Wimbledon officials make 145-year change after Serena Williams drama

Controversy erupted at Wimbledon in 2021

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when the opening rounds saw a number of players fall and injure themselves on the slippery surface

Serena Williams was the highest-profile victim after she was forced to retire hurt in the opening round.

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Adrian Mannarino also retired hurt against Roger Federer

while Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios were among other players to take scary tumbles.

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Players will be granted access to the show courts in the lead-up to the tournament so the grass will be more worn and not as wet

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