Wimbledon
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What is Wimbledon? Wimbledon is the popular name for the major tennis tournaments known as the Wimbledon Championships or simply The Championships. Wimbledon includes tournaments for both men and women. It’s known as one of the most famous and prestigious tennis events. It is held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, England, near London. Wimbledon is one of the four major tennis tournaments that are considered grand slam competitions, along with the French Open, the U. S. Open, and the Australian Open. It is an open tournament, meaning it is open to both professional players and amateurs who qualify. It is the only major tournament played on grass courts (as opposed to hard courts or clay).
Example Sentences
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Britain's Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu recently pulled out of Wimbledon on the eve of their home Grand Slam because of injury.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev to win the Wimbledon title this month, said he had withdrawn from the ATP tournament, which takes place from 2-13 August in Montreal, to prioritise his health.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
She said her husband never fails to watch Eala's Wimbledon matches, even if they air in the Philippines late at night.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
A knee injury would cut Wimbledon short, but the 44-year-old hinted at another comeback afterward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
I pull my faded Wimbledon baseball cap lower over my eyes and slather my chapped lips with balm.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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