10 Astonishing Facts About Wimbledon Women's Tennis

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05/07/2023

By: Mr.Shofikul

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Did you know that Suzanne Lenglen, a French tennis player, revolutionized the game by introducing a new style of dress that included short sleeves and a knee-length skirt?

 A Pioneering Champion

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Venus Williams possesses one of the most powerful serves in women's tennis. Her fastest serve ever recorded was a blistering 129 miles per hour (208 km/h).

Venus Williams' Unbreakable Serve

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In 1973, Billie Jean King accepted a challenge from Bobby Riggs, a former men's tennis champion, to compete in a "Battle of the Sexes" match.

Billie Jean King's Battle

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Martina Navratilova's dominance in women's tennis is unparalleled. She won an astonishing 18 Grand Slam singles titles and a total of 31 Grand Slam doubles titles

Martina Navratilova's Unparalleled Dominance

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Charlotte Dod holds the record for being the youngest Wimbledon champion ever. At the age of 15, she triumphed in the women's singles event in 1887

Youngest Wimbledon Champion

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In 2010, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut faced each other in a marathon match that lasted a staggering 11 hours and 5 minutes, spread across three days.

Longest Match in Wimbledon History

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Wimbledon is renowned for its grass courts, which present a unique challenge for players. The surface is faster than clay or hard courts, demanding swift footwork and precise ball control.

Grass Surface Challenge

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Steffi Graf achieved the extraordinary feat of winning all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal in a single year, known as the "Golden Slam.

Steffi Graf's Golden Slam

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