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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/1.gifA sign outside the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/4.gifSecurity with sniffer dogs inspect the courts before the start of the 2012 tournament. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Wire
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/3.gifA sign warning to keep off the grass at Wimbledon in London. Photograph: Luke Wolagiewicz/The New York Times
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/5.gifThe order of play board is prepared before the start of day one. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Wire
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/7.gifA general view of ball girl and ball boys on day one of the championships. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/2.gifA variety of rye grasses on top of several layers of soil that include, clay, at the Wimbledon's court surface. Photograph: Luke Wolagiewicz/The New York Times
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/6.gifSecurity walk the crowds in during day one of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire.
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/85.jpgVenus Williams of USA leaves the court dejected after losing her women’s singles first round match against Elena Vesnina of Russia. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/93.jpgA line judge looks on during play. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images
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Day One
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/10.gifNovak Djokovic of Serbia fires a backhand return during his men’s singles first round match against Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images
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Day Two
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/113.jpgSpain's Rafael Nadal has his name added to the order of play during day two of the championships. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire
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Day Two
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/122.jpgSinger Grace Jones visits Wimbledon on day two. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire.
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Day Two
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/133.jpgPeople relax as they queue to purchase tickets for day two. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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Day Two
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/143.jpgSpain's Rafael Nadal in action against Brazil's Thomaz Bellucci. Photograph: Stephen Pond/PA Wire.
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Day Two
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/152.jpgPetra Kvitova of the Czech Republic serves in her match against Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
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Day Two
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/161.jpgThe covers are removed from Court Two following a spell of rain. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
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Day Three
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/171.jpgCaroline Wozniacki of Denmark hits a return to Tamira Paszek of Austria. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters
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Day Three
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/182.jpgRoger Federer of Switzerland slips to the ground during his match against Fabio Fognini of Italy. Photograph Paul Gilham/Getty Images
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Day Three
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/191.jpgAna Ivanovic of Serbia celebrates match point and is congratulated by Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
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Day Three
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/20.jpgBritain’s Prince Charles speaks with former player Tim Henman. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images
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Day Three
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/211.jpgPots of strawberries ready for day three of the championships. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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Day Three
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/221.jpgStewards run to cover the court. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images
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Day Four
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/271.jpgLukas Rosol of the Czech Republic leaves after shaking hands with Rafael Nadal of Spain after defeating him in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
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Day Four
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/281.jpgTennis spectators drink champagne on the lawn. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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Day Four
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/29.jpgMilos Raonic of Canada hits a return to Sam Querrey. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
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Day Five
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/261.jpgMaria Sharapova of Russia hits a return to Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters
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Day Five
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/241.jpgJuan Monaco of Argentina hits a return to Viktor Troicki of Serbia during their meeting. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
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Day Five
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/231.jpgSabine Lisicki of Germany celebrates after defeating Sloane Stephens. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
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Day Five
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/251.jpgSpectators watch the women's doubles tennis match between Darja Jurak of Croatia and Katalin Marosi of Hungary against the Russians Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
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The winners
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/311.jpgSerena Williams (L) and Venus Williams celebrate a point during their Ladies' Doubles final match against Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
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The winners
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/321.jpgSerena Williams and Venus Williams receive their winners trophies from Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images
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The loser
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/341.jpgAndy Murray of Great Britain reacts after being defeated in his men's Singles final match against Roger Federer. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images
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The winners
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/331.jpgSerena Williams holds her trophy as she stands on the clubhouse balcony after defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in their women's final tennis match. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
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The winners
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/351.jpgRoger Federer of Switzerland holds up the winner's trophy and gives a thumbs up to the crowd after winning against Andy Murray. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
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The winners
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/06/30.jpgSwitzerland's Roger Federer and Serena Williams of the USA with their trophies during the Champions Ball at the Intercontinental Hotel, London. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA
