Facts and figures about the men's tournament at the All England Club.
2008 champions
Men's singles: Rafael Nadal (Spain)
Men's doubles: Daniel Nestor (Canada) and Nenad Zimonjic (Serbia)
Most Wimbledon titles
All competitions: Laurie Doherty (Britain) (5 singles, 8 doubles)
Men's singles: Pete Sampras (U.S.) 7, William Renshaw (Britain) 7
Youngest winner
Boris Becker (Germany) in 1985, aged 17 years and 227 days
Oldest winner
Arthur Gore (Britain) in 1909, aged 41 years and 182 days
Last non-seeded winner
Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) 2001
Most appearances
Jean Borotra (France), 223 appearances from 1922-39, 1948-1964
Longest timed singles match
5 hrs 28 mins Greg Holmes (US) beat Todd Witsken (US 5-7 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 14-12, Second round 1989
2009 Prize money
Women's singles: £850,000
Women's doubles: £230,000
Mixed doubles: £92,000
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