The Museum holds personal collections of equipment, dress and archive material relating to Wimbledon champions, pioneer players and stars of the court from each generation. This collection is continually updated with new material from competitors on the current professional circuit.
If you enjoy tennis, history of tennis and want to know more about Wimbledon behind the scenes, a visit to the Wimbledon Museum is a must-do. You can also take a Wimbledon guided tour, read my recap here.
A few pics of the player memorabilia collection.
Outfit worn by Bjorn Borg when he won his fifth consecutive Wimbledon victory in 1980: close-fitting Fila shirt, short shorts, headband, wristband, socks and Diadora shoes.
For the 125th anniversary of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club, Fila have released the Alpha 125 shoe. The new Wimbledon shoe has been designed to combine both comfort and performance.
Built around an accommodating, yet performance-orientated last, the Alpha aims to provide great fit and feel from the very first wear. The synthetic leather upper is composed of ultra fine fibres that allow the foot to breathe in all conditions, whilst the Dri-Lex Climate Lining: to rapidly diffuse perspiration away from skin.
“125” is stitched towards the rear of the shoe and there is a special “125th Championships” logo on the tongue.
The Alfa is designed to last, using abrasion-resistant and moisture-managing materials to endure even the most aggressive play. The toe wrap is coated with a “liquid ceramic” material which lasts up to 8 times longer than traditional synthetics in high abrasion areas. This extends to the midfoot for added durability.
You can buy them online on Wimbledon official shop.
Roger Federer’s timeless, cool and collected style is reflected in his Nike RF Trophy Lawn Polo and Nike Trophy Woven Taped Short. Dri-FIT, polyester-stretch, UV knit jersey fabric helps keep him comfortable while providing protection from harmful UV rays. No-sew seaming at the sides, shoulders and armholes prevents skin irritation and an all-over, embossed Swiss cross pattern adds a subtle design detail and a nod to Federer’s homeland.
Nike Dri-FIT jacquard fabric in the stylish crew reduces overall weight and enhances ventilation. Rafa’s signature bull logo sits on the back in tribute to the dynamic tennis pro. The great-fitting long short provides lightweight coverage and a modern look. Nike Dri-FIT stretch-woven fabric provides excellent sweat management even during the longest matches.
Mesh insets under the arms provide ventilation and crisp-contrast piping won’t irritate skin during play.
