June is here and so it means that Wimbledon is about to start! Our student Alessandro is a huge tennis fan and here we are happy to share his amazing experience at last year’s tournament!
How many hours are you willing to queue, in the blazing sun or pouring rain, to see Roger Federer and Serena Williams playing on Wimbledon’s Centre Court? Because at Wimbledon, waiting in a queue is what you will definitely do! Of course a well-organized queue with very polite people, but it is always necessary to have a lot of patience to realize your dreams. However, it is definitely worth it.
Just entering the gates of the All England Lawn Tennis Club you can feel that this is the temple of tennis, where this sport is loved and respected by everybody, somehow the game even perfumes the air. There are a lot of courts where enthusiastic people can watch world-class tennis for two weeks a year. Each court is treated with maniacal detail in order to make everything perfect. It is possible to find all types of tennis supporter, from the well-experienced tennis viewer with a wide knowledge of the history of this sport to the occasional spectator. Entering Centre Court for the first time is an amazing experience for every tennis fan, because this is the court on which many epic battles have been played. It is wonderful to take in the contrast between the green of the grass and the players’ tennis white.
When sitting in your own seat you get the feeling that you are part of the game and it seems like you are playing the match with the competitors. Being there in the stands of the centre court, being part of the crowd, allows you to support your favourite tennis player with your passion and devotion. Each athlete has their own unique style, some of them base their game on brutal athleticism while others prefer to rely on their technique and tactical skills, but one thing they all have in common is respect for their opponents. There is always something to learn about this beautiful sport, something that cannot be explained with words but only experienced when you are part of a great tournament like Wimbledon. So, do not wait or make excuses not to participate at this event, bounce over there for an experience you will never forget.
Alessandro, thank you so much for this amazing review! We hope to see you again at EC London and that you will have the chance to be in Wimbledon also this year!