THE WIMBLEDON 2009 "MAKE A NEW HISTORY".

The 2008 gentleman’s final already the longest at nearly five hours of play, was extended to over seven hours due to rain and finally finished in the dark. Wimbledon is acknowledged to be the premier tennis tournament.

Match Schedule: The tournament shall start on Monday falling between 20 and 26 June. Wimbledon usually begins two weeks after the Queen’s Club championship, which is one of the major warm-up tournaments for Wimbledon. Wimbledon shall be scheduled for fourteen days, beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday.The five main events span both weeks but the youth and invitational events are held mainly during the second week. Traditionally, there is no play on the “Middle Sunday” which is considered a rest day. Additionally, if the tournament is not completed by the end of the second Sunday, all the remaining matches are postponed until” People’s Monday”. The “People’s” days have unreserved seating, inexpensive tickets and allows those who have little means to sit on the show courts.Main Events: The five main events and the number of players who will play include Gentleman’s Singles, Ladies Singles, Gentleman’s Doubles, Ladies Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

Junior Events: The four junior events and the number of players shall include Boy’s Singles, Boy’s Doubles, Girl’s Singles and Girl’s Doubles. The mixed doubles event is not held at the junior level.

Invitational Events: The four invitational events and the number of players include the following:
1. Gentleman’s Invitation Doubles( 8 pairs of Round Robin)
2. Senior Gentleman’s Invitation Doubles( 8 pairs Round Robin)
3. Ladies Invitation Doubles( 8 pair Round Robin)
4. Gentleman’s Wheelchair Doubles( 4 pairs).
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WIMBLEDON, England – From his front row seat in the Royal Box, Pete Sampras watched as Roger Federer broke his record for most Grand Slam singles titles in men's tennis history.

After Federer overcame Andy Roddick in a marathon, five-set serving duel Sunday for his sixth Wimbledon title and 15th Grand Slam championship, Sampras was left with no doubt about who is the greatest male player of all time.

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