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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Before Albert Manifold’s abrupt dismissal, tensions rose over everything from secret deal talks to Wimbledon tickets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Wimbledon, a Grand Slam event Williams won seven times in singles, begins June 29 in London.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Berrettini lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2021 Wimbledon final and was beaten in the Australian Open semi-finals the following January.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Instead, he must now reset and recharge to go again at Wimbledon next month.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
One Sunday morning the entire world awoke to a tennis miracle: Arthur Ashe had won Wimbledon!
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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