- If we include this title then Federer now keeps 17 Grand Slam.
- He had clinched earlier Wimbledon titles on 6 different occasions.
- William Renshaw’s and Pete Sampras are the only players who have won the prestigious Wimbledon singles title on 7 occasions.
Highlights of Wimbledon 2012
- Serena Williams of US conquered Ladies’ singles title by beating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland.
- In mixed doubles Mike Bryan and Lisa Raymond beat the pair of Leander Paes and Elena Vesnina to lift the Mixed Doubles final.
- Jonathan Marray and Frederick Nielson won Men’s doubles by defeating Robert Lindstedt.
- The pair of Serena Williams and Venus Williams won Ladies’ doubles title as they defeated Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka.
A brief on Wimbledon
- Wimbledon is one of the oldest and most coveted sporting events in the world.
- It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877.
- It is played on a grass court
- There are 4 major grand slams in the world: Wimbledon, Australian Open, French Open and US Open.