Wimbledon which is held every year in London, United Kingdom, is the greatest tournament in Tennis. Every tennis player has a dream to play in this tournament, legends are made in Wimbledon, it is not only a tournament but it is a Mecca for Tennis fans. There are some amazing facts of Wimbledon which take it above every other tournament.
- Wimbledon first started in 1877.
- Wimbledon is played on a Grass Court.
- Players who participate in this tournament need to follow a strict dress code of all White.
- During this tournament almost 30000 kilo grams of strawberries are eaten.
- Andre Agassi didn’t play in this tournament for a few years because he didn’t like the dress code.
- There are 250 Ball boys and girls appointed for this tournament every year.
- Wimbledon always starts on Monday, which is 6 weeks before the first Monday in August.
- Wimbledon had attacks during World War I and II.
- Gentlemen’s Single and Double are all a five setter and except that all other are three setters.
- A Tennis Ball used in Wimbledon travels eleven countries from the manufacturing country to the tournament.
– Jainam Jhaveri
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