BASIC PRESENTATION

The Championships

Content

1. The town

2. The Championships I.

3. The Championships II.

4. Trophies and prize money

5. Traditions

6. Sources

• southwest area of London
• affluent suburb
• residential area divided:
• village
• town
• became part of London in 1965

Wimbledon-the town

• oldest tennis tournament in the world
• first tournament in 1877
• hosted by the "All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club" in WImbledon
• takes place over 2 weeks in late June-early July

The Championships I.

• grass surface
• five main contests today
• at the beginning: only Gentlemen's Singles
• difference to today: handmade equipment
• 1884: men's doubles competition and women's singles were introduced

The Championships II.

• winners are awarded with replicas
• men: silver gilt cup
• women: silver salver "Rosewater Dish"
• 1968: prize money was introduced
• 2007 prize money for men and women became equal

Trophies and prize money

Traditions

- white dress-code

Sources

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-History-of-the-Wimbledon-Tennis-Championships/

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-tennis-players-wear-white-at-wimbledon

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