10 notable facts and stats about Wimbledon

6. Clothing rules for spectators

Just like the players are strictly asked to follow an all-white dress code, the spectators too have got some rules. Although these are not stringent dress codes, there are some restrictions mentioned for the cheering crowd.

Dress rules for spectators

The spectators are not allowed to wear torn jeans, dirty sneakers, sports shoes or running vests. Otherwise, the audience is free to dress up according to their wish.

They are also allowed to take limited food or drinks to the matches.

7. Rufus the Hawk

Retractable enclosures have been installed over the Wimbledon tennis courts to avoid delays due to rain. But there is something else that flies over the courts during the matches.

Rufus the Harris Hawk

Rufus the Hawk flies above the courts every morning to scare the pigeons away. He's been guarding the Wimbledon courts and many other famous landmarks in London for over 10 years.

He has even got an All-England Club ID card of his own!