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Wimbledon — order & passion
Today marks the beginning of Wimbledon. It has to be, without a doubt, the greatest sport event to attend in the world. The football World Cup, the Olympics and even other Tennis Grand Slams simply pale in comparison to the level of satisfaction and excitement experienced by visitors of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Why is this? To credit it merely to the lush grass of SW19, the Strawberries and Cream or the Royal Box would be missing the point.
The best way to summarize the magic of Wimbledon is order & passion.
Wimbledon is perfectly ordered. Its order of play and patent-worthy system for queueing are among the most British documents you’ll ever read. The flawless choreography of the ball boys and girls, the pin-drop silence as players are preparing to serve, the white ballet on the court as a rally is underway — these all contribute to coherence and harmony.
Unlike many other great traditions, however, Wimbledon is not ossified and rigid. Its order is not procured at the cost of passion and enthusiasm. It serves them.
There is a learning for all of us here. When we organize our days and hone our habits, it is ok to want order. But it should never be an end of its own. Instead it should serve the purpose of creating space for and revealing our passion.
George Bellows’ “Tennis at Newport” (1919)
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