Wimbledon's Royal Box is the most prestigious area to watch the tennis; featuring royals and VIP's - but who is there today?
And lo, the random Wimbledon celebrity generator produced... The Royal Box has 74 seats and you can only get one of them if you are invited by the Chairman of the All England Club, who takes suggestions from The Championships' organising committee. She was joined by Sophie, Countess of Wessex and they were also interacting between sets. However, the prestigious seating area is located between seat blocks 201 and 212, with 301 and 318 behind, so those seats are the try to get if you want to be close to royalty. The chairs have an extra level of padding and comfort than the fold down plastic chairs that regular viewers sit on for hours on end. The Royal box features comfy 'dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs', according to the official Wimbledon website. Guests are also automatically invited to the Clubhouse for lunch, tea and drinks at the end of the day. As Wimbledon is now underway, we'll be keeping our eyes peeled to see who will be sat in the Royal Box this year. Well this is awkward now! Who knows, you could find yourself rubbing shoulders with the royal family while you're there - sounds like an ideal day! The invitees have included the likes of David and Victoria Beckham, Chris Hemsworth, Claire Foy, Anna Wintour, Samuel L Jackson and Lewis Hamilton. Although Lewis Hamilton was actually denied entry for not adhering to the Wimbledon dress code - so make sure you're suited and booted! The perks of being a royal in-law: there's always a spot in the royal box with your name on it...
Andy Murray is at Wimbledon after missing the French Open to prepare for the biggest event in the sport. The former World No 1 is hoping to claim another ...
Regarding his opponent, Murray said: “He’s a proper hard worker. The match will be airing on BBC as part of the broadcaster’s wall-to-wall coverage of the tournament. The day’s schedule is subject to change, so it is unlikely Murray will make an appearance until 5pm to make way for the other games on the court.
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It wouldn’t be the early rounds of Wimbledon if there wasn’t a rain delay. The match is delicately poised but the rain has to clear up first. There are a few more umbrella’s coming up as the rain gets slightly heavier. The word coming out of Wimbledon is that there won’t be any play until 12:30pm at the earliest. Closing out the action will be Murray, who faces James Duckworth. Murray made it to the third round last year but was emphatically defeated by Denis Shapovalov and admitted afterwards that he was questioning his future. The US Open champion has shaken off injury concerns but faces a tricky opening match against world No 46 Alison van Uytvanck, who reached the fourth round herself in 2018.
British number one Emma Raducanu is stealing the headlines in the build-up to the 2022 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. The 19-year-old rose the fore in 2021 ...
Although she has lived in London, one of her fondest memories is going to see her grandmother in Romania. In 2021 after winning her maiden Grand Slam at the US Open, she was voted the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year. Due to her professional tennis career being in its infancy, Raducanu has enjoyed a meteoric rise up the rankings from 343 in 2020 before her US Open win shot her into the top 20. However, promising American and beaten French Open finalist, Coco Gauff, is the youngest in that section, aged 18. In each of her last two, she could only reach the Second Round. She became the youngest major champion since Maria Sharapova in 2014 and the lowest-ranked player to win a major since 2009 - when Kim Clijsters beat Caroline Wozniacki.
Emma Raducanu is facing Alison Van Uytvanck on Centre Court on Monday, with the match set to start at around 3.45pm.
- Monday 4 July – men’s and ladies’ singles fourth round - Saturday 2 July – men’s and ladies’ singles third round - Friday 1 July – men’s and ladies’ singles third round
Andy Murray is facing James Duckworth on Centre Court on Monday, with the match set to start at around 5.00pm. Tennis - Wimbledon Preview - All England Lawn ...
- Monday 4 July – men’s and ladies’ singles fourth round - Saturday 2 July – men’s and ladies’ singles third round - Friday 1 July – men’s and ladies’ singles third round
The match-up is the third scheduled for Centre Court today, following fellow British hope Emma Raducanu and defending men's champion Novak Djokovic, who won his ...
Murray in control when they get into a rally though, as Duckworth dumps a forehand into the net. Duckworth with a little skip as he tries to send a delicate volley over the net, not enough on it. Pressure being put on the Murray serve. Not the second though, slice into the net and Murray has broken back! Couple of Murray shots float wide and it’s an opening hold for Duckworth. Duckworth with a challenge, as the ball lands right on the baseline. He was almost groaning in frustration before the ball left his racket. 15-30. Break here and the Brit will be serving for the set... Well-worked point from Duckworth, forces the error from the Brit. Can only loop it up and Murray’s backhand does the rest. It is extremely unlikely Murray will be in peak condition after so long blighted injuries but, should his body allow, the 35-year-old would appear to have a favourable looking draw ahead. Set point Duckworth. And he takes it!
Wimbledon has begun, bringing together the world's finest players for the sport's biggest event of the year. Emma Raducanu is playing today and here is ...
Even from some of the people working on the tournament, they’re like: ‘You got this.’ Just cheering me on. It will also be aired on BBC iPlayer as part of the platform’s live streaming and catch-up. "Just a very inspiring and motivating place to be.
Prince Michael of Kent, the ambassador of Ukraine to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, former Wimbledon champion, Martina Navratilova, and TV quiz show hosts Richard ...
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It is never straightforward with Andy Murray, but four sets, an underarm serve and a solid comeback later and he was through to the second round of ...
Weak Murray second serve and Duckworth punishes him with a huge forehand winner down the line to break. A long rally ends with a deft lob by Duckworth beating Murray before a drop shot seals the game. Murray loses the next two points! Duckworth moves back in front, Murray thinks he has won the next point but Duckworth challenges. Murray is dominant and takes the first point of the Australian's serve. Murray loses the first point, but takes the next two. Murray and Duckworth exchange points. Murray rushes to the next on the second point, drawing level with a volley 15-15. Murray takes the first point on Duckworth's serve, the Australian finding the net with a backhand. 15-15. Murray takes the next two points before an ace secures the hold. Murray and Duckworth exchanges shots from the back of the court before the Australian moves forward to volley a crisp winner. Murray moves to 15-0 after Duckworth fails to reach a drop shot.