Who Named Wimbledon? The History and Origin of the World’s Most Prestigious Tennis Tournament
The Origins of Wimbledon: How the World’s Oldest Tennis Tournament Got Its Name Wimbledon takes its name from the district of Wimbledon in southwest London, England, where the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club was established. The tournament is not named after a specific person, but rather the geographic location of the club’s grounds, … Read more
