Wimbledon is the oldest official tennis tournament in the world. The 2024 edition is taking place from July 1 to 14. It features one of the most prestigious championships globally, known for the players' attire in white and its grass court surface.
As in every edition, Wimbledon takes place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The courts are outdoor grass, although since 2019, the two main courts have retractable roofs.
The first Wimbledon tournament was held in 1877, with Spencer Gore winning the inaugural men's singles title by defeating William Marshall in the final.
The tradition of wearing white at Wimbledon originated in the Victorian era when it was deemed appropriate and elegant to wear white during outdoor sports, especially in social and sporting events like tennis. This practice was formalized at Wimbledon in the late 19th century and has endured as a distinctive part of the tournament ever since.
Carlos Alcaraz is the latest champion of Wimbledon in men's singles, having defeated Novak Djokovic in the final. The Spaniard won in a 3-2 sets victory, securing his second Grand Slam title of his career.
Markéta Vondroušová won the women's singles title at Wimbledon in 2023, defeating Tunisian Ons Jabeur with a double 6-4 scoreline. It was the first and only Grand Slam title won by the Czech in her career.
The tournament champion will earn 2000 points for their ranking, while the runner-up will receive 1200 points. Semifinalists are guaranteed 720 points each, and quarterfinalists receive 360 points. Players reaching the fourth round earn 180 points, the third round 120 points, the second round 90 points, and the first round 10 points.
Most men's singles titles: Roger Federer (8)
Most women's singles titles: Martina Navratilova (9)
Most consecutive titles (men's singles): Roger Federer and Björn Borg (5)
Most consecutive titles (women's singles): Martina Navratilova (6)
Most consecutive matches won (men's singles): Roger Federer and Björn Borg (41)
Most consecutive matches won (women's singles): Martina Navratilova (48)
Most men's doubles titles: Todd Woodbridge (9)
Most women's doubles titles: Elizabeth Ryan (12)
Most mixed doubles titles: Elizabeth Ryan (7)
Youngest champion in men's singles: Boris Becker, 17 years old and 222 days (1985)
Youngest champion in women's singles: Lottie Dod, 15 years old and 285 days (1888)
Youngest champion in men's doubles: Dennis Ralston, 17 years old and 341 days (1960)
Youngest champion in women's doubles: Martina Hingis 15 years old and 282 days (1996)
Youngest champion in mixed doubles: Rod Laver, 20 years old and 328 days (1959)
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