Wimbledon 2009: Rafael Nadal unsure on defending title
By Tennis Guru on Jun 8, 2009
Concerns are mounting whether world number one Rafael Nadal would be fit enough to defend the Wimbledon title following his announcement to pull out of this week’s Queen’s Club tournament (where he’s also the defending champion) due to knee injury.
Despite this, Nadal issued a statement saying that he’s hoping to play in time for Wimbledon, which starts on June 22.
“I have been having some problems in the past months with my knees, that’s no secret, that did not allow me to compete always at 100 percent. I need to work with my team to recover well, work on my physical condition to be at my top form and get ready for the grass to play at Wimbledon. I hope I can be ready to compete by then,” he said.
The four-time Roland Garros champion made headlines last week following his early exit in Paris at the hands of Swedish player Robin Soderling. This served as his first loss in Parisian clay.
Surprisingly, the player that’s now enjoying a winning streak on clay is Swiss world number two Roger Federer. After winning the Madrid Open title, he went on to clinch his 14th career Grand Slam title in Paris.
He could win his 15th Slam title in Wimbledon where he already won five consecutive times before losing to Nadal last year.
After winning the French Open, Federer closed the gap between him and Nadal in the rankings. The difference is now down to 2,070 points.
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Monday 22 June 2009 Order of Play
Reigning Men’s Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court
First round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
Tuesday 23 June 2009 Order of Play
Reigning Ladies’ Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court
First round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
Wednesday 24 June 2009 Order of Play
Second round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
First round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles
Thursday 25 June 2009 Order of Play
Second round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
First round matches – Mixed Doubles
Friday 26 June 2009 Order of Play
Third round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
Second round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles
First round matches – Mixed Doubles
Saturday 27 June 2009 Order of Play
Third round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
Second round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles
First round matches – Mixed Doubles
Boys’ and Girls’ Championships begin
Men’s and Ladies’ over 35’s & over 45’s Championships begin
Sunday 28 June 2009 Order of Play
Rest Day – No Tennis Played
Monday 29 June 2009 Order of Play
Fourth round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
Third round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles
Second round matches – Mixed Doubles
Tuesday 30 July 2009 Order of Play
Quarter-Finals – Ladies’ Singles
Fourth round matches – Men’s Singles
Third round matches – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles
Third round matches – Mixed Doubles
Wednesday 1 July 2009 Order of Play
Quarter-Finals – Men’s Singles
Quarter-Finals – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles
Third round matches – Mixed Doubles
Thursday 2 July 2009 Order of Play
Semi-Finals – Ladies’ Singles
Semi-Finals – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles
Quarter-Finals – Mixed Doubles
Friday 3 July 2009 Order of Play
Semi-Finals – Men’s Singles
Semi-Finals – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles
Quarter-Finals – Mixed Doubles
Saturday 4 July 2009 Order of Play
Final – Ladies’ Singles
Final – Men’s Doubles
Final – Mixed Doubles
Sunday 5 July 2009 Order of Play
Final – Men’s Singles
Final – Ladies’ Doubles
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