10 July 2024 Headie Aster 183 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. Tags Wimbledonwimbledon ballotWimbledon tickets Headie Aster Headie Aster Headie Aster Other snoops by Headie Aster Contact snooper Share Print Rant Or RaveRantProsOne of a kind venue and eventConsCan’t get a ticketWebsitewww.wimbledon.com/i Switch article The Nursery Pavilion Lord’s Cricket Ground Previous Snoop Euro 2024 Next Snoop Comments Collapse Expand Comments (0) You are replaying to Your comment was added, but it must be approved first. Name:Please enter your name Email:Please enter your email adressPlease enter valid email adress Comment: Please enter a comment Add Comment