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Goran’s glory, Murray’s joy and Novotna’s tears – Centre Court’s best moments

Twelve of the standout moments from a century of action.

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This summer’s Wimbledon marks the 100th anniversary of Centre Court.

The famous stadium, which gained a retractable roof in 2009, has been the stage for some of the greatest and most dramatic moments in sport.

Here, the PA news agency picks out 12 of its most memorable occasions.

Murray brings it home

Andy Murray celebrates his landmark first Wimbledon title in 2013, ending a 77-year wait for a home men's singles champion
Andy Murray celebrates his landmark first Wimbledon title in 2013 (Adam Davy/PA)

Novotna’s tears

The Duchess of Kent consoles Jana Novotna
The Duchess of Kent consoles Jana Novotna (Neil Munns/PA)

Teenage kicks

Boris Becker lifts the trophy in 1985
Boris Becker lifted the trophy in 1985 (PA)

Nadal wins a classic

Rafael Nadal celebrates his epic 2008 victory over Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal celebrates his epic 2008 victory over Roger Federer (Sean Dempsey/PA)

Royal approval

The Queen presents Virginia Wade with the trophy
The Queen presents Virginia Wade with the trophy (PA)

Goran’s glory

Goran Ivanisevic at the moment of his memorable 2001 triumph
Goran Ivanisevic triumphed in 2001 (Tom Hevezi/PA)

Cliff steals the show

Sir Cliff Richard leads a Centre Court singalong
Sir Cliff Richard leads a Centre Court singalong (Adam Butler/PA)

Tie-break drama

Bjorn Borg won his fifth successive title in 1980
Bjorn Borg won his fifth successive title in 1980 (PA)

Daring streak

Melissa Johnson
Melissa Johnson ran across Centre Court (Adam Butler/PA)

Laver back on top

Rod Laver marks his return to Wimbledon with the trophy
Rod Laver marks his return to Wimbledon with the trophy (PA)

Nine for Navratilova

Martina Navratilova holds the singles trophy for a record ninth time
Martina Navratilova holds the singles trophy for a record ninth time (David Giles/PA)

Historic triumph for Ashe

Arthur Ashe lifted his first Wimbledon title in 1975
Arthur Ashe lifted his first Wimbledon title in 1975 (PA)
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