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Murray's US Open tennis win caps spectacular British athletic summer

Andy Murray became the first British man to win a Grand Slam tennis event since Fred Perry won the US Championship in 1936. That feat, along with a Tour de France champion, and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, have the British in a sporting splendor.

London 2012 Olympics: 5 best venues

The sports are the centerpiece of the London 2012 Olympics, but where they take place has been a big part of the spirit of the Games. Here are five of London's best and loudest venues.

Roger Federer, in three-set marathon, shows the heart of an Olympian

Roger Federer won the longest tennis match in Olympic history today. He's a sporting legend, but what truly sets him apart is his sporting spirit.

Roger Federer: Wimbledon win puts him back at No. 1 in tennis

Roger Federer beat Britain's Andy Murray in four sets. Roger Federer, with seven Wimbledon wins, is now tied with Pete Sampras.

Serena Williams: Two Wimbledon championships in a day (+video)

Serena Williams won the women's singles title, then won the Wimbledon doubles championship with her sister, Venus. For Serena and Venus it was their fifth Wimbledon doubles title.

Why Rafael Nadal lost so early at Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal was eliminated in the second round of Wimbledon. It's the first time since 2005 that Rafael Nadal has left a major tournament in the second round. What happened? 

Sharapova, Serena advance at Wimbledon

Both ladies top seed Maria Sharapova and former champion Serena Williams won 2nd round matches on Thursday to advance. On the men's side, American Andy Roddick also won.

Wimbledon 101: What you need to know

A short look at some interesting facts and figures on the British tennis championships.

Venus Williams suffers 1st round defeat at Wimbledon

For the first time in 15 years, former Wimbledon ladies' singles champion Venus Williams tasted defeat at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on the tournament's first day.

Is Rafael Nadal ready for a third Wimbledon title?

After his seventh French Open win, can Rafael Nadal defeat Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer at Wimbledon? Nadal says such talk is "arrogant."

In Pictures Celebrities at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova goes on to semifinals at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova beat Dominika Cibulkova at Wimbledon, Tuesday, to continue on to the semifinals. Sharapova will face Sabine Lisicki. Thursday.
06/29/2011 01:15 am

Tsvetana Pironkova upsets Venus Williams in Wimbledon quarterfinals

Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria stuns Venus Williams, the five-time former ladies champion, in two sets. There will be no Venus-Serena final this year.
06/29/2010 06:17 pm

Venus Williams, Roger Federer, and Kim Clijsters reach quarters at Wimbledon

Venus Williams and Roger Federer moved into the quarterfinals at Wimbledon with straight-set victories Monday, while Kim Clijsters rallied to beat fellow Belgian Justine Henin in three sets.
06/28/2010 01:04 pm

Wimbledon: After 70 - 68, what will Wimbledon produce in week two?

Wimbledon tennis action is on a break today. Tennis at Wimbledon will start up again Monday after a wild week one.
06/27/2010 12:53 pm

Wimbledon marathon match: John Isner wins longest ever match against Nicolas Mahut

Wimbledon marathon match, the longest ever, lasted for 11 hours and stretched over three days. John Isner came out on top.
06/24/2010 02:08 pm

Roger Federer, Marcos Daniel, and other Dads compete at Wimbledon

Roger Federer, Marcos Daniel, and five other men in this year's 128-player Wimbledon draw are fathers.
06/22/2010 12:57 pm

Wimbledon tennis: Roger Federer nearly upset on opening day

Wimbledon tennis defending men's champ Roger Federer was nearly knocked out of the tournament on the first day, but he survived by winning a five-set match.
06/21/2010 02:40 pm

Chapter & Verse Wimbledon gets its own poet

British poet Matt Harvey will produce a poem a day as Wimbledon's first official poet.
05/19/2010 12:48 pm

Global News Blog Wimbledon title is Federer's Sweet 15

Federer has now won more Grand Slams than any other men's tennis player in history. Andy Roddick made it a match to remember.
07/05/2009 01:00 am

Horizons Wimbledon takes tennis high-tech

07/02/2009 01:00 am