Wimbledon championships host the All England Lawn Tennis Club was given the go-ahead for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority on Friday -- seemingly ending a long battle with those opposed to the radical plans.

The Greater London Authority has outlined “very significant economic benefit to the London and UK-wide economy" from the project.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, hosts of the Wimbledon championships, has received the green light for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority despite strong opposition. The plan for 39 new grasscourts,

A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities.