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2011 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles Final
The 2011 Wimbledon Championships Men's singles final was the championship tennis match of the men's singles tournament at the 2011 Wimbledon Championships, played between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. This match is a significant part of the Djokovic–Nadal rivalry, as it was the fifth final in a row played between the two in the 2011 season and the first one in a major tournament that season. Nadal and Djokovic were the top two players at the time, entering the Championships as the world No. 1 and No. 2, respectively. Djokovic won all of their four previous finals in the 2011 season, while Nadal won all their five previous encounters at the majors. Nadal was also the defending champion (and two-time champion overall). After 2 hours and 28 minutes, second-seeded Djokovic defeated first-seeded Nadal 6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3 to win the match. This was the first time Djokovic defeated Nadal at a major, the first of an eventual seven Wimbledon titles for Djokovic, and the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Championships, Wimbledon
The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877 and is played on outdoor grass courts, with retractable roofs over the two main courts since 2019. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open. Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass, the traditional tennis playing surface. Also, it is the only Grand Slam that retains a night-time curfew, though matches can now continue until 11.00 pm under the lights. The tournament traditionally takes place over two weeks in late June and early July, starting on the last Monday in June and culminating with the Ladies' and Gentlemen's Singles Finals, scheduled for the Saturday and Sunday at the end of the second week. Five major events are held each year, with addi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centre Court
Centre Court is a tennis court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (also known as the All England Club) and is the main court used in The Championships at Wimbledon, the third annual Grand Slam event of the tennis calendar. It is considered the world's most famous tennis court. It incorporates the clubhouse of the All England Club. Its only regular use for play is during the two weeks a year that the Championships take place. Centre Court has a premier box, known as the Royal Box, for use by the Royal Family and other distinguished guests. It is the sixth largest tennis-specific stadium in the world by capacity. A retractable roof was installed in 2009, enabling play to continue during rain and into the night up until a council-imposed curfew of 11:00 pm. Centre Court, along with No. 1 Court and No. 2 Court, was also host to the tennis competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics. History The name "Centre Court" derives from the location of the principal court ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wimbledon Championships Finals
Wimbledon most often refers to: * Wimbledon, London, a district of southwest London * Wimbledon Championships, the oldest tennis tournament in the world and one of the four Grand Slam championships Wimbledon may also refer to: Places London * Wimbledon (ecclesiastical parish) * Wimbledon (UK Parliament constituency) * Municipal Borough of Wimbledon, a former borough Other places * Wimbledon, New South Wales, Australia, see Georges Plains, New South Wales * Wimbledon, New Zealand, a locality in the Tararua District of New Zealand * Wimbledon, North Dakota, a small town in the United States Sport * Wimbledon RFC, an amateur rugby club * Wimbledon F.C., a former football club (1899–2004) * AFC Wimbledon, a professional football club * AFC Wimbledon Women, a women's football club * Wimbledon Dons, a former motorcycle speedway team * Wimbledon Hockey Club, a field hockey club based in Wimbledon * Wimbledon Stadium, a now-demolished dog and motor cycle racing track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 French Open – Men's Singles Final
The 2020 French Open Men's Singles final was the championship tennis match of the men's singles tournament at the 2020 French Open, with Rafael Nadal defeating Novak Djokovic 6–0, 6–2, 7–5. It was a Grand Slam final match of historic proportions for both players. Nadal was aiming to become the first man to win a thirteenth French Open title, extending the record he himself held. Furthermore, Nadal was aiming to tie Roger Federer's all-time record of twenty Grand Slam men's singles titles. Djokovic was aiming to become the first man in the Open Era and first since Rod Laver in the 1960s to win all of the Grand Slam events at least twice. Additionally, Nadal was aiming to become the first player to defeat Djokovic in a completed match in the 2020 season since Djokovic had remained unbeaten up until that point, save for his disqualification at the US Open. Match Rain before the start of the match meant the tournament referee took the decision to close the roof of Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
