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.

Michael Llodra

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Michael Llodra

Player details
Name Michael Llodra
DOB 18/05/80
Nationality FRA
Pre-Tournament Odds 500/1
Became Pro 1999
Seeding 32
World Ranking 34
Now 28, Llodra is enjoying the later years of his career, having claimed titles in Adelaide and Rotterdam this season to rise to his highest ranking and sneak into the seedings thanks to injuries to others. Reached the fourth round of the French Open to continue his impressive form, but his record here is poor - in seven visits he has won only three matches.
Ten-year Grand Slam History
Event 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 99
Australian Open 1R 1R 1R 1R - 1R 1R - 2R -
French Open 4R 3R 1R 1R 4R 1R 1R 1R 1R -
Wimbledon - 2R - 1R 1R 2R 1R 1R 2R -
US Open - 2R - 1R 4R - 2R - - -

Around the site today

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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