Wimbledon: You know the tennis 🎾, but what about the traditions? 🍓
Wimbledon’s got tennis — and a ton of wild traditions since 1877. Here’s what makes it iconic 👑
🪽 All white or nothing
Wimbledon’s dress code is no joke. Since 1890, players have been required to wear “almost entirely white” — and we mean entirely. No off-white, no cream, not even flashy soles on your shoes (ask Federer 😅). Even headbands, socks, and medical tape must follow the white-out rule. Andre Agassi hated it so much, he skipped the tournament for three years.
🍓 Strawberries & cream > Everything
Wimbledon without strawberries and cream? Never. This iconic snack has been a thing since 1877, though its roots go all the way back to King Henry VIII. Today, fans absolutely demolish over 250,000 servings during the tourney—that’s a wild 55,000 kg of strawberries and 13,000 liters of cream. The numbers don't lie.
⛺ Queue culture is a vibe
Forget VIP passes. At Wimbledon, the real tradition is “The Queue”. Fans line up (or camp out!) for hours — sometimes overnight — to score day-of tickets. It’s super British, super polite, and super serious. There’s even a code of conduct for queuing. Respect the queue, or miss the match.