In the Gentlemen's Singles event, Roger Federer was dreaming of joining the legendary Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras as the only men to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles in the Open Era. Could anyone stop him?

The most likely candidates appeared to be Andy Roddick, last year's beaten finalist, and Lleyton Hewitt, champion in 2002. Or would Tim Henman, at the age of 30, finally become the first British men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936?

In the Ladies' Singles, Maria Sharapova, now at the grand old age of 18, returned to the scene of last year's unexpected triumph, determined to defend her title. She led a strong Russian contingent, but would the crown go west this year?

Narrated by Greta Scacchi, and written by Andrew Longmore of the Sunday Times, the 2005 Wimbledon Official Film serves as a lasting souvenir of the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world.