Here are the largest and most prestigious tennis tournaments of the year, along with some key statistics:
1. Wimbledon (The Championships, Wimbledon)
- Location: London, England
- Surface: Grass
- Attendance (2019): Approximately 500,000 spectators
- Average Temperature (July): 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- Prize Money (2019): Total purse over £38 million (approx. $50 million)
- Player Draw (Singles): 128 players (Men’s and Women’s Singles)
2. US Open (United States Open Tennis Championships)
- Location: New York City, USA
- Surface: Hard Court (DecoTurf)
- Attendance (2019): Over 737,000 spectators
- Average Temperature (August-September): 19-27°C (66-81°F)
- Prize Money (2019): Total purse over $57 million
- Player Draw (Singles): 128 players (Men’s and Women’s Singles)
3. Australian Open
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Surface: Hard Court (Plexicushion)
- Attendance (2020): Over 812,000 spectators
- Average Temperature (January): 14-26°C (57-79°F)
- Prize Money (2020): Total purse over AUD 71 million (approx. $49 million)
- Player Draw (Singles): 128 players (Men’s and Women’s Singles)
4. French Open (Roland Garros)
- Location: Paris, France
- Surface: Clay
- Attendance (2019): Over 520,000 spectators
- Average Temperature (May-June): 12-19°C (54-66°F)
- Prize Money (2019): Total purse over €42 million (approx. $46 million)
- Player Draw (Singles): 128 players (Men’s and Women’s Singles)
Please note that the statistics provided are based on the most recent data available at the time of my last knowledge update in January 2022. For the most current information, I recommend checking official tournament websites or reputable sports news sources.