wimbledon

  1. Kalugin

    My Olympics photos with players: Sharapova, Wawrinka and few more

    First of all thank you guys for all the kind words after my post about photo with Novak Djokovic. That's right - I'm here not to have wars with other users and being first to insult. I'm here to share with you information about racquets that I have (in my collection there are lots of personal...
  2. Kalugin

    Olympics crashers: Story of one unique and absurd photo with Djokovic.

    This is really crazy story! It was 27th of july 2012, London. Me with colleagues from Sports department of Russian National TV and Radio Company (VGTRK) were looking forward to watch and feel Opening Ceremony of Olympic Games. For guys from sports media it's a dream. Olympic Games is the most...
  3. R

    Richard Krajicek Nike shoes

    Does anyone know the name of the Nike shoes used by Richard Krajicek in 1996 Wimbledon? Thanks for the help <a href="https://ibb.co/LhxSSWsF"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/S7tNN8Zj/IMG-1923.jpg" alt="IMG-1923" border="0"></a>
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    Match Stats/Report - Connors vs McEnroe, Wimbledon final, 1982

    Jimmy Connors beat John McEnroe 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(2), 7-6(5), 6-4 in the Wimbledon final, 1982 on grass It was Connors’ second and last title at the event and his first Slam title since 1978. He would go onto win the upcoming US Open also. McEnroe was the defending champion. The two had recently...
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    Match Stats/Report - Nadal vs Djokovic, Wimbledon semi-final, 2007

    Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-1, 4-1 retired in the Wimbledon semi-final, 2007 on grass Nadal would go onto lose the final to Roger Federer for second year in a row. This was Djokovic’s first semi-final showing a the event. Nadal had recently won the French Open, beating Djokovic en...
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    Match Stats/Report - Djokovic vs Sinner, Wimbledon semi-final, 2023

    Novak Djokovic beat Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) in the Wimbledon semi-final, 2023 on grass Djokovic, who had won the last 4 editions of the event, would go onto lose the final to Carlos Alcaraz. This was Sinner’s first Slam semi-final. The two had met in the quarter-final the previous year...
  7. Rovesciarete

    Sinner has won so far every 'faster than average' tournament of 2024 he entered apart from Wimbledon. How often will he win there over his career?

    Sinner has been holding over 91% of his serve this year, like no other, and on grass from 2022-2024* over 93% (4th) and 73% SPW (2nd). He is still on an upwards trajectory there. On serve stats plus alone he seems to have a good shot at some Wimbledon wins but there is still the GOAT and a...
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    Duel Match Stats/Reports - Sampras vs Korda, Wimbledon & US Open fourth rounds, 1997

    Pete Sampras beat Petr Korda 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(10), 6-7(1), 6-4 in the Wimbledon fourth round, 1997 on grass Sampras would go onto to win the title, beating Cedric Pioline in the final. It’d be his fourth title at the event and he would go onto win the next 3 also. The two would meet again at the...
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    Match Stats/Report - Wheaton vs Agassi, Wimbledon quarter-final, 1991

    David Wheaton beat Andre Agassi 6-2, 0-6, 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2 in the Wimbledon quarter-final, 1991 on grass Wheaton would go onto lose to Boris Becker in the next round. This would be his sole Slam semi showing. Agassi would win the title the following year Wheaton won 133 points, Agassi 130...
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    Match Stats/Report - Agassi vs Saceanu, Wimbledon fourth round, 1992

    Andre Agassi beat Christian Saceanu 7-6(1), 6-1, 7-6(0) in the Wimbledon fourth round, 1992 on grass Agassi would go onto win the event for the only time, beating Goran Ivanisevic in the final. It would be his maiden Slam title. Saceanu was a qualifier who’d won both his career titles on grass...
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    Match Stats/Report - Sampras vs Stich, Wimbledon quarter-final, 1992

    Pete Sampras beat Michael Stich 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the Wimbledon quarter-final, 1992 on grass Sampras would go onto lose in the next round to eventual runner-up Goran Ivanisevic. Stich was the defending champion and Sampras would win the next 3 editions of the event Sampras won 84 points, Stich...
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    Match Stats/Report - Edberg vs Chang, Wimbledon fourth round, 1990

    Stefan Edberg beat Michael Chang 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in the Wimbledon fourth round, 1990 on grass Edberg would go onto win the title by beating Boris Becker in the final. Chang was seeded 13th Edberg won 90 points, Chang 60 Edberg serve-volleyed off all first serves and about two-thirds off second...
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    Match Stats/Report - Agassi vs Rostagno, Wimbledon third round, 1992

    Andre Agassi beat Derrick Rostagno 6-3, 7-6(5), 7-5 in the Wimbledon third round, 1992 on grass Agassi would go onto win the event for the only time, beating Goran Ivanisevic in the final. It would be his maiden Slam title. Rostagno had his best showing at the event the previous year in...
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    Match Stats/Report - Wheaton vs Lendl, Wimbledon third round, 1991

    David Wheaton beat Ivan Lendl 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-3 in the Wimbledon third round, 1991 on grass The unseeded Wheaton would go onto lose to Boris Becker in the semi-final. He’d been runner-up at Queen’s Club in the lead to this event. Lendl was seeded third this was the first time he’d failed to...
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    Match Stats/Report - Agassi vs Masso, Wimbledon second round, 1992

    Andre Agassi beat Eduardo Masso 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 in the Wimbledon second round, 1992 on grass Agassi would go onto win the event for the only time, beating Goran Ivanisevic in the final. It would be his maiden Slam title. Masso would retire later in the year Agassi won 122 points, Masso 101...
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    Duel Match Stats/Reports - Sampras vs Henman, Wimbledon semi-finals, 1999 & 1998

    Pete Sampras beat Tim Henman 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-final, 1999 on grass Sampras would go onto to win the title, beating Andre Agassi in the final. It’d be his third title in a row and Open Era record sixth overall at the event and he would go onto win the next 1. The two had...
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    Match Stats/Report - Edberg vs Mayotte, Wimbledon quarter-final, 1989

    Stefan Edberg beat Tim Mayotte 7-6(2), 7-6(12), 6-3 in the Wimbledon quarter-final, 1989 on grass Defending champion Edberg would go onto lose in the final to Boris Becker. Mayotte was the 8th seed and this would be the last of his 6 quarter-finals at the event Edberg won 128 points, Mayotte...
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    Match Stats/Report - Curren vs Connors, Wimbledon semi-final, 1985

    Kevin Curren beat Jimmy Connors 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 in the Wimbledon semi-final, 1985 on grass Curren would go onto lose to Boris Becker in his only final at the event. He’d beaten defending champion John McEnroe and soon to Australian Open champion Stefan Edberg among others in earlier rounds...
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    Duel Match Stats/Reports - Becker vs Mayotte, Wimbledon fourth round, 1985 & Becker vs Stich, Wimbledon quarter-final, 1993

    Boris Becker beat Tim Mayotte 6-3, 4-6, 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 6-2 in the Wimbledon fourth round, 1985 on grass Becker would go onto win the tournament, beating Kevin Curren in the final. He was an unseeded 17 year old and the then youngest winner of a Slam event. Mayotte was seeded 16th Becker won...
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    Match Stats/Report - Agassi vs Chesnokov, Wimbledon first round, 1992

    Andre Agassi beat Andrei Chesnokov 5-7, 6-1, 7-5, 7-5 in the Wimbledon first round, 1992 on grass Agassi would go onto win the event for the only time, beating Goran Ivanisevic in the final. It would be his maiden Slam title. Chesnokov would lose all 7 matches he played at this event Agassi...
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    Match Stats/Report - Alcaraz vs Djokovic, Wimbledon final, 2024

    Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) in the Wimbledon final, 2024 on grass It was a repeat previous years final, which Alcaraz won in 5 sets. Alcaraz had recently won the French Open. Djokovic was playing his 10th final at the event and looking for a record equalling 8th title...
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    Match Stats/Report - Becker vs Wheaton, Wimbledon semi-final, 1991

    Boris Becker beat David Wheaton 6-4, 7-6(4), 7-5 in the Wimbledon semi-final, 1991 on grass Becker would go onto lose the final to Michael Stich. Wheaton was unseeded and had beaten Ivan Lendl and Andre Agassi among others en route to his sole Slam semi-final Becker won 112 points, Wheaton 103...
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    Match Stats/Report - Sampras vs Martin, Wimbledon semi-final, 1994

    Pete Sampras beat Todd Martin 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the Wimbledon semi-final, 1994 on grass Sampras would go onto to defend his title by beating Goran Ivanisevic in the final. The two had recently played in the final of Queen’s Club, with Martin winning. Earlier in the year, they’d contested...
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    Match Stats/Report - Edberg vs Champion, Wimbledon quarter-final, 1991

    Stefan Edberg beat Thierry Chamion 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 in the Wimbledon quarter-final, 1991 on grass Edberg, the top seed, defending champion and world #1, would go onto lose in the next round to eventual winner Michael Stich. Champion was unseeded and this would be his only quarter-final showing at...
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    Match Stats/Report - Cash vs Wilander, Wimbledon fourth round, 1986

    Pat Cash beat Mats Wilander 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-3 in the Wimbledon fourth round, 1986 on grass Cash, a wild card, would go onto lose to Henri Leconte in the next round. He would win the title the next year, again beating Wilander in the quarter final en route. Wilander was the second seed Cash...
  26. RaulRamirez

    Predict: Will Wimby end up being Alcaraz's best slam?

    Take out your crystal balls. I've been surprised/impressed/near-amazed that Carlitos has already won two Wimbledons to augment his US Open and RG titles. And he's just getting started. 1. Generally, I don't post polls, so let's discuss: Do you think Wimbledon will turn out (at career's end) to...
  27. robthai

    Age only matters when he plays Alcaraz

    Why does age only matter when he plays Alcaraz and to some extent Sinner? Against the rest of the 90s gen it didn't matter and he was peaking according to his fans. Was this just an agenda by fanboys to discredit Fed and show that 90s gen would have been slam winners it's just that old Djokovic...
  28. Rafa4LifeEver

    Wimbledon 2024 Final - [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [3] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN)

    Alright here we go, its the rematch of their historic final from last year in 2023, when Alcaraz became the first man since Andy Murray in 2013 to have beaten the Serbian superstar in the Wimbledon final; claiming the title at the end of a tight five setter, 1-6 7-6 (6) 6-1 3-6 6-4. However...
  29. Humble Crumble

    Wimbledon 2024 Quarterfinals matchup - [1] Jannik Sinner (ITA) v/s [5] Daniil Medvedev (RUS)

    Medvedev seems determined to seek revenge for his previous 5 straight losses to Jannik Sinner. The world no. 1 is looking in top form for this tournament, so what will happen?
  30. ProbableCharlie

    Wimbledon legally, ad-free, in Europe?

    Any clue? It seems like that tax-dodging, multi-national abomination starting with "A" owns the rights to carry Wimbledon in central Europe, now, and even in their own description of their "plus" offering (which costs more, on top of a base monthly cost that is already higher than the likes of...
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