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What is Wimbledon?

Wimbledon

About Wimbledon

What is Wimbledon?

The Championships or the Wimbledon as it is commonly known is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is considered as the most prestigious. The tournament has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877.

Wimbledon is one the four Grand Slam tournaments and is the only one played on a grass court considered as the classic tennis court. The other tournaments are Australian Open, French Open, and the US open.

The tournament is held from the first week of July.

Wimbledon traditions

The Wimbledon traditions include a strict all-white dress code for competitors and royal patronage. Traditionally, strawberries

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Latest Updates on Wimbledon

Wimbledon allows Russian, Belarusian players to compete under neutral flags

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Wimbledon barred players from Russia and Belarus last year. In 2022, Wimbledon's ranking points were taken away due to the ban

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2023 | 9:24 AM IST

Serena Williams' legacy: Plenty of wins, plenty of stands on issues

A couple of days before Serena Williams claimed the 22nd of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in 2016, she was asked what she makes of it

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 10:31 PM IST

Williams set to play in WTA 1000 event in Toronto after losing at Wimbledon

After a disappointing run at Wimbledon 2022 where she lost in the first round, former World No 1 Serena Williams is set to play her first North American hard-court event in two years

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Updated On : 16 Jul 2022 | 6:51 AM IST

I don't take any win for granted: Djokovic on winning Wimbledon title

The Serbian claimed his seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam overall by defeating Australia's Nick Kyrgios in an exciting four-set final on Sunday at the Centre Court

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2022 | 10:56 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar praises Novak Djokovic on winning Wimbledon crown

He reached his fourth consecutive title after defeating his Aussie counterpart by a margin of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3)

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2022 | 10:15 AM IST

Wimbledon: Czech pair Krejcikova, Siniakova win 2nd women's doubles title

The Czech duo of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova on Sunday crowned Wimbledon women's doubles champion for the second time after beating top-seeded Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2022 | 9:02 AM IST

Djokovic beats Kyrgios for 7th Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic waited. He waited for Nick Kyrgios to lose focus and lose his way. Waited to find the proper read on his foe's big serves. Waited until his own level rose to the occasion.

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2022 | 10:55 PM IST

Russia claims credit for Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina's Wimbledon title

The Russian Tennis Federation was quick to claim Elena Rybakina as our product on her run to the women's title at Wimbledon.

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2022 | 8:39 PM IST

Could Wimbledon 2022 champ Rybakina join Swiatek, Osaka at top?

With some consistency at the biggest tournaments, tennis might just have a new rival for Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka on the women's tour

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2022 | 5:55 PM IST

Wimbledon 2022: Elena Rybakina beats Jabeur to win maiden Grand Slam title

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan fought back brilliantly after losing the first set to defeat third seed Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in a final between two first-timers.

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2022 | 10:44 PM IST

Wimbledon: Djokovic ends Norrie's run, sets up final clash with Kyrgios

Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame Britain's Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon 2022 men's singles final, here on Friday

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2022 | 6:35 AM IST

Injured Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon; Kyrgios advances to final

Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon because of a torn abdominal muscle on Thursday, a day before he was supposed to play Nick Kyrgios in the semifinals

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2022 | 7:02 AM IST

Wimbledon 2022: Rybakina topples Halep to reach first Grand Slam final

Elena Rybakina became the first player from Kazakhstan to reach a major final after defeating 2019 champion Simona Halep of Romania in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 at Wimbledon on Thursday.

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 11:31 PM IST

Wimbledon 2022: Injured Nadal decides to play semifinal against Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal has reportedly decided to play his Wimbledon 2022 semifinal against Nick Kyrgios, despite suffered a 'seven-millimeter tear in the abdomen' during the four-hour, 20-minute quarterfinal encounter on Wednesday.

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 11:09 PM IST

Sania bids adieu to Wimbledon with semifinal loss in mixed doubles

Trailblazing Indian tennis star Sania Mirza's swansong appearance at Wimbledon ended in a semi-final defeat to defending champions Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk in the mixed doubles event here

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 12:36 PM IST

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal survives five-set thriller against Taylor Fritz

The second seed showcased trademark strength, increasing his aggression to keep points short and delivering a high-class deciding-set tie-break to seal a 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(10-4) victory

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 10:40 AM IST

Heartbreak for Mirza-Pavic pair as duo lose Wimbledon mixed doubles semis

India's Sania Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic's dream of winning the Wimbledon mixed doubles title came to an end on Wednesday

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 8:25 AM IST

Wimbledon 2022: Simona Halep overcomes Amanda Anisimova to reach semis

In Thursday's semifinals, she'll face No 17 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, who rallied for a three-set win over Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic.

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Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 11:29 PM IST

Wimbledon: Djokovic defeats Jannik Sinner, enters semis for 11th time

The Serbian, the No 1 seed, entered his 11th semi-final of Wimbledon after defeating Jannik Sinner 5-7 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-2, at the centre court

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Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 10:13 AM IST

Wimbledon2022: Mirza-Pavic pair advances to mixed doubles semifinals

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic advanced to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semifinals with a hard-fought win over fourth seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and John Peers

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Updated On : 05 Jul 2022 | 2:27 PM IST