Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world . It was first played on grass courts and then switched to clay for a few years before returning to grass. The tournament is a powerful brand exporting one aspect of `` Britishness '' But is Wimbledon still a relevant reflection of the country today ?
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world . It began in 1877 ; defending champion Novak Djokovic hails its `` tradition '' The tournament is a powerful brand exporting one aspect of `` Britishness '' But is Wimbledon still a relevant reflection of the country today ?