Previous SnoopThe Sun Inn Great Easton Next SnoopSKY Headie Aster / 10 July 2024 / Categories: Sports & Leisure, Events Wimbledon My favourite sporting event of the year The first time I went to Wimbledon was in 1985 and I went every year after that for 10 years never having any problems getting a ticket.I moved abroad in 1995 and didn’t return to the UK for 10 years. As soon as I returned I began submitting my ballot entries.Yesterday when I watched the ladies quarter final between J Polini and Emma Navarro on Centre Court (on TV) I couldn’t believe they were playing to an empty house. I had to have a rant.I am not sure why everyone accepts it’s impossible to get a ticket. I heard yesterday if you were in the grounds the turnout was so poor they were letting people into centre court for free.I am a genuine tennis fan desperate to watch inperson, happy to pay, but not wishing to stand in a queue from 3am to get a seat. I want to plan ahead, get dressed up, eat, drink, shop and enjoy my first love tennis and my second a great day out.Be careful Wimbledon, when you haven’t got anyone coming anymore you might just find your loyal supporters are not so loyal anymore. Print Rate this snoop: No rating yet 233 Tags:Wimbledonwimbledon ballotWimbledon tickets Rant Or RaveRantProsOne of a kind venue and eventConsCan’t get a ticketWebsitewww.wimbledon.com/i Headie AsterHeadie Aster Other snoops by Headie Aster Contact snooper Comments are only visible to subscribers. Contact author Message sent. Name: Please enter your name. Please enter your name. Email: Please enter a valid email address. Please enter a valid email address. Please enter your email. Subject: Please enter a subject Please enter a subject Message: Please enter the message. I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use. Please select if you agree. Please solve captcha Please solve captcha. Close x