Wimbledon Championships

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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. When was Wimbledon Championships built?1877
2. How long is Wimbledon Championships?Slazenger has provided balls since 1902
3. What is the event category?Annual tennis tournament; one of the four Grand Slam events
4. What is the primary playing surface?Outdoor grass courts
5. What is Wimbledon and why is it special?Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament, starting in 1877. It is played on green grass courts and is famous for its all‑white dress code and strawberries with cream.
6. Why do players at Wimbledon wear all white?The all‑white dress code began in the Victorian era to keep sweat from showing. It also gives the event a timeless, elegant look.

Grand Slam: The four major annual tennis tournaments: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, considered the most prestigious.
Retractable Roof: An advanced architectural feature allowing the roof of a sports venue to be opened or closed, used at Wimbledon to ensure play continues despite weather.
All-White Dress Code: A long-standing rule at Wimbledon mandating that competitors wear predominantly white attire during matches.
Electronic Line Calling: A technological system that uses cameras and sensors to determine if a ball is in or out, replacing human line judges.