Wimbledon

Wimbledon, home of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, will be used for the Tennis competition of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Where is it ?

KEY FACTS

Sport: Tennis
Location: Wimbledon is in south west London, near Richmond Park and the World Heritage Site of Kew Gardens.
New or existing: Existing
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Number of events: 5

Find out how to get to Wimbledon during the London 2012 Games

ABOUT WIMBLEDON


Wimbledon is the home of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and the setting for the famous Wimbledon tennis tournament since 1877. It is the only remaining major grass-court tennis venue in the world.
Wimbledon has been updated with the addition of improved stands and a retractable roof for Centre Court. The roof was completed in time for the 2009 Wimbledon tournament.

DURING THE GAMES

The London 2012 Olympic Games Tennis competition will take place just three weeks after the end of the annual grand slam tournament.

AFTER THE GAMES

Wimbledon will continue to host the grand slam tennis tournament each summer.