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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He is free to play again with immediate effect, but has found it very difficult to get on court since reaching the 2022 Wimbledon final.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Twelve months on, the 24-year-old is rubbing shoulders with the elite at Flushing Meadows, thanks to the stunning run to the Wimbledon semi-finals which has likely changed his life forever.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
That was evident at this year's Wimbledon, where he outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime, 14 years his junior, in a five-set thriller that became the longest quarter-final in the tournament's history.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
The first men's wildcard to reach the last four at Wimbledon for 25 years, he will look to push on in 2027 after establishing himself in the upper echelons of the game.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
My green-and-purple Wimbledon shirt hangs over the waist of my jeans.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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