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1994 Wimbledon

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The 1994 Wimbledon Championships was a tennis tournament played on grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London in England. It was the 108th edition of the Wimbledon Championships and was held from 20 June to 3 July 1994.

Chronological Storyline (5 Milestones)

Jun 21, 1994 CE

Steffi Graf Upset in First Round

Defending champion and world No. 1 Steffi Graf was upset in the first round by American Lori McNeil, marking the first time a defending champion lost in the first round at Wimbledon.

Jul 2, 1994 CE

Martinez Defeats Navratilova in Women's Final

Conchita Martínez defeated Martina Navratilova in the final, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title. This was Navratilova's last appearance in a Wimbledon singles final.

Jul 3, 1994 CE

Sampras Wins Men's Singles Title

Pete Sampras defeated Goran Ivanišević in the final, 7–6, 7–6, 6–0 to win the Gentlemen's Singles tennis title, claiming his second Wimbledon title.

Jul 3, 1994 CE

Eltingh and Haarhuis Win Men's Doubles

Jacco Eltingh and Paul Haarhuis defeated Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde in the final to win the Gentlemen's Doubles tennis title.

Jul 3, 1994 CE

Fernandez and Zvereva Win Women's Doubles

Gigi Fernández and Natasha Zvereva defeated Jana Novotná and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the final to win the Ladies' Doubles tennis title.