2004 Wimbledon Championships — 118th staging of the Wimbledon Championships
Maria Sharapova's upset victory over Serena Williams made her the first Russian to win Wimbledon, while Federer claimed his second consecutive title.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 118th Wimbledon Championships
- Dates
- 21 June – 4 July 2004
- Women's champion
- Maria Sharapova (age 17)
- Men's champion
- Roger Federer (2nd title)
- Middle Sunday play
- 3rd time in history (after 1991, 1997)
- Boys' junior champion
- Gaël Monfils (3rd consecutive Grand Slam)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The 2004 Wimbledon Championships, the third Grand Slam of the year, convened at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club from 21 June to 4 July. Roger Federer entered as defending men's champion, while Serena Williams sought a third consecutive women's title. Persistent rain during the first week forced a rare Middle Sunday of play.
Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick in the men's final to secure his second Wimbledon title. In the women's final, 17-year-old Maria Sharapova upset two-time defending champion Serena Williams, becoming the first Russian player — male or female — to win Wimbledon. Gaël Monfils captured his third consecutive Grand Slam boys' junior title.
Sharapova's victory launched her as a major force in women's tennis and marked a historic milestone for Russian tennis. She became the second-youngest Wimbledon winner in the Modern Era. Federer's successful title defence reinforced his emerging dominance on grass, and Middle Sunday play was required for only the third time in the tournament's history.
Result
at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon