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The History and Meaning of Centre Court at Wimbledon

Centre Court at Wimbledon is widely regarded as the most famous tennis court in the world. It has hosted every Wimbledon singles final since...
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Why Wimbledon Feels Different From the Other Grand Slams

Every Grand Slam has a personality, but only one of them feels like arriving somewhere that exists outside of ordinary time. The Australian Open...
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Wimbledon’s All-White Dress Code Explained

Of all the traditions that define Wimbledon, none is more immediately visible or more strictly enforced than the requirement that every player dress almost...
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How Wimbledon’s Grass Courts Affect Playing Style

Grass is the surface on which tennis was invented, and Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam still played on it. But what exactly does...
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Why Wimbledon Is the Most Traditional Tournament in Tennis

Every sport has a cathedral. Tennis has Wimbledon. Since its first championship in 1877, the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has maintained a...
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How New York City Shaped the US Open

Every Grand Slam has a city. Wimbledon has London. Roland Garros has Paris. The Australian Open has Melbourne. But none of those tournaments wears...
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