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Where was the first official Wimbledon Championship played?

The first men's tennis tournament was held at this tennis club in Wimbledon, London. This was also the first time that the world witnessed an official tournament of lawn tennis.
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In which year was the Wimbledon Championship first televised?

Wimbledon was first covered live on BBC Television on 21st June 1937. The match was played between George Rogers and Bunny Austin, and finally fans could view it from the comfort of their home.
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She was the last British woman to win the ladies’ singles tournament.

Hailing from Great Britain, Virginia Wade won the Wimbledon singles champion in 1977. She beat Betty Stove 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 to secure the winning title.
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What is the dress code color to be followed as per the Wimbledon rules?

All players must be dressed in almost-white (this does not include off-white or cream) clothes. The rules also state that the umpire can ask a player to change his/her attire in case they do not meet the requirements listed down for the dress code.
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What was the duration of the longest Wimbledon match?

The longest match ever played at Wimbledon lasted for 11 hours and 5 minutes. It was played between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut over the course of 3 days.
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As per tradition which day is a day of rest during the Wimbledon Championships?

No tennis is played on the first Sunday of the championships. Wimbledon is also the only Grand Slam tournament to have an off day during the tournament. However, on some occasions this tradition was broken.
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What is not allowed at Wimbledon?

Sponsored advertising is not allowed at Wimbledon as it is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world. Besides it is not short on revenue.
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In whose presence do players bow or curtsy in front of the Royal Box?

The tradition of bowing in front of The Royal Box was discontinued in 2003. However, an exception is made in the presence of the Queen and the Prince of Wales.
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What is the average age of ball boys and ball girls drawn for the Wimbledon Championship?

Ball boys and girls are nominated by their head teachers from local schools in London. Ball girls made their appearance for the first time on centre court in 1985.
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What is the centre court fitted with to avoid rain delays during matches?

The retractable roof was fitted on the centre court after several instances of rain delays. Rain has also caused delays during several tournaments since the onset of Wimbledon.
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Which types of courts are used in Wimbledon?

Perennial ryegrass is sown on the courts. This is also the only Grand Slam event where the tournaments are played on grass.
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What is the total number of grass courts at Wimbledon?

Wimbledon hosts a total of 18 tournament grass courts. Additionally, there are 22 grass courts at Aorangi Park. These grass courts are used for practise purposes by former champions and current players alike.
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In which year were yellow balls adapted at Wimbledon?

Since the beginning of the Championships, white balls were used during the tournaments. However, yellow balls were adopted to ensure better visibility for television viewers.
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What is done with the Wimbledon balls after the Championship?

The tennis balls are sold at the All England Tennis Club. The funds raised are then donated to charities to help support future tennis stars.
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Who is believed to have let out the loudest grunt at Wimbledon?

It has been recorded that Maria Sharapova from Russia let out the loudest grunt during the tournament in 2009. It was recorded at about 105 decibels!
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Who is the youngest female to win the Wimbledon Singles?

Charlotte Dod won the single title in the year 1887. The English sportswoman was a mere 15 years and 285 days old when she took home the trophy.
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Who was the first black player to be invited to play at Wimbledon?

Althea Gibson was the first African-American player to be invited at Wimbledon in 1951. She also went on to become the first black player to win the singles title at the French Open in the year 1956.
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Who was the oldest male champion at Wimbledon?

The British tennis player was ranked number one in 1901. He won the title in 1909 and was the oldest male champion in men's singles at 41 years of age.
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How many umpires serve at the Wimbledon championship?

The number of umpires on duty at the Wimbledon championship is 330, and they mostly include British umpires.
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Who was the oldest female champion in Wimbledon history?

A female tennis player, Charlotte hailed from Ealing in Middlesex. She was 37 years old when she won the title in 1908.
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How many spectators were present at the first Wimbledon championship?

During the first tournament, the Wimbledon attracted a small crowd of around 200 spectators. The court was dead and extremely slippery during this period.
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What do spectators popularly munch on at the tournament?

Strawberries and cream has been a favorite snack at Wimbledon for the longest time. It has become a treasured experience for fans. Spectators are recorded to consume nearly 27,000 kilograms of strawberries.
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What is the measure of the trophy replica received by the winner of the Men’s Singles?

The Men's Singles' champion gets to take home an 13-inch replica of the trophy. It is a silver gilt cup that is designed with a pineapple on the top.
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Which player has had the most Aces during Wimbledon?

Isner served a total of 214 aces during the Wimbledon tornament of 2018. He also holds the record for the highest number of aces (113) during a single Wimbledon match.
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How many balls are used during Wimbledon?

These balls are stored at a particular temperature to ensure that they remain in best shape. After the first seven games, new balls are provided.
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Which player refused to don the all-white attire for the longest period?

From 1988 to 1990 Andre Agassi refused to play at the tournament as he did not approve of the dress code. However, he finally stepped on the court in 1991 while following the regulation.
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On average, how many glasses of Pimm’s are served at the Championships?

On an average, some tournaments have seen the sale of over 300,000 glasses of Pimm's. The experience is popularly looked forward to by fans.
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What is the average number of racquets strung for Wimbledon?

The racquets are strung by a team of professionals who are specially roped in. While 40 percent of the racquets are reserved for women, 60 percent are reserved for men.
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What is the total capacity of the grounds at Wimbledon?

A total of 39,000 spectators can enjoy the Championships live, while the Centre Court has 14,979 seats. Besides, there are millions of viewers watching the tournament on television and streaming it live.
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What is the name of the hawk used to keep the pigeons away from the Wimbledon venue?

Rufus the Hawk is used to keep the pigeons away by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The bird took over Hamish, the previous hawk and has been successfully doing its job for more than fifteen years.
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04th July, 2019

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