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Winning Wimbledon

WINNING AIMBLEDO E TOURNAMENT'S CHAMPIONS, 1 TRADITIONS, Every year, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club opens its gates to the public to host the Wimbledon tennis tournament. It combines the best modern-day advanced sports technology with the charm of an English country garden. We examine some of the records and traditions that make the tournament one-of-a-kind. THE CHAMPIONS THE WINNERS AND THEIR COUNTRIES The first Wimbledon tournament was held in 1877 and remained an amateur event until 1968, however the level of prestige has always remained the same. Players from the UK top the men's table, but only because for 27 years there were no foreign challen- gers. There hasn't been a homegrown male Wimbledon champion since Fred Perry in 1936. GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS 35 33 wins UNITED KINGDOM AUSTRALIA SWEDEN GERMANY SPAIN EGYPT SERBIA UNITED STATES FRANCE SWITZERLAND NEW ZEALAND CZECH REPUBLIC NETHERLANDS CROATIA LADIES' SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS 54 36 UNITED STATES GERMANY AUSTRALIA CZECH REPUBLIC SWITZERLAND UNITED KINGDOM FRANCE BRAZIL SPAIN RUSSIA SPANNING THE AGES With the oldest competitor on record in his 60s and the youngest just barely 14, players of all ages have competed. ANATOMY OF A WINNING SERVE Though a fast serve doesn't guarantee an ace during play, it certainly helps. The top speeds of serves at Wimbledon are among the fastest in the world. YOUNGEST AND OLDEST GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES CHAMPIONS ALL-TIME FASTEST SERVES AT WIMBLEDON 50 years 17 years, 227 days (1985) 41 years, 182 days (1909) 180 B.F. Becker A.W. Gore Men: YOUNGEST AND OLDEST 148 mph Women: LADIES' SINGLES CHAMPIONS 129 mph 20 15 years, 285 days 37 years, 282 days (1908) Taylor Dent (2010) Venus Williams (2008) (1887) Miss C. Dod Mrs. A. Sterry THE VENUE THE FAMED GRASS Wimbledon is the only event of the four Grand Slam tournaments that is still played on grass. That world famous grass requires precious care and maintenance. 1 TON of grass seed is used each year. Up to 3.00O GALLONS of water are used for the grass during the two weeks of the tournament. Courts are re-lined and mowed during the tournament. Grass height measures 8 mm tall. Court grass is 100 PER CENT rye grass. FOOD TRADITIONS FOR WIMBLEDON FANS With roughly 38,500 spectators visiting the grounds for the tournament, caterers have plenty of mouths to feed-often with foods particularly associated with the event. AVERAGE QUANTITIES SUPPLIED BY WIMBLEDON'S CATERERS 200,000 glasses of Pimm's NIENA 190,000 N sandwiches 150,000 buns, scones, pasties, and doughnuts 300,000 cups of tea and coffee 112,000 punnets of strawberries 100,000 pints of beer 25,000 bottles of champagne 12,000 kg of poached or smoked salmon THE FUTURE OF WIMBLEDON What will Wimbledon look like in 2036? The Sports Technology Institute at Loughborough University projected what the tourna- ment may hold for players, audiences, and the sport. Spectators use personal multimedia devices to access sensor information and enhance the traditional viewing experience. Multiple sensors on players, rackets, balls, and courts provide a wealth of information to audiences. Holographic technology lets audiences project live games into environments, even in their own living rooms. Sensors monitor heart rate to gauge stress. Sensors monitor muscle movements to gauge fatigue. Racket frames become thinner thanks to lighter, Sensors monitor sweat to gauge hydration. stronger materials. And help players craft better shots. Sensors in racket frames record the racket speed of every shot. Clothing becomes skin-tight to allow for multiple sensors in the fabric. Athletes regulate water and nutrient Clothing fabrics help regulate a player's body temperature. intake based on sensor readings to optimise performance. SOURCES: WIMBLEDON.COM, HSBC Confused.com

Winning Wimbledon

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Arguably the biggest grand-slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon attracts hoards of fans to the All England Tennis and Croquet Club each year. Whether watching court-side or not, thrills, drama and stunni...

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