Wimbledon

Wimbledon, the prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournament held in London, is currently newsworthy due to ongoing legal challenges against its ambitious expansion plans. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club aims to treble the size of the existing site by adding 39 courts, but campaigners are attempting to block the project in court. This comes as the 2026 tennis season is underway, highlighted by the Australian Open. The Australian Open has seen upsets, such as Iga Swiatek's loss to Elena Rybakina, who is the reigning Wimbledon champion, and Jessica Pegula's advancement to the semi-finals. Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, is participating in his final season after receiving a wildcard entry. The 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition matches, like the one between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, continue to generate interest in tennis. These events underscore Wimbledon's position within the broader tennis landscape and the importance of infrastructure development for the sport's future.