Monday, July 06, 2009

Wimbledon fever

Wouldn't you know it? After spending around £80 million on the new retractable roof at Wimbledon, the 2-week tournament saw practically no rain this year. Instead, we had a heat wave! (These fans are using their brollies to shelter themselves from the sun, not rain).

Although the officials couldn't resist trying out the new roof at least once - and decided to close it at the first sign of a drizzle one day. Then everyone complained the humidity was too unbearable and said the breeze would have been better!

The biggest attraction this year, however, was Andy Murray. Murray fever was everywhere. Unfortunately the Scot was unable to become the first Brit since 1938 to advance to the men's finals. Instead, Andy Roddick kicked ass to beat Murray, and then put Roger Federer through one hell of a final. At least Federer was able to set a new record to reach 15 grand slam wins, with previous record holder Pete Sampras there to see it.

And once again - the Williams sisters dominated the ladies! Serena beat defending champion and sister Venus.

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