Jun 21, 2004 CE
Tournament Begins
The 2004 Wimbledon Championships commenced at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, featuring the world's top tennis players competing on grass.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
Jun 26, 2004 CE
Ivanisevic's Final Match
2001 Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic played his final professional match at the tournament, losing in the third round to Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets.
Jul 1, 2004 CE
Sharapova Reaches Final
17-year-old Maria Sharapova reached her first Grand Slam final by defeating former champion Lindsay Davenport in three sets in the women's singles semifinals.
Jul 2, 2004 CE
Men's Semifinals
Roger Federer defeated Sebastien Grosjean and Andy Roddick defeated Mario Ančić in the men's singles semifinals to set up a final showdown between the top two seeds.
Jul 3, 2004 CE
Women's Singles Final
Maria Sharapova won her first Grand Slam singles title by defeating defending champion Serena Williams 6-1, 6-4 in the women's singles final.
Jul 4, 2004 CE
Men's Doubles Final
Jonas Björkman and Todd Woodbridge won the men's doubles title, defeating Julian Knowle and Nenad Zimonjić in the final to secure Woodbridge's ninth Wimbledon doubles crown.
Jul 4, 2004 CE
Men's Singles Final
Roger Federer won his second consecutive Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating Andy Roddick 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 in the final.