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Why Wimbeldon Has Become So Popular World Wide.

Every summer, Wimbledon fortnight brings a quintessentially English flavor to the global sport of tennis. Since the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet club formed there in 1868, Wimbledon’s association with tennis has become a household name for all with even a passing interest in the game.

As a host of one of the four Grand Slam tournaments held each year, Wimbledon offers something different to the American, French and Australian opens. Wimbledon is the only one to be held on grass, a surface that tennis purists hold dear. Want more? Click here. The dress code at Wimbledon differs from the others in that players are required to wear predominantly white.

Tradition rules the day at Wimbledon, where modern technology and stadium stand shoulder to shoulder with the protocol and demeanor of sporting values. It is a venue awash with history and memories, of great players and matches prominent in tennis folklore.

And where else can the winner of the title have their trophy presented by a member if the British Royal family? Whether it is the strawberries and cream, the inevitable rain delays, or the British fans cheering on in vain for a home champion, Wimbledon offers you a slice of Britannia along with the best tennis in the world.