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Wimbledon Championships
tennis
Overview
The Wimbledon Championships is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, held annually at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. Established in 1877, it is the only Grand Slam event still played on grass courts, maintaining traditions like all-white player attire and royal patronage. Wimbledon is renowned for its strict dress code, iconic strawberries and cream, and the famous retractable roof over Centre Court.
This season
The 2024 Wimbledon Championships will take place from July 1 to July 14, continuing its legacy as the pinnacle of grass-court tennis. Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz (men's singles) and Markéta Vondroušová (women's singles) will return to compete for the coveted trophies. The tournament remains a highlight of the summer sporting calendar, with record prize money expected and potential appearances from tennis legends in exhibition matches and royal box appearances.
Career highlights
- Oldest tennis tournament in the world (founded 1877)
- One of four Grand Slam tournaments (with Australian Open, French Open, US Open)
- Played exclusively on grass courts since inception
- First televised in 1937 (BBC)
- Introduced tiebreaks in 1971 (first Grand Slam to do so)
- Prize money reached £44.7 million in 2023
- Centre Court retractable roof installed in 2009
- Longest match: 11 hours, 5 minutes (Isner vs. Mahut, 2010)
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