In 2009, Wimbledon's Centre Court was fitted with a retractable roof to lessen the loss of playing time due to rain. Unlike other tournaments, advertising is minimal and low key from official suppliers such as Slazenger and Rolex. Strawberries and cream are traditionally consumed at the tournament.
Wimbledon traditions include a strict all-white dress code for competitors, and royal patronage. Five major events are held each year, with additional junior and invitational competitions also taking place. However, changes to the tennis calendar in 2015 have seen the event moved later by one week to begin in early July. The tournament traditionally took place over two weeks in late June and early July, starting on the last Monday in June and culminating with the Ladies' and Gentlemen's Singles Finals, scheduled for the Saturday and Sunday at the end of the second week. Also, it is the only Grand Slam that does not conduct night matches, imposing a night curfew instead. Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass, the traditional tennis playing surface. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open.
It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877 and is played on outdoor grass courts, with retractable roofs over the two main courts since 2019. The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. For the most recent championships, see 2022 Wimbledon Championships.īarbora Krejčíková / Kateřina Siniaková (doubles)