ORGANISED BY: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

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*     The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is widely considered the most prestigious.
*     It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877.
*     It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open.
*     Since the Australian Open shifted to hardcourt in 1988, Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass.
*     The tournament takes place over two weeks in late June and early July, culminating with the Ladies` and Gentlemen`s Singles Final, scheduled always for the second Saturday and Sunday respectively.
*     Five major, junior, and invitational events are held each year.
*     Wimbledon traditions include a strict dress code (Predominantly white) for competitors, the eating of strawberries and cream by the spectators, and Royal patronage.
*     The tournament is also notable for the absence of sponsor advertising around the courts.
*     In 2009, Wimbledon`s Centre Court was fitted with a retractable roof to lessen the loss of playing time due to rain.
*     The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is a private club founded on 23 July 1868, originally as The All England Croquet Club.
*     The inaugural 1877 Wimbledon Championship opened on 9 July 1877.
*     The Gentlemen`s Singles was the only event held and was won by Spencer Gore, an old Harrovian rackets player, from a field of 22.
*     About 200 spectators paid one shilling each to watch the final.