As the Madrid Open 2024 unfolds on the clay courts of the Spanish capital, tennis aficionados around the globe are treated to a dazzling display of skill, athleticism, and sheer determination. With each passing match, the tournament has provided no shortage of surprises, upsets, and unforgettable moments, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as the battle for supremacy intensifies.

The Evening Standard newspaper reports on Wimbledon's expansion plans to a nearby golf course it owns. They plan to build an 8,000-spectator capacity Parkland show court and 38 new grass courts.

South American Early SeasonThere are three distinct claycourt seasons during the tennis year. The South American played in February between the Australian Open and the Indian Wells Masters.

The playing surface, also called tennis court surface, is a crucial factor affecting styles of play in tennis. While the sport originated on grass courts, the four classic tennis surfaces seen today include not only natural grass but also clay (typically red clay,) hard courts (usually acrylic or asphalt,) and rarely still classic Har-Tru green clay.

The magic of Wimbledon stems from its longevity and the natural life in its principle component  -  grass!Major Walter Clopton Wingfield: The Inventor of Modern TennisGrass and lawns require cutting, rolling, watering, and pampering, making them more exciting than clay or acrylic surfaces. The All-England Croquet Club was founded in 1868 in Wimbledon.