If Wimbledon 2024 is on your bucket list but you haven’t yet secured your tickets, this V-VIP experience will deliver not only a guaranteed seat on the show courts of The All England Lawn Tennis Club this summer but also a culinary journey that is quite literally impossible to recreate…

January 2024 saw the closure of one of London’s iconic restaurants, Le Gavroche, which the legendary Roux brothers had opened in 1967, prompting a pouring of sympathy & memories from happy diners who’d had the pleasure of sitting down at the Mayfair stalwart. Now, in an collaboration, Le Gavroche will be opening it’s doors once again…. at Wimbledon 2024.

Keith Prowse, Wimbledon’s Official Hospitality Partner, have announced the launch of ‘Le Gavroche at The Lawn’. This exclusive package – exuding elegance from the tasting menu, to Sommelier-paired wines, to it’s private balcony overlooking a tennis club – combines the last few guaranteed Centre Court tickets for The Championships, Wimbledon 2024 – and on the day of your choosing, subject to availability.

The 5*+ experience on offer includes:

• Tasting ‘Menu Exceptionnel’, specially crafted by Le Gavroche
• Each dish paired with fine wines selected by their resident Sommelier
• Lunch is completed by a visit from the world famous Le Gavroche cheese trolley
• Bespoke afternoon tea
• Complimentary bar featuring premium spirits and vintage champagne
• Tables of 2, 4 or 6 surrounded by historic artwork and artifacts from both Le Gavroche and Wimbledon’s Museum archives
• From £2,305 PP + VAT > Book Now

To reserve this unique opportunity, enjoyed in a space emulating that of its Mayfair predecessor yet with select SW19 styling, you must hurry as the limited number of places are expected to be snapped up within hours. Book now here!

The history of Le Gavroche and the relationship between Keith Prowse and Wimbledon has been intertwined for over half a century.

For us, this collaboration highlights a relentless passion to raise standards and to offer tennis fans something very, very special at the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, making this a uniquely memorable experience not be missed.

Usama Al-Qassab, Marketing and Commercial Director at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Michel Roux and ‘Le Gavroche at The Lawn’ to The Championships 2024. Working closely with our Official Hospitality Partner Keith Prowse, our ambition is to provide guests with a range of fine dining experiences at Wimbledon, and we are confident the addition of this exceptional menu from ‘Le Gavroche at The Lawn’ will be warmly welcomed.”

For more information on ‘Le Gavroche at The Lawn’ visit the Keith Prowse website or give them a call to discuss in person, on 02033 938 795.

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Novak Djokovic says Roger Federer was ‘by far the better player’ in the epic 2019 Wimbledon final that the Serbian won.

That match is considered by many to be the greatest in history. At four hours and 57 minutes it was certainly the longest.

Djokovic came out on top 7–6, 1–6, 7–6, 4–6, 13–12, although he believes the scoreline reflects the way the key moments went, not who was the better player on the day.

“I beat him 13-12 in the 5th set,” Djokovic told 60 Minutes of that match. “The sets that I won were all won in tiebreaks.

“Overall, if you see stats, he was the far better player in every aspect, but I won the match.

“So that actually tells you can still win if you pick and choose which moments of the match you’re peaking and playing your best when it matters.”

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Novak Djokovic explains source of mental strength

Anyone who watched that Wimbledon final in 2019, or any other significant Novak Djokovic match in his career, will know how big a master the Serbian is at winning the big points.

That has always been put down to his incredible mental strength and rightly so. He is, after all, the biggest clutch player the game has ever seen.

He, though, has rejected any idea that he achieves that by ignoring doubts or negative thoughts. It’s actually the opposite.

“In the moments when you’re under tension I might appear locked in but, trust me, there’s a storm inside,” he said.

“The biggest battle is always within. You have your doubts and fears. I feel it every single match. I don’t like this kind of mindset that I see a lot in sports. ‘Just think positive thoughts. Be optimistic. There’s no room for failure. There’s no room for doubts & stuff like this.’

“It’s impossible. You are a human being. The difference between the guys who are able to be the biggest champions and the ones that are struggling to get to the highest level is the ability to not stay in those emotions for too long.

“For me, it’s really relatively short. As soon as I experience it, I acknowledge it. I maybe burst or scream on the court. But I’m able to bounce back and reset.”

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The first women’s Grand Slam tournament was held at Wimbledon back in 1884, and since then there have been a further 455. But, which country has won the most?

Join us, at Tennishead, as we talk you through the top five countries with the most women’s Grand Slam singles titles:

5. France (17)

Sitting in fifth in this list are France, who have won a total of 17 major titles between seven women. However, many of these Grand Slam victories were in the Amateur Era (1884-1968).

The first 25 editions of Roland Garros were won exclusively by French women, but it was not classed as a major tournament until 1925 due to the fact that it was only open to French club members and citizens.

Suzanne Lenglen, who had already won five Wimbledon Championships at this point, won the first Grand Slam edition of Roland Garros and went onto retain the following year.

The eight-time major winner has since been honoured at the Paris major, with Court Suzanne Lenglen (the second biggest stadium at Roland Garros) named in her honour.

Suzanne Lenglen, a 6x #Wimbledon champion, was nicknamed "The Goddess.” She had a certain flair, & attacked the net & played w/aggression.

Suzanne was also an early advocate for fair pay.

The #RolandGarros women’s singles trophy is named for her.

Today is her birthday. pic.twitter.com/sF1JQk7Oib

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) May 24, 2023

French Grand Slam champions have been few and far between in recent times, with Amelie Mauresmo (2), Mary Pierce (2) and most recently Marion Bartoli (1) the only French women to win majors in the Open Era.

4. Germany (30)

Germany have four women winning their 30 majors, but Steffi Graf (22) is the standout with an impressive 73% of her nation’s total.

Graf dominated women’s tennis between 1987 and 1999, winning four Australian Open titles, six Roland Garros crowns, seven Wimbledon Championships and five US Open’s.

The former No.1 was so dominant that she managed to achieve the Calendar Grand Slam (where you win all four majors in a year) in 1988.

Not only did Graf win all four majors in 1988, she also won an Olympic Gold medal in Seoul, becoming the first and only player in history to achieve the Golden Calendar Slam.

Angelique Kerber has carried the torch for German women’s tennis in more recent times, winning three major titles, and only has Roland Garros missing from her trophy cabinet.

The other two German women to win major titles are Hilde Krahwinkel Sperling (3) and Cilly Aussem (2).

3. Great Britain (52)

Like France, a lot of Great Britain’s success in majors came in the Amateur Era with the Wimbledon Championships primarily, if not entirely, consisting of British players.

As a consequence, Wimbledon was won exclusively by home players from 1884-1904, with American May Sutton Bundy breaking the streak.

The most successful British player in history, in terms of major titles, was Dorothea Lambert Chambers (7), who had all of her Grand Slam wins at Wimbledon.

British Grand Slam champions have been a lot more sparse since, with only six titles spread across four players coming in the Open Era.

Most recently was Emma Raducanu, who ended a 44-year draught for British women’s tennis with a shock victory at the 2021 US Open.

The then 18-year-old became the first qualifier in history to win a major title, winning ten consecutive matches without dropping a set.

Other British Open Era major winners alongside Raducanu are Virginia Wade (3), Ann Haydon Jones (3) and Sue Barker (1).

2. Australia (65)

Australia are second in the all-time list for most women’s Grand Slam titles, with 18 players winning a total of 65 major titles.

Despite the Australian Open having a large quantity of home winners in the Amateur Era, the share of Australia’s Grand Slam titles is fairly evenly split between the Amateur and Open Era’s.

The woman who has lifted the most Grand Slam titles for Australia is Margaret Court (24), and she has the most amount of major singles titles in history alongside Novak Djokovic.

Court won 11 Australian Open’s, five Roland Garros titles, three Wimbledon Championships and five US Open crowns, and is one of only three women to achieve the Calendar Slam.

The Open Era has seen five other Australian major winners, with Evonne Goolagong Cawley (7), Kerry Melville Reid (1), Chris O’Neil (1), Samantha Stosur(1), and most recently Ash Barty (3) who elected to retire last year at the age of 25.

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ASH BARTY IS THE 2022 AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPION! ?#AusOpen – live on Channel 9 and 9Now. Ad-Free Live & On Demand on Stan Sport pic.twitter.com/4MwmEyKS59

— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) January 29, 2022

1. United States of America (204)

The clear leaders in this race are the USA, who have over triple the total of majors as their nearest rival Australia, with a colossal 204 titles between 45 players.

The American women took the dominance of their home major to another level, winning 82 of the first 101 US Open Tennis Championships.

Helen Wills Moody (19) is the most successful woman from the Amateur Era, despite never managing to get her hands on an Australian Open title.

However, the USA have not relied on their Amateur Era success to keep them going and have won a further 88 Grand Slam titles in the Open Era.

This has been helped by the likes of the Williams sisters, Chris Evert (18), Martina Navratilova (18) and Billie Jean King (12).

Serena Williams (23) is the more successful of the Williams sisters, and has won more major singles titles in the Open Era than any other woman.

Her sister Venus Williams (7), who is still competing at 43 years of age, has also done her fair share to support the USA’s dominance.

The USA had gone 13 majors without winning a title until recently, when 19-year-old Coco Gauff won her maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open.

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Top 5 Countries with the most women’s Grand Slam titles in the Open Era

With the divide between the Amateur and Open Era’s evident in this list, we at Tennishead thought that it was important to showcase a list just from the Open Era.

While there are three countries that remain in the top five, there are also two potentially surprising nations that appear in this new list:

1. USA (88 titles from 14 players) – Serena Williams (23), Chris Evert (18), Martina Navratilova (18), etc. 
2. Germany (25 titles from two players) – Steffi Graf (22) and Angelique Kerber (3)
3. Australia (24 titles from six players) – Margaret Court (11), Evonne Goolagong (7), Ash Barty (3), etc.
4. Belgium (11 titles from two players) – Justine Henin (7) and Kim Clijsters (4)
5. Yugoslavia/Serbia (10 titles from three players) – Monica Seles (8), Ana Ivanovic (1) and Mima Jausovec (1)

3 Roland Garros titles
6 US Open titles
7 Australian Open titles
7 Wimbledon titles
23 Grand Slam Singles titles

An incredible 42 years of @SerenaWilliams pic.twitter.com/IGhKahpx0e

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 26, 2023

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Naomi Osaka will be making her long-awaited return next month, and the former No.1 has revealed how some of her goals have shifted since having her daughter.

Osaka last played on the WTA Tour back in September 2022, before announcing earlier this year that she was expecting her first child.

The 26-year-old gave birth to her daughter, Shai, in July and has since confirmed that she will be playing in both the Brisbane International and Australian Open next month.

Well that was a cool little intermission, now back to your regularly scheduled program ??? pic.twitter.com/M6jZXqbRMm

— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) July 13, 2023

Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion, having won both the Australian Open and US Open twice, but the Japanese star is eyeing up three other tournaments to add to her trophy cabinet.

“In the first chapter of my tennis I kind of got away with just being myself and playing with my instincts,” said Osaka. “I think I want to be someone that understands the game a lot more.

“I definitely want to win more Grand Slams and I guess put in more time in the French Open and Wimbledon, and play the Paris Olympics.”

Both Roland Garros and Wimbledon have traditionally been Osaka’s weakest majors, and she has only previously played at one Olympic Games.

However, Osaka says that her mindset has shifted since becoming a mother, “I’ve never been a person that’s really good at playing for myself, if that makes sense.

“So I kind of like the feeling of having the responsibility of having to take care of Shai and wanting to show her around the world. I kind of feel more like I’m playing for her.”

Training pic.twitter.com/VCvNotTCdc

— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) December 1, 2023

Osaka will return to the matchcourt at the WTA 500 tournament in Brisbane, that begins on 1st January 2024, before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open.

Inside the baseline…

There will be three returning former champion mothers at the 2024 Australian Open, and Osaka is probably the one that will have the most eyes on her. No-one has ever doubted Osaka’s hard court credibility, but it will be interesting to see how she performs on the clay and grass after her latest statement. Osaka will especially have to focus on clay if she wants to do well at the Paris Olympics, with the tennis tournament being held on the grounds of Roland Garros. 

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Naomi Osaka at Grand Slams and the Olympics

Osaka’s performance at the hard court majors differs massively from the natural surfaces, and we at Tennishead have compared the statistics:

Australian Open 

Win-loss Record: 24-5 (83%)

Best Result: Won (2019 & 2021)

Roland Garros

Win-loss Record: 7-5 (58%)

Best Result: Third Round (2016, 2018 & 2019)

Wimbledon

Win-loss Record: 4-3 (57%)

Best Result: Third Round (2017 & 2018)

US Open

Win-loss Record: 22-5 (81%)

Best Result: Won (2018 & 2020)

Olympics 

Win-loss Record: 2-1 (67%)

Best Result: Third Round (Tokyo 2020/21)

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A less publicised but important benefit of purchasing a hospitality experience at Wimbledon is the work of the Wimbledon Foundation, which receives funding from every ticket sale.

The Wimbledon Foundation’s Health & Wellbeing Fund is giving £1 million over the next five years to charities that focus on helping people most at risk of health and wellbeing issues – and Keith Prowse, the Official Hospitality Partner of The Championships, have been generously donating £5 to the Foundation for every ticket they sell (and believe us, they sell out like hotcakes – with Wimbledon 2024 packages already now sold out, but more may become available soon).

The Wimbledon Foundation’s Health & Wellbeing Fund partners focus on supporting vulnerable people living in the Merton and Wandsworth boroughs which is where The All England Lawn Tennis Club, home to The Championships, is located. Some of those residents supported by the fund then go on to engage with the world’s most famous tennis club on an even greater level through the Foundation’s ‘Work at Wimbledon’ scheme which supports local people facing barriers to employment to access jobs at The Championships.

Keith Prowse is fully committed to helping the Wimbledon Foundation change people’s lives. By buying official, you are directly helping to support the powerful work of the amazing charities that receive funding from the Wimbledon Foundation.

The 9 charities currently supported by the fund are:

• CARAS (Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers)
• Catch22
• Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services (CDARS)
• Free2B Alliance
• Merton Vision
• Off the Record Youth Counselling
• Regenerate
• Thrive
• Wandsworth Community Empowerment Network (WCEN)

If a day of Michelin Star luxury and informal socialising at Wimbledon is what you desire, then an award-winning hospitality experience from Keith Prowse is a guaranteed option to make sure you have the most memorable of days out – and one of the only ways to guarantee your court and day of choice during the Wimbledon Fortnight, when stock allows!

Due to the high demand of these packages, 2024 is ALREADY now pretty much sold out – however, as mentioned, there may be some more availability come the New Year – so if you want to get a place on the tennis world’s most desired waitlist then head on over to Keith Prowse’s Wimbledon website to learn more, and hit the ‘Enquire’ button – and sign up to their ‘subscriber perks’ newsletter.

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Stan Wawrinka has accused the Grand Slams of hoarding money away from tennis and failing to ‘redistribute’ it to the players.

Wawrinka has won three majors in his career with Wimbledon the one missing from his collection.

However, he believes the Grand Slam tournaments are too self-serving and have not increased prize money proportionately with the increase in their revenues.

“They do not redistribute enough to tennis compared to the income they generate,” Wawrinka told L’Equipe. “And they have way too much power, because they make [so much] money.

“[The Slams are] where the history of tennis is written. These are the richest Federations which do not redistribute much.

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“Even between them, there is no communication. The income from Grand Slams today is very important and the percentage returned to players is ridiculous. It has hardly increased at all.

“Grand Slam tournaments only concern their interest, for their country and their Federation. Today, we are stuck until the day the players say stop.

“The problem with tennis is that there are too many governances, too many different entities which only look out for their own interests. Today, the real problem in tennis is the Grand Slams.”

Stanislas Wawrinka milite pour que les tournois majeurs redistribuent plus d’argent au monde du tennis tout en souhaitant que les joueurs soient plus intégrés dans les processus de décisions. Avant d’en arriver à une situation de blocage > https://t.co/6byTbi18br pic.twitter.com/4ziqrfNDyn

— L’ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) November 21, 2023

What was prize money for Grand Slams in 2023?

The Grand Slam events are the cornerstones of the tennis season and easily the biggest paydays for the players.

At first glance, the prize money pots are certainly eye-catching and clearly none of the players who take part do so for a pittance.

In fact, even a player who made it to the third qualifying round at Wimbledon in the singles this year but failed to get themselves into the main draw walked away with £36,000. An exit in the first round of qualifying was worth £12,750. Meanwhile, even a modest run to round three proper would see a return of £131,000.

However, Wawrinka makes a reasonable point about the revenues. They are certainly going up a lot faster than the prize money is.

For example, between 2019 and 2022, the Championship’s income soared from £292million to £346.6million. That is an increase of nearly 55million. However, the prize pot has only swelled by £6.7million in that time.

It is important to note that we, and indeed Stan Wawrinka, are not conducting a comprehensive review of any finances here. We know nothing of how costs may have increased as well and any other challenges tournaments face.

However, Wawrinka is certainly right when he says Grand Slam income is increasing far faster than prize money payouts are.

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Wimbledon have suffered a serious setback to their expansion plans after Wandsworth Council rejected the scheme.

The All England Club hope to build 38 new courts, including a new 8000-set show court in neighbouring Wimbledon Park.

The majority of the plans are under the jurisdiction of Merton Council, and they have already approved the plans. However, they also require permission from Wandsworth, and councillors have opted to back last week’s recommendations from planning officers to reject the scheme.

Since it is a split decision, it will now be referred to the Mayor of London’s office for a final decision.

“Naturally, we are disappointed by the London Borough of Wandsworth’s decision,” said All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton.

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“Our proposals will deliver one of the greatest sporting transformations for London since 2012, alongside substantial benefits for the local community.

“We firmly believe the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project offers significant social, economic and environmental improvements, including turning 23 acres of previously private land into a new public park, alongside hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of pounds in economic benefits for our neighbours in Wandsworth, Merton and across London.

REJECTED ?‍ Wahoooooo!!!! ????????????? @wandbc

A step in the right direction ! Well done ? team

— SaveWimbledonPark (@SaveWimbldnPark) November 21, 2023

“Given the split council decision, with the London Borough of Merton resolving to approve our application last month, our planning application will now be referred to the Mayor of London’s office for consideration.”

Meanwhile, opposition group Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) have claimed a major victory, saying: “This result is very heartening.

“The councillors unanimously recognised the crucial point that this application provides no justification for so much harm to metropolitan open land, our precious green belt.”

Why is their opposition to Wimbledon expansion?

While for most of us, the wonderful sights of Wimbledon only really play a part in our lives for two weeks every year, there has always been a need to balance the prestige of the tournament with the built-up residential area that surrounds it.

That is why, unlike other Grand Slams, there is a strict curfew, to minimise noise through the night for residents.

Understandably, people who live around the venue are concerned about protecting their area, and there are a number of reasons for the opposition.

One of them is the 8000-seat show court, which will be a very significant structure. In fact, it will be the equivalent of a 10-story block of flats. There is a fear that the venue may also be offered up for events outside of the tennis, such as concerts, which would cause more problems for locals.

Then there is the matter of general disruption and construction. The ambitious plans would ensure building work would become a fixture at the site for the rest of the decade, and significant changes to the transport infrastructure would cause further everyday havoc.

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Wimbledon have suffered a potential blow after Wandsworth council planning officers recommended the All England Club’s expansion be blocked.

The project hopes to construct a new 8000-seat show court – one of 38 new courts in total – in Wimbledon Park, and it looked set for the go-ahead when Merton Council approved plans last month despite significant local opposition.

However, a smaller part of the site crosses the border into Wandsworth, meaning planners needed to seek the approval of both councils. Wandsworth, though, have registered their resistance.

The final decision in Wandsworth will now go to councillors, who are will decide whether or not to back the recommendations of the planning officers or not. That meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 21 November.

“We are surprised that planning officers at the London Borough of Wandsworth have recommended refusal of the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project, particularly after the London Borough of Merton resolved to approve the application following extensive analysis and debate both in their officers’ report and at the planning committee,” an All England Club statement read.

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“We regret that Wandsworth’s officers have taken a different view but it is for councillors on the Planning Applications Committee to make their own considered decision at the meeting on November 21.

“We firmly believe the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project will deliver substantial social, economic and environmental benefits, including 23 acres of newly accessible green space, alongside hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of pounds in economic benefits for our neighbours in Wandsworth, Merton and across London.”

Why have Wandsworth panning officers rejected Wimbledon expansion?

Opposition from locals about the Wimbledon expansion has rumbled on for some time, although the planners of the project have managed to largely overcome them.

Wandsworth residents have been similarly concerned, but planning officers have advised the project is blocked mainly due to the show court.

Wimbledon already has six show courts. Centre court is the most prestigious of them, of course, with a near 15,000 capacity and retractable roof. Court 1 also has a retractable roof and is another large venue, holding more then 12,000 spectators. There are four others: court 2, court 3, court 12 and court 18. All of those four are smaller than the proposed new show court would be.

As well as the show courts, there are also 15 outside courts – as well as 22 practice courts.

All of the courts mentioned above are grass courts, but there are actually 55 in total on the current site.

With that in mind, it has been deemed by Wandsworth planning officers that the new show court – given the existence of so many others – did not meet the threshold for special circumstances to outweigh its potential harm and the loss of open land.

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Wimbledon 2024 will mark the 137th edition of the prestigious Championships, and tennis fans across the globe will be looking for ways to buy tickets, so how exactly can you do that?

The Championships have grown since the inaugural edition in 1877, and are now widely acclaimed as the most recognisable and popular tennis tournament in the world.

In 2024, Wimbledon will take place between Monday 1st July and Sunday 14th July, with Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova looking to defend their titles at SW19.

Wimbledon has a total of 18 championship courts, headlined by Centre Court and Court No.1, that both have retractable roofs in case of the inevitable damp British weather.

There are also some more intimate courts around the grounds, contributing to the unique feel of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC).

As two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray nears the latter stages of his career, the demand to see the British legend is greater than ever.

And here, Tennishead explains the seven ways that you can land yourself tickets for Wimbledon 2024:

1. The Wimbledon 2024 Ballot (The ‘fingers crossed’ option)

The public ballot is the most common way to access to Wimbledon, with entrants vying for the possibility of two ‘golden tickets’ for The Championships.

Unfortunately, the public ballot has already closed for next year and lucky winners are set to discover their fate from November 2023 onwards.

However, all hope is not lost for those looking to gain access to Wimbledon 2024 via a ticket ballot, as the LTA offer a similar process.

To be eligible for the LTA ballot, that is yet to open, you need to be a member for one of their Advantage schemes and by doing so you will be able to opt in once it opens.

2. The Wimbledon 2024 queue (The ‘no sleep’ option)

Wimbledon is rare among major sporting events for so many reasons, with the famous queue perhaps being its most unique and authentically British aspect.

While there are many ways to access tickets to SW19 each year, there are still thousands that are kept for sale for each days play.

This results in hundreds of people camping out in tents overnight in Wimbledon Park to get the opportunity to see the best tennis players in the world, creating a great atmosphere around the grounds prior to the days play.

For people queuing there are a limited number of tickets are available daily for Centre Court, No. 1 Court and No. 2 Court, apart from on the last four days on Centre Court, when all tickets are sold in advance.

But, there are many thousands of grounds passes available each day at the turnstiles for a very reasonable price, entitling the holder to use of unreserved seating and standing room on Courts No. 3 – 18.

Getting a ticket to these courts, especially on the opening few days of the tournament, can be just as good with top tennis stars playing left, right and centre!

3. The Wimbledon 2024 Ticket Resale (The ‘got to be there’ option)

The ticket resale was removed in 2021 as capacity was restricted for The Championships due to Covid-19, but made a return in 2022 to the excitement of many fans.

On each day of play, some ticket holders from the main Wimbledon show courts, being Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court, will leave before play is completed and return their tickets for someone else to use.

The public can then buy these Wimbledon 2024 tickets from 3pm each day, enabling them to watch show court competition for just a fraction of the price!

Fortunately queueing for Wimbledon tickets isn’t like this any more!

4. Buy Wimbledon 2024 tickets through a hospitality company (The 5* option)

If a day of luxury and informal socialising at Wimbledon is what you want then an award-winning hospitality experience from Keith Prowse, the Official Hospitality Partner of The Championships, is a guaranteed option to make sure you have the most memorable of days out.

Due to the high demand of these packages, 2024 is already 90% sold out – however there are still places for the Treehouse option available, but only if you hurry!

Along with your seat on Centre Court or No.1 Court (with a great view of the action of course), the Treehouse’s premium-informal experience offers a blend of a casual environment, relaxed atmosphere and outstanding food, design and service.

Guests mingle in a playful, relaxed setting enjoying the immersive experience of an open space. The Treehouse is undoubtedly a foodies’ wonderland, featuring roaming small plates by 2 Michelin Star Chef Tom Sellers, ably supported by a full cast of innovative cocktails.

5. Buy a Wimbledon 2024 debenture (The pricey option)

Wimbledon being a very prestigious event means that not all of the avenues to gain access to tickets will necessarily be as affordable.

This is certainly applicable to Wimbledon debentures, with the current series costing £80,000 for Centre Court and £46,000 for Court No.1.

These debentures give the holder the right to a buy a ticket for that seat on every day of the Wimbledon fortnight for five years from its purchase, providing some of the best views in the house.

Unfortunately, the current series of Centre Court debentures runs from 2021-2025 and the current Court No.1 debentures are running from 2022-2026.

However, there is the possibility of acquiring a debenture via a private arrangement, or through your stockbroker, as they are freely transferable unlike public ballot tickets.

If you are interested in getting a debenture this way, your stockbroker should visit the website of Dowgate Capital Stockbrokers Limited or email them on wimbledondebentures@dowgate.co.uk.

To register interest for future Wimbledon debentures and gather more information visit the official Wimbledon website.

6. Volunteer (The free option)

There are also some more unique and once in a lifetime ways to be involved with the Wimbledon Championships in 2024.

The LTA operate another ballot, that is set to open in December 2023, for those wishing to volunteer at Wimbledon next year.

This could enable those that are lucky enough to be successful with access to some of the biggest tennis stars on the planet, as well as the possibility of being rewarded with tickets for their hard work

Your local county Lawn Tennis Association office may also need the help of volunteers with specific skills that can benefit their tennis programme, and if you are lucky they might reward you for your volunteering with the right to buy a Wimbledon ticket.

7. Become a professional tennis coach! (The commitment option)

With every great tennis player usually comes a great tennis coach, so why not give it a go to try and improve your chances of gaining access to the only grass court major.

The better a player gets get the larger their support team becomes, which means even more opportunity to find yourself with an ‘access all areas’ lanyard hanging around your neck as your enjoy the delights of the Wimbledon fortnight for free.

Coaches, physiotherapists, analysts, agents and personal trainers all become a crucial part of the team and need to be on site for the whole time their player is in the tournament.

Ok, you’ll have to give your player technical advice or find them hitting partners, but you’ll get paid handsomely with most coaches receiving a salary and a percentage of the players winnings which could run into hundreds of £000’s each year.

So what are you waiting for? All you need is many years experience, the top coaching qualifications and a lot of luck!

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Not everyone wants tennis socks for a Christmas gift especially as most tennis players are very fussy about their kit, so why not treat your loved ones to a day of 5* hospitality at any one of the three iconic British summer tennis tournaments or maybe try London’s new kid on the block for a completely different, indoor, winter experience

The pleasure of attending a tennis tournament used to be purely about the sporting action but in recent times, mainly thanks to innovative experts like Keith Prowse Hospitality, you can also be treated to Michelin starred food with hand crafted drinks all served in a welcoming environment before you take your premium seat on the show courts of the most well-known stadiums in tennis.

The other big change is that tennis hospitality, which was once seen as the reserve of red-braced (and often red faced) City types, has had a complete reinvention with a wide variety of fans now taking advantage of the guaranteed tickets combined with an unforgettable experience when they take a break from watching the on-court action.

All this combines to make purchasing a tennis hospitality experience for either Wimbledon, Queens or Eastbourne as a great option for Christmas gifts. However, if you want something new and exciting you could consider surprising them with the innovative Christmas party or gift option that arrives IN TIME for Christmas with the Ultimate Tennis Showdown.

Ultimate Tennis Showdown, Grand Final: 15-17 December, 2023 at London’s Excel Centre

UTS was devised by Patrick Mouratoglou, recent coach to Serena Williams, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune as well as the founder of the Mouratoglou Tennis Academies’. The unique tournament features mic’d up players, only one serve per point and bonus cards encouraging tactics and gamification.

UTS is specifically designed to give spectators an unforgettable experience with matches benefiting from a set start time and lasting just 45 minutes rather than the (often criticised) format you’ll find at most professional tennis tournaments.

Keith Prowse have recently been appointed as official hospitality partner for the UTS Grand Final in London this December which for the first time is heading to the UK for it’s 2024 season ending Grand Final in London this December.

The cinch Championships: 17-23 June, 2024

Held at the Queen’s Club in Kensington, West London, this fan favourite always feature a selection of the world’s best players with a winners list including Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal. But it’s the accessibility for fans that has helped Queen’s stand out and every year creates a unique atmosphere perfect for those wishing to enjoy world class sport combined with an award winning fan experience.

Hospitality combines a luxurious dining and socialising opportunity at a stunning location within the grounds of the The Queen’s Club itself combined with a perfect view of the highly competitive tennis which often provides a strong guide as to who might do well at Wimbledon in the following weeks.

Visit Keith Prowse to peruse the different packages available for The cinch Championships, 2024, taking advantage of the only way to guarantee a Centre Court ticket before these tickets go on general sale.

Rothesay International Eastbourne: 24-29 June, 2024

Fast becoming one of those pre-Wimbledon tennis events that was once called a ‘best kept secret’ this combined ATP/WTA event has now reached the levels of ‘worst kept secret’ thanks to the quality of international players that have made their way to this sunny part of the country over the past few years.

For us, the great value for money compared to other similar events, the ease of purchase and the friendly atmosphere within your hospitality areas make this an option to be very carefully considered when planning your tennis calendar this year.

Keith Prowse are the exclusive partner for the Rothesay International Eastbourne in 2024 and with tickets now on sale they offer the only way to guarantee a Centre Court ticket before the general ticket sale opens.

The Championships, Wimbledon: 1-14 July, 2024

Wimbledon is still held in the highest regards by tennis fans from around the world so if you need a seriously special gift this Christmas then a hospitality experience with official partner Keith Prowse for The Championships 2024 would surely be top of your list.

The Michelin Star cuisine and hand-crafted drinks on offer is an experience in itself even before you settle down in your reserved seat on either Centre Court or No.1 Court secure in the knowledge that the retractable roofs will guarantee you enjoy a full day’s play whatever the weather.

Guests can choose from roaming gourmet small plates by 2 Michelin Star Chef Tom Sellers, an award winning à la carte experience adjacent to an English garden with a menu designed by 2 Michelin Star Chef Michel Roux and his amazing daughter, Emily – or a white tableclothed restaurant inside the Grounds with a modern British menu curated, for the final four days, by Michelin Star MasterChef Marcus Wareing.

Head over to Keith Prowse to view all the Wimbledon 2024 hospitality options

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