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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Nigel's academy at Goals in Wimbledon is part of Play Their Way, a coaching campaign backed by Sport England.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The 26-year-old from Wigan has become an established hitting partner since his playing days on the Futures Tour, and shared a court with Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at last year's Wimbledon.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But, with Wimbledon looming later in June, she did not completely rule out the possibility of featuring at a tournament she has won seven times.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Granted a wildcard into the women's doubles of the WTA tournament, Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will face third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the grass-court event, a warm-up for Wimbledon.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A few days later a net was put up and suddenly we had our own Wimbledon in our front yard.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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