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What is it?

Commonly known simply as Wimbledon, It is the oldest tournament in the world. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, 

London since 1877 and is played on outdoor grass courts.

History

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is a private club founded on 23 July 1868, originally as "The All England Croquet Club". Its first ground was off Worple Road, Wimbledon.

Colours and uniforms

Dark green and purple are the traditional Wimbledon colours. However, all tennis players participating in the tournament are required to wear all-white or at least almost all-white clothing.

Strawberries and С ream

Strawberries and Cream

“ Come rain or come shine, it's one of the signs that the English summer is here -- but Wimbledon would not be Wimbledon without strawberries and cream.”

The Wimbledon Grass

Wimbledon is the only one of the four major tennis championships to be played on grass.

Trophies and Prizes

The Gentlemen's Singles champion is presented with a silver gilt cup 18.5 inches (about 47 cm) in height and 7.5 inches (about 19 cm) in diameter.

The Wimbledon

Chapmions

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