# Wimbledon Bombed in WWII

> Wimbledon Centre Court destroyed by German bombs during The Blitz in 1940.
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- Summary: Wimbledon Centre Court destroyed by German bombs during The Blitz in 1940. Wimbledon Centre Court was bombed on October 11, 1940, destroying 1,200 seats…
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- Published: 2026-10-11T04:08:00+00:00
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## Wimbledon Bombed in WWII
On October 11, 1940, during The Blitz, the Centre Court at Wimbledon was bombed by the Germans.
## Centre Court Destroyed
One bomb tore through the roof destroying 1,200 seats in the Centre Court stand.
## Nine Years to Repair
It took nine years for the All England Lawn Tennis Club to fully repair Centre Court.
## Championships Resumed in 1946
The Championships restarted in 1946 after Centre Court was fully repaired.
## First Post-War Champion
Frenchman Yvon Petra won the first post-war Wimbledon championship.
## Wimbledon During WWII
The All England Club used the site for food production and military services during the war.
## Key takeaway

Wimbledon Centre Court was bombed on October 11, 1940, destroying 1,200 seats during World War II.