Wimbledon Championship

There are many sports in this world but few among them become a tradition like tennis. This sport has been around since the 19th century when it was first played. There are many tournaments held by many governing bodies in the world of tennis but the most traditional and prestigious is the Wimbledon championship. People refer saying only Wimbledon because of its popularity among the Grand slams held every year. The first Wimbledon championship was held in the All England Club in London in 1877 and is still held at that same place now. Wimbledon has its own surface, which is grass, and so people generally refer to tennis as "lawn tennis". The tournament usually takes place from June to July over a course of 2 weeks. The Grand Slams which I have been talking about are a collection of major events happening in a year that consist of the Australian Open, The French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. The Australian Open takes place first then the French Open then Wimbledon and finally the US Open. The Grand Slams decide a player's world rankings.

The Australian Open is played in a hard court while the French is on a clay court and the Wimbledon is played on a traditional grass court and finally the US Open is played on a hard court again. There are many traditions of the Wimbledon some of them are eating strawberries and cream, there is a dress code for players. The All England Club was founded in 1688 and was named the All England Croquet Club. Lawn tennis was first invented by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield and tennis was known as "sphairistrike". The prize money for the 2009 Wimbledon cup was £12,550,000. The BBGs are a part of the many traditions of the Wimbledon which helps the Shaftsbury Children's Home. The BBGs also provided for the native schools.

The traditional colors of Wimbledon are Mauv or dark green and purple. Many royal people come to see this prestigious game, and all the players have to bow in front of them when either leaving or entering the court. But the Duke Kent who is the president of the All England Club decided to withdraw this tradition and made that is only if the Queen or the Prince of Wales is present only then the players must bow in front of them.

The Wimbledon has its own radio station which in on air when champion ship matches are going on at the Wimbledon Centre Court, which is the trademark court for the Wimbledon. It is renowned as the most sophisticated radio station which is held annually. The main commentators and reporters are Gigi Salmon, Nick Lestor, Rupert Bell, Nigel Bidmead, Guy Swindells, Lucie Ahl, Nadine Towell and Helen Whitaker. The Wimbledon is a traditional event and always will be through the ages.

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