This beautifully-presented and fully revised and updated edition of popular former BBC commentator John Barrett's seminal history of The Championships tells the story of how a small croquet club in rural Surrey has grown to become the world's most famous tennis club and home to one of the great international sporting events.
5th edition. Brings up to date the official story of Wimbledon, in a lavishly illustrated history with previous unseen photos, and biographies of every Wimbledon singles champion.