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'83 Wimbledon Finalist: I Let Navratilova Beat Me (274 diggs) Jaeger turned professional at 14 and retired five years later after blowing out her shoulder in the 1985 French Open. She became a nun in 2006, and said she threw the 1983 final at the All England Club in an interview published Saturday in The Daily Mail.

Venus beats sister Serena to win her 5th Wimbledon title (436 diggs) Venus Williams won her fifth singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday with a 7-5 6-4 win over her sister Serena Williams in the final.

All American Final: Venus, Serena advance to final (315 diggs) Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets Thursday to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup.

7 Wimbledon Questions Answered (327 diggs) The Championships, Wimbledon are in full swing at London ’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. As Roger Federer and Venus Williams defend their singles titles at the only grass court Grand Slam tournament, we thought we’d answer some questions about the world’s oldest tennis championship.

Safin hopes stunning upset is sign of good things to come (390 diggs) If it seems like Marat Safin has spent more time playing tortured artist than big matches of late, it's no illusion.

Rafael Nadal Dominates Roger Federer in French Open (552 diggs) Rafael Nadal became the second man to win four consecutive French Open titles. Bjorn Borg did it in 1978-81. So what was Roger Federer to do with the elusive French Open trophy once again in sight and Rafael Nadal still looming so very large on the other side of the net?

Ivanovic Wins First Grand Slam Title (414 diggs) After letting her nerves get the best of her in last year ’s final, Ana Ivanovic won the French Open in style on Saturday by defeating Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3.