Free post: Wimbledon
Free post: The Championships, Wimbledon Presentation: The Championships, Wimbledon , commonly known simply as Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is regarded by many as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon , London , since 1877 and is played on outdoor grass courts , which is widely considered as the classic tennis court. Central Court Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open (in Melbourne) , the French Open (known as Roland Garros, in Paris) and the US Open (in New York City) . Wimbledon traditions include a strict all-white dress code for competitors and royal patronage. The tournament is also notable for the absence of sponsor advertising around the courts, with the exception of Rolex , which provides timekeeping technology during matches. Beginning: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is a priva
