September 4, 2019
Roger Federer’s dramatic defeat to Grigor Dimitrov in New York has raised a fascinating possibility: could Federer go into Wimbledon 2020 level with Rafael Nadal on twenty Grand Slams each? Some would say at this particular point in time this stunning scenario is more of a probability than a possibility. The two best-loved players of […]
August 27, 2019
Serena Williams didn’t allow her recent back problems to stop her from doing what she loves best on a tennis court – soundly beating Maria Sharapova. At least that is what Serena appears to enjoy most – apart from winning Grand Slams, of course. You don’t win nineteen times in a row against a quality […]
November 30, 2018
Who will come to Wimbledon 2019? Celebrities, Royals, Sporting Heroes? The simple answer is: just about everybody who is anybody in showbiz! How do we know? Well, let’s just reflect upon the celebrity list from Wimbledon 2018. And as you drool over the sheer glamour of it all, there is one inescapable conclusion. Wimbledon is […]
November 1, 2018
As one of the UK’s most iconic sporting events and one of the four prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments, Wimbledon has been an important part of British culture since it first took place at the All England Club in 1877. Wimbledon is known for its famous all-white dress code, its close association with the Royal […]
July 18, 2018
Real Tennis explained by former world No 1 Katrina Allen. Tennis as we know it today took off in the 1870s but it comes from the game known as “Real Tennis”, invented by French monks in the 12th century. At one point, the game was the national sport in France and there were thousands of courts around the country. […]
August 9, 2016
Wimbledon has always been even more special when the Americans are on song. They add some extra fizz to the action – and you never know quite what’s coming. American tennis players were at the centre of the biggest moments of modern history and drama during Wimbledon 2016 – and a certain American legend-turned-coach did […]
August 11, 2015
American tennis players were at the centre of so much drama during Wimbledon 2015 – and Serena Williams was crowned queen for the sixth time! We just have to start with the greatest of them all. She secured her second “Serena Slam” with her 6-4, 6-4 win over Garbine Muguruza in the final, meaning Williams […]
June 5, 2015
Try to imagine Wimbledon over the years without Americans. It just wouldn’t have been the same, would WIMBLEDON WOULDN’T BE WIMBLEDON WITHOUT AMERICANS! Try to imagine Wimbledon over the years without Americans. It just wouldn’t have been the same, would it? Rebellious, record-breaking, glamorous or just utterly brilliant, the Americans always add something – and […]