ROLEX AND THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON: A TIME-HONOURED PARTNERSHIP
From 1–14 July, the eyes of the tennis world will once again turn to the leafy suburbs of south-west London for the 133rd edition of the sport’s oldest, most revered event, The Championships, Wimbledon.
A cherished summer institution at the heart of the grass-court season, Wimbledon is a bastion of heritage and tradition, upholding principles that align perfectly with those of Rolex, the Official Timekeeper of The Championships for more than 40 years.
Since 1978 Rolex has nurtured a special relationship with the third Grand Slam® event of the year, an alliance that marked the start of Rolex’s long-term affiliation with tennis.
Over time, Rolex has become part of the fabric of the game, extending its support to the world’s most prestigious events, including all four Grand Slam tournaments, major organizations that administer the game globally, and champions of the sport, some of whom have seen their legend born on Wimbledon’s impeccably prepared grass courts.
One of those Testimonees is Roger Federer, who, over the course of 20 Wimbledon appearances, has made Centre Court his second home. It was here 10 years ago that he claimed his sixth title and arguably the greatest Grand Slam victory of his career.
