* Andymonium as Murray reaches semis Jul 3, 2009
EYES ON THE PRIZE:: Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer and Tommy Haas will fight it out for a place in the final of the mens singles at Wimbledon AP, WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND Friday, Jul 03, 2009, Page 19. A supporter of Britains Andy Murray waits for the start of his mens singles quarter-final against Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain at Wimbledon on Wednesday ... The third-ranked Murray reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday, beating former No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Celizic: Amazingly, Williamses are only getting better Jul 3, 2009
Wimbledon finalists have been carrying women's game for decade-plus ... Wimbledon, June 21-July 5 ... Classic matches, players and events in Wimbledon history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Andy vs. Andy: Roddick faces Murray at Wimbledon Jul 3, 2009
The current edition of Wimbledon is the 23rd Grand Slam tournament since Andy Roddick won his lone major championship at the 2003 U.S. Open. . (Herald Sun)
Andy vs. Andy Jul 3, 2009
Andy Roddick gives the thumbs-up after defeating Lleyton Hewitt in theirquarterfinal match at Wimbledon on Wednesday ... Wimbledon, June 21-July 5 ... Classic matches, players and events in Wimbledon history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Serena, Venus, set up all-U.S. Wimbledon final Jul 3, 2009
Serena Williams had to save one match point on her way to beating Elena Dementieva in the Wimbledon women's semifinals ... WIMBLEDON, England (AP) Venus and Serena Williams won in contrasting fashion Thursday to set up their fourth all-sister Wimbledon final and eighth meeting in a Grand Slam title match ... Two-time champion Serena saved a match point and overcame Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in 2 hours, 49 minutes the longest women's semifinal at Wimbledon in at least 40 years. (USA Today -- Sports)
Vintage Hewitt gives Tomic a glimpse of his own future Jul 3, 2009
LLEYTON HEWITT'S Wimbledon resurgence might have helped shield Australia's highly touted prospect Bernard Tomic from premature expectations, but it has not diminished the Florida-based 16-year-old's own lofty ambitions ... " While he has spent some time with Hewitt at Davis Cup ties, Tomic said he had no interaction with the senior Australian's camp at Wimbledon. "I've got to concentrate on the juniors," he said before Hewitt's quarter-final against Andy Roddick. "I've got my things, but I will... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Austin: Slight edge to Serena over Venus Jul 3, 2009
Itll be a battle from the baseline in Wimbledon final rematch. The mental toughnessof Serena Williams (left) could make a difference in the Wimbledon final matchingher againsther older sisterVenus(right), writes Tracy Austin of NBCSports ... Wimbledon, June 21-July 5. (MSNBC -- Sports)
It's Williams vs. Williams for Wimbledon title Jul 3, 2009
Kirsty Wigglesworth / APSerena Williams reacts during herWimbledon semifinal win over Elena Dementieva on Thursday ... Wimbledon, June 21-July 5 ... Classic matches, players and events in Wimbledon history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Agassi set to participate in World Team Tennis Jul 3, 2009
"I wanted to sort of re-engage in certain respects,'' said Agassi, who recently played an exhibition with wife Steffi Graf at Wimbledon. "Show an appreciation for the life and platform that tennis has given me. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
'Likeable Lleyton' can shine in twilight Jul 3, 2009
As the shadows grow longer ; Lleyton Hewitt proved in his five-set quarter-final loss to Andy Roddick at Wimbledon that he can be successful in the closing years of his career ... Not if Hewitt can continue to compete with the same mixture of intensity, passion and defiance throughout the twilight of his career that he did in reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon; the same measured ferocity with which he fought both the ballistic Andy Roddick serve and the ache in his strained left thigh... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Who's the greatest? Laver or Federer? Who better to ask thanMuscles Rosewall … Jul 3, 2009
The Swiss master plays German Tommy Haas at Wimbledon on Friday (tonight, Sydney time) in his 21st consecutive semi-final at a major championship ... "Roger has won so many Masters tournaments and if he doesn't win Wimbledon this time, he'll probably still win a couple more," Rosewall replied, dodging the question as he dodged Laver in their famous fifth-set tie-breaker at the World Championship Tennis finals in Dallas in 1972. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Murray carries hopes of Great Britain in Wimbledon semifinals Jul 3, 2009
It's this Wimbledon business ... The British have been throwing this shindig at Wimbledon forever, with a bottomless supply of courtesy and strawberries ... In the 70 years since, 16 countries have put men into a Wimbledon final. (USA Today -- Sports)
Britain's in love - that's a Murray Jul 3, 2009
Day in court Scotland's Andy Murray will be carrying the hopes of all Britain in his Wimbledon semi-final against Andy Roddick today as the hosts crave their first men's singles champion since 1936 ... FLATTENED by his unusually emotional victory over Lleyton Hewitt, Andy Roddick was not keen to talk tactics before his Wimbledon semi-final against local hero Andy Murray, but did let one thing slip: "I'm just going to pretend [that] when they say 'C'mon Andy', they mean me." ... This will be... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Jul 3, 2009
Mauresmo celebrates her Wimbledon title last year ... Female tennis players will earn the same prize money as their male counterparts at Wimbledon this year for the first time ever after the All England Club finally bowed to the weight of public opinion and the will of the WTA Tour ... "We believe our decision to offer equal prize money provides a boost for the game as a whole and recognises the enormous contribution that women players make to the game and to Wimbledon."We hope it will also... (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Roddick, Murray face off carrying big burdens Jul 3, 2009
Electric' crowd expected for Andy vs. Andy semifinal at Wimbledon. Andy Roddick gives the thumbs-up after defeating Lleyton Hewitt in theirquarterfinal match at Wimbledon on Wednesday ... Wimbledon, June 21-July 5. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Roddick reaches quarters Jul 3, 2009
WIMBLEDON, England Most of the talk at Wimbledon has been about the likelihood of a final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray ... This is Roddick s best showing at Wimbledon since 2005, when he lost in the final to Federer for the second year in a row ... Murray, who swept Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 to reach his first Wimbledon semifinal, is bidding to become the first British player to win the men s title since Fred Perry in 1936. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Serena digs deepest to set up final with Venus Jul 3, 2009
The serenity Serena Williams screams in jubilation on her way to an epic three-set victory over Russian No.4 seed Elena Dementieva in the Wimbledon semi-finals yesterday ... For the eighth time in 10 years and for the third time in succession, a Williams will win the women's singles title at Wimbledon ... In Wimbledon finals, Serena holds a 2-1 edge over Venus having won in 2002 and 2003 (her only titles), while Venus won last year's final in straight sets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
It's All in the Family for Wimbledon Final Jul 3, 2009
WIMBLEDON, England, July 2, 2009 ... Venus and Serena in 2009 Wimbledon ... Serena Williams of U.S., left, shakes hands with Elena Dementieva of Russia, after defeating her in their women's singles semifinal on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, July 2, 2009. (CBS News)
On the air TV and radio Jul 3, 2009
7 a.m. Wimbledon Championships, men's semifinal, ESPN2. Noon Wimbledon Championships, men's semifinal (live and same-day tape), WNCN, WITN ... 9 a.m. Wimbledon Championships, women's championship match (live and same-day tape), WNCN, WITN. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Paes-Black in semis Jul 3, 2009
Paes-Black in mixed doubles semis - Indian Challenges - Wimbledon 2009 - Specials - The Times of India Sports ... WIMBLEDON: Top seeds Leander Paes and his Zimbabwean partner Cara Black breezed into the semi-finals of Wimbledon's mixed doubles event with a facile straight set win over 00004000 11th seeded Andre Sa and Ai Sugiyama on Thursday. (India Times, India)
SPORTS CALENDAR Jul 3, 2009
Wimbledon, men's semifinals ... Wimbledon, men's semifinals ... Wimbledon women's final: Venus Williams vs. Serena Williams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Useless Knowledge: Grand Slam's a slam dunk Jul 3, 2009
True or false: Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world ... What club has held the Wimbledon tournament since 1877 ... Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. (Montana Standard, MT)
Blake, Fish knocked out in men's doubles semis Jul 3, 2009
James Blake, Mardy Fish knocked out in Wimbledon men's doubles semifinals - ESPN ... WIMBLEDON, England -- and let a two-set lead squirm out of their grasp at Wimbledon on Thursday, missing out on their first Grand Slam final ... The Bryan brothers, who have won every major title at least once, will be looking to win their eighth career Grand Slam doubles title in the Wimbledon final. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Williams sisters back on finals stage Jul 3, 2009
Yes, the Williams sisters are back in the Wimbledon final ... Venus Williams will meet her sister Serena in the Wimbledon finals for the fourth time Saturday ... Serena Williams will meet her sister Venus in the Wimbledon finals for the fourth time Saturday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
This weekend on TV, radio Jul 3, 2009
TENNIS 9 a.m. - Wimbledon, women s final, Ch ... TENNIS 9 a.m. - Wimbledon, men s final, Ch. (Boston Globe)
Williams sisters in action today in Wimbledon semis Jul 3, 2009
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - The Williams sisters are in action in Wimbledon's women's semifinals today ... The sisters have met in three previous Wimbledon finals, with Serena winning the first two and Venus coming out on top last year ... Most of the talk at Wimbledon has been about the likelihood of a final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray. (FindLaw News)
Williams sisters in Wimbledon final Jul 3, 2009
All in the family: Serena vs. Venus at Wimbledon ... WIMBLEDON, England For the eighth time in 10 years, the Wimbledon women's trophy will be lifted by a Williams ... Serena Williams of U.S. reacts as she wins her women's singles semifinal against Elena Dementieva of Russia, on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Thursday, July 2, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Another Serena-Venus final on tap Jul 3, 2009
Serena, Venus advance to Wimbledon final - Tennis - SI.com ... The two-time Wimbledon champion saved a match point with a backhand volley ... Serena Williams won the longest women's semifinal at Wimbledon in at least 40 years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Full Story » Jul 3, 2009
Andy vs. Andy: Roddick faces Murray at Wimbledon - Yahoo ... Andy vs. Andy: Roddick faces Murray at Wimbledon ... WIMBLEDON, England The current edition of Wimbledon is the 23rd Grand Slam tournament since Andy Roddick won his lone major championship at the 2003 U.S. Open. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
WERTHEIM:Williams sisters show field isn't closing in after all Jul 3, 2009
Serena Williams, ElenaDementieva play thriller at Wimbledon - Jon Wertheim - SI.com ... This is our last "crumpet" for Wimbledon 2009 ... We'll be back Sunday with a Wimbledon wrap-up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Jul 3, 2009
Roger Federer cruises past Ivo Karlovic, into Wimbledon semis - Jon Wertheim - SI.com ... WIMBLEDON, England -- While marveling over Andy Roddick's ability to "out-gut" Lleyton Hewitt, a man who gives guts a good name ... Now that Roger Federer has beaten Ivo Karlovic, the human ace machine, is anything stopping him from winning Wimbledon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Williams riddle for Russians Jul 2, 2009
Russians tasked with solving Williams - News - Wimbledon 2009 - Specials - The Times of India Sports ... Hidden away on one of the back courts, Safina -- who faces a first Wimbledon semi-final against Venus -- may have been out of sight of her fans, but she was not out of earshot as she noisily powered shots back at her coach from the baseline ... Despite being the world number one, the Russian is expected to be a mere stepping stone towards another final for third seed Venus, who is chasing a... (India Times, India)
Venus, Serena Williams reach Wimbledon semifinals Jul 2, 2009
WIMBLEDON, England -- Venus and Serena Williams are one round away from meeting in another Wimbledon final ... No. 3-seeded Venus will next face top-ranked Dinara Safina, who overcame 15 double-faults and beat German teenager Sabine Lisicki 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-1 to reach the Wimbledon semis for the first time ... Venus, seeking her third straight Wimbledon title, outhit the 14th-ranked Pole from all parts of the court and proved again that she is the dominant female player on grass. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Roddick survives five-set marathon vs. Hewitt Jul 2, 2009
Wimbledon, June 21-July 5 ... Classic matches, players and events in Wimbledon history ... WIMBLEDON, England - This one meant so much to Andy Roddick. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roddick ends Hewitt's Wimbledon bid Jul 2, 2009
US star smashes Australian's dream of a second Wimbledon crown. Hewitt loses in five-set quarter-final Wimbledon epic to Roddick ... Richard Hinds at WimbledonJuly 2, 2009 - 5:41AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roddick survives marathon match Jul 2, 2009
Associated Press Andy Roddick topped Lleyton Hewitt today in a five-set match in the Wimbledon quarterfinals ... WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Roger Federer neutralized Ivo Karlovic s huge serves Wednesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and move a step closer to a record 15th Grand Slam championship ... Federer, closing in on his sixth Wimbledon title, reached his 21st consecutive semifinal at a Grand Slam tournament and extended his winning streak to 17 matches with another vintage performance... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Steroids, Anyone? Jul 2, 2009
Just ask Martina Hingis, who tested positive after losing at Wimbledon two years ago and quit the sport ... Nearly all of tennis's drug testing was conducted during competitionsmajor tournaments like the Australian Open, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon ... Another notable nandrolone case involved Czech player Petr Korda, who tested positive after the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 1999. (Slate)
W.L. Gore to hire engineering, production workers Jul 2, 2009
W.L. Gore is known for its Gore-Tex fabric used for clothing and the new fabric-based retractable cover that was installed at center court for this year s Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. The company s Deer Valley center is located near Interstate 17 and Carefree Highway in north Phoenix. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Number of flu cases at Wimbledon rises to 28 Jul 2, 2009
Flu spreading among Wimbledon staff ... WIMBLEDON, England -- Flu-like symptoms are spreading among Wimbledon staff, although organizers said no personnel have been diagnosed with swine flu ... However, he said that's out of 6,000 staffers working at Wimbledon during the championships, meaning the number of cases was not abnormally high. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Federer, Murray Haas also win » Jul 2, 2009
Roger Federer, Andy Murray win; Tommy Haas beats Novak Djokovic to reach Wimbledon semifinals - ESPN ... Andy Roddick talks about defeating Lleyton Hewitt and advancing to the Wimbledon semifinalsTags ... Tommy Haas' run at Wimbledon continues with a four-set win over Novak DjokovicTags. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Wimbledon head racket stringer ready for finals Jul 2, 2009
Wimbledon head racket stringer ready for action during men's final - ESPN ... WIMBLEDON, England -- After supervising around 3,000 re-strings during the Wimbledon fortnight, one might think Roger Dalton could put his feet up with a bowl of strawberries on Sunday and watch the men's singles final in peace ... Last year when and contested arguably the best final ever witnessed at Wimbledon, Dalton was the man keeping the Spaniard supplied with rackets. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Stars take in tennis at Wimbledon Jul 2, 2009
CELEBS FLED the heat of Hollywood to take in some tennis at Wimbledon's courts. Here's Justin Timberlake at Centre Court. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Great things happen on the Fourth of July Jul 2, 2009
July 4, 1987: Tennis legend Martina Navratilova captured her sixth consecutive Wimbledon singles title. On July 4, 1919, Jack Dempsey KOd defending champion Jess Willard in four rounds to become the heavyweight champion of the world. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Safina hopes she isn't put out to grass Jul 2, 2009
Hewitt loses in five-set quarter-final Wimbledon epic to Roddick ... As it says on Safina's personal website, where less interesting athletes than the Russian make breathtaking revelations about their pets or their shopping expeditions, there is one thing upon which she and brother Marat agreed: Wimbledon would be a great place to raise cattle ... Wimbledon, however, is like emotional quicksand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Money on Williams, but Safina and Elena will be out to prevent an all-American final Jul 2, 2009
WIMBLEDON could be headed for another all-Williams final ... Third-seeded Venus, going for her third straight Wimbledon championship, will be up against No. 1 Dinara Safina in today s semi-finals ... Only once in the past nine years has there been a Wimbledon women s final that didn t feature at least one of the Williams sisters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Serena: Im ready for five-set matches Jul 2, 2009
Serena, a double Wimbledon champion, five-time winner Venus and fourth seed Dementieva have reached the semi-finals without dropping a set; world number one Safina has dropped two but still came through ... Serena insists that Wimbledon fans are getting value for money despite a raft of lob-sided matches ... There has been a Williams sister in the Wimbledon final in seven of the last eight years; they have played each other in three of them. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Jul 2, 2009
Scottish hope Andy Murray survived a five-set challenge to reach the Wimbledon quarters ... WIMBLEDON, England -- While marveling at Venus Williams's play on grass ... Here were two players, at the peak of their powers, playing the Wimbledon final for the third straight time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Nadal ruled out of Davis Cup Jul 2, 2009
Nadal was the 2008 champion at Wimbledon, but he pulled out of this year s tournament at the All England Club because of his aching knees. Germany will play without Wimbledon quarter-finalist Tommy Haas and instead use Philipp Kohlschreiber, Nicolas Kiefer, Mischa Zverev and Andreas Beck. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Safina: Im number one, no question Jul 2, 2009
Safina said she was not daunted by facing five-time Wimbledon champion Venus next ... She loves playing here in Wimbledon, the Muscovite said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Britain's heatwave set to continue Jul 2, 2009
And St John's Ambulance volunteers are on hand to issue advice and treat tennis fans suffering from the heat at Wimbledon. The London Ambulance Service urged people to only call for an ambulance in a genuine emergency. (BBC News)
Lobsters swim in uncharted waters Jul 2, 2009
The whole concept is this: This isn t Wimbledon. We re not going to ask you to Please, be silent. (Boston Globe)
Roddick takes marathon route to semis Jul 2, 2009
WIMBLEDON, England - Great Britain exulted under sweltering skies yesterday as Andy Murray continued his march toward a Wimbledon championship, sailing into the semifinals with relative ease ... And it was fraught with tension throughout, pitting Wimbledon s 2002 champion (Hewitt) against a two-time Wimbledon finalist (Roddick) - each a former world No. 1, and each trying to reassert his relevance among the elite of tennis ... Earlier in the day, five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer... (Boston Globe)
German Haas, 31, shocks Djokovic in quarters Jul 2, 2009
Tommy Haas upsets Novak Djokovic to reach Wimbledon semifinal - Tennis - SI.com ... Germany's Haas upsets Djokovic to reach Wimbledon semifinal ... Tommy Haas has reached his 1st Wimbledon semi by upsetting Novak Djokovic. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Federer highlights Wimbledon men's quarterfinals Jul 2, 2009
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - It's the men's quarterfinals today at Wimbledon as five-time champion Roger Federer, closing in on a record 15th Grand Slam title, is scheduled first on Centre Court against big-serving 6-foot-10 Croat Ivo Karlovic, followed by No. 3 Andy Murray of Britain against Spanish wild card Juan Carlos Ferrero ... Wimbledon could be headed for another all-Williams final ... The Williams sisters are one round away from another Grand Slam championship showdown, but they will first... (FindLaw News)
The poster boy for grace under pressure Jul 2, 2009
He s not only the player of the decade, but if he wins this week s Wimbledon title he ll be all but unanimously declared the player of all time ... The only player who can come close to Federer on style points is the guy who s as hot as Federer is cool - Rafael Nadal, who looks as if he s spent his whole life in a gym and whose absence from Wimbledon may be the result of pushing his body too hard ... Federer, though, seems to have returned to peak form after beating Nadal in Madrid, winning the... (Boston Globe)
High fives - Serena puts hand up for longer matches Jul 2, 2009
Hewitt loses in five-set quarter-final Wimbledon epic to Roddick ... AS SOME one-sided quarter-finals again raised the question of whether women were giving value for their equal prizemoney, Serena Williams said she would be more than happy to play best-of-five sets in the latter stages of Wimbledon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wimbledon on NBC (Thursday, noon ET) Jul 2, 2009
WimbledonMore news and other featuresCircuit news, results, rankings, stats ... Video: Wimbledon highlights. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Murray breezes into first semifinal at Wimbledon Jul 2, 2009
Andy Murray reaches Wimbledon semifinal - Tennis - SI.com ... Murray reaches Wimbledon semi ... Andy Murray has reached his first Wimbledon semifinal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Swine flu fears hit Wimbledon tournament Jul 2, 2009
Twenty-eight Wimbledon staff told to stay at home amid swine flu fears ... LONDON, England (CNN) -- A total of 28 staff at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships have been asked to stay at home with suspected swine flu ... 28 Wimbledon staff are reported to have suspected swine flu. (CNN -- World)
Can Roger Be Stopped? Jul 2, 2009
Roger Federer cruises past Ivo Karlovic, into Wimbledon semis - Jon Wertheim - SI.com ... WIMBLEDON, England -- While marveling over Andy Roddick's ability to "out-gut" Lleyton Hewitt, a man who gives guts a good name ... Now that Roger Federer has beaten Ivo Karlovic, the human ace machine, is anything stopping him from winning Wimbledon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Celizic: Hoping to avoid all-Williams final Jul 2, 2009
Wimbledon, June 21-July 5 ... Classic matches, players and events in Wimbledon history ... The Wimbledon semifinals are set, and the odds are looking good for yet another all-Williams final. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Flu-like symptoms spreading among 28 staffers Jul 2, 2009
Flu-like symptons spread among 28 staffers at Wimbledon - Tennis - SI.com ... Flu-like symptoms are spreading among Wimbledon staff ... WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Flu-like symptoms are spreading among Wimbledon staff, although organizers say no personnel has been diagnosed with swine flu. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Federer advances to Wimbledon semifinals Jul 2, 2009
The World Link : Federer advances to Wimbledon semifinals. Federer advances to Wimbledon semifinals ... Roger Federer hits a forehand return to Ivo Karlovic during their quarterfinal match at Wimbledon today. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Happy 21st as Federer celebrates his straight semis Jul 2, 2009
Roger Federer lines up a return during his 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) quarter-final win over Ivo Karlovic at Wimbledon on Wednesday ... Hewitt loses in five-set quarter-final Wimbledon epic to Roddick ... The most significant news from the five-time Wimbledon champion's swift dissection of Karlovic was that his game is in great shape and his quest for a record 15th grand slam title remains not merely on course, but relentlessly so. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Jul 2, 2009
Mauresmo celebrates her Wimbledon title last year ... Female tennis players will earn the same prize money as their male counterparts at Wimbledon this year for the first time ever after the All England Club finally bowed to the weight of public opinion and the will of the WTA Tour ... "We believe our decision to offer equal prize money provides a boost for the game as a whole and recognises the enormous contribution that women players make to the game and to Wimbledon."We hope it will also... (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
