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Treasure trail at the Wimbledon Museum

So, the curtains come down on another Wimbledon. However, it was exactly 136 years ago to the day when this Grand Slam -- the world's first lawn tennis championship was held on the croquet lawns of the All England Club. Spencer Gore beat William Marshall in a final where spectators paid a shilling each, to watch. The Wimbledon Museum inside this green turf is a must-visit to marvel at the evolution of this sport. We present snapshots of a glorious walk down tennis history

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Miniature show A doll’s house version of how tennis was played in the early ages. Pics/ Fiona Fernandez


When in Rome... A Romanesque interpretation of tennis if it were to be played by the gods of then

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