‘It’s like flying’: How Wimbledon keeps grass court tennis alive
Due to its short playing season and high maintenance costs, grass court tennis is under threat. Only in the UK and Australia is it still a widely used playing surface.
The immaculate grass courts at the Wimbledon tennis championships can divide opinion. Some players struggle to find their rhythm on a surface that is unpredictable and unfamiliar. Others revel in it.
“I think the most beautiful tennis that we can watch is on grass,” said Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning men’s singles champion, on the eve of this year’s tournament. “The movement is really tough, but when you get it, it’s [like] you’re flying.”
