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    Roger Federer

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    • Nationality: Swi
    • Birth Date: 08/08/81
    • Ranking: 1
    • Best: Winner

Wimbledon History: A glance back in time

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Take a look back in time at the history of SW19.

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Maria Kirilenko

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Maria Kirilenko

Player details
Name Maria Kirilenko
DOB 25/01/87
Nationality RUS
Pre-Tournament Odds 100/1
Became Pro 2001
Seeding 19
World Ranking 19
Has been more known for her looks and the Stella McCartney-designed dresses she wears on court, but recent improvement has propelled Kirilenko into the world's top 20. Has won titles on clay in Estoril and Barcelona this season and will be looking to bring such form to the grass of south-west London. She'll need to; four previous visits have produced just one victory.
Ten-year Grand Slam History
Event 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 99
Australian Open 4R 3R 3R 2R - - - - - -
French Open 2R 2R 3R 1R 2R - - - - -
Wimbledon - 1R 1R 2R 1R - - - - -
US Open - 3R 3R 2R 2R 3R - - - -

Around the site today

Nadal's strength and athleticism wowed the crowds at this year's Wimbledon.

2008 in pictures

All the best pictures from this year's tournament.

Borg beats McEnroe in 1980 in one of the greatest finals ever

Five classic finals

After Federer v Nadal, we recall five other great finals.

Nadal: Beat Federer in a magnificent final

Day 13 commentary

A detailed look back at the 13th day of this year's Wimbledon.

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