Wimbledon Expansion Faces Legal Challenge Over Parkland

Wimbledon has announced a £200 million ($270 million) expansion plan to triple the size of its grounds, adding 39 new courts and an 8,000-seat stadium. The proposal is facing a significant legal challenge in the High Court from the Save Wimbledon Park group, which argues the project threatens protected parkland and conservation areas. Campaigners have raised over £200,000 to support their case and warn of setting a precedent for future developments on London's protected land. The All England Club asserts the expansion will boost the local economy, increase visitor capacity, and enhance the tournament's global status, with support from players like Novak Djokovic. Local tensions have risen as residents express concerns about disruption, while fans uphold Wimbledon as a unique and prestigious tennis tradition. The High Court's ruling is expected to impact both the tournament's future and the fate of London's green spaces.