From the players to the Pimm's, a visit to Wimbledon is a winning experience
by Ed Sherman, Chicago Tribune
Jun 18, 2018
4 minutes
When I walked onto the grounds of Wimbledon for the first time, I immediately thought of another place: Augusta National.
It was the green. I was struck by the familiar shade that permeates both facilities. Wimbledon green isn't exactly the same as Augusta National green, but it is close enough to signify the tie between these two iconic venues.
What Augusta National is to golf, Wimbledon is to tennis. Indeed, upon entering the gates of Wimbledon, I felt a similar sensation to what I'd felt on my initial trip to the fabled golf course in 1997 to cover the Masters for the Chicago
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