( CNN ) -- Britain hosts a sporting event over the next fortnight that manages to combine every conceivable stereotype associated with the nation -- rain , royalty and heroic British failure . Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world . It started in 1877 ; defending champion Novak Djokovic continues its ` ` tradition '' The tournament is a powerful brand in every aspect of ` ` Britishness '' But is Wimbledon still a relevant reflection of the country today ?
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world . It started in 1877 ; defending champion Novak Djokovic continues its ` ` tradition '' The tournament is a powerful brand in every aspect of ` ` Britishness '' But is Wimbledon still a relevant reflection of the country today ?