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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport

Wimbledon 2008

Flowers and a sculpted bush
A bush shaped like a camera man stands among flowers Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Order of play
Spectators view the order of play on day one Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
An umpire measuring the net height
An umpire measures the height of the net before play begins on Court 1 Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Nicole Vaidisova serves
Nicole Vaidisova serves on Court 19 in front of hundreds of spectators Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Pimms and strawberries
Spectators enjoy pimms and strawberries in the sunshine Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Sam Querrey of USA serving
Sam Querrey of USA serves in his match with Juan Carlos Ferrero Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Tiers of spectators
Tiers of spectators try to catch a glimpse of the early action Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Roger Federer
Roger Federer models a cardigan while warming up for his first match against Dominik Hrbaty Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Centre Court
Federer serves the ball to his opponent inside a new-look Centre Court Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Roger Federer
Roger Federer flies through the air in an attempt to volley the ball in his match with Dominik Hrbaty Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
Lleyton Hewitt
Lleyton Hewitt smashes a forehand against Robin Haase Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
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