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CIO Bulletin
19 June, 2025
Wild cards of Wimbledon Tennis bring new life back to tennis, bringing back new history and new heroes and a golden moment in tennis never fades or is forgotten.
The custom of Wimbledon in awarding wildcard entries is also another twist in the history of tennis as some selected tennis players have an added advantage: a second chance. These wildcard entrants are not subjected to ordinary qualification, but they sometimes are able to make tremendous contributions. In 2001, the world was shocked by the fact that tennis superstar Goran Ivanisevic won the Wimbledon title by playing as a wildcard, and it is the most memorable event in the history of the game.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club decides which wildcard entries are issued on the basis of previous experience and healing of the injured or to encourage local talent. In 2024, British brothers and doubles wildcard Andy Murray and Jamie Murray saw Andy returning to tennis after injuries. Their departure was early but it had an exciting effect on British fans.
On a same note, Serena William and Venus Williams were able to demonstrate the worth of the wildcard entries by winning the doubles titles in the years 2000 and 2009. Their unsurpassed synergy during their tennis court indicated that heroes did not necessarily need to pursue the traditional ways to achieve success.
Wimbledon wildcards have been strange and have made the games very interesting since 1977. In 2012, wildcarding number Jonathan Marray and Frederik Nielsen astonished the onlookers when they became the winners of men's doubles. Such narratives highlight the importance of wildcard entries, which make the tournament exciting by providing newer and top-generation players with another opportunity to earn a place in the prestigious tennis events around the globe.