The 10 most iconic Wimbledon moments of all time

Wimbledon is the most famous tennis tournament in the world and this year’s event is fast approaching.  

As the competition nears, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to look back at our 10 favourite moments ever at the All England Club. 

It’s worth noting that this is not a list of the best matches ever. You can check that out here if you’re interested. 

Instead, this list features moments that are simply unforgettable for good and bad reasons.

Murray ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles champion at the All England Club with a straight sets victory against Novak Djokovic. 

The Scot had lost the 2012 final to Roger Federer but produced the performance of his life against Djokovic, with the atmosphere on centre-court perhaps the best the All England Club has ever seen. 

Eighth-seed Novotna had upset Martina Navratilova in the semi-finals and was 4-1 up in the final set against Graf. 

However, her chance for a first Grand Slam title was crushed by the German, who won her third straight Wimbledon crown. 

During the presentation ceremony, Novotna accepted the runner-up silverware from the Duchess of Kent and openly wept on her shoulder. 

The Duchess then proceeded to put her hand around Novotna’s neck in one of the most heartwarming moments tennis has ever witnessed. 

Federer had won five Wimbledon titles in a row and beaten Nadal in both 2006 and 2007. 

However, the Spaniard emerged victorious in a match widely considered the best of all time.

With agonising rain delays, thrilling tie-breaks and match points saved, Nadal won 9-7 in the final set as the match finished in darkness. 

When 15-year-old qualifier Coco Gauff drew five-time champion, Venus Williams, in the first round of the 2019 ladies’ singles, nobody gave