Wimbledon appetite for 15-day Grand Slam is 'zero'

Tennis-Zero appetite for 15-day Wimbledon, says Henman
Wimbledon organisers have "zero appetite" to turn the Championships into a 15-day event, according to former British number one and four-times semi-finalist Tim Henman. The U.S. Open announced this week that it would extend the main draw to 15 days while the Australian Open made the step this year.
Wimbledon appetite for 15-day Grand Slam is ‘zero’: Tim Henman
Tim Henman, a member of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) board, has characterized the appetite for a 15-day tournament at Wimbledon as “zero.” Speaking to a small group of reporters at a Sky Sports Tennis event Thursday,
Tim Henman gives Wimbledon 2025 update after US Open announces Sunday start
In October, Wimbledon announced that line judges will disappear from the tournament after 147 years, with the All England Club adopting electronic line calling. On the decision, Henman said: “The cornerstones of Wimbledon are history, tradition and innovation.
Wimbledon make decision on copying other Grand Slams with drastic changes
Tim Henman has addressed whether the All England Club will follow the other Majors and make changes to Wimbledon.
Wimbledon board member: 'Zero appetite' to expand to 15 days
While three of the four Grand Slam tennis events are operating with the belief that bigger is better in terms of scheduling, Wimbledon won't be adding a 15th day.
Wimbledon Exec Dismisses Move to 15 Days Amid US Open Expansion
The US Open will move to 15 days this year. The post Wimbledon Exec Dismisses Move to 15 Days Amid US Open Expansion appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Wimbledon refuse major schedule change to historic tournament even though every other Grand Slam has made the switch
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Wimbledon’s Resolve: Sticking to Tradition in a Changing Tennis World
Wimbledon organisers have no intention of expanding the Championships to 15 days, unlike other major tournaments. The grass courts require preservation, and the current 14-day format with an 11 p.m.
Wimbledon school crash: Woman, 48, arrested for second time on suspicion of causing deaths of two girls
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