Centre Court
Main court at a tennis complex, specifically at Wimbledon
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Centre Court is a tennis court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and is the main court used in The Championships at Wimbledon, the third annual Grand Slam event of the tennis calendar. It is considered the world's most famous tennis court. It incorporates the clubhouse of the All England Club. Its only regular use for play is during the two weeks a year that the Championships take place. Centre Court has a premier box, known as the Royal Box, for use by the Royal Family and other distinguished guests. It is the sixth largest tennis-specific stadium in the world by capacity.
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Bomb shelter or Centre Court, Svitolina fights onTwo years on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Elina Svitolina represents her country on court and in the conflict.BBC Sport - Published | |
Who is watching at Centre Court today?Find out which celebrities are watching the men's singles final on Centre Court at Wimbledon including Brad Pitt, Ariana Grande and the Prince and Princess of Wales.BBC Sport - Published | |
Tearful Jabeur on 'painful' Wimbledon defeatWatch emotional scenes on Centre Court as a tearful Ons Jabeur describes losing the Wimbledon women's title to Marketa Vondrousova as 'the most painful loss' of her career.BBC Sport - Published | |
Vondrousova 'getting new tattoo' to celebrate Wimbledon winNew Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova says she is "getting a new tattoo" to celebrate her victory over Ons Jabeur and thanks her husband for finding a cat sitter so he could come watch her on..BBC Sport - Published | |
'What a point' - Alcaraz stuns with brilliant drop shotWatch as top seed Carlos Alcaraz stuns with brilliant drop shot against Daniil Medvedev on Centre Court in Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ukraine's Kichenok wins mixed doubles titleUkraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok and Croatia's Mate Pavic lift the Wimbledon mixed doubles title after a straight-set win in the final on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Thatβs frightening speed!β Alcaraz races across court to win pointWatch as Carlos Alcaraz races across Centre Court to hit the ball around the post and win a point against Matteo Berrettini.BBC Sport - Published | |
'How did she make that?' Jabeur hits magical shot versus KvitovaWatch as Ons Jabeur hits an incredible shot against Petra Kvitova during a dominant first set on Centre Court on day eight at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rublev stuns crowd with 'unbelievable' winnerWatch as Andrey Rublev hits a wonder shot on his way to victory over Alexander Bublik on Centre Court at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bublik wins game after 'unexpected' underarm serveWatch as Alexander Bublik wins a game after producing an underarm serve against Andrey Rublev on Centre Court in the men's fourth round at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Umpire pulls off impressive catch on Centre CourtWatch umpire Nico Helwerth pull off an impressive catch on Centre Court during number one seed Carlos Alcaraz's match against Nicolas Jarry in round three of Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Murray unsure if he has motivation for Wimbledon returnAfter another early exit at Wimbledon, two-time champion Andy Murray waves farewell to an adoring Centre Court - but will he be back?BBC Sport - Published | |
'Scandalously good' - Alcaraz brilliance dominates MullerWatch the best shots as world number one Carlos Alcaraz gains his first win on Centre Court by beating Alexandre Muller 6-4 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | Alcaraz gains first win on Wimbledon's Centre CourtWorld number one Carlos Alcaraz gains his first win on Centre Court as he beats France's Alexandre Muller to move into round three at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published |
Alcaraz scores point from 'fantastic exchange of volleys'Watch as Spain's Carlos Alcaraz scores a point from a "fantastic exchange of volleys" against France's Alexandre Muller on Centre Court on day five at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | Broady fulfils childhood dream with Centre Court winBriton Liam Broady fulfils a childhood dream with his emphatic second-round win over fourth seed Casper Ruud on Centre Court at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published |
Murray leads Tsitsipas but stopped by 11pm curfewAndy Murray dazzles under the Wimbledon lights again as he leads Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thriller on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published | Highlights as GB's Broady stuns Ruud in five-set thrillerWatch as Britain's Liam Broady beats Norwegian fourth seed Casper Ruud in one of the biggest shocks at this year's Wimbledon with a remarkable five-set win on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published |
Bathroom row with Murray 'forgotten' - TsitsipasStefanos Tsitsipas says a row with Andy Murray over bathroom breaks is "forgotten" as he prepares to take on the Briton on Centre Court on Thursday.BBC Sport - Published | Tsitsipas wins thriller to set up clash with MurrayStefanos Tsitsipas beats Dominic Thiem in a first-round Wimbledon epic to set up a Centre Court meeting with Britain's Andy Murray.BBC Sport - Published |
Swiatek steps up hunt for maiden Wimbledon titleTop seed Iga Swiatek continues her pursuit of a maiden Wimbledon title with victory on Centre Court over Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo.BBC Sport - Published | Kasatkina 'cruises' past GB's Burrage - best shotsWatch the best shots as Britain's Jodie Burrage loses her Centre Court debut to 11th seed Daria Kasatkina in the second round at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published |
Quick defeat for Burrage on Centre Court debutBritain's Jodie Burrage looks overcome by nerves as her Wimbledon Centre Court debut ends in a crushing defeat by Russian 11th seed Daria Kasatkina.BBC Sport - Published | Murray jokes with Federer after win over PenistonWatch as Britain's Andy Murray thanks eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer for his support during his first round win over Ryan Peniston on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published |
Eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer honouredEight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer takes the acclaim of an adoring Centre Court crowd in a special ceremony on day two to mark his achievements at the tournament.BBC Sport - Published | Federer receives guard of honour on Centre CourtWatch as eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer receives a guard of honour on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published |
Djokovic helps dry Centre Court after long delayWatch as defending men's singles champion Novak Djokovic helps dry Centre Court to help speed up the resumption of play at Wimbledon after a long rain delay.BBC Sport - Published | Federer to be honoured with Centre Court ceremonyRoger Federer's achievements at Wimbledon will be honoured by a special ceremony on Centre Court on Tuesday.BBC Sport - Published |
Swiatek and Djokovic headline day one at WimbledonNovak Djokovic will open proceedings on Centre Court when Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday.BBC Sport - Published | Watch Queen's: Musetti v Shelton on Centre Court Follow live coverage from Queens Tennis Club as GB's Cameron Norrie & Ryan Peniston feature.BBC Sport - Published |
Wimbledon 2022: Novak Djokovic praises Nick Kyrgios after Wimbledon finalSeven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic praises Nick Kyrgios following their men's singles final match on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon 2022: Nick Kyrgios performs underarm serve against Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon finalWatch as Australian Nick Kyrgios attempts to catch out six-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic with an underarm serve in the men's singles final on Centre Court.BBC Sport - Published |
Djokovic locked in Centre Court battle as Cam Norrie takes on Goffin | Wimbledon live Sky News - Published | Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal confronts Lorenzo Sonego during win on Centre CourtWatch Rafael Nadal argue with Italy's Lorenzo Sonego as the Spaniard is unhappy that his opponent made a noise just before Nadal played a shot.BBC Sport - Published |
Wimbledon 2022: Watch Novak Djokovic's best moment against Thanasi Kokkinakis.Watch Novak Djokovic's best moment against Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis on Centre Court at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams loses to Harmony Tan after year outHighlights of Serena Williams' loss to Harmony Tan on Centre Court of Wimbledon in an epic 7-5 1-6 7-6 (10-7) tussle.BBC Sport - Published |
Wimbledon: Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal set for Centre Court on day twoSeven-time champion Serena Williams makes her singles comeback at Wimbledon on Tuesday, as Rafael Nadal continues his pursuit of a calendar Grand Slam.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon 2022: Andy Murray beats James Duckworth on Centre CourtBritain's Andy Murray maintains his record of never losing in the first round at Wimbledon with an encouraging win against Australia's James Duckworth.BBC Sport - Published |
Wimbledon 2021: Katie Boulter almost stuns Aryna Sabalenka - highlightsWatch highlights as Britain's Katie Boulter forces number two seed Aryna Sabalenka to a third set on Centre Court before narrowly losing their second round match.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon 2021: Roger Federer says grass is 'slippery under roof' after Mannarino & Williams injuriesAfter Serena Williams and Adrian Mannarino injure themselves on Centre Court, BBC Sport looks at why grass courts are slippery and what impact it can have.BBC Sport - Published |
Wimbledon 2021: Centre Court crowd gives standing ovation to Covid heroesSpectators on Centre Court pay tribute to key people who led the fight against Covid-19, including scientists and NHS staff.BBC Sport - Published | |
