Wimbledon 2009

Roger Federer's victory in the men's final brought the 123rd Championships to a fitting climax on Centre Court. Pete Sampras, Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg were in the Royal Box to see history made.

This time the Williams family battle, so often conducted on the lawns of the All England Club, went the way of Serena as she removed the ladies' singles championship from the custody of her older sister Venus. In straight sets, too, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 in 87 minutes.

Maria Kirilenko

Maria Kirilenko of Russia tosses her racket after missing a point against Flavia Pennetta of Italy in the second round at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Fla. Friday, March 27, 2009

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, prepares to serve to Kevin Kim in the second round at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Fla. Friday, March 27, 2009. Federer won 6-3, 6-2.

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, pauses during a quarterfinal against Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 20, 2009