The All England Club is set to get the go-ahead for its ambitious expansion plans after officers at the Greater London Authority (GLA) recommended approval of its bid to build 39 new courts on Wimbledon Park.
"Very significant" economic benefits and enhancing the Wimbledon brand were cited in the GLA's report as two of the reasons why deputy mayor Jules Pipe is now set to back the bid, possibly as early as a public meeting next Friday.