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Made up conversation at Wimbledon Final. LOL.

Check out this made up conversation [which I believe isn't true] on DISGRASIAN between Mirka, Gavin Rossdale, and Gwen Stefani, when they had to witness Roger's lost at Wimbly Final. It's quite entertaining, tho I felt really sorry for them! LOL.

MIRKA: O-kay. Time to regroup.

GAVIN: Bummer. I can't believe my boy lost.

GWEN: Dude. I thought… Continue

Added by Alberta on July 10, 2008 at 1:05am — No Comments

Rafa was attacked by 8 paparazzi in London celebrating his semifinal victory

Rafael Nadal felt "attacked" by 8 paparazzi outside a restaurant in London.

In his blog he wrote :

"Most part of my family has arrived and therefore we just don't fit in the house for dinner. So we decided to go out. I have only gone out for dinner twice during these 16 days here at Wimbledon. I went out the first time for Albert Costa's birthday surprise dinner and last night. It was late (midnight) when I came back and I was…

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Added by Svetlana on July 9, 2008 at 5:34am — No Comments

Video - Wimbledon Men's Final Highlights and Interviews

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Added by Svetlana on July 9, 2008 at 5:29am — No Comments

Video - Wimbledon Day 12 Highlights and Interviews

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Added by Svetlana on July 9, 2008 at 5:27am — No Comments

Rafa reigns in epic Wimbledon final

Rafael Nadal ended the reign of Roger Federer in the Wimbledon by beating the Swiss master in one of the most dramatic finals seen at the All England… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 3:45pm — 3 Comments

Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic win Wimbledon doubles title

Second seeds Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic defeated Jonas Bjorkman and Kevin Ullyett 7-6 6-7 6-3 6-3 to win their first Wimbledon doubles title on Saturday.

With his first Wimbledon trophy, the 35-year-old from Toronto Daniel Nestor completed a career Grand Slam in doubles, adding the title to the Australian… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Fifth singles and third doubles title at Wimbledon for Venus Villiams

Venus Williams captured her fifth Wimbledon singles title yesterday afternoon by defeating her sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 in a well-played match under tricky, windy conditions that seemed for the most part more of an exhibition of skill than a fierce contest.

Venus fought back from a break down in both sets to record her… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 3:43pm — No Comments

Alla should learn to show some respect

I don't know what you people think, but I didn't like the behavior of Alla Kudryavtseva.

At the post match interview she said:

"Why was I so happy to beat her? I didn't like her outfit - can I put it that way? "I wasn't afraid to play her out on the court, so why should I be… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 7:29am — 3 Comments

Jelena Jankovic eases through

Jelena Jankovic, second seed for the women's singles, was in no mood to suffer the same kind of embarrassment as the eliminated Maria Sharapova and the reprieved Ana Ivanovic in negotiating awkward second-round tasks.

Jankovic needed just 57 minutes to get past her Spanish opponent Carla Suarez Navarro,… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:35am — No Comments

Wimbledon Day Four Surprises

Alla Kudryavtseva defeated 3th seed Maria Sharapova 6-2 6-4

"Sharapova, the ladies' number three seed, made a series of unforced errors in the first set to hand it to Kudryavtseva 6-2. It was no better for Sharapova in the second as her fellow Russian took it 6-4 with this forehand…

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Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:34am — No Comments

Djokovic is out but Serbia has another "joker" - Janko Tipsarevic

Janko Tipsarevic, known for his tattooes, wraparound glasses and creativity on the court outlasted Roddick 6-7 (7-5), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4). Roddick served 27 aces, but he was 0-for-8 on break point chances and he squandered three set points in the final set. It was the first time he had lost at the All England Club… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:32am — No Comments

Maria crashes out in spectacular Wimbledon second round defeat

Maria Sharapova, wearing a glamorous tuxedo ensemble and dangling Tiffany earrings, was bounced 6-2, 6-4 in the second round by 154th-ranked Russian compatriot and Boca Raton resident Alla Kudryavtseva, who was making just her second appearance at the All England Club.

“I guess it wasn’t my… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:31am — No Comments

Wimbledon Day Three Surprises

Marat Safin defeated 3th seed Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(3) 6-2

"Until today, Djokovic was considered a serious contender for the title, but he could have been forgiven for dreading his match against the most dangerous floater in the draw. Aside from being one of the most wildly talented players of…

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Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

Video - Wimbledon interviews after second round matches

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Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:28am — No Comments

Ivanovic beats Dechy in thriller

On an afternoon that saw Serbia's Novak Djokovic bid farewell to the All England Club, countrywoman Ana Ivanovic narrowly avoided the same fate after tenaciously clawing her way back from two match points down against Frenchwoman Nathalie Dechy.

Ivanovic, the top seed, French Open champion and world No1, has… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:28am — No Comments

Djokovic defeated by Safin

The shock of the tournament came on Centre Court this afternoon when number three seed Novak Djokovic has been knocked out of the Wimbledon Championships in straight sets by unseeded Marat Safin.

The Russian former world No1 triumphed 6-4, 7-6, 6-2, producing a masterclass of brutal serves and heavyweight ground strokes that had the Serb reeling. In the end it was… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:26am — No Comments

Wimbledon Day Two Photos

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Image details: The Championships - Wimbledon 2008 - Day Two served by picapp.com…

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Added by Svetlana on June 27, 2008 at 6:25am — No Comments

Diamonds are girl's best friend

They are beautiful and they like to wear beautiful things. And what can be more beautiful then diamonds?! Nothing...as Marilyn Monroe sang:

"But square-cut or pear-shaped,

These rocks don't loose their shape.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

Tiffany's!

Cartier!

Black Starr!

Frost Gorham!

Talk to me Harry… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 25, 2008 at 1:42am — No Comments

Wimbledon Day Two Surprises

Benjamin Becker defeated 4th seed Nikolay Davydenko

"Russian fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko became the highest-profile casualty of this year's Wimbledon on Tuesday when he was knocked out 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 by Germany's Benjamin Becker in the first round."

Julia Goerges defeated 23th… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 25, 2008 at 1:42am — No Comments

Sharapova might be wearing shorts but she is still raising the temperature on court

Maria Sharapova might have opted for shorts to wear in this year's Wimbledon, but her fans on court today were unlikely to have been disappointed with her outfit.…

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Added by Svetlana on June 24, 2008 at 9:58am — No Comments