TOP 53 Facts About Wimbledon

The most prestigious tennis tournament is set to be played from 3 July to 16 July. So, let’s have a look at the top X facts about this tournament.

These facts highlight the rich history, traditions, and unique aspects that make Wimbledon a prestigious and captivating tournament in the world of tennis.

1. The official name of the tournament is “The Championships, Wimbledon.”
2. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament that does not have a title sponsor.
3. The tournament takes place over two weeks, typically starting in late June and ending in early July. This year, it will take place from 3 July to 16 July.
4. The original Wimbledon trophy, the Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy, is made of silver and stands 18.5 inches tall.
5. The Ladies’ Singles Trophy is known as the Venus Rosewater Dish and is made of sterling silver.
6. The grass courts at Wimbledon are meticulously maintained and are cut to a height of exactly 8 millimeters.
7. The iconic Wimbledon logo features a stylized silhouette of a tennis player about to strike a serve, known as the “Wimbledon bow.”
8. Wimbledon was the first Grand Slam tournament to introduce electronic line-calling technology, known as the Hawk-Eye system.
9. The record for the fastest serve at Wimbledon was set by Taylor Dent in 2010, with a serve clocked at 148 mph (238 km/h).
10. The record for the most aces served in a single Wimbledon tournament belongs to Goran Ivanisevic, who hit 213 aces in 2001.
11. The first televised Wimbledon match took place in 1937, and the tournament has been televised globally ever since.
12. Wimbledon is famous for its strict rules regarding on-court etiquette and crowd behavior, emphasizing respect and sportsmanship.
13. The longest Wimbledon final in terms of games played was in 2009 when Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick 16-14 in the fifth set.
14. The fastest recorded women’s serve at Wimbledon was hit by Venus Williams in 2008, reaching a speed of 129 mph (208 km/h).
15. The most successful male player in Wimbledon history is Roger Federer, with eight men’s singles titles.
16. Martina Navratilova holds the record for the most Wimbledon titles overall, with nine women’s singles titles and seven women’s doubles titles.
17. The first player to win the “Channel Slam” (French Open and Wimbledon in the same calendar year) was Don Budge in 1938.
18. The tournament features a strict code of all-white clothing for the players, including caps, shoes, and undergarments.
19. Wimbledon is famous for its meticulous and traditional pre-match player introductions, which include bowing or curtsying to the Royal Box.
20. The trophy awarded to the Wimbledon mixed doubles champions is called the “The All England Plate.”
21. The fastest ever recorded serve at Wimbledon was achieved by Venus Williams in 2008, clocked at 129 mph (208 km/h).
22. The longest tiebreaker in Wimbledon history was played between Bjorn Borg and Pat Cash in 1981, with Borg winning 20-18.
23. In 1986, the Yellow Ball was introduced at Wimbledon for the first time, replacing the traditional white ball.
24. The total number of balls used during the Wimbledon tournament is approximately 54,000.
25. The longest match in Wimbledon history took place in 2010, lasting 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days.
26. The tournament’s official flower is the violet, and it is commonly seen in floral displays throughout the grounds.
27. Wimbledon’s famous “queue” tradition allows fans to camp overnight to secure tickets for the matches the following day.
28. The record for the most Wimbledon titles won by a mixed doubles pair is held by Elizabeth Ryan and Fred Perry, with four titles.
29. The court where the Wimbledon finals are played is named Centre Court, and it can accommodate approximately 15,000 spectators.
30. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament that has a strict policy of not scheduling any matches on the middle Sunday of the tournament, known as the “People’s Sunday.”
31. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where Wimbledon is held, covers an area of about 42 acres.
32. The record for the most consecutive Wimbledon men’s singles titles is held by Bjorn Borg, who won five consecutive titles from 1976 to 1980.
33. Martina Hingis became the youngest player to win a Wimbledon title in the Open Era when she won the women’s doubles title in 1996 at the age of 15 years and 9 months.
34. A total of 250 ball boys and girls are selected from local schools to participate in the tournament.
35. The longest women’s singles match in Wimbledon history took place in 2019 when Karolína Plíšková defeated Alexandra Dulgheru after 3 hours and 47 minutes.
36. The prize money for the winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles at Wimbledon is one of the highest in tennis, with both receiving millions of pounds.
37. The fastest match in Wimbledon history took place in 1983 when Chris Evert defeated Wendy Turnbull in just 32 minutes.
38. In 2003, Andy Roddick set a record for the fastest serve in Wimbledon history, with a speed of 155 mph (249 km/h).
39. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament that still uses traditional grass court techniques, including hand-mowing the courts and rolling them for a consistent bounce.
40. The famous “Wimbledon queue” can sometimes extend to several kilometers, with fans camping out overnight to secure tickets.
41. The “Wimbledon effect” refers to the increase in sales of strawberries and cream during the tournament, even in supermarkets across the UK.
42. The court surfaces at Wimbledon are composed of 100% perennial ryegrass.
43. The record for the most Wimbledon men’s doubles titles is held by Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde, who won six titles together.
44. The Wimbledon umpire chairs are traditionally green and purple, representing the colors of the All England Club.
45. The shortest men’s singles final at Wimbledon occurred in 1881 when William Renshaw defeated John Hartley in just 37 minutes.
46. The longest gap between a player’s first and last Wimbledon title is 15 years, achieved by Serena Williams, who won her first Wimbledon title in 2002 and her most recent in 2017.
47. The first women’s singles champion at Wimbledon was Maud Watson in 1884.
48. The tournament has its own special blend of tea called “Wimbledon Tea,” which is served to players and spectators.
49. The Wimbledon trophy has a pineapple at the top, symbolizing hospitality, as pineapples were considered a luxury in Victorian times and it’s presented by the Duke or Duchess of Kent.
50. The shortest women’s singles final at Wimbledon took place in 1922 when Suzanne Lenglen defeated Molla Mallory in just 23 minutes.
51. The famous British tennis player, Fred Perry, was the last British male player to win the Wimbledon singles title in 1936, ending a 77-year-long drought until Andy Murray’s victory in 2013.
52. The wooden racket was used at Wimbledon until 1981 when it was replaced by modern graphite rackets.
53. The Wimbledon Museum showcases the history and memorabilia of the tournament, including trophies, outfits, and artifacts from past champions.