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Florida may be best known for its clay court players, but Floridians show that they are no slouches on Philly's grass courts at the USTA Nationals.

Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in five tight sets to win his first Wimbledon title and edge closer to the world number one in the rankings.

The Wimbledon Championships,considered by many to be the premier Grand Slam tennis tournament, was first held in 1877. It has seen many changes since that time.

Rafael Nadal has a much tougher road than Roger Federer to reach the men's final at the All England Club, but his improved game and mental toughness will prevail

Maria Sharapova has an easier road than any of the other top seeds in the women's draw at Wimbledon, but she isn't likely to reach the finals.

Roger Federer is the favorite to win his fifth consecutive gentlemen's singles title at Wimbledon, but his confidence may have been shaken by his loss to Rafael Nadal.

In 2009 the Wimbledon tennis championship will take place between 22 June and 5 July. Find out more about the All England club and the history of the tournament.

Venus and Serena Williams meeting in the final, Federer winning his record breaking grand slam. Another Wimbledon has come and gone, here are some final thoughts.

Roger Federer has dominated the ATP Tour for the past few years, winning 13 grand slams and blowing opponents away. Rafael Nadal has come along and ushered in change.

A third consecutive loss to Rafael Nadal at the French Open has shaken Roger Federer's confidence and is likely to have an impact on the entire ATP Tennis Tour.

A deep field, including several former ATP professionals, battles in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the right to be called "USTA Clay Court Champion for 2008."

Participation in leisure activities during Queen Victoria's reign increased as more free time became available due to shortened working hours.

The first round matches of Wimbledon 2008 are all complete with most top seeds advancing while a few major upsets taking place.

A review of the top-half of the women's singles draw at Wimbledon suggests that Justine Henin or Serena Williams will emerge as the champion despite other challengers.

Quality hotels, spectacular beaches and gardens, magnificent scenery and gourmet restaurants and typically good fish and chips shops, Eastbourne can be for everyone.

Argentinian, now Boca Raton resident, Horacio Rearte claims singles title, and Charlton Eagle and Paul Smith claim doubles championship.

The second round at Wimbledon sent several seeds slipping into the sunset on both the gentlemen's and ladies' sides of the Championships.