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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Gould is the son of former Wales and Wimbledon football manager Bobby and has also previously served as the chief executive of Bristol City Football Club.
From BBC
Video review technology will be introduced at Wimbledon for the first time this year.
From BBC
Plans to almost triple the size of the Wimbledon tennis site have moved a step closer after the High Court ruled the development was not restricted by land-use rules.
From BBC
After Wimbledon, though, Draper has only 50 points to defend for the rest of the year, and so will have the chance to gain ground rapidly.
From BBC
Later, after Wimbledon, I got a phone call from his team about the possibility of working together.
From Los Angeles Times
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