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The inaugural Championships are held at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club, Worple Road, Wimbledon, with an entry of 22 men attracted by an announcement in The Field. A crowd of 200 watch Spencer Gore become the first Champion.
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Wimbledon station (District Line / South Western Railway / London Trams) is a step-free station and is 1.1 miles from the Grounds. There is a dedicated Championships bus service from Wimbledon station going to and from the Grounds during the event. Return buses leave from outside Gate 11 on Somerset Road (exit the Grounds through Gates 12 or 13).
Food and Drink at Wimbledon, part of Compass Group, is the official caterer to The Championships, Wimbledon, delivering the single largest annual catering operation in Europe. The team is built up of more than 2,500 team members in a variety of roles, including Managers, Chefs, Waiting Staff, Bar Staff, Catering Assistants & Back of House Staff.
Jun 20, 2024 · The Wimbledon Championships, originally played by amateurs, were opened to professional players in 1968; Rod Laver of Australia and Billie Jean King of the United States won the singles events that year. The current championships, in addition to men’s and women’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles, include events for junior boys and girls.
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Wimbledon. History And Tradition At Wimbledon Since the first Championships in 1877, Wimbledon has grown from its roots as a garden-party tournament to a Grand Slam tournament with a following of millions around the world. The only Slam contested on grass continues to honour many long-standing traditions, including a strict dress code for ...
