Where to watch Wimbledon in London this weekend July 10, 2025 Whether indulging in strawberries and cream, clinking Pimm’s, or oogling the royals in the stands, for many watching Wimbledon has become a quintessentially British tradition. This weekend, the oldest tennis tournament in the world comes to a close, with the finals set for Saturday 12 July and Sunday 13 July. If you don’t have tickets [...]
What Wimbledon taught me about winning in business July 10, 2025 Tennis’s unique scoring system mirrors the nonlinear, probabilistic nature of start-ups and life, where success hinges not on winning every point, but on succeeding when it really matters, says Lewis Liu I am obsessed with tennis. I try to play every day. My wife says I’m grumpy if I miss a day. During Wimbledon, it’s [...]
Hawk-Eye complaints at Wimbledon? You cannot be serious! July 10, 2025 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, [...]
Rolex sponsored Wimbledon stars made to pay for own watches July 9, 2025 A Rolex sponsorship or ambassadorial contract is widely seen as a must-have endorsement by aspiring young tennis players, yet such deals can prove to be a mixed blessing. Such is the value and scarcity of the Swiss luxury watches that their endorsement department operates a strictly enforced tier system, with only their A-list clients such [...]
Wimbledon expansion case heard in London High Court July 8, 2025 Campaigners against the proposed expansion of the Wimbledon Championships site argued that it is illegal in the High Court on Tuesday ahead of a key decision on the future of SW19. Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park is taking legal action against a decision by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to grant the All England Club [...]
Why Gen Z loves ‘Tenniscore’, the preppy Wimbledon dress code July 8, 2025 Zendaya and the ‘Tenniscore’ trend took hold last year following the release of the film Challengers, but fashion types assumed the look would be game, set and match by autumn. Little did they know: Brat summer is back, and so is Tenniscore, only this time the Gen Z style trend has gone beyond the court. [...]
Wimbledon expansion: What it means as plans reach High Court July 8, 2025 With the proposed £200m expansion to Wimbledon in front of the High Court today, it is a nervy time for the All England Club. A campaign group says the approving Greater London Authority has questions to answer despite the organisation green-lighting plans last year. Here’s everything you need to know. Why is the proposed Wimbledon [...]
Wimbledon expansion faces High Court hearing on Tuesday July 7, 2025 The All England Club will today face a High Court challenge over its proposed expansion of Wimbledon, which campaigners have branded “unlawful”. The Save Wimbledon Park group argues that £200m plans for the All England Club to expand across the road and into a neighbouring golf course, involved “errors of law and planning policy” by [...]
Wimbledon: Tennis battles with its future off the court July 6, 2025 With Wimbledon well into its fortnight the spotlight has once again fallen on the Centre Court, with sold-out crowds, record prize money and the prestige of tennis hospitality all to last another week. A British upset or two is likely to fuel national excitement, while the Championships continue to top YouGov’s rankings as the most [...]
Wimbledon slammed by avocado lobby over SW19 menu ban July 3, 2025 The World Avocado Organisation has hit out at Wimbledon over its ban of the stoned fruit at this year’s Championships. The All England Club removed the food type popular with millennials from its menus at this year’s tennis grand slam in a sustainability push. They’ve been replaced by crushed English peas. This has provoked a [...]