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Which of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments is played on natural grass courts?
Answer
Wimbledon
Wimbledon has been played on grass at the All England Club since 1877; the other three Grand Slams use hard or clay surfaces.
💡 Did you know?
Wimbledon's grass is cut to exactly eight millimeters during the tournament and is reseeded with several tonnes of perennial ryegrass every September.
Other options people guess
- Australian Open
- French Open
- US Open
Topics
- tennis
- grand-slam
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