Wimbledon, Wedded to Tradition, Steps Into the Present

Wimbledon, Wedded to Tradition, Steps Into the Present

The New York Times-Sports·2019-07-01 07:00

Courtesy titles and postage stamps are among the things no longer required at the All England Club.

WIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon’s 133rd championships begin on Monday at the All England Club, and there are many modern additions. There will be displays about new sustainability initiatives, a retractable roof above No. 1 Court, even voting on Wi-Fi-connected apps to determine which matches will be shown on the big screen facing the fans sitting on Henman Hill.

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