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As the grandest annual
sporting event in the UK draws ever nearer, have you checked out the latest
wimbledon tennis odds
from betfair yet? As Andy Murray delays his post-injury return, the title
is up in the air with the worlds Tennis elite competing for another shot at the
most prestigious win of all.
Theres no doubt that Wimbledon is
the most highly respected Tennis tournament in the world. It also happens to be
one of the four Grand Slam competitions, the biggest tennis events
of the year. The Grand Slam also comprises of the Australian Open at the
beginning of the year, the French Open set between May and June and the US Open
in August and September, directly following Wimbledon in July. Each tournament
is played over a period of two weeks, and surprisingly as of 2017, only 8 males
and 10 females have won the singles Career Slam, this means winning all four
competitions throughout the duration of their career. |
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Men |
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Women |
Country |
Fred Perry |
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Maureen
Connolly |
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Don Budge |
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Doris Hart |
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Rod Laver |
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Shirley Fry
Irvin |
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Roy Emerson |
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Margaret
Court |
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Andre Agassi |
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Billie Jean
King |
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Roger
Federer |
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Chris Evert |
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Rafael Nadal |
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Martina
Navratilova |
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Novak
Djokovic |
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Steffi Graf |
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Serena
Williams |
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Maria
Sharapova |
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Brit Andy Murray is recovering
from a long standing hip-injury thats had him out of the professional
game since last years tournament when he lost in the semi-finals to
American athlete Sam Querrey, despite a strong game in the run up. Despite not
making it to last years final, Murray has an incredible record including
3 Grand Slam wins, 2 Olympic Golds and the 2016 ATP World Tour. American Champ
Serena Williams is also eyeing a return to form after taking 14 months out to
start a family. One of the most successful athletes in not only the sport, but
also the world, Williams has 23 singles and 14 doubles Grand Slam wins to her
name, as well as her four Olympic Gold Medals.
With so much potential
to be the grandest Wimbledon yet, where will you be when history is made? Take
a look at this guide to the super strict rules and regulations on what you can
and cant do, as well as can and cant bring with you to Wimbledon.
Let us know if you decided to go, if your favorite athlete won and most
importantly if your favorite athlete won!
Enjoy! |
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