The Championships

22nd June - 5th July 2009

The Championships, Wimbledon is the world's most prestigious tournament and is the only Grand Slam to be played on grass.

There is a retractable roof over Centre Court for the first time ever in 2009 allowing for play to continue despite the weather.

Tournament Information

AEGON Championships

Welcoming some of the world's best players, the AEGON Championships is staged at The Queen’s Club in London.

AEGON International

Devonshire Park in Eastbourne provides the idyllic setting for the AEGON International, a combined ATP and WTA event.

AEGON Classic

The Edgbaston Priory Club near Birmingham provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for the AEGON Classic.

AEGON Trophy

Formerly held in Surbiton, the AEGON Trophy takes place on Nottingham Tennis Centre's world class grass courts.

Davis Cup

The AEGON GB Davis Cup team will face Poland at Liverpool's Echo Arena from 18th-20th September to avoid relegation to Europe/Africa Zone Group II.

Fed Cup

The AEGON GB Fed Cup team competed in Europe/Africa Zone Group I in February.

Grand Slams

Along with Wimbledon, the Australian Open, French Open and US Open make up the four Grand Slam events.

AEGON Junior Nationals

The AEGON British Junior National Championships are taking place in August for all age groups.

News

04/07/2009 Day 12 - Wimbledon wrap

There were no Fourth of July fireworks when Serena Williams won her third Wimbledon title but such are the American’s achievements that she does not need anything to advertise the fact that she is the greatest player of her generation.

04/07/2009 Serena beats Venus to win Wimbledon title

Serena Williams defeated her elder sister on Saturday afternoon to win her third Wimbledon singles title.

03/07/2009 Day 11 - Wimbledon wrap

Andy Roddick will meet Roger Federer in Sunday's men's singles final after fantastic performances from the two players saw off the challenges of Andy Murray and Tommy Haas.

03/07/2009 Roddick beats Murray to reach Wimbledon final

Andy Murray’s bid to reach the Wimbledon final ended on Friday afternoon as he was knocked out by Andy Roddick in four sets.