Having more courts, for both practice and for matches, will also reduce wear and tear across the tournament. Wimbledon currently operates with the minimum number of match courts for a Grand Slam, while its third-biggest court (Court 2) is the smallest of the four majors.

Save Wimbledon Park has taken legal action against City Hall's decision to approve the expansion citing covenants that protect the park from development

Save Wimbledon Park is challenging the Mayor of London's office decision to award planning permission for 39 new courts.

The courts will have to rule on the All England Club’s controversial development plans for neighbouring Wimbledon Park golf course, after a local protest group confirmed on Monday that it has begun legal proceedings.