The Championships, Wimbledon, are still played on grass courts – just like they were in 1877 for the tournament’s inaugural edition.
Triumph on grass
Innovation at the service of tradition
A legendary tournament. An institution at the cutting edge of modernity. Traditions that stand the test of time.
It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. Ever since it was founded in 1877, Wimbledon has embodied a rare alliance between heritage and innovation, without ever losing its identity: enduring rituals, pioneering technologies and rules that evolve with the times. The beating heart of the sport, Wimbledon and its great champions set the public’s pulse racing every English summer.
The cradle of global tennis
An iconic setting, its lawn courts trimmed each day to exactly eight millimetres, the players attired in pristine white. Year after year, Wimbledon perpetuates its timeless rituals. These courts have been the stage for clashes between giants, and every match, every silence and every blade of grass tells a story. The story of the only Grand Slam® tournament played on grass, just like it was for the inaugural edition all those years ago. A tale that Rolex has helped to tell since 1978 as Wimbledon’s Official Timepiece.
This tournament will last forever and will always be fantastic... It’s bigger than any player who has ever lived.
Duels in an English garden
Wimbledon finals occupy a revered place in tennis history. As much as the winners, we recall the thrilling moments that showcased the sport’s values at the highest level on Centre Court. We think back to epic encounters between Rod Laver and John Newcombe, Björn Borg and John McEnroe, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and many others. Over the decades, these clashes have shaped the legend of Wimbledon. And Rolex has kept time on it all from a front-row seat as members of the brand’s family of Testimonees have written some of the most celebrated chapters in the tournament’s history.
