Jun 25, 2012 CE
Tournament Begins
The 2012 Wimbledon Championships commenced at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, featuring the world's top tennis players competing on grass courts.
Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)
Jun 28, 2012 CE
Rosol Stuns Nadal
World No. 100 Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic shocked two-time champion Rafael Nadal in the second round, defeating him 6-7(9), 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history.
Jun 29, 2012 CE
Federer Escapes Benneteau
Roger Federer came back from two sets down against Julien Benneteau in the third round, winning 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to keep his title hopes alive in a dramatic Centre Court encounter.
Jul 7, 2012 CE
Williams Sisters Win Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams won the women's doubles title at Wimbledon, defeating Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka 7-5, 6-4 in the final. This was their fifth Wimbledon doubles title together.
Jul 7, 2012 CE
Serena Wins Fifth Wimbledon Title
Serena Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title, defeating Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 in the women's final. The match featured a rain delay that led to the closure of the Centre Court roof, the first time the roof was closed during a women's singles final.
Jul 7, 2012 CE
Marray Makes History in Doubles
Jonny Marray and his partner Frederik Nielsen became the first British pair to win the men's doubles title since 1936, defeating Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-3 in the final. Marray was the first British man to win the men's doubles at Wimbledon in 76 years.
Jul 8, 2012 CE
Murray's Historic Final Appearance
Andy Murray became the first British man to reach the Wimbledon singles final since Bunny Austin in 1938. Though he lost to Federer, his run to the final ended a 74-year drought for British men in Wimbledon singles finals. Murray would go on to win the Olympic gold medal at the All England Club weeks later and the Wimbledon title the following year.
Jul 8, 2012 CE
Federer Wins Seventh Wimbledon Title
Roger Federer defeated Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in the men's singles final to win his seventh Wimbledon title, tying Pete Sampras's Open Era record. The match was interrupted by rain after the third set, and the Centre Court roof was closed for the remainder of the final, marking the first time the roof was used during a men's singles final.