Wimbledon’s £200m expansion green-lit by High Court Sport Business A legal challenge to stop a £200m plan to almost triple the size of Wimbledon tennis club has been dismissed by a High Court judge
Hawk-Eye complaints at Wimbledon? You cannot be serious! Sport Business Wimbledon’s Hawk-Eye controversies were human-made and technology’s role in refereeing sports will only grow, writes Ed Warner. In the chalk dust v Hawk-Eye battle there can only be one winner. Traditionalists may hanker after a Wimbledon of line judges, temper tantrums, smashed rackets and John McEnroe questioning the seriousness of the umpire but in tennis, [...]
Andy Murray statue: Wimbledon chiefs confirm All England Club tribute Sport Wimbledon chair Debbie Jevans has confirmed plans to erect a statue of Sir Andy Murray at the All England Club – but not until 2027. Three-time Grand Slam winner Murray, who retired shortly after his farewell appearance at SW19 last year, is working with the AELTC on the statue. “We are looking to have a [...]