2007-03-22 01:05:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly referred to as simply "Wimbledon", is the oldest event in the sport of tennis. It is typically regarded as the most important international tennis event. For instance, according to tennis writer and broadcaster John Parsons' Ultimate Encyclopedia of Tennis (1998)[1], Wimbledon "is the oldest, the most famous and certainly the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world". Similarly, tennis journalist Paul Fein calls Wimbledon "tennis' most prestigious spectacle" in his book Tennis Confidential (2002) [2].
Held every June and July at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, United Kingdom, the tournament is the third Grand Slam event played each year, preceded by the Australian Open and the French Open, and followed by the U.S. Open. The tournament lasts for two weeks, subject to the extensions for rain, and is the only Grand Slam event currently played on a grass surface (although that surface is played on in other tournaments as well, such as Queens and Halle) .
Separate tournaments are simultaneously held, all at the same venue, for Gentlemen's Singles, Ladies' Singles, Gentlemen's Doubles, Ladies' Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Youth tournaments — Boys' Singles, Girls' Singles, Boys' Doubles and Girls' Doubles — are also held. Additionally, special invitational tournaments are held: the 35 and over Gentlemen's Doubles, 45 and over Gentlemen's Doubles, 35 and over Ladies' Doubles and wheelchair doubles.
2007-03-22 01:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by Answer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oldest Tennis Tournament
2016-11-15 08:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the oldest Grand Slam and the most prestigious one. It's played in the land tennis was born in and it is very traditional. Every player's dream is to win this historic tournament at least once to remain immortal. A Wimbledon trophy is the most sacred thing in tennis, without a doubt. The charm and appeal that attracts people to this event is due to the fact that it is one of the only Grand Slams that remains without subsidy. It is not as commercialized as the Australian Open, U.S. Open, or French Open and retains its traditional, British charm. It is also one of the most organized and best presented of the tennis tournaments. It has that great appeal of royalty and tradition. No sponsors of the side of the courts, beautiful green grass courts, strawberries and cream, it just feels unlike any other event. Wimbledon is a spectacular event attended by fans from all over the globe. This tournament put on by Britain's, and possibly the world's, premiere tennis club is unrivaled by any other tennis tournament. It has the highest ticket sales of the Tennis Grand Slams and is highly regarded by any member of the tennis community.
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2016-04-13 21:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Wimbledon is the oldest event in the sport of Tennis
2007-03-22 01:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Frost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-19 15:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.First Wimbledon was held in 1877
2007-03-22 18:55:32 · answer #7 · answered by Strider 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, according to wikipaedia in 1877
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2007-03-22 15:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-22 18:25:20 · answer #9 · answered by john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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