Venues – Wimbledon
Wimbledon will be used for the Tennis competition of the 2012 Games. Up to 30,000 people will be able to watch the players compete.
Key facts
Sport: Tennis
Location: Wimbledon is in south west London, near Richmond Park and the World Heritage Site of Kew Gardens.
New or existing: Existing
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
About Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the home of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and the setting for the famous Wimbledon tennis tournament since 1877. It is the only remaining major grass-court Tennis venue in the world.
Wimbledon is being updated, with improved stands and a retractable roof for Centre Court. The roof was completed in time for the 2009 Wimbledon tournament.
During the Games
The London 2012 Olympic Games Tennis competition will take place just three weeks after the end of the annual grand slam tournament.
After the Games
Wimbledon will continue to host The Championships grand slam Tennis tournament each summer.










