What is it ?

• Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and widely considered the most prestigious.

• It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.

• Wimbledon is the only Major still played on grass, the game's original surface, which gave the game its original name of "lawn tennis".

Important info• Wimbledon was founded on 1877.

• The surface is grass and is outdoor.

• The prize money is approximately 1.5 million pounds.

• In 2009, Wimbledon's Centre Court was fitted with a retractable roof to lessen the loss of playing time due to rain.

Traditions

• Wimbledon traditions include:

• A strict dress code for competitors• The eating of strawberries and cream by

the spectators• Royal patronage

Champions

• Novak Djokovic is seeded top in the men’s list.

• Roger Federer has won Wimbledon 8 times

• Serena Williams is seeded top in the women’s list.

Television Coverage

• For over 70 years, the BBC has broadcast the tournament on television in the UK, starting in 1937.

• The matches covered are split between its two main channels, BBC One and BBC Two.

• The BBC holds the broadcast rights for Wimbledon until 2017 and it distributes its commercial-free feed to outlets worldwide.

Colours and uniforms

• Dark green and purple are the traditional Wimbledon colours.

• However, all tennis players participating in the tournament are required to wear all-white or at least almost all-white clothing.

• Its a long-time tradition at Wimbledon.

Quiz• When was Wimbledon founded ?• 1877• What colour uniforms do the players wear ?• White• How many grand slam tennis championships are

there ?• 4• What is ate with strawberries as a tradition• Cream

Prayer

• Our Father, Who art in heavenHallowed be Thy Name;Thy kingdom come,Thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,and forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. Amen.