The Wimbledon Anthology

The Wimbledon Anthology is your essential companion to the world's oldest and finest tennis tournament.

Foreword by Des Lynam OBE.

From William Hill Sports Book of the Year-nominated author Spencer Vignes.

Filled with fascinating stories, facts, figures and trivia, it’s a must-read for anyone with a passion for Wimbledon and the players who’ve made it one of the greatest events in the sporting calendar:

? Travel back in time and relive some of the golden moments from the tournament’s rich 150-year past, while discovering other stories that haven't seen the light of day before

? Enjoy tales of some of the most famous matches in Wimbledon history, and memories of those who were involved

? Discover facts, figures, trivia and quotes about Wimbledon’s past

? Hear the author’s personal memories and exclusive stories from 40-plus years attending Wimbledon as a fan and more than 20 years as a sportswriter

? Get behind-the-scenes glimpses of how Wimbledon works

Want to know who served the first ball on the Centre Court, or which former Wimbledon champion died on Devil's Island? Or the identity of the first player to be disqualified at SW19? This book has all the answers.

© 2026 Pitch Publishing (E-bog): 9781836803577

Udgivelsesdato

E-bog: 18. maj 2026