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BBC signs three-year Wimbledon deal

The BBC has signed a new rights deal with the All England Club to continue broadcasting Wimbledon until 2020.

The extended three-year deal keeps the Grand Slam free to air and includes live online and radio coverage.

BBC director general Tony Hall said Wimbledon "unites the nation" and that he was "delighted" with the deal.

"In what are difficult financial times, this is a deal that represents the BBC's commitment to sport in what is an incredibly competitive market."

Novak Djokovic won his third men's singles title at Wimbledon this year, while Serena Williams won her sixth women's crown.