The French Open is a major tennis tournament that is held in Paris in the late spring/early summer. The tournament attracts people from all over the world, turning even the unlikely people into hardcore tennis fans. People revel over the excitement that unfolds in the tournament; celebrities come out to cheer on their favorite player, delicious food is served, and champagne is popped with each serve of the tennis racket. It’s a joyous occasion that everyone can appreciate.
Just after the French Open 2009 is the Wimbeldon tennis tournament. Just as thrilling, Wimbeldon is the tennis tournament of champions. Only a few tennis greats have ever won both tournaments, including Andre Agassi, Rod Laver, Borg, and Nadal. Wimbeldon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and receives the highest regard in the professional tennis world. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and takes place over two weeks in mid-summer. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament played on grass courts, and the French Open is on clay courts.
One of the greatest Wimbeldon tennis traditions is the eating of strawberries and cream. People gather around the London city’s world-famous fruit and take in the beauty of the scenery. There is also a royal patronage and dress code for all competitors, in respect for the tournament’s players and the surrounding location. Both tennis tournaments are staples of summer, and a celebrated tradition for people across the world.
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