Wimbledon is a quintessential part of the British sporting summer.
Taking pace annually for 149 years, it is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious.
Over time it has built up some rather special traditions that are extremely unique to SW19, we take a look at some of the most recognisable...
Player dress code
Wimbledon has by far the strictest dress code of any of the Grand Slam events, only allowing players to wear white at the tournament.
The rule of all-white player uniforms has been in effect since 1877 and all officials up until 2006 were dressed in green. However, a major update to this ruling saw the officials dress code change to outfits in navy blue and cream.
Strawberries and cream
Strawberries and cream wouldn't be your typical stall food at British sporting events but this is exactly what is offered to spectators and players at Wimbledon.
The tradition of serving strawberries dates back to 1953, with the addition of cream coming slightly later in 1970. Over 28,000 kilograms of strawberries are consumed throughout tournament week and the snack is now synonymous with British summertime.
The Royal Box
British royalty and A-list celebrities pack out the Royal Box year on year at Wimbledon.
From Kate Middleton to David Beckham, the box is the perfect place for a bit of celebrity spotting and has been in use since 1922.
Guests are invited into the clubhouse for lunch, tea and drinks at the end of day but do have to adhere to a strict dress code. Dress is smart, suits/jackets and Ladies are asked not to wear hats so that the vision of those sat behind them is not impeded.
