Category: GRASS COURT TOURNAMENTS

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz Survives First-Round Scare From a Master of the Craft

The reigning champion, Carlos Alcaraz, was pushed to the absolute limit in a nail-biting five-set thriller against the enigmatic Italian, Fabio Fognini, in the opening round of Wimbledon 2025. The young Spaniard, who has looked imperious on grass, was forced to dig deep to overcome a player who reminded everyone of his prodigious talent.

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The Velvet Paradox: Why Wimbledon’s Famous Grass Is Playing Slower This Year

GRASS COURT TOURNAMENTS

Wimbledon’s hallowed lawns have long been synonymous with blistering serves and lightning-fast rallies. The slick, green canvas has historically favoured the bold, aggressive player, the one willing to charge the net and end points with a deft touch. However, keen observers and players alike have noticed a discernible shift in recent years, and 2025 is no exception. The grass at the All England Club is, whisper it, playing slower.

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Une histoire de détermination et d’inspiration – Le court en gazon de Bonmont et le tournoi Bonmont Tennis Masters

GRASS COURT TOURNAMENTS

À l’été 2024, Bonmont franchit une nouvelle étape en accueillant son premier tournoi officiel sur gazon, désormais baptisé Bonmont Tennis Masters. L’événement attire joueuses et joueurs passionnés, venus de Suisse et d’Europe, pressés de fouler le gazon naturel et d’y voir évoluer l’élite mondiale. Le tournoi bénéficie d’un soutien remarquable : en plus d’Edge International, sponsors et donateurs s’associent à la réussite de cette première édition. Une belle confirmation pour un projet qui paraissait à peine envisageable deux ans plus tôt, et parvient déjà à enthousiasmer les amateurs de grand jeu, d’élégance et de tradition.

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The Grass Season Is Here: St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club Open Welcomes Players

GRASS COURT CLUBS, GRASS COURT TOURNAMENTS

The summer season has officially arrived at St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club, and there’s electrifying excitement in the air. This year, the club is not only celebrating the long-awaited opening of its perfectly manicured grass courts but is also gearing up to host one of its premier tennis events: The St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club Open.

With elite players, unparalleled hospitality, and the charm of tennis played on the iconic natural grass surface, this prestigious tournament promises to deliver an unforgettable spectacle for players and spectators alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the St George’s Hill Open — an event set to celebrate the heritage and artistry of grass court tennis like never before.

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The Genesis of a Dream: Bringing Grass Court Tennis to Switzerland

GRASS COURT TOURNAMENTS

Discover the inspiring story behind the creation of Switzerland’s first natural grass tennis court at Bonmont. Learn how a bold vision, sparked by the elegance of UK grass courts, overcame significant challenges through determination and collaboration, leading to the establishment of the prestigious Bonmont Tennis Masters tournament and reshaping grass tennis in the region.

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