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Your support makes all the difference.The RFU's gain is Wimbledon's loss. Since his appointment as the All England Club's chief executive in 2005, Ian Ritchie has established a reputation as one of sport's top administrators. Personable and approachable, he has also shown a determination to strengthen Wimbledon's finances and preserve its status as the biggest global tennis event.
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