Wimbledon: The Official Illustrated History

From its humble origins in 1877, The Championships at Wimbledon have grown to become one of the great annual sporting occasions and this definitive, official history tells the complete story of the tennis tournament deemed by many to be the most prestigious in the world. Author and All England Club member, John Barrett, for so many years BBC Television’s ‘Voice of Wimbledon’, has revised and updated The Official History of The Championships to bring it fully up-to-date and to include record breaking performances from the last decade, including the recent dominance of Serena Williams and Roger Federer ― and, of course, the story of the new Centre Court roof. Using archive photography to enhance Barrett’s wonderful prose, this illustrated book brings the wonderful story of this great sporting institution to life and is an essential reference tool for tennis fans.