An historic first official/planned Middle Sunday and some truly explosive fireworks Saturday, it was a weekend to remember at SW19, we even had an Avengers Assemble style gathering of [most] the past greats to have triumphed on these hallowed lawns. Margaret Court’s presence didn’t dampen things too much thankfully. Fiery Saturday sees favourites emergeWhere else […]

We saw some excellent play yesterday with Britain’s contingent shining bright and brave amidst different fortunes, as well as some sparkling tennis from the greats, the household names and dark horse contenders. It was arguably the first day of these 135th Championships where the missing greats felt just that little more bearable. Where else to […]

Another day gone and another legend of the sport sits in their post match interview and for all the world to see has to admit that there is no guarantee of their return to SW19, however much they, the fans and the sport may need them to. After Serena on Tuesday it was Andy Murray […]

The Beeb talked recently about Wimbledon 2022 showcasing the ‘end of the GOAT generation’. With Federer and Venus absent the argument is viable but add in injuries and age – on paper at least – dictating that this could be the last time we see the likes of Serena and Rafa. Well yesterday we saw […]

With everything going on in the world right now, it was more than ever comforting to embrace the hallowed grounds of SW19 and ensconce oneself in a place like no other for two weeks. Yes, Wimbledon is like no other sports tournament, and not even Andrew Castle or Clare Balding can ruin it. At least […]

So begins another fortnight at SW19 and the culmination of another ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ grass season. Again, as with last year, we are still somewhat in unchartered territory this year. Some aspects are back, from the good – a presumably fuller capacity now that Covid isn’t so acutely affecting things – to the […]