Facts you may not know about Wimbledon Photogallery

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As all the tennis players gear up for Wimbledon 2019, held from June 24 to July 14, 2019, let's take a look at some interesting and rare facts about the game. (Photos: Instagram)

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The tournament follows a strict dress code of all- white. In 2013, Roger Federer was asked to change his shoes for the next match because the sole of his shoes were orange in colour.

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Before a match begins during the tournament, a Harris hawk called Rufus is set free to scare away the local pigeons. The large bird has over 10,000 followers on Twitter.

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At 207 kmph Venus Williams holds the record for the speediest serve among women players.

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Wimbledon's famous food is 'Strawberries and cream'. The berries are picked only a day before the sale.

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The 250 ball boys and girls chosen for the matches go through a rigorous training programme, almost military-like.

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More than 50,000 tennis balls are used during Wimbledon. The balls that aren't in use are refrigerated so that they remain spotless.

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Players bow only if Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II or the Prince of Wales is present for a match.

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The longest match ever played at Wimbledon was between John Isner of the United States and French player Nicolas Mahut. The match went on for 11 hours and five minutes, and was played for a span of three days.

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