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Wimbledon

One of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments - is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. Started in 1877, the tournament, played on grass courts in the London suburb of Wimbledon, is considered the most prestigious of all the competitions on the professional tennis circuit.

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Was Arthur Ashe a slave?

Even though he was black, he was no slave.

What famous sport is played at Wimbledon?

The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply, Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious.[2][3][4][5] It has been held at the All England Club in the London suburb of Wimbledon since 1877. It is the oldest of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, and the only one still played on grass courts. The tournament runs annually for 14 days from late June to early July, [6], with the climax being the men's singles final, scheduled for a Sunday. As of the 2008 tournament, five major events are contested, as well as four junior events and four invitational events. Wimbledon is third in the annual Grand Slam season. The hard court Australian Open and clay court French Open precede Wimbledon. The hard court U.S. Open follows. The grass court Queen's Club Championships also in London is a popular warm up tournament for Wimbledon. Wimbledon traditions include the eating of strawberries and cream, royal patronage, strict dress code for competitors, and ball boys and girls. A much unloved tradition, "rain stops play" calls leading to schedule over-runs, is set to be reduced with the fitting of a retractable roof to Centre Court from 2009.

Which Wimbledon winner stopped Pete Sampras's winning streak in 2001?

Roger Federer broke Sampras's streak at Wimbledon 2001 as a 20 year old, after Wimbledon 2009 Federer broke Sampras's record of Grand Slam titles after defeating Andy Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14

How much money does an epidemiologist earn?

It depends upon the career path chosen. Epidemiologist study diseases, risks, and prevention among populations. Career options include:

1. Teaching

2. Research

3. Public Health

You can check out how much they may make a year (according to their job and location) at the US Department of Labor:

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes191041.htm

What London airport do you fly in to go to Wimbledon?

Most would fly into either London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport.

Who won the 2003 Wimbledon women's tnnis championship?

Serena Williams won the 2003 Wimbledon women's singles championship defeating sister Venus, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

What is the quote above door to Wimbledon?

If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same

How many days are there until Wimbledon 2016 as of the 6th of October 2015?

As of the 6th of October 2015, there are 265 days until Wimbledon 2016 starts, on the 27th of June 2016.

Is the Wimbledon prize money taxed?

Depends on the law of the land (Player's nation)

- Dasaradhi.R

Who won the women's singles in the 1990 Wimbledon?

Martina Navratilova as the womens singles champion in 1990

Why are the military at Wimbledon?

It's actually the Territorial Army.

The role of the Territorial Army is to defend British soil from enemies. They are the first line of defence if the United Kingdom is invaded, attacked or suffers a disaster.

The Territorial Army is extremely useful if the UK is invaded or attacked while the majority of specialist-trained military personnel are abroad, as it gives us a chance to defend ourselves while the military is being called back from behind enemy lines to defend their homeland.

The Territorial Army are at Wimbledon tasked with defending the civilians from potential terror attacks. They are equipped with specialist equipment capable of "sniffing out" material such as gunpowder, explosive compounds and biological or hazardous chemicals.

Don't worry. They are present at Wimbledon and the Olympic games to protect you.

How much money does an acupuncturist earn?

From my experience, my sister happens to be one, it ranges from about $30,000 a year to $70,000

How much money does a hairdresser earn in Russia?

The amount of money that a hair dresser earns in Russia depends on their skill. Good hair dressers will earn more than new and inexperienced hair dressers.

How much money does a courier earn?

United States Postal Service Carriers earn a base of @$19/hr starting wage. This gradually increases to @$25/hr after 12 years. Overtime, of which there is plenty available, is paid at 1 1/2 times base pay. Top earning veteran carriers working OT routinely top $70,000/yr. Benefits include matching 401k, defined pension, and 85% health premiums paid for. Thank you NALC - Letter Carriers Union! USPS letter carriers earn $19- 25/hr, depending on seniority. OT is paid at 1 1/2 times base pay. Top earning veteran carriers working OT routinely earn +$70,000/yr.

Benefits include matching 401k, defined benefit pension, 85% health premiums paid for.

Thank you NALC - Letter Carriers Union!