Wimbledon Tennis Tournament Opens

Wimbledon is the world's only major championship in this sport where games are held on the grass that requires players to possess more reaction and power, especially when servicing. The grass lawn makes the ball bounce very low and unpredictably. Low bounce is an advantage for players who play well near the net and who need less time to get ready for hitting a ball.

Grass on Central and First courts is veiled with rolls which are grown on a special farm in Yorkshire county. Process of manufacture and storage of such turf is still kept secret.

Tennis tournament with more than 120 years of history is distinguished not only with grass lawn and under open sky, but also with white uniform mandatory for all participants. Those who fail to observe dress code, even if they are super pros, can be easily disqualified.

Traditional Wimbledon delicacy is strawberries with cream. It is estimated that for two weeks of the tournament guests consume 150 000 servings of the delicious dessert. Strawberries are grown specifically for the tournament near London. Berries are delivered straight from garden, so that it takes less than a day from harvest to service.