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Top Wimbledon BuzzWords

The second (i.e. final) week of the Wimbledon Championships is well underway and the world and SW19 are buzzing with tennis.

Here is a quick selection of words popular with spectators of the sport:

Move over Henmania, Timbledon and Henman Hill, and make room for:
Murraymania, Andymonium and Murray Mound.

And it’s not just about the players but also about …

pineberry: will it ever replace the iconic strawberry?
ambush marketing: strictly forbidden at SW19
WOW: yes, they are there, watching behind those shades
Hawk-Eye: can’t be missed

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