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30th June 2020

Wimbledon 1980: Goolagong Cawley v Lloyd Evert

In a fierce match, Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Chris Evert Lloyd in the final, 6–1, 7–6 to win the ladies' singles tennis title at the 1980 Wimbledon Championships. It was her seventh and last major singles title, and Goolagong Cawley bec...
30th June 2020

Wimbledon 1980: Borg McEnroe - 40 Years On

In July 1980 Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe met at Wimbledon for the first time. Any and all who were lucky enough to watch the encounter live will swear the match was and continues to be the greatest tennis has ever seen. At 27-years-old I was one with the misfortune of never having seen it, so I thought it time that changed...
30th June 2020

Wimbledon 2019: Coco Gauff beats Venus Williams | On This day, 1 July 2019

On 1 July, 2019, young prodigy Coco Gauff defeated her childhood hero Venus Williams in straight sets in the opening round of her grand-slam debut. Setting up what is undoubtedly an incredible career.  Explore the Wimbledon archive...
30th June 2020

Wimbledon 2006: Murray v Roddick | On This Day

Andy Murray defeats 3rd seed Andy Roddick in straight sets to reach the fourth round of The Championships at Wimbledon. Relive the winning point as Murray secured his spot in the next round. Explore the Wimbledon archive...
17th June 2020

Wimbledon: Happy Birthday Venus Williams

Venus Williams' illustrious career at Wimbledon is a testament to her enduring excellence and impact on the sport of tennis. Since her debut at the prestigious tournament in 1997, Venus has left an indelible mark on the grass courts of the All England Clu...
16th March 2020

Wimbledon: Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King's illustrious career at Wimbledon is etched in tennis history as a testament to her unparalleled talent, resilience, and pioneering spirit. Making her Wimbledon debut in 1961, King went on to become one of the most iconic figures in the s...
20th January 2020

Wimbledon 2019: Coco Gauff

In 2019, Coco Gauff's performance at Wimbledon captured global attention as she became a sensation in the tennis world. At just 15 years old, Gauff entered the tournament as a wildcard in the qualifying rounds, where she made history by becoming the young...
3rd December 2019

Wimbledon 2019: Gaugh vs Hercog

The match between Cori "Coco" Gauff and Polona Hercog at Wimbledon 2019 was a dramatic and unforgettable encounter that captivated the tennis world. At just 15 years old, Gauff had already made headlines by defeating her idol, Venus Williams, in the first...
30th July 2019

Wimbledon 2019: Federer 100 Match Wins

Roger Federer has become the first singles player in Grand Slam championship history to record 100 match wins at a single major. The Swiss superstar, a winner of a record eight titles at The Championships, hit the milestone after he beat Japan’s Kei...
3rd July 2019

Wimbledon | Andy Murray recap

In Wimbledon 2019, Andy Murray made a highly anticipated return to the tournament following hip surgery earlier in the year. He competed in the men's doubles alongside Pierre-Hugues Herbert, and they made it to the second round before being defeated by th...