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Have you ever heard of the\u00a0Wimbledon tournament?<\/strong>\u00a0I’m sure you have! But… do you want to know some curiosities about it? If the answer is yes, you can’t miss this article.<\/p>\n

What is the Wimbledon tournament?<\/h2>\n

The Wimbledon tournament is known worldwide as\u00a0one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world of tennis.<\/strong>\u00a0It is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments and is held year after year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in the London Borough of Wimbledon.<\/p>\n

The best tennis players from all over the world attend this tournament and it is an\u00a0integral part of British culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why is it called Wimbledon?<\/h2>\n

Many people wonder why this famous tournament is called Wimbledon. The answer lies in\u00a0something as simple as its geographical location: the Wimbledon area<\/strong>, southwest of London.<\/p>\n

8 interesting facts about the Wimbledon tournament<\/h2>\n

Some interesting facts about the Wimbledon tournament:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1 Grass as the main surface<\/h3>\n

Something very characteristic of the Wimbledon tournament is that, unlike the other three Grand Slam tournaments,\u00a0it is the only one played on grass<\/strong>. This surface gives the tournament a special character and affects the players’ style of play.<\/p>\n

#2 White attire<\/h3>\n

At the Wimbledon tournament, players are required to wear white sportswear.<\/strong>\u00a0This tradition is due to the fact that, in the early years of the tournament, it was considered appropriate for players to wear white in a sport that was played outdoors.<\/p>\n

#3 Strawberries and cream<\/h3>\n

Strawberries and cream are very popular at Wimbledon<\/strong>\u00a0and during the tournament, tons of strawberries and cream are sold to spectators – and they are a big hit! Around 28,000 kilograms are consumed during the two weeks of the tournament.<\/p>\n

#4 The “cuckoo” rule<\/h3>\n

If a match reaches its final set with a 6-6 tie, a final tie-break known as a “tie-break” is played. However, this rule does not apply in the final set of men’s matches and\u00a0players continue to compete until there is a difference of two games.<\/strong><\/p>\n

#5 The trophy<\/h3>\n

The winner of the men’s individual trophy wins the silver-gilt cup known as “The Challenge Cup”,<\/strong>\u00a0created in 1887, and the winner of the women’s tournament receives a small replica. The winner of the women’s tournament receives a reduced-size replica. What do you think of this differentiation?<\/p>\n

#6 Centre Court<\/h3>\n

The main court at Wimbledon has a retractable roof known as “Centre Court”.\u00a0This roof allows the tournament to take place even if the weather conditions are not the most appropriate<\/strong>, enhancing the experience for players and spectators.<\/p>\n