No. 1 Court, Tennis court at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
No. 1 Court is a tennis court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London with a retractable roof and 11,430 seats arranged in a circular layout around the grass playing surface. The roof and lighting system allow matches to continue during rain and evening hours.
The court opened in 1997 as part of the club's modernization program, replacing an earlier ground-level venue. A retractable roof was added in 2019 to enable play during rain and allow evening matches.
During Wimbledon, this court hosts matches where players observe the dress code of wearing only white, a tradition that remains a defining feature of the tournament today.
Visitors can apply for tickets through the annual public ballot system, which offers equal chances for all tennis fans. Booking is done well in advance since demand is extremely high.
After a major redesign, the court presents a different character than the original venue it replaced. The seating arrangement creates an intimate feeling for spectators despite the large capacity.
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