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  1. The Excitement of The First Week at Wimbledon

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    What’s so special about buying tickets for the first week of Wimbledon? Many people think it’s the best week of all!

    On the first day of Wimbledon, everything is so fresh and exciting. We have waited all year for this. At last the gates open. We can walk into the beautiful All England Club. We know it is ours to enjoy again in all its magnificence. The highlight of the glorious British summer!

    We feel history in the air. And we wonder what fresh history will be created over the next fortnight. The sense of anticipation is unbeatable in world sport.

    The buzz and the sheer joy of the first and second days are unsurpassed by anything that follows, however dramatic.

    We rub shoulders with celebrities and old friends. We know the tennis entertainment will last long into the sultry English summer evenings.

    All the top stars will play, win or lose, in the first week.

    If you want to guarantee seeing your favourite player, you have to buy tickets for the first week. Why? A living legend or current superstar might not make it past the first few days. Grand Slam winners can suffer the same unfortunate fate in the early intensity of gladiatorial battle as relative unknowns. Just ask Coco Gauff!

    Let’s take a look at what happened in the first few dramatic days at Wimbledon 2025. A record total of eight top-ten seeded men and women were knocked out in the very first round – not just poor Coco! And by the start of the first Friday, 36 seeded players had been eliminated in all.

    Want to guarantee seeing your personal favourite? Be at Wimbledon 2026 from the start!

    Regardless of entertaining surprises, Week One of Wimbledon always has so much to offer. Don’t underestimate the intensity of the pleasure during this amazing journey. It comes from the very first minutes of the tournament and the tingle of anticipation they bring, to the sheer volume of incredible action that follows everywhere you look. The relentless euphoria is something everyone should experience at least once.

    Enjoy this glorious rollercoaster ride, right through to the first weekend. You will already have made memories to last a lifetime.

    In 2025, first Friday evening match on Centre Court between Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka – under the roof and bright lights – provided arguably the best atmosphere and some of the most magical moments of the entire women’s tournament.

    There’s barely time to take a breath during Week One, or reflect upon all the sporting riches already witnessed. And this gripping tennis drama is all set against a magical backdrop that provides a unique fusion of history and glamour. It’s evident everywhere you look. And it’s waiting for you at Wimbledon 2026.

    Why wait until the second week to taste this all? Why miss out on the earlier action?

    For those of us who know and love Wimbledon and have been going there for decades, the first week is every bit as enticing as the second week. That’s the simple truth.

    We’d strongly advise that you try to experience both weeks if you can. Then you will know the true charm of Wimbledon in all its glory. You will feel the tension building and the mood changing from one week to the next. Book your Wimbledon Debenture Tickets  with us today and don’t miss out on a single special moment of Grand Slam action!

  2. A Different Tension to The Second Week at Wimbledon

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    Remember, this is the most prestigious tournament in world tennis. The players have spent years dreaming of the chance to win Wimbledon. For the lucky few, there is the opportunity to make that dream a reality – or even taste the ultimate sporting glory yet again.

    But can they deliver when it matters, at the business end of the fortnight? Can they make a name for themselves? Have the established stars found the consistent mental strength to live up to the burden of expectation created by their already-huge reputations?

    This is where it gets really interesting. This is where Wimbledon turns into a psychological thriller.

    For all the joys and shocks of the first week, Wimbledon becomes truly serious from the second Monday onwards, This is the week where the in-form players clash, resulting in the most astounding and sustained brilliance likely to be seen anywhere on the sporting globe.

    Sure, big names will fall in the first week and underdogs will hit the headlines. These twists are all part of the Wimbledon drama we love so much.

    For the purist, however, for the true connoisseur of the game, the quality of the contest is everything. Those discerning fans come to watch outstanding match-ups at close quarters – and expect to be treated to mind-blowing quality from both sides of the net. Wimbledon is all about the second week on the show courts for those with an eye for technical excellence and steely nerve – for those who wish to be amazed by players at their very peak.

    The final stages of Wimbledon 2026 will bring out the very best in the true greats. We are starting to see this regularly from the stratospheric stroke play of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. It’s now one of the great rivalries in world sport. And at Wimbledon, they’re never likely to meet until the final itself now.

    The most spectacular show comes on the second Sunday. Others would dearly love to be part of it. American star Taylor Fritz is often involved in some of the very best matches at the business end of any Wimbledon. Can he now fight for the title?

    Meanwhile Amanda Anisimova was triumphant in the match of the women’s tournament at Wimbledon 2025 – her glittering semi-final against Aryna Sabalenka.

    The supporting cast to Sinner and Alcaraz at Wimbledon 2026 will be colourful and impressive. And let’s recognise that not even Sinner produced quite such a flawless final display as Iga Swiatek did in the women’s showpiece last time.

    You’ll witness performances of superhuman strength and sporting bravery when you book your seats for Wimbledon 2026. You can do so by clicking on Wimbledon Debenture Tickets today. Don’t miss a second of the action!

  3. Cilic Ends Edmund Dream, Halep Wins Classic And Meets Wozniacki In Final

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    Marin Cilic ended Kyle Edmund’s Aussie Open dream, with a little help from the Brit’s aching body, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2.

    Edmund limped at times and struggled for the kind of consistently agile movement that helped him get this far. Maybe Marin would have beaten him anyway.

    Cilic paid tribute to Kyle like this: ‘He is playing great tennis and he has improved a lot in the last couple of years. The five-set matches this tournament definitely left a few scars on his body.’

    There was no shame in the way it unfolded for the underdog. And Edmund can reflect upon his amazing run and the way it finished with his head held high.

    Cilic, you will recall, made the Wimbledon final only last year. He was US Open champion in 2014. The man is class.

    ARGUING

    Edmund is still learning his craft as he joins the elite. The 23-year-old Yorkshireman tried everything. He even emulated Roger Federer by arguing with the umpire to get himself fired up.

    Edmund remonstrated and even demanded to see the referee when Cilic was awarded one point by Hawkeye. The scores were level in the fifth game of the second set.

    The ball was originally called out, distracting Edmund from his return, the Brit argued. Then, when Hawkeye ruled the serve in, Cilic was given the point.

    ETERNITY

    ‘Get the referee, I’m not having it,’ said Edmund, insisting the point be replayed.

    The umpire said he couldn’t do that, but the referee arrived anyway, only to back his official.

    In truth, Edmund was already in trouble. He had been broken twice in the first, losing it clearly, despite having two early break points himself.

    SLUGGED

    Then he went off with the trainer for what seemed like an eternity, and you wondered whether he would even be able to continue.

    He did, and slugged it out with Cilic all the way through that feisty second set, showing admirable passion and finding some success. But the Croat had more experience and a technical edge to go with it on the night.

    Edmund took Cilic all the way to a tie-break. But some of his returns couldn’t find their target during some of the biggest moments. And it could be argued that he unwittingly played into his opponent’s hands during others, as he went down 4-7 in the breaker.

    FASCINATING

    But these are areas “Kedders” can learn from, as he continues to develop. He has Grand Slam semi-final experience now, he can only get better, he is only just 23 and he has done superbly.

    The whole of Britain can be proud of a player who will now challenge Andy Murray for top spot back home – and set Wimbledon alight with a new and fascinating domestic rivalry.

    Meanwhile, Simona Halep showed why she is world number one by defeating a woman who used to hold that distinction, Angelique Kerber.

    DRAMATIC

    The final set was truly dramatic – and Halep had to save two match points before she won through 9-7 to reach the final.

    There she will play the in-form Caroline Wozniacki, yet another former world number one, who, like Halep, has never won a Grand Slam.

    So the women’s trophy will have a brand new owner, and no one can say that Halep and Wozniacki don’t deserve another tilt at the meaningful silverware after all their spectacular exploits over the years.

    RHYTHM

    Halep hit the ground running against Kerber, knowing she couldn’t afford another slow start. Instead, it was the German who was caught cold, finding herself 0-5 down in the blink of an eye.

    By the time she started playing in that first set it was too late, and Kerber eventually succumbed 3-6.

    She had found enough rhythm to go into the next clashes with more confidence, though, and took the second set 6-4.

    FLAPPING

    That was when the true battle of wills commenced. And no one who witnessed it will forget what followed in a hurry.

    Either woman could have closed out. Neither woman allowed it to happen, not for a very long time at least.

    Kerber saved two match points while serving to stay in the match at 4-5 in the third. Then she fought her way to the brink of victory – one you might have expected, given Halep’s penchant for flapping under severe pressure in massive matches.

    TENACITY

    But Halep, who lost the French Open final to Ostapenko having led, and was two points from beating Jo Konta at Wimbledon, dug in with extra tenacity this time – and wasn’t to be denied.

    She saved two match points as Kerber served at 6-5. Then she lasted the longest, as both women gasped for air and searched for reserves of energy that was barely there.

    Eventually, on her fourth match point in total, Halep sent a shot deep enough for Kerber to be left distraught. ‘I’m shaking right now, I’m really emotional,’ said a triumphant Halep.

    ELATED

    And Caroline Wozniack was equally elated after defeating Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), to ensure we’ll have a new champion. ‘That finals feeling!’ she tweeted. ‘It means so much to me.’

    Should be a great showpiece!

    Edmund might be out of the Austrailian Open but let’s look forward to seeing him at Wimbledon! Get your Wimbledon tickets here

  4. Australian Open Day 1: Kyle Edmund Thrives Among Early Upsets

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    Britain’s Kyle Edmund clenched his fist in triumph at the Australian Open, still gritting his teeth, just as he had done at key moments all match long.

    You needed a certain nerve to come from behind twice and pull off this impressive result.

    Edmund showed that he is developing a psychological strength to go with his natural power. And now the only way is up.

    As he looked for approval from the stands, Edmund needn’t have worried. The world now knows that the British have another star in the making. And Melbourne expressed its generous appreciation for the younger man, who simply wouldn’t give up.

    SHOCKS

    At 23, Kyle showed there is still a strong interest for the Brits without Andy Murray centre stage at a Grand Slam, as he notched the biggest win of his career.

    He beat the eleventh seed Kevin Anderson, who was a finalist at the US Open, the other hard-court Slam, and was therefore considered a contender here at the Australian Open.

    Meanwhile, the Americans suffered most on a day of shocks. Venus Williams, CoCo Vandeweghe, Sloane Stephens, John Isner and Jack Sock all went out in the first round.

    VIOLATION

    True to form, Rafael Nadal and home favourite Nick Kyrgios raced through their opening matches, conserving precious energy for the tougher times ahead.

    Not that Kyrgios was relaxed in any way – he picked up a typical code violation, despite his dominance.

    Nadal defeated Victor Estrella Burgos 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 with an ominous level of self-assurance. ‘I don’t know how many years I’ll be able to play here, so I want to enjoy every moment,’ the Spaniard said, showing that he is on a charm offensive too at the Australian Open.

    The controversial Kyrgios didn’t find his opponent too tricky, as he saw off Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in 87 minutes. He had more trouble with the crowd and the umpire, arguing with both after he was distracted by spectator noise while serving.

    THRILLER

    For Edmund, by contrast, it was all about staying with the man on the other side of the net. He became involved in a draining thriller – but the crowd loved it.

    The underdog had to show a stubborn streak to come back, as the match initially appeared to be following the form book. With improving fitness and agility now added to that power-game, Edmund could be going places.

    Eventually, the British number two prevailed to win 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. That reversed the result of their last five-setter at the French Open – and showed that Edmund has worked hard on his physical conditioning.

    A delighted Kyle said: ‘This type of result makes all the training feel worth it. It feels really good.’

    PROGRESSION

    And it feels equally good for British tennis fans to know they have a big-time player beyond Murray.

    All the signs point to Murray’s return in good time for Wimbledon 2018, of course. And he will still be one of the main attractions at Wimbledon 2018.

    But the Brits might be treated to double the pleasure this year if Edmund continues at this rate of progression.

    UNDERCOOKED

    There was no such breakthrough for Jack Sock at the Australian Open. The talented American became the surprise victim of Japan’s Yuichi Sugita, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 6-3.

    Fifth-seeded Venus, last year’s finalist, lost 3-6, 5-7 to Belinda Bencic. Meanwhile, Zhang Shuai beat Stephens 2-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2, meaning the US Open winner hasn’t tasted victory since Flushing Meadows.

    Timea Babos beat Vandeweghe 7-6 (4), 6-2, while Isner admitted to being “undercooked” after Matthew Ebden beat him 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

    But Day One of the Australian Open belonged to Edmund most of all. In Murray’s absence, the Brit’s timing couldn’t have been sweeter.

  5. Top Ten Tennis Moments of 2017

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    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!