Smith: Wimbledon memories

As the action intensifies at Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis championship charms and inspires, and leaves you smitten and overwhelmed. That is how this great venue and its revered tournament affect this partisan.

Smith: Summer sports satisfy in Europe

The fortnight it takes to determine the various champions of Wimbledon, one of the classiest sporting events worldwide, is likely on every true sports aficionado’s bucket list. Wimbledon is the equal of the Masters golf tournament and the Kentucky Derby in class.

Smith: The tradition and excitement of Wimbledon

With the Wimbledon finals coming up this weekend, I will be watching not just for the tennis, but also the grounds, the faces in the crowds, the television coverage of off-the-beaten-path profiles, and the behind-the-scenes vignettes that reflect the attachment and lore of the championship.