Wimbledon 2013

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The Championships 2013 will be remembered as one of the most extraordinary periods in Wimbledon history. The pinnacle was Andy Murray's stunning victory over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic on a sunlit Centre Court, marking the end of a 77-year wait for a British men's singles champion. Murray's dramatic win sent shockwaves of joy throughout the nation. However, this historic triumph was just the culmination of an unprecedented tournament. Former champions Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer exited before the third round for the first time in Grand Slam history, while 'Wacky Wednesday' featured unexpected upsets as seeded players fell earlier than anticipated. The second week delivered a series of remarkable matches, including Sabine Lisicki's shocking defeat of Ladies' Singles Champion Serena Williams and the longest men's semi-final in Wimbledon history between Djokovic and Juan Martin Del Potro. Marion Bartoli emerged as a formidable contender, winning the Ladies' Singles Championship without dropping a set. Additionally, the Bryan brothers achieved a Grand Slam of Grand Slams in men's doubles. When the excitement subsided, the Championships concluded with a British men's singles champion and memories of a truly unforgettable fortnight captured within these pages.