Barbara Cassani, who is chairing the London bid, admits the All-England TennisClub may not form part of the plans because grass would not be considered appropriate for disabled athletes, who will be competing in the Paralympics.
TheAllEngland Lawn TennisClub has been de-stuffed for London 2012 Olympic pink and purple has replaced much of the club's signature green, and players dress in home country colors instead of customary whites.
The real question is the stakes, and the level of competition, and over a week at the All-England Lawn TennisClub it was clear that a high-level field was playing for keeps.