever Wimbledon final Defending champion Novak Djokovic claimed his fifth Wimbledon title on Sunday beating eight-time champion Roger Federer 7-6 (7/5), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 13-12 (7/3) in the longest ever final and settled.. France 24 - Published on July 14, 2019Also reported by •Reuters
Djokovic beats Federer in marathon final to capture 5th Wimbledon title Novak Djokovic has won his fifth Wimbledon title, beating eight-time champion Roger Federer in a fifth-set tiebreaker after saving two match points CBS News - Published on July 14, 2019Also reported by •Reuters •USATODAY.com	Sex assault and fraud among dozens of crime reports made to police at Wimbledon Arrests rise for third year running as officers alerted to more than 60 offences Independent - Published on July 14, 2019
Tennis date! Prince William, Duchess Kate step out for Wimbledon men's final match Prince William and Duchess Kate stepped out to catch the Wimbledon men's final match between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on Sunday. USATODAY.com - Published on July 14, 2019	The Latest: Djokovic wins 1st set against Federer Novak Djokovic has won the first set 7-6 (5) against Roger Federer in the men's Wimbledon final USATODAY.com - Published on July 14, 2019
Wimbledon champion Halep a fan of the club's traditions The newest champion at Wimbledon is a big fan of the All England Club's oldest traditions USATODAY.com - Published on July 14, 2019	Labour cries 'fault' as figures show nearly 700 public tennis courts have closed under Tories Exclusive: Warning on Wimbledon men's final day that action is needed to nurture next generation of stars Independent - Published on July 14, 2019
Australian world No. 1 Dylan Alcott celebrates Wimbledon win Australian world No.1 Dylan Alcott is overjoyed after winning the inaugural quad wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon. SBS - Published on July 14, 2019	Roger Federer takes on Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final At Wimbledon, it'll either be championship No. 9 for Roger Federer or No. 5 for Novak Djokovic USATODAY.com - Published on July 14, 2019
2019 Wimbledon men's final: Time, TV, stats for epic Roger Federer vs. Novak Djokovic clash The 2019 Wimbledon men's singles final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic is sure to be a match that will go down in history. USATODAY.com - Published on July 14, 2019	Federer 'must take it up a level to beat Djokovic' Roger Federer must "take it up a level" to beat Novak Djokovic and claim a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title, says three-time champion John McEnroe. BBC News - Published on July 13, 2019
Wimbledon 2019: Two Simona's & coins from out of space - best of ladies finals day Watch the quirkier moments from day twelve at Wimbledon as Romanian Simona Halep sensationally beats Serena Williams to win her first ever Wimbledon title. BBC News - Published on July 13, 2019