Do You Enjoy Tennis?

30th April 2008

Many, many years ago, I used to play tennis. I was never really that good at it, but I could get the ball going back and forth across the net. It was an enjoyable sport, I just never had the opportunity again over the years to play it myself.
I have enjoyed watching professional tennis though.

Did you know that the first tennis match played at Wimbledon was the Gentleman’s Singles in 1877? The match was won by Spencer Gore and was watched in person by around 200 people who paid 1 shilling each for the privelege of viewing the game.

In 1884, Ladies Singles was introduced as well as Gentlemen’s Doubles. The popularity, while it’s had its share of ups and downs, has significantly increased over the years. It wasn’t until 1968 however, that professional tennis players were allowed to participate in the Wimbledon championship. Today, Wimbledon is considered to be the world’s premier tennis tournament. Did you know that the stadium at center court can seat 15, 000 people! That’s amazing!

I always love watching the Wimbledon tournament because it’s played on grass, not clay, which gives it a unique twist to the tennis most of us are used to playing. I think it would be so much fun to be in the stands watching a game at center court in person. Wimbledon debenture tickets are issued every 5 years and the holder of the debenture ticket Holder automatically receives one Center Court ticket for every day of The Lawn Tennis Championships. I imagine the tickets would look something like this:

While I don’t follow tennis that closely, I think attending Wimbledon would equate to attending the Superbowl or the World Series. Let’s face it, with all the history surrounding Wimbledon, it would definitely be an amazing experience.

How about you, are you a fan of tennis? Have you ever been to Wimbledon?

Tags: Wimbledon Tennis, Wimbledon tickets

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1 On May 1st, 2008, Search Engine Panel said:

I watch tennis every now and then when it’s one of the major events (like Wimbledon), and the sheer athleticism is quite impressive. Other than that I don’t really follow the tennis world, and I don’t think I could even sit through a complete Wimbledon tournament… although I did sit through the movie.
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posted on May 1st, 2008 at 1:43 am

2 On May 1st, 2008, Ellen said:

I used to play LOTS of tennis about 15 years ago. I was in leagues all the time and loved it.

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posted on May 1st, 2008 at 6:28 am

3 On May 1st, 2008, Mike New said:

My wife has tried to get me into the sport. We play together every now and then and I am really starting to enjoy it. I need to get myself a better racket however.

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posted on May 1st, 2008 at 12:34 pm

4 On May 1st, 2008, lynne said:

SEP - Thanks for stopping by! Sitting through a tennis match to me would be much like sitting through any other sporting event. Half of the fun comes from watching the other people in the audience!

posted on May 1st, 2008 at 2:21 pm

5 On May 1st, 2008, lynne said:

Ellen - Sometimes I wish I had played tennis as an adult, I’d certainly be in better shape than I am now!

posted on May 1st, 2008 at 2:22 pm

6 On May 1st, 2008, lynne said:

Mike - I think it’s an enjoyable game, even if I haven’t played since I was a kid. I’m definitely a spectator of sports now, not a participant. I’d be healthier if that were reversed, I’m sure!

posted on May 1st, 2008 at 6:29 pm

7 On May 1st, 2008, Jennifer Robin said:

Boy, does this post bring back some old memories. I used to love to watch Chrissie Evert play. I tried and tried, but the friends I played with were even more frustrated with me than I was with myself for my lack of talent at the game!

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posted on May 1st, 2008 at 9:23 pm

8 On May 1st, 2008, Mihcael Aulia said:

I don’t play tennis but I like watching those tennis tournaments on TV
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posted on May 1st, 2008 at 10:03 pm

9 On May 2nd, 2008, lynne said:

Michael - I feel the same way, I don’t play myself, but I do enjoy watching the game, especially the pros.

posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 3:17 pm

10 On May 2nd, 2008, Pam Hoffman said:

While I lived in England for a year (i’m from the USA) when I was young, I never made it to Wimbledon.

I guess none of my family is into tennis that much.

We did take a number of trips during that year - Paris, Tunisia, Norway and so forth.

Really opens up your mind to see the world like that.

Pam Hoffman

posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 4:47 pm