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Where is Wimbledon played each year?

Wimbledon is played each summer in London, England. The Championships are held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is the only grand slam event that is played on grass courts.

What is a tennis ball made of?

In early tennis games the ball was made of wood. Today balls consist of two types of material and a hollow center. The materials that are used to make a tennis ball are most often rubber and fabric or canvas.
What is a volley?

A volley in tennis is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces on the ground. A volley is considered one of the easiest things to learn in the game of tennis. Volleys are not usually allowed on a returned serve.