Wimbledon Championships 'will' take place in June 2021 even if COVID-19 situation persists

coronavirus pandemic has upended sporting world and n some over last few months. Events all over world have been cancelled or are being held without audiences. Marquee tournaments like Wimbledon Championships that have been a permanent fixture in tennis world for deces, were also forced to shut ir gates to players and public this year. While later Grand Slams like French Open 2020 and US Open were held with little to spectators, All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club decided to call off Wimbledon Championships entirely. 

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Wimbledon 2020 cancelled, but re's still hope

Wimbledon 2020 cancellation was a historic one. Since 1877, Championship has t stopped for anything but World Wars. After French Open 2020 was postponed to September, it was thought that Wimbledon might also take place later in year. This did t materialise, preventing men's singles champion vak Djokovic and women's singles champion Simona Halep from mounting a title defence.  organizers have w anunced that grass-court slam will be held from June 28, 2021, to July 11, 2021. 

After his round one French Open 2020 defeat by Stan Wawrinka, former World .1 Andy Murray said that he would like to play at Wimbledon next year, regardless of presence or absence of spectators. He also said that since all or tournaments have been pretty successful, it would be a motivating factor for Wimbledon. 

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Wimbledon 2020 insurance winner

Wimbledon turned out to be one of luckier tournaments in sport as far as finances are concerned. Wimbledon was reportedly in for a £114 million windfall from ir insurance providers, due to a pandemic clause y h ded to ir policy after 2002-03 SARS outbreak. Wimbledon 2020 insurance payout received massive media cover and earned organizers high praise for ir foresight. 

Will  Wimbledon Championships return in 2021?

According to a report in Times,  All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club have taken success of US Open 2020 and French Open 2020 into account and are open to idea of hosting Wimbledon Championships in 2021. presence of spectators is still undecided, with some saying that re may be spectators if coronavirus situation in UK remains as it is.

organisers have decided t to hold annual public ballot for  allotment of tickets for next year. Inste, if 2021 Wimbledon Championships allow spectators, seats will be filled by those who h purchased tickets for this year. This will be 134th edition of Grand Slam. 

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