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Facts and figures about the Wimbledon men's tournament which starts on June 23 in London.
2007 champions:
Men's singles: Roger Federer (Switzerland)
Men's doubles: Arnaud Clement (France) Michael Llodra (France)
Most Wimbledon titles All competitions: Laurie Doherty (Britain) (5 singles, 8 doubles) Men's singles: Pete Sampras (United States) 7, William Renshaw (Britain) 7
Youngest winner: Boris Becker (Germany) in 1985, aged 17 years and 227 days
Oldest winner: Arthur Gore (Britain) in 1909, aged 41 years and 182 days
Last non-seeded winner: Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) 2001
Most appearances: Jean Borotra (France), 223 appearances from 1922-39, 1948-1964
Longest timed singles match: 5 hrs 28 mins Greg Holmes (U.S.) beat Todd Witsken (U.S) 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 14-12, Second round 1989
Prize money (Pounds) Women's singles: 750,000 ($1,464,418.45) Women's doubles: 230,000 ($449,114.46) Mixed doubles: 92,000 ($179,645.79)
