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2007 Wimbledon

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The 2007 Wimbledon Championships was the 121st edition of the tournament, held from June 25 to July 8, 2007. Roger Federer won his fifth consecutive men's singles title, equaling Björn Borg's Open-era record, while Venus Williams claimed her fourth women's singles title as the 23rd seed. The tournament was marked by significant rain delays and notable performances including Marion Bartoli's surprise run to the women's final and Jamie Murray becoming the first British Wimbledon champion in two decades.

Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)

Jun 25, 2007 CE

Tournament Begins

The 2007 Wimbledon Championships commenced on June 25, 2007, with first-round matches in all singles and doubles draws at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The tournament was the 121st edition of the Championships.

A roofless Centre Court in the early stages of redevelopment.
A roofless Centre Court in the early stages of redevelopment.
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Jun 28, 2007 CE

Tim Henman's Final Wimbledon

British veteran Tim Henman, a four-time Wimbledon semifinalist, was defeated in the second round by Spain's Feliciano López in four sets, marking what would be his final appearance at the All England Club before his retirement later in 2007.

Tim Henman during the first round of the 2006 Australian Open, playing Dmitry Tursunov. Henman lost.
Tim Henman during the first round of the 2006 Australian Open, playing Dmitry Tursunov. Henman lost.
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Jul 5, 2007 CE

Bartoli Stuns Henin in Semifinal

France's Marion Bartoli, seeded 18th, produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by defeating world No. 1 Justine Henin 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the women's singles semifinal, reaching her first Grand Slam final.

Valais Cup 2013 - OM-FC Porto - 20130713 - Marion Bartoli
Valais Cup 2013 - OM-FC Porto - 20130713 - Marion Bartoli
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Jul 6, 2007 CE

Djokovic Retires in Men's Semifinal

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reached his first Wimbledon semifinal but was forced to retire against Rafael Nadal due to a foot injury, sending Nadal through to his second consecutive Wimbledon men's singles final.

Jul 7, 2007 CE

Venus Williams Wins Women's Singles

Venus Williams, seeded 23rd, defeated France's Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-4 to win her fourth Wimbledon women's singles title, becoming the lowest-seeded woman in Wimbledon history to claim the championship.

Jul 8, 2007 CE

Federer Claims Fifth Consecutive Title

Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 7-6(7), 4-6, 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-2 in a grueling five-set men's singles final lasting nearly four hours, claiming his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title and equaling Björn Borg's Open-era record of five straight championships.

Jul 8, 2007 CE

Jamie Murray Wins Mixed Doubles

Jamie Murray, elder brother of Andy Murray, partnered with Serbia's Jelena Janković to win the mixed doubles title, defeating Jonas Björkman and Alicia Molik 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, becoming the first British player to win a senior Wimbledon title in two decades.

2018 Citi Open Tennis
2018 Citi Open Tennis
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