A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities.

Wimbledon has gained approval to expand its site to compete with other Grand Slams and benefit the community. Not all residents and environmentalists are convinced.

Britain's All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) was granted planning permission on Friday by the Greater London Authority for a huge expansion project for the Wimbledon Championships.

The mayor of London’s office has approved Wimbledon’s contested plans to significantly expand the site and build new tennis courts on protected open land.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, hosts of the Wimbledon championships, has received the green light for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority despite strong opposition. The plan for 39 new grasscourts,