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Blades of Victory

Its birth itself is a tale of struggle. A struggle against forces of nature like gravity, earth and wind. However, it has its allies in the sun and the rain too. A blade of grass can do anything from fulfilling an animal’s hunger to curing its diseases. That little green thing is indeed a work of wonder. A single blade of grass is a hundred experiences. And if that blade of grass belongs to the Centre Court of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in England, its experiences might as well be called out of the world. This Centre Court is the Mecca for ‘Lawn Tennis’ worshippers. Having always been one of tennis’ most prestigious Grand Slam Championships, this Court at Wimbledon and its grass have countless stories to tell. Stories of glorious victories, undeserved defeats, endless hours of work and joyous tears are woven and recounted every year. Every blade of grass here grows not only on water but also on the dripping sweat of the thousands who have attempted to captur...