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Wimbledon 2012: What's next for Williams sisters?
Sandra HarwittWimbledon marked the coronation of Serena Williams' comeback. While she's arguably the sport's top player, her sister Venus' tennis future is uncertain.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2012 -
Rain or shine for Murray fans
Sandra HarwittYou have to admire the loyalty of tennis fans in England. On Sunday at high noon, in the pouring rain, there was barely a slice of lawn on Henman Hill. Tennis fans without Centre Court tickets wanted to be on the grounds to watch history. They hop...
Blog | July 08, 2012 -
Murray making history
Sandra HarwittIn British tennis, Fred Perry's become an immortal icon by virtue of being the last British man to win a Grand Slam title. Perry, an eight-time Grand Slam champion, won three titles at Wimbledon. He won his last two majors in 1936 at Wimbledon and...
Blog | July 07, 2012 -
2012 Wimbledon -- Serena emotional after fifth Wimbledon win
Sandra HarwittSerena Williams has overcome injuries and illness to win her fifth Wimbledon title.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2012 -
2012 Wimbledon -- Agnieszka Radwanska ill heading into Wimbledon ...
Sandra HarwittA respiratory infection may make it more difficult for Agnieszka Radwanska's to defeat Serena Williams at Wimbledon and become No. 1 in the world.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2012 -
Local businesses benefit from tennis
Sandra HarwittThere are those that live in Wimbledon that would prefer the world's most prestigious tennis tournament wasn't located in their backyard. But there are also those who embrace the fame The Championships brings to their little corner of the earth. ...
Blog | July 06, 2012 -
2012 Wimbledon -- Agnieszka Radwanska reaches first Grand Slam fi...
Sandra HarwittAgnieszka Radwanska has been here before ... sort of. In 2005, she won the Wimbledon title as a junior. Saturday she'll attempt to become just the fifth juniors champ to win the women's crown.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2012 -
It's Pimm's o'clock somewhere
Sandra HarwittAt Wimbledon, no matter what time of the day, "It's Pimm's o'clock!" That's the official slogan for the most official drink at Wimbledon. It looks like a cup of iced tea, but it's alcoholic. In the South of England it is a traditional summertime r...
Blog | July 05, 2012 -
Royals watching at Wimbledon
Sandra HarwittThis is the official entrance to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. This is the place where the blue bloods and famous normally enter the Royal Box. Above the entry way is the terrace and tradition commands the men's and women's winners...
Blog | July 04, 2012 -
2012 Wimbledon -- Victoria Azarenka cruises to semifinals showdo...
Sandra HarwittVictoria Azarenka is starting to look a lot like the player who owned the WTA Tour for much of the first three months of the year.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2012 -
Its not wimbledon without strawberries
Sandra HarwittAfter the tennis, the most famous thing associated with Wimbledon is something you eat. That's right, strawberries and cream are almost as much identified with Wimbledon as the tennis. Many of the gift items in the souvenir shops on the grounds ar...
Blog | July 03, 2012 -
Thank you for Sunday off
Sandra HarwittIf I was in charge of professional tennis the first thing I would make mandatory is the middle Sunday off at all four Grand Slams. Ask anyone working at the Slams in any capacity, especially those who also work at the other three majors, and they'...
Blog | July 02, 2012 -
Wimbledon 2012 -- Maria Sharapova done as No. 1
Sandra HarwittMaria Sharapova was downcast but philosophical after a fourth-round loss that means her brief reign atop the world rankings will end.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2012 -
Still the people's princess
Sandra HarwittI've had the good fortune to come to London so often that I don't feel as if I'm a tourist anymore. I tend to skip the the visit to the Tower of London and watching of the Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace. However, I do tend shop and tak...
Blog | June 30, 2012 -
2012 Wimbledon -- The curious case of Wimbledon Week 1
Sandra HarwittWith Venus, Rafa and Woz done and dusted, the first half of this Wimbledon fortnight has been curious indeed.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2012 -
Back to school, this time as the teacher
Sandra HarwittEvery year on the first Thursday evening of Wimbledon, I head to the University of Surrey-Roehampton campus. I make the 20-minute journey from the All England Club to speak to the upcoming stars of the game -- the junior players -- about the role...
Blog | June 29, 2012