THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIP

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What is it?

Wimbledon Championships - the oldest tennis tournament, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments. Held annually in June - July, in the town of Wimbledon, London. Duration - 2 weeks.

History The tournament was first held in 1877,

All England Lawn Tennis Club and croquet on the grounds near Worple Road . Competitions were held only in a single man category. In 1884 was the first time held matches in the women's singles and men's doubles. In 1913 - in the women's doubles and mixed doubles. Matches began in the new location, near Church Road, since 1922, where they are held at this present time.

Some facts The British are proud of their championship,

but no one Briton was unable to win the tournament since then, as did Fred Perry in 1936. Among women, the Englishwoman won the last time in 1977, it was Virginia Wade.

Courts

The main court, where matches are held, called the Central courts. It always come finals. As the British sky is often covered with clouds over Centre Court tournament was built retractable roof.

Courts

The height of grass on the court must be exactly 8 mm. To prepare for the tournament organizers for two weeks before the games are invited to the owners of the hawks to kill pigeons on the courts.Traditional fare in the tournament is fresh strawberries with whipped cream and champagne. Each serving of strawberries contains only 10 berries that are grown necessarily in England.

Champions of 21th century 2001-Ivanisevic, Goran

2002-Hewitt, Lleyton2003-Federer, Roger2004-Federer, Roger2005-Federer, Roger2006-Federer, Roger2007-Federer, Roger2008-Nadal, Rafael2009-Federer, Roger2010-Nadal, Rafael2011-Djokovic, Novak