Rafael Nadal ends Roger Federer's grass-court dominance, 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (7-5), 6-7 (10-8), 9-7, to became the first man to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year since Bjorn Borg in 1980. (Getty Images)
Highlighted by the play of Serena Williams, the Washington Kastles are welcomed to the district by 2,200 fans as World TeamTennis puts on the biggest show in the city.
The sports world doesn't stop for tennis now the way it did 30 years ago, but those who have stood by the sport have much to celebrate after the Wimbledon men's final.