Tuesday, July 3

The statistics behind winning

As the Wimbledon 2012 finals draw closer, Kevin Mitchell from The Guardian takes us on an in-depth journey through some key matches of past championships.

With the help of official statistics provided by IBM he gives his insight into the statistics that matter, and what it really takes to win Wimbledon


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Second Tuesday: Ladies' Quarter Final Day...

Some more photos from behind the scenes.
And on a day like today, they're mainly indoor or umbrella-related.


A vintage lawnmower on display
at the Wimbledon Museum.
© Neil Tingle_AELTC
A member of the grounds crew readies
a court for the eighth day of action.
© Neil Tingle_AELTC
A chair umpire holds an umbrella during a rain delay.
© Chris Raphael_AELTC
Grounds crew members pull the cover
over Centre Court during a rain delay.
© Matthias Hangst_AELTC
Fans sit under umbrellas during a rain delay.
© Neil Tingle_AELTC
A fan sits under an umbrella during a rain delay.
© Matthias Hangst_AELTC


Ground staff day

With over 42 acres to cover there is an absolute army of staff needed to keep the Wimbledon Championships running smoothly. Around 6,000 staff work behind the scenes and it's not just dishing out around 27,000 kilos of strawberries.

The famous Wimbledon turf on all the courts is kept at a length of 8mm and a dedicated crew ensure the playing conditions are perfect. This year the challenge is even greater than usual as head groundsman, Eddie Seward, has just 20 days before play starts in the Olympic tennis tournament. Everyone will expect the grass courts to be at their best for the Games so as soon as the Championships are over Eddie and his team will be working harder than ever.

This short video is a quick look at the people in the background and the different jobs they do.