Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the oldest and arguably the most prestigious tennis tournament globally. It has been held annually since 1877, making it one of the longest-running sporting events in history. The tournament spans two weeks in late June and early July and is hosted at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London.
History of Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
Wimbledon, established in 1877, stands as the oldest and among the most esteemed tennis championships globally. Held annually at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, the tournament has a rich history synonymous with tradition and excellence. Initially featuring only men’s singles, women’s singles joined the lineup in 1884, with doubles and mixed doubles events following in 1885. Across its storied tenure, Wimbledon has evolved into a pinnacle of grass-court tennis, renowned for its prestige, iconic setting, and enduring allure to players and fans alike.
Getting to Wimbledon
Wimbledon is located in the southwest of London and is easily accessible by public transport. The closest train station to the tournament is Wimbledon Station, which is served by both overground trains and the London Underground District Line. From there, it is a short walk to the All England Club. You can also take buses or taxis to the tournament.
Recent Winners of Wimbledon
In recent years, Wimbledon has seen some of the greatest tennis players of all time compete on its hallowed grass courts. The reigning champions for 2023 are Carlos Alcaraz for men’s singles and Marketa Vondrousova for women’s singles. Other recent winners include Novak Djokovic, Ashleigh Barty, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, and Simona Halep.
Wimbledon Winners - Men's singles
| Year | Winner | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) |
| 2022 | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | Nick Kyrgios (Australia) |
| 2021 | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | Matteo Berrettini (Italy) |
| 2019 | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | Roger Federer (Swiz) |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) | Kevin Anderson (South Africa) |
Wimbledon Winners - Women's singles
| Year | Winner | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Markéta Vondroušová (Czech Republic) | Ons Jabeur (Tunisia) |
| 2022 | Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) | Ons Jabeur (Tunisia) |
| 2021 | Ash Barty (Australia) | Karolína Plíšková (Czechia) |
| 2019 | Simona Halep (Romania) | Serena Williams (USA) |
| 2018 | Angelique Kerber (Germany) | Serena Williams (USA) |
Wimbledon Dates and Favourites for 2024
The dates for Wimbledon in 2024 are July 1st to July 14th. As for the favourites to win, based on current form and rankings, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are likely to be among the top contenders for the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively. Other top players to watch out for include Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina.
Event Schedule
Daily Schedule: A full Order of Play will be available the night before the next day’s play.
Championships Schedule: The Championships 2024 will be played over 14 days from Monday 1 – Sunday 14 July.
The Championships begin with two days of Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles matches before Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles start on Wednesday, and Mixed Doubles on Friday. The Junior Championships (18 & under) will commence on Saturday 7 July, and in the second week competitions for wheelchair competitors and 14 & under juniors will take place alongside the invitation event.
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