Wimbledon is one of the most well-known championships in the sport of Tennis, and it is watched by millions every year. It is often considered to be the most important competition in the game, and is the only major championship still held on a grass surface. Players come from all over the world to compete in this game, and it is still considered a major event, and other competitions can be overlooked in order to allow players to rest before competing in Wimbledon.

The game started in Wimbledon on a site already used for croquet, with the first Lawn Tennis Championship being held in 1877. The only event at the time was Gentlemen’s Singles, and was won by Spencer Gore. When the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club moved to a new site I Church Road, the main court was given the title Centre Court. Gentlemen’s Doubles and Ladies Singles were added to the championship in 1884, and Ladies and Mixed Doubles in 1913.

Wimbledon was traditionally an amateur competition, and this was emphasised by rules such as the one which said that reigning champions only needed to play in the final. That rule was ended in 1922, and Wimbledon became professional in 1968. The Championship has famously been televised by the BBC for many years, with the first show broadcast in 1937. The championship is now shown over two weeks, including both men and women’s singles, and doubles and junior championships available on other broadcasts.

Wimbledon is one of the most widely recognised sports competitions in the UK, and many people travel to the arena to see games. The men’s singles final is the most popular choice. But there are many other games, both singles and doubles, in the competitions for people to watch their preferred players.