Men's champion Novak Djokovic arrived on court with a golf club, Roger Federer with his own unique brand of magic and Maria Sharapova basking in a Parisian glow as Wimbledon's headline acts shone in the opening day sunshine on Monday.
China's Li Na advanced into the second round at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Ksenia Pervak of Kazakhstan on Monday.
China's Li Na took the express route into the second round at Wimbledon with an emphatic 6-3, 6-1 victory over Ksenia Pervak of Kazakhstan on Monday.
For all its tradition and prestige, there is an unmistakable sense swirling round Wimbledon that this year's tournament is a dress rehearsal for a bigger sporting occasion.
Olympic tennis champion Rafael Nadal said he was honored to be asked to carry the Spanish flag at the London Olympics opening ceremony.
Oh boy, the strawberry vendors of London must be doing cartwheels right now.
It's a rare time when a Grand Slam event acts as a warm-up for something even bigger.
With almost impeccable Swiss timing, Roger Federer has a last chance to fill the remaining spot in his bulging trophy cabinet on the court that witnessed the blooming of a tennis genius.
Rafael Nadal admitted on Monday that a deep-seated fear of failure drove him to a record seventh French Open title and will keep him playing until his love of the sport drains away.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic is looking forward to a new rivalry at the summit of men's tennis after losing a hard-fought French Open final against Spanish clay-court king Rafael Nadal.
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