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The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is the site of the most prestigious tournament in tennis: Wimbledon. Also known as “the Championships,” Wimbledon challenges elite junior and professional players from around the world to compete on the club’s famous grass courts. Of the four major tennis tournaments played every year that compose the Grand Slam of tennis—the Australian, the French,Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open—Wimbledon is the oldest and the only one played on grass. It is often referred to as the truest test of tennis because it requires players to adapt their playing style to the low bounces produced by the grass surface.

Traditions

Playing on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon requires competitors to conform to some of the longstanding traditions of the club.While bowing on Center Court to the Royal Box (where members of the British Royal family sit on occasion) is no longer required, players must still wear all-white tennis apparel. Although over the years some players have protested Wimbledon’s preeminent role in the sport, many players still view tradition-rich Wimbledon as the most important tournament to win.

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