No. 2 Court (Wimbledon)

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/no-2-court-wimbledon

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 location?All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom
2. What is the court designation?No. 2 Court
3. What is No. 2 Court at Wimbledon?No. 2 Court is a tennis court used during the Wimbledon Championships. It is famous for its history and for hosting exciting matches.
4. Why is No. 2 Court called the "graveyard of champions"?Many top players have lost unexpectedly on this court. That has earned it the nickname "graveyard of champions."

Grand Slam Tournaments: The four major annual tennis championships: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, recognized for their prestige and historical significance.
Nomenclature: The system of naming things, in this context, referring to the method Wimbledon uses to designate its tennis courts.
Upset: In sports, an outcome where a competitor with lower odds or ranking defeats a favored competitor, often generating significant public interest.