The Wimbledon Anthology is your essential companion to the world's oldest and finest tennis tournament. Filled with fascinating stories, facts, figures and trivia, it’s a must-read for anyone with a passion for Wimbledon and the players who’ve made it one of the greatest events in the sporting calendar. Travel back in time and relive some of the golden moments from the tournament’s rich 150-year history, while discovering other stories that haven't seen the light of day before.

Want to know who served the first ball on the Centre Court, or which former Wimbledon champion died on Devil's Island? Or the identity of the first player to be disqualified at SW19? This book has all the answers.

Spencer Vignes is a freelance writer and broadcaster who lives in Cardiff, Wales. He has contributed to more than 100 newspapers, magazines and media agencies across the world and is the author of nine books, including The Server, which was longlisted for the 2003 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. He first came to Wimbledon as a fan in 1983 and, as a sportswriter and author, has attended every Championships since 2003. Visit www.spencervignes.co.uk for more information.