July 3, 2004
- Wimbledon Championships: Maria Sharapova wins her first Grand Slam title, defeating Serena Williams 6–1 6–4. (BBC) (Reuters)
- Tour de France: Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara wins the first time trial at the Tour de France to secure the yellow jersey. Lance Armstrong finishes second in the first day of racing. (ESPN)
- NASCAR Nextel Cup: Jeff Gordon wins the 2004 running of the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. (AP)
- Champ Car: Sébastien Bourdais wins his second straight Cleveland Grand Prix. (ESPN)
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