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novak djokovic
Rafael Nadal
Reigning US Open and French Open champion Roger Federer is the favourite to win the 2009 Wimbledon men's title, followed closely by defending champion Rafael Nadal who is dealing with knee problems. Andy Murray would be considered third-favourite. On the women's side, the Williams sisters (defending champion Venus and US Open champion Serena) would be considered co-favourites.
According to the Wimbledon website (refer to the link, below), the men's champion for 1920, 1921, and 1930, was W.T. (Bill) Tilden.
Reginald Doherty was the Wimbledon champion in the year 1990
According to documented information that is available on the internet it states that a tennis player by the name of Venus Williams was the defending champion and won the final in the Wimbledon tennis tournament in 2008. Venus Williams played against her sister Serena.
The name of the 1964 Women's Wimbledon Champion in singles is Brazilian born Maria Bueno.
2012 Wimbledon champions:Men: Roger FedererWomen: Serena Williams
2008 Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal was unable to defend his title when a knee injury force him to withdraw from the tournament.
the champion of the womens Wimbledon 2007 was Amelie Mauresmo
Wimbledon 2009 will have these male favorites: Roger Federer- The defending champion Novak Djokovic- World no. 4 Rafael Nadal- Seed No. 1 (later withdrew due to a knee injury) Andy Roddick- Seed no. 6 Andy Murray- Seed no. 3 Roger Federer eventually won 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14.