Wimbledon
The Championships, oldest tennis tournament in the world since 1877
Overview
Played on outdoor grass at the All England Club in London, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, founded in 1877. It enforces a whites dress code, features Centre Court and its roof since 2009, and crowns champions with the Venus Rosewater Dish and gilt cups. The grass rewards serve and volley heritage even in the baseline era.
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