Timeline Sunday 6 July 2003

Events on Sunday 6 July 2003 4

• 1908 – 2003 Buddy Ebsen (1908-2003) American dancer and actor, the first Tin Man and later Jed Clampett and Barnaby Jones.
• 2003 Wimbledon 2003 The Championships, 23 June - 6 July 2003 The 2003 Wimbledon Championships, the 117th edition, played on the grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club from 23 June to 6 July 2003. Roger Federer won his first Grand Slam title, defeating Mark Philippoussis in the final -- the first of his record eight Wimbledon titles. Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus Williams in the Ladies' final to successfully defend her title. Defending men's champion Lleyton Hewitt suffered a shock first-round exit to Ivo Karlovic, the first time in the Open Era a reigning champion lost in round one.
• 2003 Buddy Ebsen dies in Torrance Buddy Ebsen dies aged 95.
• 2003 Roger Federer [4] (SUI) d. Mark Philippoussis (AUS) Centre Court Gentlemen's Singles, Final on Centre Court: Roger Federer [4] (SUI) defeated Mark Philippoussis (AUS) 7-6(5) 6-2 7-6(3).