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The ChampionshipsWimbledon
6. Sources
5. Traditions
4. Trophies and prize money
3. The Championships II.
2. The Championships I.
1. The town
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Wimbledon-the town
- southwest area of London
- affluent suburb
- residential area divided:
- village
- town
- became part of London in 1965
The Championships I.
- 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 II.
- 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
Trophies and prize money
- 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
- white dress-code- men's and women's competitions called "Gentlemen's" and "Ladies"- Royal Box- Centre Court
Traditions
https://www.google.com/search?q=wimbledon+location+map&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwil3Pbp7Z33AhUL9BoKHdYsB1oQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=wimbledon+location+map&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECAAQQzoICAAQgAQQsQM6BQgAEIAEOgQIABAeOgQIABATOggIABAIEB4QEzoGCAAQCBAeULQJWLkuYMMxaABwAHgAgAGwAYgB7guSAQQyMi4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=a3pdYuX6KYvoa9bZnNAF&bih=857&biw=1680#imgrc=dKmn6GimvlsEvM&imgdii=y-fzjWG0Yaw5cM
https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-tennis-players-wear-white-at-wimbledon
https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-History-of-the-Wimbledon-Tennis-Championships/
Sources