John Curry, former chairman of the All England Club and a driving force behind Wimbledon’s growth in the 1990s, has died at the age of 86. Curry, who served as chairman from 1989 to 1999, oversaw the construction of the new No. 1 Court and implemented a long-term expansion plan that solidified Wimbledon’s status as the world’s premier tennis tournament. He is remembered for balancing progress with the preservation of Wimbledon’s unique traditions.