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Wimbledon 2008 begins next week and once again Nine has all the action. Day 1 of play begins at 11:30pm Monday June 23.
And there’s more night-time sport coming with the EJ Whitten Legends Game at 7:30pm on Tuesday July 1st (check states) and the third State of Origin match the following night, Wednesday July 2 also at 7:30pm.
Wimbledon’s Womens’ final will take place at 11pm Saturday July 5. Airtime for the Mens’ final is 10:30pm Sunday July 6.
Press Release:
The most prestigious event on the world tennis calendar begins Monday, June 23 when Channel Nine exclusively presents the free-to-air coverage of Wimbledon 2008, with action running right through to the men’s singles final on Sunday, July 6.
Ken Sutcliffe will again host Nine’s coverage from London, with expert commentary from Wimbledon greats John Newcombe, Fred Stolle and Mark Woodforde (a trio who won 21 Wimbledon titles) as well as former tennis professional Kerryn Pratt, with feature stories and interviews from Tim Sheridan.
All eyes will be on world number one Roger Federer as he vies for his sixth consecutive Wimbledon title – a feat achieved only once, way back in the 1880s by W.C. Renshaw. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt will be among the men serving it up to the Swiss maestro who has already won 12 grand slam tournaments.
In the women’s draw, new world number one and French Open champion Ana Ivanovic is favourite to take the title, but she has to overcome Maria Sharapova as well as the Williams sisters Serena and Venus – with Venus defending her 2007 Wimbledon crown.
Wimbledon Telecast Times
Monday, June 23 – 11.30pm to 4.00am
Tuesday, June 24 – 11.30pm to 4.00am
Wednesday, June 25 – 11.30pm to 4.00am
Thursday, June 26 – 11.00pm to 4.00am
Friday, June 27 – 11.30pm to 4.00am
Saturday, June 28 – 11.40pm to 4.00am
Sunday, June 29 – Rest Day
Monday, June 30 – 10.30pm to 4.00am
Tuesday, July 1 – 10.30pm to 4.00am
Wednesday, July 2 – 10.30pm to 4.00am
Thursday, July 3 – 11.00pm to 4.00am
Friday, July 4 – 10.00pm to 4.00am
Saturday, July 5 – 11.00pm to 4.00am (women’s singles final)
Sunday, July 6 – 10.30pm to 4.00am (men’s singles final)
*Please note: Viewers should check local guides for full telecast details.
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Wish Fox Sports had full rights, Nine’s time-zone delayed coverage is annoying. Fox will also have it in HD this year.