For the duration of the world's greatest tennis tournament – this year from 24th June to the 7th July – CLOSE OF PLAY will bring you a Wimbledon fact of the day. (The London Nightly Photoblog will return on the 8th July…weather permitting!)Wimbledon by Numbers…
In 1887, entry for the first Wimbledon Championship numbered just 22 players (all men). The winner was the Old Harrovian Spencer W Gore.
In 2012, the competitors number 128 in the singles tournaments for both sexes A London Walk costs £9 – £7 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.
