Which Grand Slam tournament is played on grass?

Wimbledon is the Grand Slam tournament played on grass. Officially known as The Championships, Wimbledon, it is held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London and remains the only Grand Slam played on natural grass courts.

The tournament began in 1877, making it the oldest of tennis’s four major championships. Its grass-court identity is central to its traditions, including predominantly white clothing, royal attendance, and the famous Centre Court. Since 2001, Wimbledon’s courts have used 100% perennial ryegrass to improve durability.

The other three Grand Slam tournaments use different surfaces. The Australian Open and US Open are played on hard courts, while the French Open is played on clay at Roland-Garros. Surface affects the style of play: grass generally produces a faster bounce and rewards quick reactions, strong serving, and effective movement toward the net.

A common mix-up is confusing Wimbledon with the broader British grass-court season. Several tournaments in the United Kingdom use grass, but Wimbledon is the Grand Slam event itself. Its distinctive surface is one reason the tournament occupies such a special place in tennis history.