Wimbledon

[wim-buhl-duhn]

noun

1. a former borough, now part of Merton, in SE England, near London: international tennis tournaments.

Wimbledon

/ ˈwɪmbəldən /

noun

1. part of the Greater London borough of Merton: headquarters of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 1877 and the site of the annual international tennis championships

Example Sentences

"At the moment I'm not thinking about the ranking," added the Australian Open and Wimbledon champion.

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Replies were received from each of the tournaments, with Wimbledon advising they would consider the suggestions.

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Sinner, 24, is chasing his fourth title of the campaign following wins at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and in Beijing earlier this month.

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She was very competitive against world number one Aryna Sabalenka on Wimbledon's Centre Court - and took her to a third set tie-break in Cincinnati - but there was little room for encouragement elsewhere.

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He is due to appear again at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

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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).