Wimbledon is planning a major expansion that includes an 8,000-seat stadium and 38 other grass courts near its current grounds

Wimbledon is planning a significant expansion, including an 8,000-seat stadium, to host on-site qualifying rounds, much like other Grand Slam events. Despite strong support from players like Djokovic and Alcaraz,

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Wimbledon is ready to serve up its most dramatic transformation in decades – a sweeping expansion plan featuring a new 8,000-seat stadium with

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Wimbledon is planning a major expansion that includes an 8,000-seat stadium and 38 other grass courts near its current grounds