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Wimbledon Update: Will John Isner Break his Longest Match Record?

Jul 04, 2015 07:06 AM EDT

John Isner's CV has yet to include a grand slam win. Expectations are high on the 30-year-old being the only American in the top 20. He is, after all, "the hope" since the retirement of Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and the legend Pete Sampras. But Isner hasn't even reached the semifinals of a grand slam and the only notable performance he exhibited was at the US Open in 2011 where he lost in the quarterfinals. It wouldn't be fair to compare Isner to the retired greats, of course, but the good news is, Isner may be on his way to another record-breaking feat. And we're not talking about a grand slam win here.

WImbledon 2015 Update: Roger Federer Reacts to Wimbly Dress Code

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Jul 03, 2015 05:38 AM EDT

When it comes to class and prestige in tennis, there's no doubt that Roger Federer's name easily comes to mind. The Swiss' gentleman demeanor is infectious; he is the perfect ambassador of elegance and the prime definition of world-class. But don't expect him to be that stodgy.

Wimbledon 2015 Update: Rafael Nadal's All-England Woes: Will the Champion Bounce Back?

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Jul 03, 2015 04:28 AM EDT

Rafael Nadal is out of Wimbledon. The former champion bowed out in four sets to the "dangerous" Dustin Brown with the score of 5-7, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6. The German, who has beaten Nadal in the past, played a solid serve and volley game, using drop shots and sliced forehands at every opportunity to overpower the Spaniard. Brown, who managed to maintain an exceptional form throughout the match, also took advantage of Nadal's poor serve with aggressive responses.

Wimbledon Ballboy Faints; Players Battle Highest Recorded Heatwave

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Jul 02, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

It was 35.7 degrees on Wednesday at the Wimbledon grounds, the highest temperature ever recorded in the history of the tournament, and the players felt it including a ballboy who collapsed on court during John Isner's match against Matthew Ebden.

Wimbledon Fire Halts Serena Williams' Press Conference

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Jul 02, 2015 04:56 AM EDT

It was a typical day for Serena Williams who went to the Wimbledon post-match press conference with a win under her belt. The American beat Timea Babos in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-1, putting herself in the third round to face British favorite Heather Watson.

Wimbledon 2015 Update: Is There Hope For Eugenie Bouchard?

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Jul 01, 2015 05:19 AM EDT

When a young player enters the tour and does well in the grand slams, you'd expect that player to break records, rise to the top, and stay consistent. But it's not the case for Eugenie Bouchard who had a strong 2014 with a WTA tournament win and a Wimbledon Final plate under her belt. This year, she only had one notable performance - reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals. But it all went downhill from there and now she's out of the most prestigious of all grand slams, a heartbreaking first round loss at the hands of a Chinese qualifier.

Rafael Nadal Advances; Keeps Wimbledon Hope Alive

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Jul 01, 2015 05:18 AM EDT

It's unusual for Rafael Nadal to be slam-less. Since 2005, the Spaniard has at least won one singles grand slam crown, but it's a different story so far this year as he heads into Wimbledon as the 10th seed. Despite his grass court triumph in Stuttgart, speculations of an early Wimbledon exit have been looming. Nadal, however, silenced his critics by defeating Thomaz Bellucci in straight sets to advance to the second round.

Xu Yifan Bows Out To Ivanovic; Top Seeds Advance at Wimbledon

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Jun 30, 2015 07:17 AM EDT

Chinese qualifier Xu Yifan exited Wimbledon with a 1-6, 1-6 loss to former no. 1 Ana Ivanovic. In just 61 minutes, the Serb eased past the 26-year-old who managed to break her only once during the match. The world no. 176 put on a good service game, hitting 78% of her first serves in, but it wasn't enough for Ivanovic who dominated the match with 29 winners and 6 aces.

Aussie Legend Lleyton Hewitt Says Goodbye To Wimbledon

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Jun 30, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

Lleyton Hewitt was once the best player in the world. In 2001, he won his first grand slam at the US Open and ended the year by winning the World Championships. A year later, he made his mark by winning the most coveted of all grand slams, Wimbledon, and fourteen years after that remarkable win, Hewitt is back at the All-England Club, singing his swansong to endless cheers even as the Australian hit a long forehand to give his opponent the match.

Petra Kvitova's Road To Wimbledon Championships

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Jun 29, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

Wimbledon headlines are known to feature top names in the women's game like Serena Williams or Maria Sharapova. But if there's one player that tennis fans need to look out for, it's none other than defending women's singles champion Petra Kvitova.

Novak Djokovic Denies On-Court Coaching From Boris Becker

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Jun 29, 2015 06:47 AM EDT

The Wimbledon fortnight has yet to begin but world No. 1 Novak Djokovic is already grabbing the headlines after allegations of getting illegal coaching during match play.

What You Need To Know About Buying Wimbledon Tickets

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Jun 29, 2015 06:46 AM EDT

Don't be surprised when your social network feed in the next two weeks will be all about the world's oldest tournament. As Wimbledon gets underway, big names like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will be hitting the sporting headlines and with a good number fans waiting for the fortnight to commence, screens and tubes will soon be graced with white uniforms, strawberries and cream, and of course, world-class sportsmanship from the world's finest athletes.

Players Get Ready for Wimbledon; Federer Confident As Ever

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Jun 28, 2015 10:19 AM EDT

How do the best tennis players in the world get ready for Wimbledon? For some, it's all about practice and fine-tuning grass court chops. As for the rest, it's taking time away from the tennis court to recharge in preparation for 2 weeks of high-caliber tennis at the world's biggest grand slam.

WTA News & Update: Agnieszka Radwanska, Belinda Bencic To Face off In Eastbourne Finals

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Jun 27, 2015 07:05 AM EDT

Polish no. 1 Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the finals of the Aegon Eastbourne International after a 3-set victory against Sloane Stephens of the United States. The former champion dismantled the American in three sets with a score of 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-2.

Tough Wimbledon Draw For Andy Murray

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Jun 27, 2015 07:04 AM EDT

What are the odds of Andy Murray winning Wimbledon again? The answer may come from his spot in the draw that currently has him up against big names like Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Tomas Berdych. All are in the bottom half with Murray possibly facing Tsonga in the 4th round, Nadal in the quarterfinals and Federer in the semis. If all goes well for the Scot who is aiming for his 2nd Wimbledon crown, he may also face world no. 1 Novak Djokovic in the finals.

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