Lawn Tennis: Wimbledon Shorts ; Wimbledon 2007: The Top Show in Tennis Gets Under Way Tomorrow
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THE men's trophy bears the inscription "The All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Champion of the World". The Ladies' Singles champion receives a sterling silver salver called the "Venus Rosewater Dish", decorated wi th mythological figures.
THE only man apart from Pete Sampras to win the men's singles seven times was Cheltenham-born Willie Renshaw, who triumphed in 1881-86 and again in 1899. He also won the men's doubles title with twin brother Ernest in 1884-86 and 1888-89.See the full content of this document
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Lawn Tennis: Wimbledon Shorts ; Wimbledon 2007: The Top Show in Tennis Gets Under Way Tomorrow
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