The quote on the doorway leading onto Centre Court that every player reads before their match. It tells them to treat victories and losses the same, and that's good sportsmanship. It's from the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling (author of "The Jungle Book").
Yours truly with THE Wimbledon winners trophies.
The Wimbledon trophies don't get to go home with the players, they get to have their picture taken with them and then the trophies go back in the museum.
The 2008 Wimbledon champions holding the official Wimbledon trophies... V. Williams and R. Nadal.
Some more of the trophies in the Wimbledon Museum.
The grey box of seats is for the coaches and family of the players during the championship games plaed on Centre Court.
The green covering is over the royal box seats, used for royalty and celebrities. King Henry among other royals have sat there to watch the games over the years.
Me in front of the world famous Centre Court.
The Wimbledon trophies don't get to go home with the players, they get to have their picture taken with them and then the trophies go back in the museum.
The 2008 Wimbledon champions holding the official Wimbledon trophies... V. Williams and R. Nadal.
Some more of the trophies in the Wimbledon Museum.
The grey box of seats is for the coaches and family of the players during the championship games plaed on Centre Court.
The green covering is over the royal box seats, used for royalty and celebrities. King Henry among other royals have sat there to watch the games over the years.
Me in front of the world famous Centre Court.
THE Centre Court where the championship games have been played for years. It is also where the 2012 Olympic tennis matches will be played.
It also now has a retractable roof so that play can still go on during the English rain. That is a feature that was just added this year. It is 40% translucent so that natural light can get through it.
The entrance to Centre Court.
Where Pimms and strawberries and cream are served. The strawberries are picked fresh from Kent and flown in especially for Wimbledon. The Duke of Kent owns the facilities, I think.
The hill where 3,000 people can watch the Centre Court match on a massive t.v. set up where the picnic tables are seen in this picture.
The second most important court in Wimbledon.
It also now has a retractable roof so that play can still go on during the English rain. That is a feature that was just added this year. It is 40% translucent so that natural light can get through it.
The entrance to Centre Court.
Where Pimms and strawberries and cream are served. The strawberries are picked fresh from Kent and flown in especially for Wimbledon. The Duke of Kent owns the facilities, I think.
The hill where 3,000 people can watch the Centre Court match on a massive t.v. set up where the picnic tables are seen in this picture.
The view of Number One court from the top.
The second most important court in Wimbledon.
The judges chair on No. 1 Court...and the grey boxes are where the commentators sit.
The air vents that blow warm air to dry off the grass after it rains on a court.
Our official Wimbledon stickers to get into the Wimbledon Museum.
Mark, our Wimbledon tour guide and No. 1 Court behind him.
The Pony Roller. This was originally used to smooth out the cricket fields and when a new one was needed, they had a tennis tournament to raise money to buy one, thus starting the Wimbledon tradition.
To be a Debenture Holder, you have to dish out several thousand dollars for prime seats and a private lounge.
The test match for the new retractable roof over the Centre Court. It was between Andre Agassi and Tim Henman.
A couple of the club members practicing on the courts.
This is where the players enter the doors to check in and being the tournament.
The air vents that blow warm air to dry off the grass after it rains on a court.
Our official Wimbledon stickers to get into the Wimbledon Museum.
Mark, our Wimbledon tour guide and No. 1 Court behind him.
The Pony Roller. This was originally used to smooth out the cricket fields and when a new one was needed, they had a tennis tournament to raise money to buy one, thus starting the Wimbledon tradition.
To be a Debenture Holder, you have to dish out several thousand dollars for prime seats and a private lounge.
The test match for the new retractable roof over the Centre Court. It was between Andre Agassi and Tim Henman.
A couple of the club members practicing on the courts.
This is where the players enter the doors to check in and being the tournament.
The official name of the club where the Wimbledon tournament is held.
The patio where the club members get to eat during Wimbledon.
The No. 3 Court. This court is often called "the graveyard of champions" because of the countless number of champions that have met their doom on it.
A view of a few more of the courts. There are eighteen in all. Wimbledon is one of four "Grand Slam" tennis tournaments. The other three being the American Open, French Open, and Australian Open.
The winners board for men's singles in the restaurant where the tournament players eat.
The winners board for women's singles.
The patio where the club members get to eat during Wimbledon.
The No. 3 Court. This court is often called "the graveyard of champions" because of the countless number of champions that have met their doom on it.
A view of a few more of the courts. There are eighteen in all. Wimbledon is one of four "Grand Slam" tennis tournaments. The other three being the American Open, French Open, and Australian Open.
The winners board for men's singles in the restaurant where the tournament players eat.
The winners board for women's singles.
The view from the balcony in the players restaurant.
The doors where the competitors walk through to check-in for Wimbledon. They each have their own car and driver to take them to and from their hotels to the tournament.
The desk where EVERY player (ranked #1 or #101) for Wimbledon checks in before the tournament.
A globe on a tennis ball in the reception area.
We did not get to check out the dressing rooms.
Jordan and I at the interview desk in the press room where players are interviewed after their match. This is also seen several times in the movie "Wimbledon".
The press room where 150+ journalists, commentators, etc. are during Wimbledon.
The club grounds were gorgeous.
The desk where EVERY player (ranked #1 or #101) for Wimbledon checks in before the tournament.
A globe on a tennis ball in the reception area.
We did not get to check out the dressing rooms.
Jordan and I at the interview desk in the press room where players are interviewed after their match. This is also seen several times in the movie "Wimbledon".
The press room where 150+ journalists, commentators, etc. are during Wimbledon.
The club grounds were gorgeous.
The first court we saw entering the club.
There are no advertisers at Wimbledon, just official suppliers that supply everything for the tournament.
There are no advertisers at Wimbledon, just official suppliers that supply everything for the tournament.
Rolex is the official supplier for the clocks of Wimbledon/the club that holds Wimbledon...so every clock around the whole entire club is a Rolex. No big deal.
More of these crazy Meerkat neighborhood watch signs. I kept my eyes peeled for raging rodents to come attack at any momenet, but ended up being sorely disappointed when there were none to be found.
A cool, super red bank on the way to Wimbledon.
The stage for "Wicked".
It was just as good the second time. The London cast did a great job.
We went to watch "Wicked" at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
More of these crazy Meerkat neighborhood watch signs. I kept my eyes peeled for raging rodents to come attack at any momenet, but ended up being sorely disappointed when there were none to be found.
A cool, super red bank on the way to Wimbledon.
The stage for "Wicked".
It was just as good the second time. The London cast did a great job.
We went to watch "Wicked" at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Good evening all!
I don't have much to add to the body of this blog, I let the pictures sum up my past couple of days. Wimbledon and "Wicked" were both really great. I didn't even expect to get to see Wimbledon, but I'm really glad I did. It was gorgeous and there is a lot of neat history and energy encompassing the whole place.
I head to Paris, France tomorrow afternoon and will be there over the weekend. I will not have my computer over there, so expect for my Paris post to come on Sunday night when I get home or sometime Monday. I get to go on a Shakespeare tour Monday morning for class, which I am thouroughly excited about. I also have two Shakespeare plays and a Greyhoud race next week. This week seemed to fly by and I am heading into my last two weeks in London. I have my flight arrangements for Dublin, Ireland on June 27 and then I will be back stateside in no time.
I hope all is well back home. I love and miss each of you everyday. Have a great weekend!
Always,
Mattie.
Mattie.
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