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Still Continuing to Receive Flak for Multiple Erratic Decisions, Emma Raducanu Spills the Beans on Her Notorious ?Coaches? Conundrum
Marketa Vondrousova was clearly not impressed with the WTA Finals after her defeat to Iga Swiatek, and she shared her opinion on the matter.
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October 20, 2023
?..Other Players Are Too Angry? – WTA Star Elena Rybakina Makes Mental Tactics Evident in an Honest Chess-Like Parallel to Tennis
Marketa Vondrousova was clearly not impressed with the WTA Finals after her defeat to Iga Swiatek, and she shared her opinion on the matter.
Manasvi Dwivedi
October 18, 2023
Suspense Brews Over Wimbledon ?s Brand New Plan as Protestors Threaten to Stage ?Fight? to Protect Historic Property
Marketa Vondrousova was clearly not impressed with the WTA Finals after her defeat to Iga Swiatek, and she shared her opinion on the matter.
Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon
October 18, 2023
?Whatever It Takes? ? Embarrassing Roger Federer Clip Resurfaces as Recently Retired American Professional Flaunts His Rare Triumph Over Swiss Maestro
Marketa Vondrousova was clearly not impressed with the WTA Finals after her defeat to Iga Swiatek, and she shared her opinion on the matter.
Pratishtha Prakash
October 18, 2023
Fully Invested in China’s Progress in Tennis, Roger Federer Harks Back to ‘Terrific’ Pete Sampras Moment as He Proves the Importance of ‘Results’
Roger Federer shares a personal experience after winning the Wimbledon title against Pete Sampras in the recent Shanghai Masters event.
Charrvi Singh
October 15, 2023
American Tennis Legend Andre Agassi Swooning Over Wife Steffi Graf?s Majesty Triggers Strong Dose of Nostalgia in Fans – ?Best Tennis Player Ever?
Turning fans nostalgic, Andre Agassi shared a photo that took fans back in time to celebrate his wife Steffi Graf's Wimbledon triumph.
Akshat Gaur
October 14, 2023
Alluding to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic?s Masterful Feats, Tennis Veteran Voices ?Impossible? Statement for Carlos Alcaraz
Turning fans nostalgic, Andre Agassi shared a photo that took fans back in time to celebrate his wife Steffi Graf's Wimbledon triumph.
Vatsal Shah
October 14, 2023
Unveiling the Layers of Fashion Queen Serena Williams? Quirky Outfit Choices in a Tribute to Her Enigmatic Off-Court Persona
Turning fans nostalgic, Andre Agassi shared a photo that took fans back in time to celebrate his wife Steffi Graf's Wimbledon triumph.
Krishna Priya
October 12, 2023
?Tired, Homesick and Maybe Struggling?- Roger Federer Harks Back to the Past in an Emotional Recollection of Wife Mirka and His Coaches? Support
Turning fans nostalgic, Andre Agassi shared a photo that took fans back in time to celebrate his wife Steffi Graf's Wimbledon triumph.
Akshat Gaur
October 11, 2023
$390,000,000,000 Flex Makes Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘Day of Rest’ During Shanghai Masters a Luxurious Affair
Carlos Alcaraz dazzles in $390 Billion worth luxury brand's collection, as he gears up for his fourth round match at the Shanghai Masters.
Krishna Priya
October 11, 2023
ATP Shanghai Rolex Masters: Ben Shelton vs Jannik Sinner Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction
Ben Shelton will be locking horns against Jannik Sinner in the Round of 16. Who among the two will come out on top this time at Shanghai?
Akshat Gaur
October 10, 2023
American Tennis Sensation Ben Shelton Puts Doubles Partner in a Fix After a Sensational Shanghai Masters Win
Ben Shelton expresses his birthday wish of wanting Hubert Hurkacz to bring him cake on court during the doubles match at the Shanghai Masters.
Charrvi Singh
October 08, 2023
Breaking the Shackles Forged by $4,800,000,000 Michael Jordan Success, Roger Federer Turns Pioneer as He Sets an Unprecedented Benchmark for Young Athletes
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Krishna Priya
October 08, 2023
Soccer Legend David Beckham’s Allure Proves too Tempting to Resist for Andre Agassi’s Ex-Coach as Jannik Sinner Duties Take a Temporary Backseat
Andre Agassi's ex-coach takes break from Jannik Sinner duties to deliver a profound emotional verdict on soccer legend's 'Beckham' docuseries
Krishna Priya
October 08, 2023
Despite Consistently Producing Stellar Performances, Italian Marvel Jannik Sinner Lays Bare Limitations Stemming from a Brutal Reality
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Krishna Priya
October 08, 2023
Days After Firing Shots at Famed Tennis Coach for Disrespectful Naomi Osaka Decision, 20-Year-Old Chinese Prodigy Escalates Rift Further With Major Moves
Quinwen Zheng pulls a digital masterstroke as she made the relationship cracking with ex-coach clear for returning to Naomi Osaka
Krishna Priya
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Wimbledon Championships History
The Wimbledon Championships are an annual tournament held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The club was founded back in 1868 and christened "The All England Croquet Club."
Eight years later, Major Walter Clopton Wingfield put forward an idea for an outdoor version of court tennis. Soon, the game was officially added to the list of activities of the club.
In 1877, the club was renamed "The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club." With this change debuted the Lawn Tennis Championship.
Earlier, the club used to follow the rules put drafted by the Marylebone Cricket Club. However, when the Lawn Tennis Championship was born, a new set of rules were introduced. These rules are in force even today. Admittedly, the rules are not the same as the ones drawn in 1877, as minor changes have been made over the years.
The inaugural 1877 Wimbledon Championship kicked off on July 9, with the Gentlemen's Singles being the sole event. Spencer Gore won it after defeating 22 competitors.
In 1882, the word 'croquet' was dropped after lawn tennis became the sole activity at the club. However, the name was back on the plaque in 1899, owing to sentimentality.
In 1884, the Ladies' Singles and Gentlemen's Doubles competitions were added to the roster. Nearly two decades later, the Ladies' Doubles and Mixed Doubles events would follow.
In a similar vein with the other three Majors or Grand Slam events, Wimbledon was contested by top-ranked amateur players. During that time, professional players were prohibited from participating.
However, when the Open era arrived in 1968, the rules changed once again. Thought-provokingly, until Fred Perry in 1936 and Andy Murray in 2013, no British man has ever won at Wimbledon.
Meanwhile, on the Ladies' front, until Virginia Wade in 1977, no British woman has ever triumphed. However, Annabel Croft and Laura Robson won the Girls' Championship in 1984 and 2008, respectively.
Past 16 years Winners
ATP
Roger Federer | 2004,?2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017 |
Rafael Nadal | 2008, 2010 |
Novak Djokovic | 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018,2019 |
Andy Murray | 2013, 2016 |
WTA
Maria Sharapova | 2004 |
Venus Williams | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
Amelie Mauresmo | 2006 |
Serena Williams | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016 |
Petra Kvitova | 2011, 2014 |
Marion Bartoli | 2013 |
Garbine Muguruza | 2017 |
Angelique Kerber | 2018 |
Simona Halep | 2019 |
Records
At the Wimbledon Championships 2019, several records were set and broken. Prior to the Open era, William Renshaw won the most titles, with seven. However, Roger Federer now owns the record with eight titles. Renshaw also has the most consecutive titles, with six to his name, while Roger Federer is tied with Bjorn Borg on five.
Coming to the Ladies' segment, Helena Willis has the most pre-Open era Wimbledon titles, with eight. However, Martina Navratilova clinched nine titles in the Open era. Also in the pre-Open era, Suzanne Lenglen had the record for the most consecutive titles with 5, she was overtaken by Navratilova on six championships.
Additional records include the longest Gentlemen's Singles' final, belonging to Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, with 4hrs 58mins. The longest ever tennis match was between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, lasting 11 hours and 5 minutes.
Wimbledon 2020
The Wimbledon 2020 edition was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was the first time Since World War II that the event was called off.
Wimbledon 2021 plans
The Wimbledon Championships announced they plan to host the event in 2021. The event will be held next year, be it at full capacity, lesser capacity, or behind closed doors.
Wimbledon Championships LIVE Streaming:
Australia?Fox Sports
United States ? Tennis Channel?
United Kingdom ? Eurosport
Europe ? Eurosport
Canada ??CTV &?TSN
Pan-Asia region ??Fox Asia
Indian Subcontinent ??Star India
Southern Africa ??SuperSport
Current Prize Money | $2.4 million (men and women) |
Number of Entries (Main Draw) | 128 |
Number of Entries (Qualifying) | 16 |
Number of Seeds | 32 |
Court Type | Grass |