Will this be the year that Britain finally has its first Wimbledon winner since Fred Perry way back in 1936? Last year, Andy Murray made history when taking part in the first ever men's singles match to be held under the new roof in SW6, but then crashed out to Andy Roddick in the semi-final. Still, it was the furthest the Scot had ever gone in Wimbledon and if he continues his progression, then surely it is only a matter of time before Murray gets a shot at the title. Wimbledon is the most watched tennis event in the Grand Slam calendar, with a TV audience of untold millions and over half a million spectators attending the All England Club to catch the action live. Many tennis pros covet the Wimbledon crown above all others and the grass surface makes for fast, breathless duels. You're too late for the advance tickets ballot. It is, however, easy to get in to the grounds if you queue up in the morning. There are only 500 tickets for the centre courts available, so you have to turn up seriously early - or queue overnight - to be certain of getting to see the biggest matches, but in the first week the outer courts still have some of the world's greatest players and you can grab tickets for them if you arrive by about 9am.
West Side
Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon
London,
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24 minutes walk from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
Standing in Cannizaro Park this delightful Georgian building is famed for its warm and friendly welcome. Situated on the edge of Wimbledon Common it is ... More
1.89 miles from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
Set in a delightfully leafy part of South London, this budget hotel offers all the gentle pleasures of Wimbledon, but, with the Northern Line right ... More
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road,
Wimbledon,
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1 minutes walk from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
Visit the “Wimbledon” Lawn Tennis Museum for the history and background to the world's favourite tennis tournament and one of the most celebrated venues in ... More
14 minutes walk from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
The queen of the wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg was responsible for giving women a distinctively feminine outline in the seventies. Newly revamped in the ... More
14 minutes walk from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
Strada has started something of a pizza revolution and knocked Pizza Express off its perch (as well as, more regrettably, being the final nail in ...More
14 minutes walk from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and ...More
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