{"id":17178,"date":"2026-06-19T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/?p=17178"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:42:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:12:04","slug":"match-point-rolexs-48-year-partnership-with-tennis-wimbledon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/match-point-rolexs-48-year-partnership-with-tennis-wimbledon\/","title":{"rendered":"Match Point: Rolex\u2019s 48-Year Partnership with Tennis &amp; Wimbledon"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>For Rolex, tennis is a temple of passion, endurance, and glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through every serve, set, and right to match point, Rolex has been a silent witness to tennis\u2019s most historic moments \u2014 as gifted athletes become champions, and champions become icons. What started in 1978 at The Championships, Wimbledon, a partnership built upon shared emotions of excellence and grit, expanded over time to every prestigious title in tennis. Today, as Official Timekeeper of all four Grand Slam titles, Rolex not only celebrates the sport\u2019s most triumphant moments, its champions, and institutions that foster growth and talent, but also upholds the values that define tennis itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wimbledon: A Silent Ballad of Champions and Excellence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-1-293.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-1-293.webp 1050w, https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-1-293-768x341.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-1-293-600x266.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Held at London\u2019s All England Lawn Tennis Club since 1877, The Championships, Wimbledon, remains tennis\u2019s oldest and most novel stage. Respecting tradition, it\u2019s the only Grand Slam still played on grass that\u2019s mowed to precisely 8 millimetres, as it was in the tournament\u2019s inaugural edition. By the 1920s, Wimbledon changed with the times, departing from closed-door matches to a social and sporting fete. For Englishmen, Wimbledon became an annual summer garden party \u2014 rich with champagne, strawberries, and of course, royal patronage. As the club quickly claimed a central position in tennis\u2019s calendar, its champions became icons, each conforming to sporting decorum, court etiquette, and strict all-white dressing rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As decades pass, traditions stand strong, and no other sporting competition boasts such an intimate setting \u2014 no flashy advertisements, public announcer, rock opera, cheerleaders, or mascots. A classic Wimbledon match begins with a roaring cheer when the players enter the court, followed by a deafening silence as the competition unfolds. That is, until a victor emerges, and history is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Crown at Centre Court: Rolex\u2019s Early Ties with Wimbledon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 1970s, The Championships, Wimbledon, had entered its golden age, captivating audiences worldwide. This \u2018game played on grass\u2019 and its sportsmen represented a celebration of tradition, determination, and excellence, matching Rolex\u2019s DNA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-2-287.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-2-287.webp 1050w, https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-2-287-768x341.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-2-287-600x266.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1978, Rolex became the Official Timekeeper of The Championships, Wimbledon. The Crown\u2019s signature green-and-gold clocks were introduced on Centre Court and across the grounds, blending seamlessly into the tournament\u2019s understated aesthetic. Ever since, this arena livery became a recognisable signature, as Rolex timed all matches at the tournament, including landmark performances by players such as Bj\u00f6rn Borg, Martina Navratilova, Pete Sampras, Serena Williams, and Roger Federer. Rolex\u2019s partnership marked a formal entry into the world of tennis, making it one of the brand\u2019s longest-standing sports affiliations, spanning 48 years and counting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>At the Apex of Tennis: Rolex\u2019s Presence Across Tennis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-3-281.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-3-281.webp 1050w, https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-3-281-768x341.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-3-281-600x266.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rolex\u2019s partnership with Wimbledon was only the beginning, expanding its imprint across the sport\u2019s most prestigious competitions. Today, Rolex supports all four Grand Slam competitions, as well as elite team competitions and season-ending championships, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Australian Open<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2008, Rolex has been the Official Timekeeper of the Australian Open, held annually in Melbourne. As the first Grand Slam competition of the tennis calendar year, the Australian Open is celebrated for its vibrant summer energy, diverse audience, and state-of-the-art infrastructure. While so, this competition has proven a key venue for the emergence of next-gen players and champions, many of whom are Rolex Testimonees. Rolex supports the Australian Open as an official timekeeper, reflecting their commitment to innovation and supporting rising talent in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Roland-Garros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, Rolex became the Premium Partner and Official Timekeeper of Roland-Garros \u2014 the only Grand Slam played on clay. Staged at Paris\u2019s Stade Roland-Garros, the tournament is known for its technical intensity and physical demands, often producing long, tactical matches. The red clay surface challenges players differently, rewarding consistency, strategy, and resilience \u2014 closely aligning with Rolex\u2019s core values of precision and endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>US Open<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The US Open, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York City, is the world\u2019s largest tennis stadium, making the US Open one of the most globally watched and attended tennis tournaments of the season. Furthermore, unlike other Grand Slam competitions, this is played at night. Rolex has been the Official Timekeeper for the US Open since 2018, ensuring precision and consistency in a competition where momentum can shift in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NITTO ATP & WTA Finals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rolex is the Premier Partner of the Nitto ATP Finals and the Official Timekeeper of the WTA Finals \u2014 the closing events of the tennis season. These elite tournaments feature the top eight singles players and doubles teams, based on year-long ATP and WTA rankings. Unlike knockout Grand Slams, the Finals use a round-robin format before advancing to the semifinals and finals. Rolex celebrates its spirit of excellence and determination with the sport\u2019s most accomplished and consistent athletes, many of whom are long-time Testimonees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rolex Testimonees: Titans on Court and Beyond<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-4-261.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-4-261.webp 1050w, https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-4-261-768x341.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Internal-4-261-600x266.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond timekeeping, Rolex has embraced not only tennis but also the champions and icons that make history. Through its Testimonee programme, Rolex has supported these gifted athletes since it became Official Timekeeper of The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978. Sharing Rolex\u2019s values, these global ambassadors also signify a benchmark of excellence and grit in tennis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roger Federer, eight-time Wimbledon champion and twenty-time Grand Slam titleholder, joined Rolex as a Testimonee in 2001. He also adorned Rolex\u2019s new Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller as the icon launched at Watches & Wonders 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A rising star, Carlos Alcaraz, became a Rolex Testimonee in 2022, the same year he won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open and became Wimbledon champion the following year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iga \u015awi\u0105tek, a four-time Grand Slam champion and current World No. 1 (as of the latest rankings), has been a Testimonee since 2021. She won the French Open in 2020, 2022, and 2023, and the US Open in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jannik Sinner became a Rolex Testimonee in 2020. He won the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals and led Italy to victory in the Davis Cup the same year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bj\u00f6rn Borg, an 11-time Grand Slam champion and Rolex Testimonee, is widely regarded as one of the sport\u2019s greatest pioneers. He won five consecutive Wimbledon titles from 1976 to 1980, with his reign coinciding with Rolex\u2019s appointment as Official Timekeeper in 1978.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>For Rolex, tennis is a temple of passion, endurance, and glory. 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