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Wimbledon
[wim-buhl-duhn]
noun
a former borough, now part of Merton, in SE England, near London: international tennis tournaments.
Wimbledon
/ ˈɪəə /
noun
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
While he has reached three Grand Slam finals, he has never gone beyond the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Queen's has long been a staple of the men's schedule, and a huge draw for fans in the build-up to Wimbledon.
A surprise Wimbledon semi-finalist in 2022, Maria has a game made for a grass court - but even she could not have thought her week would pan out like this.
Would you rule the Serb great out of winning Wimbledon for an eighth time and matching Roger Federer’s all-time men's record?
The pair both have titles to defend at the two remaining slams in 2025 - Alcaraz at Wimbledon and Sinner at the US Open.
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When To Use
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).
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