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  From June 25^th to July 8^th, the All England Club grass courts received the best players in the world. The most traditional tournament in tennis history, Wimbledon, started in 1877. You can be sure that the main dream of any tennis player is to be able to compete in this contest. This year, the matches were many times delayed due to rain, which is a characteristic of London weather, as you probably know.

   The winner of the competition was Roger Federer, who can be already considered as a myth in this kind of courts. He played very well during the whole tournament, didn’t have difficulties to win his matches or loose any sets until the final, when he beat Rafal Nadal in a fantastic game. The Swiss was obviously very happy and emoted, since he won his fifth title in a row. He is getting nearer and nearer from the mark of Bjorn Borg, the 7 times Wimbledon champion.

   The great surprise of this year edition was no doubt the French Richard Gasquet, who finally proved he had conditions to achieve the final stages in a Grand Slam. After one of the longest matches in tennis history (5h58min), he bet Andy Roddick. The American had a lot of chances to close the game, but didn’t succeed and saw an incredible recuperation from his opponent. The day after this match, Gasquet faced Federer, and evidently didn’t have strength, power to win. But what is sure is that from now on, he will be no more considered as a well talented boy, and will have enough confidence to play better an better and improve his ranking.

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