Wimbledon's Expansion Plan Heads To Court While Facing Opposition From Local Residents

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wimbledons expansion plan heads to court while facing opposition from local residents

Novak Djokovic calls it a "win-win." Carlos Alcaraz says it's a "great idea."

Wimbledon's major expansion plan includes adding an 8,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof and 38 other grass courts at a former golf course across the street that would allow the All England Club to move its qualifying event and hold it on-site - as the other Grand Slam tournaments do - to boost attendance and revenue.

Some local residents did a deep dive on the details, though, and they're not as convinced as the major champions are. That is why the proposal goes to the U.K.'s High Court for a judicial review Tuesday and Wednesday as the quarterfinals are held at the tournament that concludes next weekend.

Opponents say they love tennis as much as the 500,000 or so fans who flock to SW19 - Wimbledon's well-known post code - over the course of the two-week event.

"But we're also lovers of the environment and of trees and greenery and open spaces," said Susan Cusack, a member of Save Wimbledon Park.