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Inside the battle over future of Wimbledon tennis championships as expansion splits locals

Why have proposals to expand the world-famous championships come up against significant opposition? Noah Vickers reports

Evening Standard

Wimbledon poised for tense match as council votes on ‘industrial tennis complex’

Campaigners criticise loss of open space as Wandsworth prepares to decide on plan for 10-storey show court

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon expansion suffers serious setback as planners advise council to reject application

The All England Lawn Tennis Club has been hoping to significantly expand the site

The Independent UK

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Wimbledon expansion plan dealt blow as planners advise rejecting it

Wandsworth council officers snub scheme to build 8,000-seat stadium show court and 38 grass courts

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Inside the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s awkward expansion

In today’s newsletter: The home of tennis wants to get bigger so it can compete with other grand slam championships in New York and Paris

The Guardian - UK

All England Club wins major battle in controversial bid to expand Wimbledon

The plans brought a furious backlash from local residents behind the ‘Save Wimbledon Park’ campaign

The Independent UK

Controversial plans to expand home of Wimbledon tennis agreed by council

All England Club wins backing of councillors to expand site in London SW19

The Guardian - UK

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How IBM is making Wimbledon 2023 the smartest-ever tournament for fans

Wimbledon 2023 is embracing AI, all in the name of engagement, thanks to IBM.

TechRadar

Number of player fines for bad behaviour at Wimbledon down on 2022

Offences in first week of tournament only a third of what they were last year, says All England Lawn Tennis Club

The Guardian - UK

Tennis fans ‘frustrated’ at Wimbledon matches being suspended overnight

Complaints poured in on social media after Wimbledon tweeted about the Centre Court showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Matteo Berrettini.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon courts the young with video games and fashion brand

Home of championship targets younger audience with volley of themed games, apps and clothing lines

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon 2023 day three: David Beckham leads celebrity attendees as he sits in Royal Box with his mother

Former England captain joined the crowd on Centre Court with his mother Sandra

Evening Standard

Wimbledon queue grows longer on third day as weather brightens

The tournament is playing catch-up after 69 matches were cancelled on the outside courts during a rainy Tuesday evening.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon fans hoping for fewer showers after rain-hit second day

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will hold talks with senior sporting and police figures on protecting Wimbledon and other events from protests.

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The Independent UK

All play stopped on Wimbledon outside courts after consistent deluge on day two

Organisers confirmed that tickets bought for Courts Two and Three as well as grounds passes bought before 5pm will receive a full refund.

Evening Standard

Wimbledon 2023: Princess of Wales applauds Roger Federer as tennis legend joins her in Centre Court royal box

Kate arrived on the morning of the tournament’s second day.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon organisers ‘not complacent about high risk of protest’

Operations director of the All England Lawn Tennis Club Michelle Dite told reporters that ‘nothing happened’ on day one.

The Independent UK

Increased security checks reason for slow queue, Wimbledon organisers say

Fans took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to vent frustrations at the slow-moving and at some points static queue.

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The Independent UK

Wimbledon: Emma Thompson among celebrities calling for end to Barclays sponsorship

Letter objects to bank sponsoring the tennis tournament on climate grounds

The Guardian - UK

Undercover police join Wimbledon crowds in effort to stop protests

Specialist officers watch for Just Stop Oil protesters, with chalk also banned as tournament security is increased

The Independent UK

Decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players back is ‘right’

The chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club said it was a ‘difficult decision’.

Daily Mirror

Emma Thompson joins celebs fuming at Wimbledon change after switch-up this year

Emma Thompson has signed a letter to the CEO of Wimbledon objecting to one of its sponsors ahead of the tennis tournament kicking off in South West London today

The Independent UK

Security at Wimbledon boosted after protests at other sporting events

The All England Lawn Tennis Club is ‘confident’ in its improved security and is ‘ready’ to deal with a protest should one happen.

Daily Mirror

Inside the bitter argument for Wimbledon's future raging behind the scenes in SW19

Everything looks normal as Wimbledon opens its door to spectators for the Championships, but battle lines have been drawn between the All England Club and its neighbours

The Guardian - UK

Celebrities call on Wimbledon to drop Barclays sponsorship

Richard Curtis, Emma Thompson and others say bank is ‘financing and profiting from climate chaos’

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