Chapter 1
The birth of lawn tennis
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Chapter 2
Strict traditions and royal patronage
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Chapter 3
The science of the perfect grass
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Chapter 4
Legendary matches and global icons
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Wimbledon
Ch 1 · The birth of lawn tennis
diego The birth of lawn tennis
Before the trophies and grand slams were known, A broken pony roller made tennis its home!
Fun Fact
Croquet club origins: The tournament was originally created in 1877 to raise money to repair a broken pony-drawn lawn roller.
Glossary
lawn tennis (noun)
An outdoor game played on a grass court with rackets and a light ball. The All England Croquet Club hosted its first tournament in 1877, establishing the sport's modern rules.
An outdoor game played on a grass court with rackets and a light ball. The All England Croquet Club hosted its first tournament in 1877, establishing the sport's modern rules.
Quiz
What piece of equipment did the club need to repair using funds from the first Wimbledon tournament?