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Federer’s Wimbledon win generates six-figure donation to British charity

A British gambler bet that Roger Federer would win seven or more Wimbledon titles in his career. Though the gambler died in 2009, his bet lived on. And after Sunday’s victory, the betting agent paid off the bet to OxFam, who was the beneficiary of the man’s fortune.

Hawks Patrol the Skies at Wimbledon

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England’s Last Tennis Ball Maker

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Tennis Champ Jim Courier Explains Wimbledon

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World Cup: Team USA onto the 2nd round; the longest tennis match EVER

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A Grand Slam: History at Wimbledon

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Sports history was made yesterday at Wimbledon as Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick in the mens’ final, and Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus for her third Wimbledon title. Joining us is The Takeaway’s sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.

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Champions Everywhere! The Sports Agenda

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The champions of the tennis world ? Venus and Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Andy Roddick ? are shining bright at Wimbledon. To discuss their progress into the finals, we are joined by The Takeaway’s sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.

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In an epic Wimbledon final, Rafael Nadal dethrones tennis king Roger Federer

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On Sunday, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer fought out the longest Wimbledon final ever. Some are calling it the greatest, too. Guest: Christopher Clarey, The New York Times

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Geo answer

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For today’s Geo Quiz ? we wanted to know how long the longest ever singles tennis match went on and where it was played? The answer is today’s Wimbledon 2010 first round match. Details from the BBC’s Wimbledon reporter Barry Milnes who’s courtside.

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