What's the best grass height?

Jerzy

The sacred lawn courts at Wimbledon have their grass cut to a height of 8mm - the optimum grass length for growth and play.

Colonel Sanders at Wimbledon !

Jerzy

Every year there's a man who looks like Colonel Sanders and sits in the same corner. Who is he ? And why is he there ? His name is David Spearing and he's been a steward at Wimbledon for 34 years. He sits in the players' box to make sure the players representatives are in the correct place. He actually lives in Abu Dhabi and comes over once a year for the Championships.

Pat Cash(b. 1965-) (Aus)

Won 1987(bt. Ivan Lendl 7-6, 6-2, 7-5)

The first player to climb the stands up to the player's box on Centre Court.

The player who also started the tradition of throwing headbands and wristbands to the Wimbledon crowd after a match.

Pat CashPat CashThe flamboyant Pat Cash is remembered more for his famous climb up the stands to the player's box, where he celebrated with his coach and family, than for his actual victory over Ivan Lendl in 1987. This started a Wimbledon tradition which is copied by players today, and which is loved by the Press and courtside photographers.

Pat Cash diving

Classic dive by Pat Cash. His athleticism was part of his serve & volley attacking, game.