Wimbledon Grounds Expansion Passes Initial Legal Challenge

Wimbledon's planned expansion of its tennis grounds has cleared a major legal obstacle. London's High Court dismissed a challenge from Save Wimbledon Park, allowing the All England Club to proceed with expanding its site. While a significant hurdle has been overcome, further legal issues remain regarding land status.

Wimbledon's ambitious plans to expand its historic tennis grounds achieved a legal victory on Monday, as London's High Court dismissed a challenge from campaigners opposed to the project.

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) aims to vastly enlarge its site, with plans for 39 new courts and an 8,000-seat showpiece. The project, valued at 200 million pounds, promises to enhance spectator capacity and host qualifying rounds onsite, bolstering its historic legacy.

Despite the High Court's decision, which ruled against Save Wimbledon Park's legal objections, the project still faces a forthcoming legal battle concerning the site's land status. This next hurdle will be addressed early next year.

(With inputs from agencies.)