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1. How to get tickets for Wimbledon 2021

   October 1, 2019 1:00 pm Comments Off on How to get tickets for Wimbledon 2021

   Getting Wimbledon Tickets 2020 is not generally a task for the fainthearted. You have to really want them and to go to serious lengths to secure them. But at Wimbledon Debenture Holders, we can do all the hard work for you.

   For most big events including other Grand Slams like the Australian Open or the US Open, it’s generally possible to go online or ring the ticket office – and provided you do so in good time, you should succeed for a sensible price.

   But to buy tickets for Wimbledon 2020 can require a combination of research skills, patience, single-minded determination, luck, and of course money. Even then you may not get what you want if you don’t come through us.

   A ticket through the gate will only qualify you to watch matches on the outside courts, with no guarantee of a seat on Centre Court, No1 Court or even Court Two – and large queues at every point. You run the risk of seeing the back of a lot of other people’s heads rather than any serious tennis.

   1. The Ballot

      One of the cheapest options is to go in for the Ballot run by All England Lawn Tennis Club.

      You will need to fill in an online ballot application form. This must be done after the end of August and before the end of November.

      You will know sometime in February 2020 whether you have successfully secured your chance of tickets. Your chances are around 1 in 10. You may also have to be more flexible with your choice of game and player as your hopes of seeing Andy Murray versus Roger Federer on Centre Court may be fade as you may only get into Court Number 2 on the second Saturday, where the only thing on offer may be an over 45s Mixed Doubles or a Junior boys game.

      The ballot tickets are not transferable, if you can’t go, you have to send them back. And if you are caught trying to sell them on eBay, they will void the ticket. Likewise, if you buy a Ballot ticket on eBay, there is a danger that this will be voided.

      More information can be found on the Official Wimbledon 2019 Ballot Page.

   2. LTA Ballot

      You can choose to join the Lawn Tennis Association. As a non-affiliated member, which costs £25. Then you can be entered into their ballot and you may get a 1 in 5 chance. UK applicants must request an application form by 15 December 2019. The closing date for receipt of all completed ballot applications is 31 December 2019.

      If you play tennis, you should join a tennis club. Many tennis clubs get allocations of tickets and they will also have their own ballots, but each club will only have a handful of tickets.

   3. Become a Player or Umpire or Steward

      If you haven’t got what it takes to qualify for Wimbledon, then you might get to know somebody that has, or there are various officials, such Umpires, even Honorary Stewards who have worked their way into the system to get free tickets.

   4. Become a celebrity or know somebody in the Royal Family

      Wimbledon has the Royal Box which has 74 seats. President Clinton, Princess Diana, Cliff Richard and Jack Nicholson have been seen there in the past. The Queen herself is not a huge fan, and the last time she appeared was in 2010 after 33 years of absence.

      Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge love sport and in particular cheering on Andy Murray from their vantage point in the Royal box. Effortless style often accompanies these outings and no matter the outcome of the tennis, you can be sure the headlines will be littered with the fashion choices of these Royal celebrities for days after.

   5. Become a Member of the AELTC

      The things to understand about the All England Lawn Tennis Club that runs the Wimbledon Championships is that it is just that, a Tennis Club, which happens to run a rather successful tournament. So just join the Tennis Club.

      There are 375 members in all plus 100 temporary Members elected each year. If you have been good enough to win Wimbledon you can be invited to become a Member. Otherwise, election to Membership appears to be a complex process of receiving lots of nominations and having a great deal of money for your subs. And even then, that just gives you the right to buy two tickets for every day. If you find out how to become a member, please let us know.

      It has been said than it’s easier to win Wimbledon that to become a member!

   6. Become a Debenture Holder

      If you don’t know the right people to become a member but are prepared to invest some money, become a Wimbledon Debenture Holder. Buying Debentures is like buying shares, except much more difficult. You sign a cheque for about £50,000 for Centre Court Debentures, or £30,000 for Court number 1, send it to Wimbledon and if you are very, very lucky you will make it through that particular ballot and will be entitled to a seat each day for five years of the tournament. Issues of Debentures only happen every 5 years, so you have to be well informed or be prepared to buy them at a substantial premium at other times.

   7. Buy Debenture Tickets

      Alternatively, you can buy Wimbledon Debenture tickets from a Debenture Holder. Many of the sites that sell Wimbledon tickets are selling Debenture seats. They are the only ones that can be transferred and sold on.

      At Wimbledon Debenture Holders we have created an organisation of Debenture Holders who are selling their tickets via the site to people who want to go, rather than selling them on to agents. You will also have access to the Debenture Lounges where you will have the opportunity to spend even more money on very pleasant food and drink.

   8. Queue up

      Queuing is a glorious British tradition. I have friends who enjoy the Wimbledon Queue more than the tennis itself. They do it every single year. They make lifelong friends, share food and drink and war stories, and often spend several days and nights queuing. If you have the time and the inclination, you can get in this way. There are only a handful available each day for the show courts. Be prepared to invest in sleeping bags, camping equipment, sun hats and warm clothes. Enjoy!

   9. Corporate entertainment

      Various large companies and tickets agencies have special allocations for corporate hospitality. So if you are for instance an important customer of a corporate giant, make sure you drop some serious hints about how much you would love to go to Wimbledon 2020 and watch the tennis. Not only will you get to go, but you will be wined and dined throughout the day. There is a snag with this. Some of the hospitality tents can be quite far from the action, and if you actually enjoy watching tennis, you may have to watch it on a screen in the hospitality tent. If you have ever wondered when you watch Wimbledon on TV, why there are so many empty seats, their occupants are often to be found drinking champagne a mile or two away.

   So there it is. Wimbledon 2021 awaits but cut out all the hard work, headaches and worry. Leave the job of securing your tickets to Wimbledon Debenture Holders. We’ll make sure you get what you want.

2. Top Ten Tennis Moments of 2017

   December 28, 2017 10:00 am Comments Off on Top Ten Tennis Moments of 2017

   What are your favourite tennis moments of 2017?

   It’s so subjective of course, but here is a possible top ten, in reverse order.

   You could just as easily pick ten other moments and focus, for example, on the Grand Slam triumphs of the brilliant Rafael Nadal, rather than some of his truly dramatic reverses.

   Tennis has been blessed with all kinds of wonderful moments on court in the last twelve months.

   And that shows what an incredible year 2017 was for the sport we all love.

    

   10/ Serena Wins Australian Open

   The year started with some history. Serena Williams finally secured that elusive 23rd Grand Slam singles title to edge clear of the great Steffi Graf. She did so by beating her sister Venus in the final – and it later emerged Serena was pregnant!

   9/ Ostapenko Wins French Open

   No one expected Jelena Ostapenko to win the French Open. Not even during the final, when the little Latvian trailed Simona Halep by a set and 0-3. But she launched an incredibly powerful comeback to fire 54 winners and take the title 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

   8/ Shapovalov Defeats Nadal

   Teenager Denis Shapovalov shocked the world at the Rogers Cup in Montreal by beating Rafael Nadal 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4). His spectacular, carefree style of play made him an instant superstar and he is now regarded as the future of tennis, along with fellow youngster Alexander Zverev.

   7/ Muguruza Crushes Venus To Win Wimbledon

   The first set of the Wimbledon 2017 final was one of the most brutal ever seen on Centre Court. Garbine Muguruza finally came out on top 7-5 to subdue that famous Williams will to win. She took the title with a second-set bagel over the exhausted Venus. But nothing should detract from the beautiful ferocity of the opener.

   6/ Federer Beats Kyrgios In Miami

   An epic in three tie-breaks. Roger could have finished the controversial Australian in the second set, but failed to convert two match points. He finally finished the job an hour later – and both players received rapturous applause after Federer emerged the winner by 7-6 (11-9), 6-7 (9-11), 7-6 (7-5).

   5/ Konta Triumphs Over Halep At Wimbledon

   The Wimbledon crowds were dreaming of a home title winner after Jo Konta matched Simona Halep blow for blow in a fantastic clash on Centre Court. The Brit thrilled by storming back to a 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory to book a place in the semi-finals.

   4/ Del Potro’s Comeback Against Thiem

   It seemed to be all over for Juan Martin del Potro at the US Open when he complained of illness after being brushed aside 1-6, 2-6 in the opening two sets by Dominic Thiem.  But Delpo heard the crowd chant his name and hit back to win the last three sets 6-1, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4, saving two match points in the fourth.

   3/ Federer Wins Australian Open

   No one thought this possible after Federer had taken so many months out with injury. But somehow he felt supremely refreshed and rode a wave of joy towards an unlikely dream. Roger still needed treatment towards the end of the final as he beat Rafael Nadal in a superb five-setter, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. The tennis world gasped at the drama of it all.

   2/ Nadal Edged Out In Wimbledon Thriller

   It seems harsh to point out that Rafael Nadal, who won two Grand Slams and finished top of the pile, was even more memorable for some of his defeats in 2017. But no one will ever forget that final set against Gilles Muller, as Rafa’s comeback on Wimbledon’s Court 1 stalled. He eventually succumbed to a brilliant performance from the 16th seed, as Muller triumphed 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13.

   1/ Federer Wins Wimbledon

   Although the final wasn’t the greatest match of the year, it didn’t lack drama as Marin Cilic burst into tears, knowing he couldn’t beat the legendary Federer on the day. Nothing and no one could deny the graceful Roger on his day of destiny. The sheer romance of an eighth Wimbledon title and nineteenth Slam for a man in his mid-thirties is unbeatable. What an amazing 2017 it was for the world’s favourite player, the best of the best.

    

   That’s it! We can’t wait to see what 2018 holds, especially at Wimbledon!

3. When Are Wimbledon Tickets Released?

   March 6, 2015 5:10 pm Comments Off on When Are Wimbledon Tickets Released?

   Wimbledon 2015 is fast approaching, and tennis fans around the world are getting ready for one of the sporting world’s biggest events. There are a variety of ways to get tickets to Wimbledon, with some offering tickets weeks before the event starts.

   Tickets are available for debenture holders – people that have bought Wimbledon debentures to fund the tournament – people that enter the Public Ballot, and even on the day to the hundreds of people that wait in The Queue.

   It’s also possible to get tickets to Wimbledon through special ballots, such as the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) private ballot, or from a very limited number of sports ticketing companies.

   In this post, we’ll look at the various ways to get tickets to Wimbledon and explain when tickets to The Championships become available, making it as easy as possible for you to maximise your chance of getting tickets to Wimbledon 2015.

   Taking part in the Wimbledon Public Ballot

   Since 1924, tennis fans have been able to enter into the Public Ballot for tickets to The Championships. The tickets given out through the ballot are for random dates and courts, meaning that participants can’t request a certain day or match.

   Despite this limitation, entering the Public Ballot is a great way to get access to this year’s Wimbledon tournament, provided you get in early. Unfortunately, the ballot for 2015 has closed, although other methods of getting tickets are still available.

   If you entered into the Public Ballot successfully, you’ll be entered into the draw for tickets, which is carried out from February 2015 onwards. Winners are notified by the All England Club and able to pay for their tickets from February until June.

   Tickets start being released in the second week of May 2015, giving ballot entrants plenty of time to pay for their tickets and prepare for Wimbledon before the events start on the 29th of June.

   Joining the Lawn Tennis Association ballot

   Unbeknown to many people, including many of its members, the LTA operates its own Wimbledon ticket ballot. The odds are much better than those offered by the Public Ballot, with about one in five entrants receiving tickets to Wimbledon.

   While the LTA ballot offers better odds than the Public Ballot, it isn’t open to every tennis fan. In order to enter, you’ll need to join the Lawn Tennis Association, which costs £25 per year.

   Like the Public Ballot, the LTA ballot closes quite early. The last UK applications are accepted by the 31st of December, meaning that entry for this year’s ballot is already over.

   Just like the Public Ballot, LTA ballot tickets are usually given out at the beginning of May. If you belong to a tennis club that’s affiliated with the LTA, you might be able to enter the ballot and improve your chances of attending Wimbledon 2015.

   Attending Wimbledon with debenture tickets

   Every year, the All England Lawn Tennis Club issues special Wimbledon tickets to debenture holders – people that have financed Wimbledon via debentures so that the tournament can be adequately funded.

   Debenture tickets offer the most exclusive experience on offer at Wimbledon – aside from the Royal Box, of course. They’re the only Wimbledon tickets that can be resold to others, making them the most convenient way to attend The Championships.

   People attending Wimbledon with debenture tickets receive access to the debenture lounges, as well as exclusive access to seats offering the best possible view on the No 1 and Centre courts.

   Unlike ballot tickets, debenture tickets can be bought ahead of time, making it easy to plan ahead for Wimbledon. Tickets are released by the All England Club three to four weeks before Wimbledon begins, at which point they are issued to holders.

   Waiting for Wimbledon tickets in The Queue

   Wimbledon just wouldn’t be Wimbledon if it weren’t for The Queue. Unlike almost all high-profile sporting events in the UK, Wimbledon lets attendees join a queue to buy public tickets on the day of play, provided they’re patient enough.

   Over the years, The Queue has grown from several hundred people into thousands of tennis fans, many of whom camp out overnight to make sure they get a position near the start of The Queue.

   Numbers are handed out at the beginning of the day, although fans usually get there a day or two early to make sure they get a good spot. Fans have been spotted joining The Queue more than 48 hours early during the finals of The Championships.

   Queue tickets are released on the day of play, giving fans that missed out on tickets from the Public Ballot a final chance to see Wimbledon live. If you can tolerate the long wait, The Queue is a great opportunity to get last-minute Wimbledon tickets.

   Are you ready for Wimbledon 2015?

   Although the 2015 Public Ballot is now closed to new entries, there are still plenty of ways to get tickets to Wimbledon 2015. If you’re interested in attending Wimbledon this year, take action soon to ensure you don’t miss out on publicly available tickets.

   Our debenture tickets offer exclusive access to the Centre Court and No. 1 Court, as well as access to the debenture lounges. Browse our selection of Wimbledon tickets online and buy exclusive debenture tickets to see your favourite players live.