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2006 Wimbledon champions

July 10, 2006 - 1:34PM

2006 Wimbledon champions (prefix denotes seeding):

Men's Singles - 1-Roger Federer (Sui)

Women's Singles - 1-Amelie Mauresmo (Fra)

Men's Doubles - 1-Bob and Mike Bryan (USA)

Women's Doubles - 4-Yan Zi and Zheng Jie (Chn)

Mixed Doubles - 9-Andy Ram (Isr) and Vera Zvonareva (Rus)

Men's 35 Doubles - Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde (Aus)

Men's 45 Doubles - Kevin Curren and Johan Kriek (USA)

Women's 35 Doubles - Ros Nideffer (USA) and Jana Novotna (Cze)

Boys' Singles - 1-Thiemo de Bakker (Ned)

Girls' Singles - 4-Caroline Wozniacki (Den)

Boys' Doubles - Kellen Damico and Nathaniel Schnugg (USA)

Girls' Doubles - 2-Alisa Kleybanova and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Rus)

Wheelchair Doubles - Shingo Kunieda and Satoshi Saida (Jpn)

AP

http://www.smh.com.au/news/tennis/2006-wimbledon-champions/2006/07/10/1152383659513.html

To check out the Men's Singles Winner since 1922 go to:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/tennis/mens-wimbledon-champions/2006/07/10/1152383659344.html

Federer beats Nadal in Wimbledon final
Monday Jul 10 05:26 AEST


Roger Federer has won his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title, finally subduing Spain's Rafael Nadal 6-0 7-6 6-7 6-3.

It looked as though the world No.1 would run away with an eighth grand slam title after rampaging through the first set in 24 minutes before double French Open champion Nadal recovered to make the Swiss maestro sweat on a breezy Centre Court.

Federer dropped a set for the first time at this year's tournament as the 20-year-old Nadal refused to surrender, but in the end he had enough grasscourt craft to become only the third man to win four straight titles here in the professional era.

"It's fantastic, I never thought it was possible but I made it," Federer, clad in his cream blazer, said in his acceptance speech after an enthralling two hour 50 minute contest.

"It was awfully tight and I was getting awfully nervous in the end."

Federer had been on the receiving end against Nadal four times already this year, and he came out mean, moody and looking for revenge after his French Open final defeat last month.

His opening set demolition was the first 6-0 first set in a Wimbledon men's final since Boris Becker achieved the feat against Stefan Edberg in 1989.

Nadal had won 80 consecutive service games at Wimbledon en route to the final, but that sequence ended when Federer crunched a forehand to break serve at the first time of asking.

For once Nadal, the first Spanish finalist for 40 years, looked overawed as he struggled for rhythm and Federer broke again to lead 4-0.

Nadal saved a set point with a brilliant lob volley at 0-5 and another with his first ace, but Federer made sure at the third attempt with an exquisite backhand pass.

Thoughts of a Centre Court humiliation for Nadal, the youngest men's finalist since Becker in 1986, soon disappeared though as he finally exploded into life.
For more:
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=112778

10 July 2006
'ROGER CAN BE THE BEST EVER'
Wimbledon 2006: The Men's Final from the All-England Club
By Alex Spink

ROGER FEDERER can become the greatest tennis player of all time according to beaten finalist Rafael Nadal.

The Spaniard hailed Federer as "unbelievable" after his Wimbledon dream was ended by the four-times champion on Centre Court.

"Congratulations to Roger, he was unbelievable," said Nadal. "I believe he can become the greatest player of all time."

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/.....ver---name_page.html

Mauresmo win

It is common for players to sink to their knees after claiming a Wimbledon title, but the imagery was a little more powerful with Mauresmo's win.

With whispers about her mental fragility continuing to cloud her reputation, the Frenchwoman not only came from behind to win on the biggest stage in tennis, but she also beat one of the toughest competitors in the game.

Mauresmo has always been in the spotlight for more reasons than her talent on the court.

Considering the sensitive nature of some of the issues, ranging from nerves to her sexuality, she has been a credit to herself off the court.

The way she has handled the roller coaster ride has made her one of the most popular players on tour and a welcome winner of the biggest trophy in the game.

No matter which way you look at it her Australian Open triumph was cruel. Mauresmo had Justine Henin-Hardenne on toast at Rod Laver Arena in January and, although she had done almost everything to bury her mental demons, the doubts remained.

She still looked nervous, as did Federer on a stage so familiar to him, yet the fact remains it was a triumph of guts and self belief.s a rare feeling for sports fans to be able to relate to their stars so closely yet there were many Mauresmo supporters around the world who felt the same way as her when she sank to court level.

http://www.abc.net.au/sport/columns/200607/s1682268.htm?tennis

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Tennis father admits that he drugged rival
By Colin Randall in Paris
March 3, 2006


A RETIRED French colonel accused of trying to boost his children's tennis results by drugging their opponents has admitted he spiked the water bottle of a rival player who later died in a car crash.

Christophe Fauviau, whose daughter Valentine, 15, is one of France's brightest prospects, made his confession at the start of his trial in the south-western town of Mont-de-Marsan.

He is charged with the manslaughter of Alexandre Lagardere by unintentionally causing him to fall asleep at the wheel of his car. Mr Lagardere had earlier been overcome by drowsiness while playing Fauviau's son Maxime in the final of a local tournament.

Fauviau, 46, a former helicopter pilot instructor with an exemplary military record, is also accused of administering toxic substances to 21 of Valentine's opponents and six of her brother's.

He was arrested in August 2003 at Dax railway station after flying home from watching his daughter compete in Egypt.

There is no suggestion that Valentine or her brother, who was 16 at the time of Mr Lagardere's death, knew what their father was doing.

Valentine has risen above the allegations against her father by continuing her climb to the top, last year winning two junior titles. Her brother was never considered more than a good regional player.

Fauviau, who faces up to 20 years in jail, told the court he resorted to drugging opponents with the anti-anxiety drug Temesta because, "I felt I was permanently being judged by my children's performances".

He admitted he had also applied Temesta, which he carried to calm his own nerves, to at least two other players. But he said his memory of the time was poor and suggested that the number alleged by the prosecution, covering three years, seemed too high.

"I was not at all well at the time," he told the court.

"Each match was a terrible strain for me."

Defence lawyers are expected to challenge the link between the Temesta taken by Mr Lagardere, 25, a primary school teacher, and his accident six hours later.

In court on Wednesday Fauviau begged for the forgiveness of Mr Lagardere's parents "if it is the case that I am responsible for the death of their son".

Other opponents suffered various symptoms including weak knees, dizziness, nausea and fainting. Some needed hospital treatment.

Fauviau was allegedly seen by one of his intended victims tampering with his water bottle in the dressing room. Tests revealed the presence of Temesta, which was also found in Mr Lagardere's body. After his match against Maxime, Mr Lagardere had complained of fatigue and slept for two hours before setting off home.

The case continues.

Source:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/tennis-father-admits-drugging/2006/03/02/1141191792382.html

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WELL......my guess is Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova

Pity Lleyton Hewitt is out...hopefully another aussie may win...also i wouldnt mind if Martina Hingis won...she was one of my favourties a few years ago when she was in her prime she may still have a chance]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2006 01:52:37 music313 http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/eblah/m-1127136647/ http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/eblah/m-1127136647/#num1



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