This years Wimbledon was special in many ways. Murray-mania was sweeping town, with the first real possibility of a British champion since Fred Perry; Roger Federer was aiming to break Pete Sampras' Grand Slam record of 14 titles, and Centre Court had a roof for the first time.

The first surprise of the championship was the weather. The courts were bathed with glorious sunshine and there was no rain to be seen (well nearly no rain). Not such a surprise was the showing by the British women - only one through to the second round but no further. Even Murray stated his frustration at the state of the Women's game in this country.

Murray himself progressed impressively through the rounds but it wasn't to be, and he finally fell to American Andy Roddick at the semi-final stage. The Men's final of Roddick and Federer was not an epic (no matter what people will have to believe), it was just long. Both players serve was dominant with Federer finally breaking in a marathon 5th set to win the championship for a record 15th Grand Slam and arguably go down as the greatest ever player.

Predictably Serena Williams - well it was going to be one of them - was victorious in the Women's singles exposing a lack of depth in the women's game. Take nothing away from the Williams sisters, they have taken over Centre Court in the last decade and deserve their plaudits, but with no rivals able to match their power on grass it was another inevitable conclusion.

The British public must wait another year for Andy Murray's attempt to become the king of grass. Though don't get your hopes up.

Written by Tom Payani