This unprecedented level of sporting excellence struck a chord with the values Would go on to dominate the game for 15 years. The women’s final wasĬontested by two young champions, Martina Navrátilová and Chris Evert, who Wimbledon attracted crowds of more than 300,000, leading to the expansion ofījörn Borg, at age 22, won the men’s singles title for the third year running byīeating the American Jimmy Connors in straight sets. Worldwide interest while the champions fascinated people of all ages. The tournament had opened up to professionals a decade earlier andĪ golden age of international tennis was beginning. Navrátilová, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have written the legend of Wimbledon Laver and John Newcombe, Björn Borg and John McEnroe, Chris Evert and Martina The intensity of Wimbledon finals on Centre Court means they live on in memoryĪs extraordinary moments of tennis history. Greatness of the sport lies not in victory but in the humility and perseverance of These verses encapsulate the event’s philosophy because, at Wimbledon, the
If you can meet with Triumph and DisasterĪnd treat those two impostors just the same Tournament, Wimbledon is the home of the sport and its grass court temple.Ībove the players’ entrance to Centre Court – which in 2022 is celebrating itsĬentenary at its current home in the Church Road ground and seats 15,000 – linesįrom the poem If by Rudyard Kipling read: The Championships since the inaugural edition in 1877. The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in south-west London has hosted In 1978 when the brand first became involved with a sport capturing the The story began at The Championships, Wimbledon, Rolex is the Official Timekeeper and one of the major partners of all leading Over the years, the brand has extended its involvement and counts among its Testimonees such luminaries of the sport as Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Björn Borg, Roger Federer and Garbiñe Muguruza. Rolex commenced its long-standing partnership with tennis in 1978 when it became the Official Timekeeper of The Championships, Wimbledon, a role it continues to perform today. It is also where athletes become legends. Is the temple of lawn tennis and of the original game. It’s called the ‘Happy Slam’ for a reason.Rolex first partnered with The Championships, People come and support me annually, which is a great thing. They provide so much support – in tennis that helps a lot. 3.Ĭommenting on the Australian Open this year, Tsitsipás says, “Whenever I come here, I feel a great affinity with the people. Joining the tournament too, are Caroline Garcia, who’s at a career-high following her victory at the WTA Finals Americans Cori Gauff and Taylor Fritz, who debuted in the top ten singles ranking in 2022 and Stéfanos Tsitsipás, a three-time semi-finalist and World No. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) playing against Matteo Berrettini (ITA) in the third round of the Men’s Singles in the Rod Laver Arena She seeks to check off another Grand Slam title after winning previously at Roland-Garros (2020, 2022) and the US Open (2022). In the women’s draw, 21-year-old Iga Sweater is another Rolex Testimonee worth looking out for.
This season, all eyes are on 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open and became the youngest-ever World No. The Australian Open is now one of the most significant sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere, with many a Rolex Testimonee making their mark on the court, including Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier and Roger Federer. A GENERAL VIEW OF ROD LAVER ARENA ON DAY NINE OF THE 2020 AUSTRALIAN OPEN Rod Laver has the centre court named in his honour following a remarkable career dotted with multiple triumphs. Rolex began its relationship with the sport when it first partnered with The Championships, Wimbledon in 1978, and today continues to be a presence at all the Grand Slams and all the major events in the men’s and women’s games.įirst held in 1905, the Australian Open was played on grass, before it moved to its current state-of-the-art venue, Melbourne Park, in 1988. The grand marque has kept time for the Grand Slam tournaments since 2008, but it has been a long-standing partner even before then. Not only is Rolex constantly pushing the limits of watchmaking, but it also continues to support the endeavours of our greatest sportsmen and adventurers. This year also marks the 15th year that Rolex has been the Official Timekeeper for the sport. January not only heralds new resolutions and new beginnings, it also marks the start of tennis season – the Australian Open is the first of four Grand Slam tournaments, and will see the world’s top tennis players descend upon Melbourne Park from 16th to 29th January.
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