This year the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships exhibited its grandiose traditions rather extravagantly. Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle share a touching moment on day twelve of the games. The pair, seated in the Royal Box on Centre Court, showcased not only their fashion sense but their unity as they enjoyed the prestigious tournament.
Meghan Markle wowed everyone by bringing back this vibrant blue Ralph Lauren striped ‘Capri’ shirt, a wear from 2018. She finished off her Alexis-esque style with wide-leg white trousers and a chic white boater hat. For her visit, Kate Middleton picked a gorgeous bespoke black and white print dress by Jenny Packham. She finished off her outfit with a pair of nude suede heels. Their smart, sartorial style brought an air of wonted sophistication to the creative rambunctiousness of the tennismeetsart streets of Wimbledon.
Wimbledon Highlights
Wimbledon isn’t only about a chic external look, it’s about celebrating the best tennis in an equally classy and sophisticated manner. Over the course of the event, they go through more than 50,000 tennis balls. This allows players to be equipped with the highest quality gear for their competition. Notably, after seven games or less for each individual match, the balls are exchanged in for fresh ones, which are kept in refrigerators to ensure the perfect bounce.
There’s another very important economic angle at play with the tournament. Winners across all competition rounds take home sizeable cash awards. For instance, competitors can receive £1,500 for a first-round mixed doubles win, and the women’s singles final runner-up can collect an eye-watering £1.1 million. The winners of the ladies’ and gentlemen’s singles championships are each awarded £2.2 million. This record-breaking prize money clearly demonstrates the value of competition in the sport.
Wimbledon would not be possible without Hugh Lowe Farm in Kent. To put it lightly, 1.5 million strawberries don’t supply themselves for the two-week event. This flamboyant fruit has over the years made its mark as the tournament’s mascot, bringing joy and pleasure to millions of fans and players.
The Spirit of Wimbledon
Wimbledon is rich in history and eccentric outlandish traditions that only adds the mystique to the pomp and circumstance. Over the last ten years, Rufus, the hawk, has worked hard to keep the courts free from pigeons, providing a perfectly clean playing surface. This commitment to keeping immaculate fairways while providing a playable setup helps create the aura that surrounds this tournament.
In June of that year, American John Isner took on Frenchman Nicolas Mahut in a one-of-a-kind match at Wimbledon. The feud led to an epic 3-day, 11 hour and 5 minutes back and forth, breaking records along the way. That match set the record for the longest professional tennis match ever played. It included 183 games played with Isner winning the final 70-68. These kinds of miraculous displays of perseverance are what makes the competitive nature of Wimbledon so special.
A Royal Tradition
Kate Middleton has always been one to demonstrate her sartorial skills at Wimbledon over the years. Most recently, she graced us with a breathtaking … Other standout looks included a canary yellow Roksanda dress in 2022 and a polished pistachio green Self-Portrait set. Her personal style has developed into a source of fascination among fans and fashion insiders alike.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle at Wimbledon last weekend. They raised the profile of tennis and at the same time deepened their relationship with each other as newlyweds sisters-in-law. Their joint appearance at the Royal Box was a master class in their unique approaches. Collectively, they packed one of the most powerful punches to this year’s event that left everyone speechless.
