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WIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon’s 133rd championships begin on Monday at the All England Club, and there are many modern additions. There will be displays about new sustainability initiatives, a retractable roof above No. 1 Court, even voting on Wi-Fi-connected apps to determine which matches will be shown on the big screen facing the fans sitting on Henman Hill.
And for the first time, “Miss” will be missing. Chair umpires will no longer delineate the marital status of female competitors when they announce the score. No more “Game, Miss Williams” for Venus and “Game, Mrs.