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Wimbledon 2018: How the Championships have changed since 1968

1968 was a year of revolution across the world with movements against the political and military elite taking place in a number of countries.

In the same year, tennis had its own revolution.

For the first time, professional players were allowed to compete in the Grand Slam tournaments - ushering in a new 'Open era' which marked the beginning of the modern game.

To mark the 50th anniversary, we take a visual and interactive look at how Wimbledon has evolved since 1968.

Aerial view of Wimbledon in 2018
Aerial view of Wimbledon in 1968

What led to the creation of the Open era?