Top Ten Unique Aspects of Wimbledon
Wimbledon is well-known for its traditions so what truly makes it unique…
• The grass tennis courts - once in your life play on them… the feel under foot is awesome
• Required “predominantly white” tennis attire - it is a welcome change once a year
• Queuing for Centre Court tickets - imagine sleeping overnight for Super Bowl tickets?!
• Strawberries and cream - not your traditional sports stadium food
• Murray Mountain, formerly known as Henman Hill, where tennis fans can watch the matches from Centre Court on the big screen TV - sitting there while a Brit is competing is thrilling…
• No play on the middle Sunday - what other major sporting event takes a day off?
• Royal Box on Centre Court - although it’s sadly been missing members of the Royal family since Princess Diana’s visits years ago
• Technology amidst the tradition - e.g. Hawk-Eye electronic line-calling technology is used on Centre Court
• Absence of sponsor signage on Centre Court - OK, Rolex’s logo is on the clock, Slazenger on the back wall and IBM on the serve speed sign, but they are subtly presented
• On-court trophy presentation by British royalty – the pomp and circumstance are memorable…








