Wimbledon

[ wim-buhl-duhn ]

noun

1. a former borough, now part of Merton, in SE England, near London: international tennis tournaments.

Wimbledon

/ ˈwɪmbəldən /

noun

1. part of the Greater London borough of Merton: headquarters of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 1877 and the site of the annual international tennis championships

Example Sentences

Nadal would win a further 91 ATP Tour titles, including 22 Grand Slams - 14 at the French Open, four at the US Open and two at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open.

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Niemeier, 25, has a powerful game which lent itself to success on the Wimbledon grass but, after a strong start against Raducanu, her service game disintegrated and confidence seemed to sap.

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This year she reached the fourth round of Wimbledon and a world ranking of 58th despite a recent foot injury and choosing a minimal schedule in the lead up to the US Open.

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Dart, 28, has reached a career-high ranking of 59 recently on the strength of reaching the Wimbledon third round, while 32-year-old Watson remains a dependable presence.

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West began his career in entertainment as an assistant stage manager at the Wimbledon Theatre.

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More About Wimbledon

What is Wimbledon?

Wimbledon is the popular name for the major tennis tournaments known as the Wimbledon Championships or simply The Championships.

Wimbledon includes tournaments for both men and women. It’s known as one of the most famous and prestigious tennis events. It is held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, England, near London.

Wimbledon is one of the four major tennis tournaments that are considered grand slam competitions, along with the French Open, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open. It is an open tournament, meaning it is open to both professional players and amateurs who qualify. It is the only major tournament played on grass courts (as opposed to hard courts or clay).

When is Wimbledon?

In 2024, Wimbledon will take place from July 1–July 14.

The Wimbledon Championships usually begin each year in late June or early July and last for about two weeks.

More information and context on Wimbledon

Wimbledon is the oldest of the grand slam tennis tournaments. It began in 1877 at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, England. The club still hosts the event but its location has changed several times. The event expanded to include a women’s tournament in 1884.

Wimbledon is known for its traditions, including rules requiring players to wear all-white outfits.

What are some terms that often get used in discussing Wimbledon?

• tennis
• tournament
• championship
• grand slam
• major
• open
• professional

How is Wimbledon discussed in real life?

Wimbledon is widely considered the world’s most famous and prestigious tennis tournament.

Serena Williams wins Wimbledon for historic 22nd grand slam title https://t.co/x1Y4CArwXQ pic.twitter.com/iNUMRIucRg

— CNN (@CNN) July 9, 2016

So so happy and privileged to be in another @Wimbledon final. See you all Sunday 😀

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) July 14, 2017

Grand Slam titles:

Federer – 20
Nadal – 20
Djokovic – 19

Bring. On. Wimbledon.

— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) June 13, 2021

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True or False?

Players at Wimbledon are required to wear all white when competing.