Wimbledon Wows - outstanding facts in the history of the worlds greatest grass court Championship !
The fastest serve? The wettest year? Who was the tallest player ever to play at SW19? When was the last time a wooden racket was used?. What about the shortest mens match? Or the first tie break? There have been many moments from Wimbledon, the worlds greatest tennis tournament, that make us go, "Wow" !!
The oldest and most famous grass court tennis championship in the world is reveered by fans, the media, and professionals as THE place to win a Grand Slam. It never fails to produce amazing results, facts, figures and incidents. But how many do you actually know? You'll be surprised at some of the stats mentioned here!
The famous Wimbledon logo which has been used for over 40 years as a symbol of this great tennis tournament.
Arthur Ashe - the first black champion in the modern era, 1975.
So quintessentially British - the largest tennis tournament played on grass.
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Breaking news: 27th April, 2015:...Wimbledon bans "selfie" sticks! An official says the Club will no longer tolerate their "nuisance value", as they can interfere with spectotors' enjoyment.
At last !! - 2013. Andy Murray becomes the first British player to win the mens singles since Fred Perry back in 1936.
The most famous outcry in Wimbledon history, "That ball was on the line ! Chalk flew up" ! John McEnroe's famous rant eventually led to the introduction of Hawkeye.
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