Tennis may not be the only reason to go to Wimbledon.There is a reason why Wimbledon remains the most anticipated Grand Slam of the year. Apart from the high-quality tennis on display, for two weeks in June, the place becomes a hub for tourists. You can find snaking queues of fans waiting in anticipation for tickets, and if you are fortunate or wealthy enough to get a hospitality package, a trip to...
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Basle: Roger Federer looks to be ready to fulfill his pledge to play in the 2012 London Olympic event at Wimbledon after hiring a full-time physio from the ranks of the ATP.The 28-year-old world number one has taken on Stephane Vivier, one of seven ATP physios, to travel with him full-time following the example of Andy Roddick, who hired Dough Spreen away from the organization several seasons ago.Federer,...
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Roger Federer begins his campaign for a sixth Wimbledon title, and a record 15th major, rejuvenated by finally lifting his French Open jinx and seeing injured rival Rafael Nadal limp out of contention.Twelve months ago, Federer's five-year All England Club domination was brought to an end by Nadal in a five-set classic now widely regarded as the greatest Grand Slam final of all time.But with deposed...
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Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick said Andre Agassi remained his hero despite revelations his fellow American took the recreational drug crystal meth in the late 1990s and lied about the reasons for a positive test.Roddick, the leading US men's player who lost to Roger Federer in this year's Wimbledon final, was one of many compatriots who remained unfazed by former world number one Agassi's admissions...
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Tennis players, from left, Fernando Verdasco, Juan Martin del Potro, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Nikolay Davydenko and Robin Soderling, pose for a photograph alongside a London bus in Westminster on November 20. The ATP World Tour Finals start at the O2 Arena in London on November 22. (AP Photo)Roger Federer admits the prospect of finishing the year as world number one...
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Roger Federer looks to be ready to fulfill his pledge to play in the 2012 London Olympic event at Wimbledon after hiring a full-time physio from the ranks of the ATP.The 28-year-old world number one has taken on Stephane Vivier, one of seven ATP physios, to travel with him full-time following the example of Andy Roddick, who hired Dough Spreen away from the organization several seasons ago.Federer,...
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Barclays Singapore Open is certainly not lacking in star power. And that is not just in golf. When you have the likes of Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Padraig Harrington, each of whom have three Majors to their name, it does make for a great tournament.But it also has Adam Scott, the World No.3 as recently as early 2007 and the Australian golf pin-up, whose girlfriends are as much news as his game....
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Davies?s panel wants to include Ashes cricket among events available to all viewers Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty ImagesThe most radical shakeup of sports broadcasting rights for more than a decade will trigger a backlash from sports governing bodies this week as events including the Ashes, Wimbledon and international football qualifiers are likely to be added to the list of those reserved for...
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: Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick said Andre Agassi remained his hero despite revelations his fellow American took the recreational drug crystal meth in the late 1990s and lied about the reasons for a positive test.Roddick, the leading US men's player who lost to Roger Federer in this year's Wimbledon final, was one of many compatriots who remained unfazed by former world number one Agassi's admissions...
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Two and streamed on BBC Sport website, 22/28/29 November, 1400 GMT; every match live on 5 live/5 live sports extra; live text commentaries on BBC Sport website; live coverage every day on Sky SportsWorld number six Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the forthcoming World Tour Finals in London with injury.The 27-year-old American, who lost an epic Wimbledon men's singles final in the capital in July, has...
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