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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Emine Sinmaz

Dance routines and ‘tenniscore’: how Wimbledon is seeking new fans online

Morgan Riddle taking a photo in the stands at Wimbledon
Morgan Riddle (centre) featured in a video about how Wimbledon is ‘a global fashion spectacle’ Photograph: Adam Davy/PA

Whether it is a clip of Novak Djokovic hitting a winning backhand volley before taking a tumble or an American influencer presenting fashion tips, Wimbledon’s social media posts are vying for the same thing: a new generation of tennis fans.

“Demographic wise, I think it’s no secret that Wimbledon is an event that’s trying to attract younger audiences. I want to find a way to engage people who might not be on tennis pages,” said Will Giles, the managing editor of digital content for the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC).

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