The leafy London suburb of Wimbledon becomes a rental hotspot every British summer.
The leafy London suburb of Wimbledon becomes a rental hotspot every British summer.
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Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal is one of the tennis stars who rents a house close to the hallowed grass courts. The Spaniard says he enjoys renting a home in the area as opposed to being cooped up in a hotel room.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal is one of the tennis stars who rents a house close to the hallowed grass courts. The Spaniard says he enjoys renting a home in the area as opposed to being cooped up in a hotel room.
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Jane Weldon is one of the Wimbledon residents who lets her home out around the time of the tournament. She told CNN that Nadal had once considered being a tenant, but found another place.
Jane Weldon is one of the Wimbledon residents who lets her home out around the time of the tournament. She told CNN that Nadal had once considered being a tenant, but found another place.
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Seven-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer, who has two sets of twins with wife Mirka, normally rents two houses during his stay. Federer last won the title in 2012 and lost out to Novak Djokovic in last year's final.
Seven-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer, who has two sets of twins with wife Mirka, normally rents two houses during his stay. Federer last won the title in 2012 and lost out to Novak Djokovic in last year's final.
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Joanna Doniger makes sure all the top stars have their place to stay at Wimbledon. For the past 24 years the realtor has ensured that the best players on the planet have everything they need under one roof.
Joanna Doniger makes sure all the top stars have their place to stay at Wimbledon. For the past 24 years the realtor has ensured that the best players on the planet have everything they need under one roof.
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The prestigious SW19 postcode brings some of the most expensive property prices in southwest London -- and the weekly rentals there during Wimbledon can be as high as $23,000 for a family home.
The prestigious SW19 postcode brings some of the most expensive property prices in southwest London -- and the weekly rentals there during Wimbledon can be as high as $23,000 for a family home.
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Weldon has been renting her home during Wimbledon for the past seven years.
Weldon has been renting her home during Wimbledon for the past seven years.
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Murray Road is not far from the Wimbledon courts -- but tennis star Andy actually lives 10 miles away in Oxshott, Surrey.
Murray Road is not far from the Wimbledon courts -- but tennis star Andy actually lives 10 miles away in Oxshott, Surrey.
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Murray, who can drive to the tournament from his house, will be hoping for a repeat of his 2013 Wimbledon victory. He reached the final of this year's Australian Open and made the semis at the French before winning his fourth Queen's Club title.
Murray, who can drive to the tournament from his house, will be hoping for a repeat of his 2013 Wimbledon victory. He reached the final of this year's Australian Open and made the semis at the French before winning his fourth Queen's Club title.
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Outside of the tennis grand slam, which attracts long queues of fans hoping to gain entry, Wimbledon is a quiet, middle-class suburban area.
Outside of the tennis grand slam, which attracts long queues of fans hoping to gain entry, Wimbledon is a quiet, middle-class suburban area.
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William Flateau says the tournament helps homeowners such as himself to deal with expensive mortgages.
William Flateau says the tournament helps homeowners such as himself to deal with expensive mortgages.
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It's 11 years since Maria Sharapova won Wimbledon as a teenager -- but she'll be one of the favorites once again this year.
It's 11 years since Maria Sharapova won Wimbledon as a teenager -- but she'll be one of the favorites once again this year.
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The 28-year-old, who is often snapped by paparazzi walking around the local shops during the tournament, will be hoping to reach the final for the first time since 2011.
The 28-year-old, who is often snapped by paparazzi walking around the local shops during the tournament, will be hoping to reach the final for the first time since 2011.
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Fresh from the disappointment of defeat in the French Open final, Novak Djokovic will return to Wimbledon hoping to retain his title. Perhaps the world No. 1 will need a bigger rental space this year now that he has become a father.
Fresh from the disappointment of defeat in the French Open final, Novak Djokovic will return to Wimbledon hoping to retain his title. Perhaps the world No. 1 will need a bigger rental space this year now that he has become a father.
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Five-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams, who usually has a big family entourage, will arrive full of confidence after winning the French Open at Roland Garros. The U.S. star is two grand slams short of Steffi Graf's Open Era record of 22.
Five-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams, who usually has a big family entourage, will arrive full of confidence after winning the French Open at Roland Garros. The U.S. star is two grand slams short of Steffi Graf's Open Era record of 22.
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