When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
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Notable Quotes
"a real positivity and a real buzz around the British players that weekend"
— Gordon Reid , Athlete
"hitting an approach shot with my forehand into Raonic's backhand and him missing the passing shot into the net"
— Andy Murray , Athlete
Key People
Andy Murray is a British professional tennis player and multiple Grand Slam champion.
Gordon Reid is a wheelchair tennis player and Grand Slam champion.
Ivan Lendl is a former professional tennis player and coach.
Jordanne Whiley is a British wheelchair tennis player and Grand Slam champion.
Yui Kamiji is a Japanese wheelchair tennis player and Grand Slam champion.
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A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
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