Wimbledon

About the tournament

Wimbledon is the oldest and most traditional tennis tournament in the world. Played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877, it is the only Grand Slam held on grass — the surface that gave rise to modern tennis.

The tournament is held annually in June and July, in one of the most iconic settings in sport: 18 courts, a mandatory all-white dress code, strawberries and cream in the stands, and the reverent hush of the British crowd.

History and tradition

Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam that requires players to wear an entirely white uniform. The tradition dates back to the 19th century, when white was associated with the British aristocratic sporting scene.

Centre Court at the All England Club holds 14,979 spectators and features a famous retractable roof installed in 2009. Court No. 1 accommodates 12,345 fans.

Brazilians at Wimbledon

Gustavo Kuerten reached the quarterfinals in 2000, but Wimbledon has never been fertile ground for Brazilians — players raised on clay. The new generation, especially João Fonseca with his powerful serve, has shown growth potential on grass.

Follow the complete Wimbledon 2026 draw, round by round, men’s and women’s.

Tickets

Wimbledon operates a public ballot system for most tickets. Applications open in September/October of the previous year. There is also an in-person queue for daily grounds passes — a tradition that lets fans enter the complex at an affordable price without access to Centre Court.