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Will Wimbledon stay green for the Olympics?
Hi-tech turf —
A member of the Wimbledon ground staff monitors one of the test areas on Centre Court.
Farewell double —
Wimbledon head groundsman Eddie Seaward will retire after overseeing the preparation of the courts for both the third grand slam of the tennis year and the London 2012 Olympics.
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Baseline wear —
This view of the 2006 women's singles final at Wimbledon between Amelie Mauresmo and Justin Henin gives a clear indication of the areas of Centre Court which take the most punishment.
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Classic setting —
West Yorkshire provides a picturesque setting for the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) headquarters where many of the world's sports pitches are developed.
Research excellence —
Staff at the STRI in Bingley make full use of their state-of-the-art laboratory.
Wear test —
STRI staff test various surfaces for wear and playing characteristics.
Rescue act —
The flooded pitch at the Donbass Arena for the Euro 2012 group game between France and the Ukraine quickly dried. STRI advised on the playing surface and drainage system.
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Bounce test —
Wimbledon ground staff conduct a test to determine how the ball is bouncing on a court.
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Wimbledon Centre Court? —
STRI staff use their facility to replicate the grass on Wimbledon's Centre Court and other sporting venues such as horse racing's Royal Ascot and Lord's cricket ground.
Green lab —
Scientists at STRI continue to test varieties of grass to determine the most appropriate for different sports.