Seven Wimbledon facts you may not know

The Wimbledon Championships, often referred to simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament and is widely considered the most prestigious. It has been hosted at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, since 1877, featuring outdoor grass courts. Notably, retractable roofs have been installed over the main two courts since 2019.

Wimbledon stands as one of the four Grand Slam events, alongside the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open. Unlike the other three, Wimbledon remains the solitary Grand Slam competition played on grass, a traditional surface in tennis. Moreover, it is the sole Grand Slam competition upholding a night-time curfew, although matches can now extend under lights until 11.00 pm.

Traditionally, the tournament spans two weeks in late June and early July, commencing either on the final Monday in June or the initial Monday in July, culminating in the Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Singles Finals held on the weekend at the close of the second week.

We take a look at some of Wimbledon’s trivia and facts that are not known, lest you’re an aficionado.