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.

Fernando Gonzalez

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Fernando Gonzalez

Player details
Name Fernando Gonzalez
DOB 29/07/80
Nationality CHI
Pre-Tournament Odds 80/1
Became Pro 1999
Seeding 15
World Ranking 14
Gonzalez arguably possesses the best forehand in the game and is capable of hitting tremendous winners. The problem with Gonzo's game is it can collapse in an instant, which makes the seven wins needed at a Grand Slam an unlikely scenario. Came close at last year's Australian Open though, making the final. Has returned to some of his best form in recent months and put together a 16-match winning streak on the clay before losing to Roger Federer in the last eight of the French Open. Has been to the quarters here before and could make waves if he can reproduce that sort of form.
Ten-year Grand Slam History
Event 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 99
Australian Open 3R RU 1R 3R 1R 2R 4R 1R - -
French Open QF 1R 2R 3R 1R QF 3R 2R - -
Wimbledon - 3R 3R QF 3R 1R 2R - - -
US Open - 1R 3R 3R 1R 3R QF - 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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