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THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON www.wimbledon.com lawn tennis. Epic duels in an English garden The Championships, Wimbledon, are still played on grass courts – mowed The Wimbledon finals occupy a revered place in tennis to exactly 8 mm – just like they were in 1877 for the The Championships 2025 will history. As much as the winners, we recall the thrilling tournament’s inaugural edition. take place from 30 June 2025 moments that raised the sport’s values to the highest level Though ever-changing, the Wimbledon rules remain to 13 July 2025. on Centre Court. We think back to epic encounters steeped in tradition, highlighting the organizers’ desire to The Championships 2026 will between Rod Laver and John Newcombe, Björn Borg maintain the highest standards of etiquette. Testament to take place from 29 June 2026 and John McEnroe, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, this is the rule that player attire must be predominantly to 12 July 2026. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and many others. Over white. With the exceptional playing surface, respect for The Championships 2027 will the decades, these clashes have written the legend of tradition and a storied past decorated by the greats who take place from 28 June 2027 Wimbledon, and Rolex has witnessed it all from a frontmade their name on the courts of the All England Lawn to 11 July 2027. row seat. Images by Rolex, Officla Sponsor. Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon is the temple of
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AT THE CORE OF EXCELLENCE www.rolex.com A singular vision of watchmaking Since its creation in 1905, Rolex has been on a quest which assembles the skills of many and requires arduous work, day after day, year after year. A demanding, rigorous and perpetual endeavour. The quest for excellence. Rolex’s greatest watchmaking innovations are indelible. They imprint the dial of each watch with new words that, alone, can attest for the unique vision of the brand. With the invention of the word “Rolex”
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Voted “No 1 Best Resort Hotel in Europe” by readers of Conde Nast Traveler 2010 • 13th Century Castle hidden from the World amidst 350 acres of its own private estate • Located on the 2nd largest lake in Ireland Lough Corrib, 30 minutes from Galway city • Easy driving distance from Dublin and Shannon airports • Luxury hotel since 1939 • 83 individually designed bedrooms • Once the country estate of Lord Ardilaun and the Guinness family • Three dining options available to suit all guests • A host of activities from Golf to the Ancient Art of Falconry available on the estate
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