ROLEX AND THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON
07/07/2022
Rolex and Tennis
ROLEX AND THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON
Rolex first partnered with The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978. The world’s oldest tennis tournament is the temple of lawn tennis and of the original game. It is also where athletes become legends.
ROLEX AND THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON
Rolex first partnered with The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978. The world’s oldest tennis tournament is the temple of lawn tennis and of the original game. It is also where athletes become legends.
Rolex is the Official Timekeeper and one of the major partners of all leading tennis tournaments. The story began at The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978 when the brand first became involved with a sport capturing the world’s attention.
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in south-west London has hosted The Championships since the inaugural edition in 1877. The world’s oldest tennis tournament, Wimbledon is the home of the sport and its grass court temple.
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in south-west London has hosted The Championships since the inaugural edition in 1877. The world’s oldest tennis tournament, Wimbledon is the home of the sport and its grass court temple.
“IF YOU CAN MEET WITH TRIUMPH AND DISASTER
AND TREAT THOSE TWO IMPOSTORS JUST THE SAME”
AND TREAT THOSE TWO IMPOSTORS JUST THE SAME”
THE SCENE OF MAJOR SHOWDOWNS
The intensity of Wimbledon finals on Centre Court means they live on in memory as extraordinary moments of tennis history. Epic battles between the likes of Rod Laver and John Newcombe, Björn Borg and John McEnroe, Chris Evert and Martina Navrátilová, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have written the legend of Wimbledon and world tennis.
This unprecedented level of sporting excellence struck a chord with the values intrinsic to Rolex. A natural partnership developed at all the major tennis events, now spanning almost 45 years
The intensity of Wimbledon finals on Centre Court means they live on in memory as extraordinary moments of tennis history. Epic battles between the likes of Rod Laver and John Newcombe, Björn Borg and John McEnroe, Chris Evert and Martina Navrátilová, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have written the legend of Wimbledon and world tennis.
This unprecedented level of sporting excellence struck a chord with the values intrinsic to Rolex. A natural partnership developed at all the major tennis events, now spanning almost 45 years
ROLEX AND WIMBLEDON TESTIMONEES:
Among its Testimonees, Rolex counts a host of Wimbledon champions: Björn Borg and Chris Evert, as well as Stefan Edberg, Garbiñe Muguruza, Angelique Kerber and, of course, Roger Federer, who has won the tournament a record eight times.
Among its Testimonees, Rolex counts a host of Wimbledon champions: Björn Borg and Chris Evert, as well as Stefan Edberg, Garbiñe Muguruza, Angelique Kerber and, of course, Roger Federer, who has won the tournament a record eight times.
ROLEX AND SPORT
For many decades, the brand has actively championed culture, architecture, exploration and planetary conservation. And in the sporting world, it has built a diverse range of partnerships across tennis, golf, equestrianism, skiing, sailing and motor sport. Rolex partners governing bodies, competitions and athletes – from established champions to promising talents – in long-standing engagements that perpetuate the future of these disciplines and promote excellence.
For many decades, the brand has actively championed culture, architecture, exploration and planetary conservation. And in the sporting world, it has built a diverse range of partnerships across tennis, golf, equestrianism, skiing, sailing and motor sport. Rolex partners governing bodies, competitions and athletes – from established champions to promising talents – in long-standing engagements that perpetuate the future of these disciplines and promote excellence.
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