The Lucy Shuker Story Part 2
Wimbledon
June 19, 2018
But that really doesn’t cover the whole story. For these achievements are even more amazing when the severity of Lucy’s disability is taken into account. tennis Lucy explains: “My disability is considered more profound than the other girls in the top flight of wheelchair tennis. It was even suggested in my very early days of playing the […]
The Lucy Shuker Story Part 1
Wimbledon
June 18, 2018
Part 1 She is arguably the bravest and best sports woman we have in Britain. Yet very few of us even know about Lucy Shuker, or the challenges she faces. With Wimbledon just around the corner and tennis very much in focus once more, the talk will be of Roger Federer and Andy Murray. There won’t be too much mention of the British tennis […]
Valentine’s Special: What Makes Tennis Players Win The Love Game?
Wimbledon
February 9, 2018
Fifteen love…thirty love…forty love…they’re all in love! We’re beginning to think tennis players are the most romantic people in world sport. We all know how buying your partner a ticket for Wimbledon is one of the most romantic things you can do, right? GLAMOUR But what about the players? It seems like love is in the […]
Murray Aims For Wimbledon 2018 Return
Wimbledon
January 8, 2018
Andy Murray has had a hip operation in Melbourne and is aiming to be back in time for Wimbledon 2018. This is amazing news when many were starting to write off his career completely. Wimbledon tennis fans will be reassured that the home hero isn’t going to rush his comeback. But he will do everything […]
What Will Happen At Wimbledon 2018 And Beyond?
Wimbledon
January 2, 2018
The New Year heralds the start of our build-up to Wimbledon 2018. And there’s nothing more exciting than knowing that another Wimbledon Championships is only months away. But there is plenty of tennis to be played before the highlight of the year comes around at Wimbledon. Historic The Grand Slams start in Australia in a […]
Counting Down to Wimbledon 2017 – Our Infographic Shows How Wimbledon Has Evolved Over The Years!
Wimbledon
May 3, 2017
Wimbledon 2017 promises to be truly special – and it has been a long time in the making, as this Infographic from Wimbledon Debenture Holders shows. We’ve come far since the inaugural Wimbledon Championships in 1877, when the Gentleman’s Singles was the only event held, and the final was played in front of about 200 […]
Wimbledon 2016: Court One Is King Of Cool
Wimbledon
April 18, 2016
No one is going to deny that Wimbledon’s Centre Court is unbeatable for history, tradition and glamour. But if it’s dramatic on-court tension you’re after, Court One is often the place to be. Take a look at Wimbledon 2015 and you’ll see what we mean. Men’s quarter-finals day saw many of the most memorable […]
Wimbledon Debenture Holders support Paralympian Lucy Shuker
Wimbledon
March 4, 2016
This year Lucy has her sights set on Wimbledon and then Rio 2016. Wimbledon Debenture Holders are delighted to be sponsoring Lucy on her Road to Rio. And we can all enjoy her exciting year as it unfolds, with the help of her blogs. Here’s one below: I’D LOVE TO SEE MURRAY AND DJOKOVIC MASTER […]
What Do You Give 7 Top Tennis Stars for Christmas?
Wimbledon
December 15, 2015
It’s that time of year again folks – but what do you give tennis stars who already have everything? It’s a tough one, but here are a few ideas: 1/ NOVAK DJOKOVIC CHRISTMAS PRESENT: A PERSONAL SET OF KEYS TO ROLAND GARROS We all know this guy has a perfect life. World number one…beautiful […]
Tearful Novak Beats Roger In Classic Final
Wimbledon
July 6, 2014
They might still be talking about this one in a hundred years. It was a final which lived up to all expectations…and then left them far behind. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic ran each other almost to a standstill, until desire was all they had left. Novak ate a blade of grass when all was […]