2025 Wimbledon Championships

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-wimbledon-championships

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event name?2025 Wimbledon Championships
2. What is the edition?138th
3. What makes Wimbledon different from other tennis tournaments?Wimbledon is the only major tournament played on grass, which makes the game faster and more aggressive.
4. Why did Wimbledon use electronic line calling in 2025?It used Hawk‑Eye Live cameras to make calls faster and more accurate, replacing human line judges.

Grand Slam Tournament: The four most prestigious annual tennis events: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, each offering significant ranking points and prize money.
Automated Electronic Line Calling: A technological system that uses advanced sensors and cameras to determine whether a tennis ball is in or out of play with high accuracy.
Prime Time Viewing: The period of the day when television viewership is highest, typically in the evening, making it the most valuable slot for advertisers and broadcasters.