At 2007's Wimbledon, Venus Williams' victory was as miraculous a story in the women's tennis competition as Roger Federer's predestined fifth title was in the men's (equaling that of legendary 1970s icon Björn Borg). For every factor that Venus had to overcome—age, low seeding, expectations—the tournament-winning Swiss juggernaut Federer faced only one real obstacle: Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard had upset Federer months earlier at the French Open, and both were hoping a rematch would settle the status of “world's number one” once and for all. Presenting the story of this fabled fortnight (which included England's usual bouts of bad weather), Wimbledon: The 2007 Official Film combines backstage gossip with enough on-the-court action to satisfy even the most racket-addled weekend warrior. Focusing on all aspects of the mythic match ups, the program examines how technology and preparations for the 2012 Olympics have affected the game, while also touching on pressures players deal with both on and off the court. A fine recap of one of tennis' fairytale finishes, this is recommended. Aud: P. (B. Gibron)
Wimbledon: The 2007 Official Film
(2007) 60 min. DVD: $24.99. Kultur International Films. ISBN: 0-7697-8634-0. Volume 23, Issue 1
Wimbledon: The 2007 Official Film
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