Details for Wimbledon No.1 Court, London
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Wimbledon No.1 Court
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The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE
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1997
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The Wimbledon No1 Court was built in 1997 to replace the Old Court No1 which was adjacent to the centre court. The new No1 Court was built instead behind the centre court and the 'Millennium Building' was built in the old No1 Courts Place which hosts members and players facilities, and contains an international press centre.
When the stadium was initially constructed was was built into the side of a hill of the adjacent Aorangi Park.
The spectators seating area runs in a circle around the perimeter court, is covered and holds 11,429 spectators.
An aerial view of the Wimbledon No1 Court during its construction. The image has been taken from www.euramax.co.uk
Submitted By: starms on 2004-12-07
Submitted By: starms
on 2004-11-08.
Last Edit on 2007-06-26.
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