Wimbledon is the one tournament in the calendar that appeals to tennis fans more than any other, and it's not hard to see why. The history, prestige and tradition associated with the All-England Club transcend the sport and make the event truly global, and the fact that the players always bring their best tennis to the court only adds to the spectacle.
If you're a tennis fan, you would likely have dreamed of attending the Championships at least once. But until you get there, there are always the official artifacts and memorabilia to cheer you up!
Here are 5 Wimbledon accessories and memorabilia that every tennis fan would love to own:
Official Wimbledon towel
This is an accessory that every player uses. The iconic Wimbledon towels can be seen draped across players’ shoulders and their chairs, and are a constant fixture in every single match on court.
And they’re made in India! Welspun's Spaces Home & Beyond brand is responsible for the creation of these towels, giving the country a very special connect to the tournament - apart from Sania Mirza of course.
And fans can own the towel easily! You can visit the Welspun store and get one for yourself today.
Wimbledon headband
The players use their own personalized headbands to keep hair and sweat out of their eyes for uninterrupted play, but a headband with the iconic Wimbledon insignia would be a must-have for any amateur tennis player!
Although this one may not be like Pat Cash’s iconic chequered one, it’s a part of Wimbledon history. In the traditional Wimbledon colour of white, it’s emblazoned with the Wimbledon logo and bordered by its trademark purple and green colours as well.
Wimbledon umbrellas
London, the official venue for the Championships since its inception in 1877, is well known for its grey, inclement weather. It rains almost all year round in the English capital, and fans have already seen several matches postponed and even played over two days this year courtesy the darkness and the rain!
Most notably of those was, of course, Novak Djokovic’s match against Sam Querrey being played over two days – and eventually ending with the defending champion crashing out.
Centre Court may have a retractable roof, but not all players play on there – and fans on Courts 1, 2 and beyond need to shelter themselves from the deluge. And what better way to do that than with the Wimbledon umbrella?
In its iconic colours of purple and green, the umbrella can shelter fans even waiting in line for the opportunity to see their favourite players on court. And of course, with the monsoon season now underway in India, the umbrella could come in handy here too!
Official Wimbledon balls
The iconic Wimbledon tennis balls have been manufactured by Slazenger for a significant time, and the British manufacturers emblazon each year’s balls with the relevant date. Happily, the fluorescent yellow balls are available for fans to purchase everywhere!
It’s one of the closest things a fan could have to being an actual part of the tournament.
Wimbledon water bottle
Tennis is a strenuous, athletic sport – and matches can go on for hours. That leaves people more than a little thirsty – and we’re not just talking about the players!
Fans can buy official Wimbledon sippers to beat the dehydration. And the next time they’re playing a tennis match at the local nets, why not use it and feel a little bit like Federer or Nadal?
