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The Wimbledon Championships
Published or Updated July 1, 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Sport: Tennis
Level: Professional
Sport: Tennis
Level: Professional
Event Type: Individual/Team Championship
First Held: 1877
Next Up: 7/1/2019-7/14/2019
First Held: 1877
Next Up: 7/1/2019-7/14/2019
When and Where: every late June through early July in London, England
Wimbledon is the mark of tradition. Played in the same London suburb at the same club – the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club – since 1877, this grass court tournament is the classic amongst pro tennis’ four Grand Slam events.
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Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick 7-5, 6-7, 6-7, 6-3, 14-16 to win his record 15th Grand Slam title
In 2009, Andy Roddick set a record for most games won (39) in a Wimbledon final.
Roger Federer has been involved in the two longest finals in history in both terms of games (77 games vs Andy Roddick, 2009) and time (4hrs48m vs Rafael Nadal, 2008).
Wimbledon is generally accepted as the oldest and most prestegious tournament in the world.
Players are required to wear all-white uniforms for the tournament.
If the Queen of England or the Prince of Wales are present, players are required to bow or curtsy upon entering center court
Roger Federer has lost only one (2008) Wimbledon Championship since 2003.