Wimbledon is 'best tournament in the world', says Tim Henman

The final preparations for this year’s edition of the Wimbledon tennis tournament are being finalised, and the world-famous tournament is ready to welcome the sport’s finest players, with the All England Club celebrating a centenary of action on the centre court.

A stellar lineup of tennis' greatest will take part for what could be one of their final times at Wimbledon, as the crown of the British sporting summer returns.

Euronews sports editor Andy Robini spoke to former British No.1 Tim Henman about what makes the championship so special.

''I personally would say that Wimbledon is the best tennis tournament in the world," says Henman. 

"It is really about the history, tradition, the grass courts, the predominantly white clothing and I think when you reflect back to when the event started back in 1877, it certainly has a lot of history and traditions so I'm looking forward to it.''

Henman never won a Grand Slam at Wimbledon, but he did reach the semi-finals on four occasions. He says the way to win the tournament is different now to when he was playing.  

"I think grasscourt tennis has changed over the years. It was much more 'serve and volley' dominated, but now I think you see a lot more of the action from the back of the court. Physically, technically, and mentally, you've got to be ready to go," he said. 

"The Grand Slam is over two weeks [long] so you have got to be ready to try and win seven matches.''

Many of the world's biggest names are set to take part, with Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray all featuring on the grass court.

Emerging stars like Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz are also playing, many of them hoping to mount their Wimbledon journey.

Despite announcing last year his