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Explained: Why Wimbledon stopped using 'Miss' and 'Mrs' on...

Explained: Why Wimbledon stopped using 'Miss' and 'Mrs' on... The Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday at the All England Club features Italy's Jasmine Paolini, the seventh seed, against Barbora Krejcikova, the 31st seed from the Czech Republic. Paolini, a surprise contender, had never won on grass until this summer, while Krejcikova, 28, had struggled with early exits this season. Despite their journeys, one will claim the Venus Rosewater Dish on Centre Court. Starting from 2022, Wimbledon no longer inscribes "Miss" or "Mrs" on the women's honour roll, aligning with modern gender-neutral practices and ending a longstanding tradition.

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