Sporting Life - Wimbledon 2008

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    Roger Federer

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    • Nationality: Swi
    • Birth Date: 08/08/81
    • Ranking: 1
    • Best: Winner

Wimbledon History: A glance back in time

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Take a look back in time at the history of SW19.

Andy Murray

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Andy Murray

Player details
Name Andy Murray
DOB 15/05/87
Nationality GBR
Pre-Tournament Odds 25/1
Became Pro 2005
Seeding 12
World Ranking 11
With Tim Henman consigned to the past, Murray is now solely responsible for carrying home hopes in SW19 singles although the 21-year-old says he'll be fine with the added pressure. Of more concern will be the thumb injury picked up at Queen's in the build up to this event. If fit, Murray, one of the game's top returners, has the talent to make a big impact. His two previous appearances at the All England Club showed his ability on the grass and he will be glad to be back on this surface after some disappointing results in recent months. However, with the likes of Federer and Nadal in the field a home win is likely to have to wait another year.
Ten-year Grand Slam History
Event 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 99
Australian Open 1R 4R 1R - - - - - - -
French Open 3R - 1R - - - - - - -
Wimbledon - - 4R 3R - - - - - -
US Open - 3R 4R 2R - - - - - -

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Nadal's strength and athleticism wowed the crowds at this year's Wimbledon.

2008 in pictures

All the best pictures from this year's tournament.

Borg beats McEnroe in 1980 in one of the greatest finals ever

Five classic finals

After Federer v Nadal, we recall five other great finals.

Nadal: Beat Federer in a magnificent final

Day 13 commentary

A detailed look back at the 13th day of this year's Wimbledon.

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