Tennis
'It was a masterclass' - Federer wows Wimbledon... again
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Friday, 12 July 2019 14:15
This was the match Wimbledon had been waiting so long for. Eleven years on from their last meeting on the Centre Court grass - that remarkable 2008 final - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, with 38 Grand Slam titles between them, were back.Their semi-final had its own hashtag, #FEDAL40, celebrating their 40th meeting. Henman Hill was so full that cordons…
Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal to reach Wimbledon 2019 final
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Friday, 12 July 2019 13:19
Roger Federer moved to within one win of a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title as he beat long-time rival Rafael Nadal to set up a final against another old foe Novak Djokovic.Swiss second seed Federer won 7-6 (7-3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 against the Spanish third seed before an enthralled Centre Court.Federer took his fifth match point for a shot at…
Quiz: Rafael Nadal & Roger Federer - how much do you really know about them?
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 06:23
Rafa or Roger?The two tennis greats prepare to meet each other at Wimbledon for the first time since 2008 in Friday's semi-final.But how much do you REALLY know about Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer - not just on the court, but off it? Test yourselves here with a quick-fire quiz. Like to try some more quizzes, then give these a…
Wimbledon 2019: Andy Lapthorne & Dylan Alcott win first quad wheelchair doubles title
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Friday, 12 July 2019 04:40
Britain's Andy Lapthorne and Australian partner Dylan Alcott have won the first quad wheelchair doubles title at Wimbledon.Lapthorne and Alcott beat American David Wagner and Japan's Koji Sugeno 6-2 7-6 (7-4) in one hour 26 minutes.Quad wheelchair tennis is making its competitive debut at Wimbledon having appeared as an exhibition event last year. "It means absolutely everything," said Lapthorne, 28.Lapthorne…
Nadal v Federer 2008 final: Why was 'the greatest match' so great?
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Thursday, 28 June 2018 16:38
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet at Wimbledon for the first time since the 2008 men's final when they face each other in the semi-finals on Friday. This feature was written last year to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of that incredible match.John McEnroe describes it as "the greatest match ever played" and, 10 years on, the 2008 Wimbledon final…
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