Wimbledon grounds hit by lightning amid ‘challenging’ weather
A lightning strike hit the Wimbledon grounds on Sunday as the head of the tennis championships admitted weather conditions had been “challenging”.
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Players at Wimbledon end protest over prize money and will not limit media appearances
LONDON: Top tennis players at Wimbledon have decided to end their protest over prize money and will no longer be limiting their media appearances during the first week of the Grand Slam tournament. A statement Monday from the advisory firm representing the players said the decision follows “constructive meetings” with the All England Club over the weekend. Sally Bolton, the chief executive at the All England Club, said she was “really pleased” with the players’ decision. “I think it’s great news that we and they can now just concentrate on the championships and on the tennis,” Bolton said. “We’ve had some really fruitful conversations over the weekend.
Serena return exciting, say Wimbledon, ahead of wildcard decision
LONDON, June 11 : Wimbledon organisers said the return of 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams to the sport was "exciting" as speculation mounts that the American could be given a wildcard for this year's championships.
Wimbledon reaffirms faith in technology as umpire in line-calling storm rests
LONDON :The All England Club said the chair umpire who faced criticism for his decision following a malfunction of the Electronic Line Calling system was merely following protocols and his absence from the schedule on Monday was due to his rest day.
Fans take cover on scorching first day of Wimbledon
LONDON :Wimbledon experienced its hottest start on a scorching Monday as temperatures went past 30 degrees Celsius, transforming the All England Club into a sizzling spectacle of sun hats, shade-seekers and fans reaching for water bottles.
Wimbledon underway in sweltering conditions
LONDON :Wimbledon sprang into life on Monday as the world's oldest tennis tournament opened its gates to thousands of spectators who had queued up for hours in the gentle morning sunshine.
Wimbledon’s treasured line judges to be replaced by electronic system
Line judges hold the role of calling “out” or “fault” during a match and their courtside projections can be the cause for celebration or anguish at often the most nail-biting moments.
Wimbledon tennis tournament to use AI to make line calls in break with tradition
That long-held Wimbledon tradition of line judges dressed in elegant uniforms is no more.