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talkSport: ‘I might get arrested’ – 100-year-old would chain herself to tree over ‘evil’ £200m Wimbledon plans

  • Writer: Save Wimbledon Park
    Save Wimbledon Park
  • Jun 28
  • 1 min read

talkSport | 27 June 2025 | Joe Brophy, Senior SEO Writer


"A 100-year-old actress has doubled down on her vow to stop the controversial Wimbledon expansion plans in any way she can.

A 100-year-old actress has doubled down on her vow to stop the controversial Wimbledon expansion plans in any way she can.

Thelma Ruby, who celebrated her centenary birthday in March, lives in a penthouse flat overlooking the grounds of the All England Club.


The 8,000 capacity court will become the third-largest court behind Centre Court and Court One and will bring Wimbledon in line with other Grand Slam venues.


Campaigners are concerned about the current environmental impact.


However, the demise of her beloved view of the Wimbledon landscape is one of the many controversial aspects of the SW19 revamp."

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