Polyurethane varnish may also lack the hand-rubbed lustre of drying oils such as linseed or tung oil; in contrast, however, it is capable of a much faster and higher build of film, accomplishing in two coats what may require many applications of oil.
Wimbledon Top 10: Oldest champions. In the latest daily top 10, Wimbledon.com looks at some of the oldest champions. 1. Arthur Gore was 41 when he won the 1909 title, making him the oldest ever champion in the gentlemen's singles. That was the Briton's third title, after tournament victories in 1901 and 1908.
Longest Tennis Matches John Isner def. Nicolas Mahut, Wimbledon 2010 (11h 5m)- This unusual first round match-up in Wimbledon has gone down as one of the longest tennis matches ever in the history of the game, if not the longest. This epic clash has been immortalised at Wimbledon itself, with a plaque commemorating the three-day struggle. It was the perfect combination.