Gaurav Bhatt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Updated: Jul 09, 2016 15:10 IST To call the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club a stickler for tradition would be an understatement. Till 2002, players were required to curtsey to the Royal Box on the Centre Court. The Duke of Kent, who is also the club’s president, […]
Old-style fruit cordial holds hallowed place at Centre Court; players take a bye Robinsons squash is provided on all the courts at Wimbledon. Most players prefer modern sports drinks. PHOTO: JORDAN MANSFIELD/GETTY IMAGES By TOM PERROTTA July 8, 2016 10:45 a.m. ET 10 COMMENTS LONDON—At the Wimbledon tennis finals this weekend, four bottles of a fruit-flavored drink commonly known […]
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, a nine-year Phoenix resident, is virtually assured of a U.S. tennis berth at the Rio Olympics by virtue of her No. 9 world doubles ranking at the deadline for direct Olympic acceptance. Video: Jeff Metcalfe/azcentral sports Wochit 31-year-old is ranked No. 9 in the world in doubles (Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports) The […]
