OPINION - Wimbledon's expansion plan is not a 'win-win,' it is bad for Londoners Our shared view as local MPs is that the project should not go ahead Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024
Inside the battle over future of Wimbledon tennis championships as expansion splits locals Why have proposals to expand the world-famous championships come up against significant opposition? Noah Vickers reports Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023
Wimbledon poised for tense match as council votes on ‘industrial tennis complex’ Campaigners criticise loss of open space as Wandsworth prepares to decide on plan for 10-storey show court The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023
Wimbledon expansion suffers serious setback as planners advise council to reject application The All England Lawn Tennis Club has been hoping to significantly expand the site The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
Wimbledon expansion plan dealt blow as planners advise rejecting it Wandsworth council officers snub scheme to build 8,000-seat stadium show court and 38 grass courts The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023
Monday briefing: Inside the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s awkward expansion In today’s newsletter: The home of tennis wants to get bigger so it can compete with other grand slam championships in New York and Paris The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023
All England Club wins major battle in controversial bid to expand Wimbledon The plans brought a furious backlash from local residents behind the ‘Save Wimbledon Park’ campaign The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Controversial plans to expand home of Wimbledon tennis agreed by council All England Club wins backing of councillors to expand site in London SW19 The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
How IBM is making Wimbledon 2023 the smartest-ever tournament for fans Wimbledon 2023 is embracing AI, all in the name of engagement, thanks to IBM. TechRadar · Jul 13, 2023
Number of player fines for bad behaviour at Wimbledon down on 2022 Offences in first week of tournament only a third of what they were last year, says All England Lawn Tennis Club The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023
Tennis fans ‘frustrated’ at Wimbledon matches being suspended overnight Complaints poured in on social media after Wimbledon tweeted about the Centre Court showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Matteo Berrettini. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Wimbledon courts the young with video games and fashion brand Home of championship targets younger audience with volley of themed games, apps and clothing lines The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023
Wimbledon 2023 day three: David Beckham leads celebrity attendees as he sits in Royal Box with his mother Former England captain joined the crowd on Centre Court with his mother Sandra Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023
Wimbledon queue grows longer on third day as weather brightens The tournament is playing catch-up after 69 matches were cancelled on the outside courts during a rainy Tuesday evening. The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Wimbledon fans hoping for fewer showers after rain-hit second day Home Secretary Suella Braverman will hold talks with senior sporting and police figures on protecting Wimbledon and other events from protests.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 All play stopped on Wimbledon outside courts after consistent deluge on day two Organisers confirmed that tickets bought for Courts Two and Three as well as grounds passes bought before 5pm will receive a full refund.
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023 Wimbledon 2023: Princess of Wales applauds Roger Federer as tennis legend joins her in Centre Court royal box Kate arrived on the morning of the tournament’s second day.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Wimbledon organisers ‘not complacent about high risk of protest’ Operations director of the All England Lawn Tennis Club Michelle Dite told reporters that ‘nothing happened’ on day one.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Increased security checks reason for slow queue, Wimbledon organisers say Fans took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to vent frustrations at the slow-moving and at some points static queue.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Wimbledon: Emma Thompson among celebrities calling for end to Barclays sponsorship Letter objects to bank sponsoring the tennis tournament on climate grounds
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023 Undercover police join Wimbledon crowds in effort to stop protests Specialist officers watch for Just Stop Oil protesters, with chalk also banned as tournament security is increased
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players back is ‘right’ The chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club said it was a ‘difficult decision’.
Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023 Emma Thompson joins celebs fuming at Wimbledon change after switch-up this year Emma Thompson has signed a letter to the CEO of Wimbledon objecting to one of its sponsors ahead of the tennis tournament kicking off in South West London today
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Security at Wimbledon boosted after protests at other sporting events The All England Lawn Tennis Club is ‘confident’ in its improved security and is ‘ready’ to deal with a protest should one happen.
Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023 Inside the bitter argument for Wimbledon's future raging behind the scenes in SW19 Everything looks normal as Wimbledon opens its door to spectators for the Championships, but battle lines have been drawn between the All England Club and its neighbours