Fila at The Championships

The 2010 Wimbledon Championships brought a fortnight of tennis with no rain interrupted play for the first time since 1995, and the Queen visited the event for the first time since 1977. There were many memorable moments, but most notably, the longest match in history took place in the first week, out on court 18, which lasted over eleven hours, a record that is likely to never be beaten along with many other records that were broken throughout the course of the match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut.

Fila players had mixed successes, but the highlight was in the boys singles, when Marton Fucsovics became the first Hungarian boy to lift the Junior Wimbledon crown as he triumphed over Benjamin Mitchell in a close two set match, eventually winning 6-4, 6-4, to capture his first major boy's title. Fucsovics joins the list of great players such as Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl and Stefan Edberg who have also made their mark in the junior event.

Mark Woodforde also took home a title, along with partner Pat Cash, in the Senior Mens Invitational Doubles, to add to all the many Wimbledon doubles titles that he won during his professional playing career. Woodforde and Cash defeated Bates and Jarryd in the final, in straight sets.

Other Fila players had some great results in the various events, but were unable to progress through to the final stages. Kim Clijsters had a great win over compatriot, Justine Henin, but lost out in the Quarter-Finals to eventual finalist, Vera Zvonareva. Fabio Fognini knocked out Fernando Verdasco, seeded eighth, in the first round, but was later knocked out before progressing to the last 16. Chris Eaton, and partner Dominic Inglot had a grear result in the mens doubles, defeating number one seeds, and defending champions, Nestor and Zimonjic.

Fila footwear was abundant on the court - not only were all the Fila players wearing the shoes, but all the ball crew and court coverers. Fila are the official footwear licensee to The Championships, Wimbledon, and shoes were proving very popular in the Wimbledon Shop, especially this year's new addition, the baby 'crib' shoe. To view the range please click here

2010 will be a year to remember at The Championships, but 2011 will see two very special anniversaries celebrated. Next year will be the 125^th anniversary of The Championships, and Fila will be celebrating its centenary.