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ROLEX AND THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON

Rolex first partnered with The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978. The world’s oldest tennis tournament is the temple of lawn tennis and of the original game. It is also where athletes become legends.

Wimbledon Tennis Stadium
It's impossible to imagine any top tennis match in the world without the presence of Rolex. Consider Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, still played on grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, England, since 1877. The tournament takes place over two weeks, from late June into July, wrapping up with the thrilling Ladies and Gentlemen's Singles Finals during the second week of play. Pursuing the quest for excellence, Rolex joined forces with The Championships in 1978 as tennis reached new heights in sporting performance.
ROLEX AND THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON
As new players rise to prominence, Rolex keeps a close eye on the future stars of tomorrow while continuing to work with one of the greatest players of all time, Roger Federer. The record eight-time men's singles champion won his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2003, continuing his dominance in the sport through 2017 into his mid-thirties.

Rolex is the Official Timekeeper and one of the major partners of all leading tennis tournaments. The story began at The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978 when the brand first became involved with a sport capturing the world’s attention.

The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in south-west London has hosted The Championships since the inaugural edition in 1877. The world’s oldest tennis tournament, Wimbledon is the home of the sport and its grass court temple.

"IF YOU CAN MEET WITH TRIUMPH AND DISASTER AND TREAT THOSE TWO IMPOSTORS JUST THE SAME"

The Temple of Tennis Tradition

Above the players’ entrance to Centre Court – which in 2022 is celebrating its centenary at its current home in the Church Road ground and seats 15,000 –lines from the poem If by Rudyard Kipling read:If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, And treat those two impostors just the same .

These verses encapsulate the event’s philosophy because, at Wimbledon, the greatness of the sport lies not in victory but in the humility and perseverance of the champions.

The Scene of Major Showdowns

The intensity of Wimbledon finals on Centre Court means they live on in memory as extraordinary moments of tennis history. Epic battles between the likes of Rod Laver and John Newcombe, Björn Borg and John McEnroe, Chris Evert and Martina Navrátilová, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have written the legend of Wimbledon and world tennis.

This unprecedented level of sporting excellence struck a chord with the values intrinsic to Rolex. A natural partnership developed at all the major tennis events, now spanning almost 45 years

Rolex and Tennis: A Partnership of Almost 45 Years

Rolex has enjoyed a special relationship with tennis that is deeply rooted in a common philosophy: the continuous pursuit of excellence, the desire for precision and innovation, the elegance of movement, unwavering effort, respect for tradition and a drive to always push beyond personal limits.

Over the years, Rolex has extended its involvement in the sport, becoming the Premium Partner of world tennis in both the men’s and women’s game.

The brand supports most of the major competitions, including all four Grand Slam® tournaments, the ATP and WTA Finals, the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, the Davis Cup and the Laver Cup.
Wimbeldon Tennis Tournament
Rolex and Wimbledon Testimonees:

Among its Testimonees, Rolex counts a host of Wimbledon champions: Björn Borg and Chris Evert, as well as Stefan Edberg, Garbiñe Muguruza, Angelique Kerber and, of course, Roger Federer, who has won the tournament a record eight times.

Rolex and Sport

For many decades, the brand has actively championed culture, architecture, exploration and planetary conservation. And in the sporting world, it has built a diverse range of partnerships across tennis, golf, equestrianism, skiing, sailing and motor sport. Rolex partners governing bodies, competitions and athletes – from established champions to promising talents – in long-standing engagements that perpetuate the future of these disciplines and promote excellence.

In addition to Wimbledon, the omnipresent Rolex Crown now plays a role in all four Grand Slam tournaments worldwide, including the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, and the U.S. Open. The world of tennis has been a integral part of Rolex for over 40 years, from the wrists of legendary Testimonees to the clocks marking gameplay throughout stadiums around the world. This year, 2022, marks the 135th edition of The Championships, Wimbledon, and also 100 years of Centre Court at its current location in the Church Road grounds. Today, the stadium might be able to hold more people, but the legendary history, atmosphere, and tradition of Wimbledon remain.


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