Oh, you’re getting technical now! Yes, the 18 practice grass courts are included in that 39 total. Players use them to warm up, test their grunts, and complain about the wind. They’re like the backstage mirrors—no audience, but full of sweat and unpleasant honesty.
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There are also about 20 training courts on hard surfaces or clay, but they don’t count for “Wimbledon courts” because… reasons? Tradition? The ghost of a Victorian umpire? Let’s just say the All England Club is very particular about what gets called a court. Snobbery is part of the charm.
So if you’re ever at Wimbledon, don’t be a nitpicker. Just enjoy the fact that there’s enough green space to hide a small army of ball kids. Or a herd of hungry rabbits.
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Let’s get precise, because why not? According to the official Wimbledon website, the total breakdown is: 19 grass match courts (including the three show courts) and 20 grass practice courts. That’s the 39. Simple math, but with more blades of grass.
During The Championships, about 18 of those courts are in play simultaneously on the busiest days. That’s a lot of “Let’s go!” and “Come on!” echoing through the air. It’s basically a symphony of competitive grunting, with a side of polite applause.
And here’s the kicker: every single court is maintained by a team of 12 gardeners who walk the grass with the precision of bomb-disposal experts. They wear white lab coats. Okay, no, they don’t, but they should. They’re heroes in wide-brimmed hats.
