2007 Wimbledon Championships Monday 25 June - Sunday 8 July
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2007 Wimbledon Championships
Monday, June 25 to Sunday, July 8
Channel Nine will exclusively broadcast the free-to-air coverage of Wimbledon 2007 – the most prestigious event on the tennis calendar – from June 25 through to the men’s singles final on July 8. Ken Sutcliffe will again host Nine’s coverage from London, with expert commentary from Wimbledon greats John Newcombe, Fred Stolle and Mark Woodforde (a trio who won 21 Wimbledon titles) as well as former tennis professional Kerryn Pratt, with feature stories and interviews from Tim Sheridan. This year will be the 121st Wimbledon tournament – and it marks 40 years since “Newc” won the first of his three singles titles in 1967.
Roger Federer, the world number one, is vying for his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title – a feat only achieved once in the last 100 years, by Bjorn Borg. Federer will have strong competition from reigning French Open champion and last year’s Wimbledon finalist Rafael Nadal. Top US seed Andy Roddick and 2002 Wimbledon winner Lleyton Hewitt will also pressure Federer, while rising star Novak Djokovic, although not yet at home on grass, could be the wild card of the tournament.
In the women’s draw, French Open champion Justine Henin is tipped to take out the title – provided she can overcome Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams, and Amelie Mauresmo, who will be defending her Wimbledon crown from 2006.
Wimbledon Telecast Times
Monday, June 25 10.45pm to 4.00am
Tuesday, June 26 10.30pm to 4.00am
Wednesday, June 27 10.30pm to 4.00am
Thursday, June 28 11.00pm to 4.00am
Friday, June 29 10.00pm to 4.00am
Saturday, June 30 11.00pm to 4.00am
Sunday, July 1 Rest Day
Monday, July 2 11.30pm to 4.00am
Tuesday, July 3 10.30pm to 4.00am
Wednesday, July 4 10.30pm to 4.00am
Thursday, July 5 11.00pm to 4.00am
Friday, July 6 11.30pm to 4.00am
Saturday, July 7 10.55pm to 4.00am (women’s singles final)
Sunday, July 8 10.30pm to 4.00am (men’s singles final)
I don't miss even the single one as I am the big fan of Roger Federer.
11 Apr 08 at 8:18 pm
I like to watch mixed doubles rather than the singles.
Well I like the singles matches also but sometimes it feels not much is happening.
22 Mar 08 at 9:20 pm
I had the chance to attend some of the matches and it was the great experience.I enjoyed it a lot.
4 Mar 08 at 8:01 pm
Well we don't get to see the live coverage always. So can't say if it's good or bad.
10 Feb 08 at 2:34 am
Chris Harvey is absolutely correct with Justine Henin's last name pronunciation. Now all the announcers are pronouncing her last name Henna. I don't know who they talked to get it but it couldn't be more wrong. They might as well pronounce it the English way and they will be closer.
30 Jan 08 at 5:12 am
Well, a concert might do for some of us, but for those who understand the true spirit of sports, music can always be enjoyed at home
21 Jan 08 at 8:37 pm
I suppose tennis is to sports what classical music is to music. Still, I'd rather go to a concert than buying those expensive tennis tickets
3 Dec 07 at 2:03 am
It sure was a real show this year, Wimbledon keeps getting better, it provides quality shows for people world wide. I actually had the chance to get tennis tickets and I attended some of the matches as a spectator. Great experience!
6 Nov 07 at 12:01 am
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE If Kerryn Pratt cannot pronounce Justine Henin's name (It is not Justine Henna), then she should just pronounce HENIN as she does JUSTINE, i.e. in English.
I do not know the phonetics to demonstrate the correct pronunciation here but I am sure that there are plenty of French speaking people at Wimbledon that she could consult.
7 Jul 07 at 2:41 am
9 has poor coverage of Wimbledon.They disrespect the women players barely showing some of their top matches. Oh its all about Lleyton, Lleyton, Lleyton. Why on earth cut to the match between Gonzalez and Tipsarevic when they were half way through showing Safarova and Jankovic in a tough, brilliant showdown !!!! Nobody can get involved in half a match, show the full game!!!! And why? Because we have to listen to the boring, menotonous conversations between Lleyton and John Newcombe. Not good for the game boys. You just like the sound of your own voices. Finally back to a match with less commentary so we can just focus on watching the tennis !!!!
29 Jun 07 at 11:30 pm
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