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I am also hoping that Andy & Rafa are playing Tue/Thur/Sat - my tickets are for Thursday and I hope to camp Friday for Saturday. If they are playing Mon/Wed/Fri then I am scuppered as obviously I can't queue on Thursday for Friday.
Unfortunately for us they are both playing Mon/Wed/Fri :crying::crying: I'm gutted! If I could have just had one of them I would have been happy! Not sure I want to camp out now .....
EDIT: If we decide not to camp for Saturday and just queue for ground passes on Friday, what time would people advise we get there??
Oh no! Andy and Rafa are both playing Mon/Wed/Fri so I won't see either of them on Thursday :crying: And worse, I can't queue on Thursday for Friday :crying: :crying: :crying: Wish I hadn't seen that email now :sad:
traveller7
21-06-2013, 11:13
So excited for the start of Wimby now!
And of course nobody will want my other ticket now :sad:
Argh! Tuesday would have been so much easier for me! Queuing up on Tuesday so will find it really tough to try ticketmaster for Wednesday tickets unless someone wants to try on my behalf :(
Oh no! Andy and Rafa are both playing Mon/Wed/Fri so I won't see either of them on Thursday :crying: And worse, I can't queue on Thursday for Friday :crying: :crying: :crying: Wish I hadn't seen that email now :sad:
I feel for you Linda! I feel the same as we were all geared up to camp Friday night and Gill is working Thursday so we can't camp Thursday for Friday either :sad:
At least with a ticket for Thurs though you won't have to get there at stupid o'clock and you'll have a day at Wimby .... little consolation I know :hug:
Hey, I'm with you girls. All the way from USA and have tickets for Thursday. Will miss Andy but at least I can concentrate on enjoying the experience. Hopefully there will be some players I like on court 3.
What time do you think you would have to queue for ground passes for Friday? Would Friday morning work?
A few years ago I queued for a ground pass on the Saturday - I got there about 5am and got in easily (though I wouldn't have got a show court, of course) - loads of people joined the queue from about 6am onwards. So I would say definitely get there before 6am. Of course that's no guarantee as a lot of other people might be thinking the same.
themass15
21-06-2013, 20:04
I am gutted too. Djokovic must be laughing his head off!
So excited for the start of Wimby now!
Me too! Really can't wait!
I have 2 debenture tickets that were gifted to me for Court One on the Monday of the 2nd week (1st July). This is the day when everyone who is still in the draw is playing so you are sure to get some big names playing.
I was hoping to take a family member with me who is a massive tennis fan and has never been to the hallowed turf! Unfortunately they cannot make this date so I am looking to try and swap my 2 tickets with someone. I am hoping to swap them for 2 tickets on the Friday of the first week (28th June) on either Centre Court or Court One.
If anyone here is interested give me a shout, tanks in advanced fellow Murray fans, I once played against the man himself in a Scottish schools event- hoping he can do the business this year.:thumbup:
Ah, I actually have a pair of tickets for Court 1 on the first Friday and would have absolutely loved to go on Magic Monday! Although I wish I had seen this message sooner as I've booked my travel up there now and can't change it. I wish you all the best with your search for your ticket swap though, I hope you make it. :thumbup:
My tickets arrived today. They are not in the Z rows this time! They are in row Y :rolling:
I am also hoping that Andy & Rafa are playing Tue/Thur/Sat - my tickets are for Thursday and I hope to camp Friday for Saturday. If they are playing Mon/Wed/Fri then I am scuppered as obviously I can't queue on Thursday for Friday.
Hehe, mine are in row Y too, are you on Court 1 or Centre Linda?
Sorry to hear that you've been unlucky in the terms of the draw :sad: Andy and Rafa are likely to be on the practice courts on the Thursday anyway so least you will get to see them! Thinking about it though surely you could decide to miss the Saturday you have planned on going on Centre/Court 1 and take that time queuing for Magic Monday tickets, those matches are surely going to be more action packed than the third round matches so really the fact Andy and Rafa are playing Mon/Wed/Fri will actually benefit you as after your day on Thursday you can start up camp sometime in the afternoon on Friday and therefore are bound to get tickets to Centre (or Court 1 if you choose that instead)!!
I've actually been really lucky with the second half of the draw being highlighted by Andy, Rafa, Fed and Tsonga, and that they are playing Mon/Wed/Fri, as I've got Court 1 tickets for the Friday and was a little worried that I wouldn't get to see any of the top 4 live as they would be put on Centre Court. But having 3 of the top 4 in one half pretty much guarantees that I will see atleast one of them! I just hope it isn't Fed! It will be my first time in the presence of ATP and WTA stars so I'm thrilled by the prospect of watching Andy, Rafa and Tsonga! However in a way I would prefer to have had Thursday tickets because it means I doubt there will be any chance now to camp for Centre Court tickets on Magic Monday if I will be inside the grounds on the Friday, so have decided not to camp out this year.
But still, uber excited for my first Wimbledon and I will definitely be writing a blog about my time there - I'll try to get some sneaky pictures of the matches in there too!
Andy's side of the draw makes life so confusing! I want to try ticketmaster tickets for centre court on Wednesday but what if Andy is playing on court 1 that day? Do you think I would be able to find anyone who would be willing to swap tickets? Argh! Dilemma
I should think it would be easy to find someone to swap tickets with, as if Andy were on Court 1 then both Fed & Rafa would be on Centre, and they are the two players that most people want to see.
I should think it would be easy to find someone to swap tickets with, as if Andy were on Court 1 then both Fed & Rafa would be on Centre, and they are the two players that most people want to see.
Thanks Linda :) I will try my hardest to get ticketmaster tickets then. Fingers crossed!
:grouphug: Linda and Caro
themass15
22-06-2013, 11:16
So p....d off about the draw I have something completely barmy and bought a debenture tickets for Mens Quarters Day. Hoping it is section 2 where most of them are. I am going Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday all on Saturday and no Andy, Rafa or JWT. Also going to Italy on 6th July so will miss the Final. The thought of Rafa v Fed and Andy v JWT was too much of a lure. Now I have to pray they get there and work out how I am going to find the money for the ticket!!!!
WimbledonAce
22-06-2013, 11:40
That is pretty crazy! Good for you if you can do it though. Anyone get lucky on ticketmaster? I was too slow :facepalm:
Well, it's decided - we are not going to camp Friday night for tickets Saturday as originally planned. It would mean sitting in Wimbledon park all day Friday and missing Andy's match. Soooo ..... we have decided just to go for ground passes on Friday. That way we can still queue for show court returns. Will get there when the car park opens at 6am. Hoping that will be early enough ....
themass15
22-06-2013, 15:53
I am going to try for Court 3 tickets for the 2nd Monday as I don't think I will be quick enough to get Centre but if I am lucky with that I shall queue from around 5 a.m. for a Ground Pass as there should be as many matches as there will be on Friday/Saturday.
Murray rocks
22-06-2013, 18:06
I tried Ticketmaster for returns a few times today but no luck. Am going to try in morning for Monday but not sure whether to go for Centre or Court 3. I mean if i don't get lucky its not the end of the world because i will just queue as originally planned, but it would be nice to have tickets for one day next week so its one day when i don't have to get up at 3.15am to get in the queue!!!
They are not allowing queuing until 8 am this Sunday morning 23rd June.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2346487/Tennis-fans-queuing-watch-Andy-Murray-Wimbledon-turned-away-council-bosses-health-safety.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Tennis fans queuing to watch Andy Murray at Wimbledon turned away by council bosses due to health and safety
Wimbledon tennis fans arriving to camp for tickets today were shocked to be sent home due to health and safety rules.
Eager fans queuing for Centre Court tickets for Andy Murray's match on Monday were ordered by an All England Club official to leave Wimbledon Park because of Merton Borough Council's new regulations.
It is understood to be first time fans have ever been turned away from the queue.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2346487/Tennis-fans-queuing-watch-Andy-Murray-Wimbledon-turned-away-council-bosses-health-safety.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Tennis fans queuing to watch Andy Murray at Wimbledon turned away by council bosses due to health and safety
I also know of quite a lot of people queueing to watch Rafa. And presumably a similar number for Fed. The funny thing is, that if Nole's half were starting first there probably wouldn't be a queue at all yet.
Sallydaisy
22-06-2013, 19:32
Photos on twitter just published indicate that a queue IS forming ... unless this is the bunch that were sent home.
Ella Ling @EllaLing23 (https://twitter.com/EllaLing23) 15m (https://twitter.com/EllaLing23/status/348519371586535425) The hardy souls beginning the great wimbledon #queue (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23queue&src=hash)..
still 2 nights to go chaps! #passion (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23passion&src=hash) #london (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23london&src=hash) http://instagram.com/p/a317MCn0gb/ (http://t.co/tCxW9UELa1)
Caroline Cheese @CarolineCheese (https://twitter.com/CarolineCheese) 13m (https://twitter.com/CarolineCheese/status/348520329968242688) Queue update: there's a queue for the #Queue (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Queue&src=hash) - which doesn't officially open until tomorrow #wimbledon (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wimbledon&src=hash) pic.twitter.com/IxnxdkEHRB (http://t.co/IxnxdkEHRB)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNYxZMECUAEwL2G.jpg (https://twitter.com/CarolineCheese/status/348520329968242688/photo/1/large)
The official queue is in the park - this is the unofficial queue for the queue.
I also know of quite a lot of people queueing to watch Rafa. And presumably a similar number for Fed. The funny thing is, that if Nole's half were starting first there probably wouldn't be a queue at all yet.
There must be some hardcore Novak fans that are planning to queue for Tuesday I would think.
prizzo53144
22-06-2013, 22:51
I have 2 debenture tickets that were gifted to me for Court One on the Monday of the 2nd week (1st July). This is the day when everyone who is still in the draw is playing so you are sure to get some big names playing.
I was hoping to take a family member with me who is a massive tennis fan and has never been to the hallowed turf! Unfortunately they cannot make this date so I am looking to try and swap my 2 tickets with someone. I am hoping to swap them for 2 tickets on the Friday of the first week (28th June) on either Centre Court or Court One.
If anyone here is interested give me a shout, tanks in advanced fellow Murray fans, I once played against the man himself in a Scottish schools event- hoping he can do the business this year.:thumbup:
I might as I have first Friday tix. If still available, setup your private messaging on this and shoot me a private message.
Well I was offered a ticket for tomorrow on Ticketmaster this morning but chickened out - such a long day and travelling on my own plus work on Tuesday :shamed:
What on earth? They were turned away? Are they not allowed to camp? :( thinking was probably those who tried queuing up for 2 nights!
What time did you get on ticketmaster to be successful Pabbers? Was going to try tomorrow for court 3... Was going to try a trial run today but at about 9:04 there was no luck for court 3 albeit on my phone...
WimbledonAce
23-06-2013, 08:17
I just tried as well but was massivley slow so no surprise didn't get anything! going to try for tuesday, hoping it will be less popular with no fed,andy or rafa.
millypops
23-06-2013, 08:34
I am probably being a bit thick, but to apply for Centre Court returns you have to be on the Ticketmaster site at 9am the day before, but to apply for Centre court reserved seating what time to you have to go online please???????
If Hubby is OK would love to apply for the semi's
themass15
23-06-2013, 09:02
For the returns it is 48 hours beforehand i.e. the returns for the mens' semis would go on sale around noon on Wednesday, 3rd July. Almost impossible to get those I would think as there is probably less than a handful. However if you want to see the womens' instead I am sure you would have no problem whatsoever.
themass15
23-06-2013, 09:03
Having said that I got a return for the mens final in 2007 but that was when very few people knew about Ticketmaster. I had several returns that year and on one occasion was in the second row where the players come in.
EMRAWKGRRL
23-06-2013, 10:32
Hi - sorry if this has been asked before but if (on the veeeeery slim chance) I was able to get a pair of return tickets through Ticketmaster is there a chance when we get to the box office to collect them that we may be allocated 2 single tickets or will they definitely be seated together?
My friend that I am trying to get tickets to go with is a bit anxious of crowds so if there's a chance we won't be sitting together I'll try for the seats allocated at time of booking instead!
Thanks guys
WimbledonAce
23-06-2013, 11:37
No good again, I am really poor on the laptop! Think I need a mouse!
themass15
23-06-2013, 12:04
You get used to it in time. I am actually slower with the mouse now.
Hi - sorry if this has been asked before but if (on the veeeeery slim chance) I was able to get a pair of return tickets through Ticketmaster is there a chance when we get to the box office to collect them that we may be allocated 2 single tickets or will they definitely be seated together?
My friend that I am trying to get tickets to go with is a bit anxious of crowds so if there's a chance we won't be sitting together I'll try for the seats allocated at time of booking instead!
Thanks guys
:welcome: to the forum EMRAWKGRRL . They used to ask you if you wanted seats together - I don't know if they still do. There is probably more chance of geting tickets that are not together. I am sure someone on here can help you.
millypops
23-06-2013, 12:59
For the returns it is 48 hours beforehand i.e. the returns for the mens' semis would go on sale around noon on Wednesday, 3rd July. Almost impossible to get those I would think as there is probably less than a handful. However if you want to see the womens' instead I am sure you would have no problem whatsoever.
Thanks themass.
Not sure if you all remember I did get Ladies Semi's in the ballot, but it is the week of Hubby's chemo so would not leave him on his own, but I could probably leave him by the Sunday, but I am sure I wouldn't be quick enough, although I did get Finals Day tickets at 8.45pm the night before the Final it was the year there was no roof
Alexandra Willis @alex_willis 2h
The queue for Wimbledon Centre & No.1 Court tomorrow opened at 8am this morning. Three hours later it's already full. That's pretty bonkers.
I was on there dead on 9am this morning and asked for 1 ticket. I think if you ask for 2 and don't get them then it would be too late to go back and ask for just one. So EMRAWKGRRL whilst you may get 2 tix it could be risky. They tell you where the seats are before you accept so you'd see if they're together or not from the row and seat numbers.
Have to say I'm a past master at online tix as I was a big fan of a particular music person and got used to the scramble for tix for concerts then.
Am now regretting not going but that's just sitting here without all the stress I know it would entail getting there and back tomorrow. TV will have to do. Just seemed like once in a lifetime possibility of seeing Fed, Rafa and Andy on the same day (although one of them may be on Court 1 I suppose). Andy's match (if all goes to plan :cauldron:) probably won't be that exciting anyway. Might try again later on in the tournie.
WimbledonAce
23-06-2013, 15:49
I now have a mouse! Going to try it out at 9.00 tomorrow and then 12 for Wednesday. You can select seats together, that's what I always do as need 2 and in the past have been successful. Fingers crossed this year!
millypops
23-06-2013, 16:21
I now have a mouse! Going to try it out at 9.00 tomorrow and then 12 for Wednesday. You can select seats together, that's what I always do as need 2 and in the past have been successful. Fingers crossed this year!
Good luck to everyone who is going to get tickets through Ticketmaster Hope some of you are successful
It's the settee for the fortnight for me I don't mind at my age ?????????? I find the journey quire tiring and at least you get to see tennis on both Centre and No 1, but I will probably try for Finals Day IF Andy gets there.
All the luck in the world Andy will be shouting for you from leafy Bucks
Anyone on here planning to queue for tomorrow, or currently in the queue?? (last I heard they were opening the queue at 8pm tonight, so my guess is it is open!)
themass15
23-06-2013, 19:40
Hi Millypops, Have been out most of the day at Davie Bowie exhibition which was fantastic. I am sorry, totally forgot your husband was having chemo; my sincere apologies. You were at the same final as me it was 2007 when the roof was off. I was also there the following year in 2008 when it finished at about 9.20 - the best final ever!
Anyone on here planning to queue for tomorrow, or currently in the queue?? (last I heard they were opening the queue at 8pm tonight, so my guess is it is open!)
The queue for tomorrow opened at 8am today, but people were already queueing outside on the pavement since yesterday; they were only allowed to join the official queue at 8am this morning. It filled up very quickly. Quite a lot of people I know got there for 8am - although they are not all in the 1st 500 they should be OK for No1 Court tickets as a lot of people will want Centre Court tickets.
The queue for tomorrow opened at 8am today, but people were already queueing outside on the pavement since yesterday; they were only allowed to join the official queue at 8am this morning. It filled up very quickly. Quite a lot of people I know got there for 8am - although they are not all in the 1st 500 they should be OK for No1 Court tickets as a lot of people will want Centre Court tickets.
Ah ok, still court 1 tickets are epic. Rafa and Hewitt vs Stan match, I would have been tempted to miss Andy's 1st round match to see that.
Well yes, that's what I mean - they want No. 1 Court and should be OK, as a lot of people in the first 500 will probably want Centre. I guess I didn't explain very well.
Ah ok, good choice to miss Andy's match really for the chance to see Rafa and arguably the hottest 1st round match.
Anyone on here planning to queue for tomorrow, or currently in the queue?? (last I heard they were opening the queue at 8pm tonight, so my guess is it is open!)
The queue was full 3 hours after it opened at 8 am.
themass15
23-06-2013, 20:33
Potentially good match on Court No. 2 as well between Cilic and Baghdatis
WimbledonAce
24-06-2013, 08:05
Just did my trial with my new set up and was successful. Will be ready at 12!
millypops
24-06-2013, 08:44
Hi Millypops, Have been out most of the day at Davie Bowie exhibition which was fantastic. I am sorry, totally forgot your husband was having chemo; my sincere apologies. You were at the same final as me it was 2007 when the roof was off. I was also there the following year in 2008 when it finished at about 9.20 - the best final ever!
No apologies needed at all Themass.
I must admit in the past my friend and I have been very lucky with finals day tickets , I have had my share of good fortune in the ballot, so happy as I said to watch at home, although I would love to have tickets for the Final if Andy does get that far.
Silly me of course he will
I've NEVER been successful on ticketmaster. Would really like to try for Friday as going to queue for ground passes anyway. This will be my only day at Wimby. I have problems reading the letters you have to enter and I just become all fingers and thumbs. Will give it a go though ....
Good luck everyone!
I didn't get any luck with returns at noon!
WimbledonAce
24-06-2013, 11:26
:yahoo: Managed to get some for Wednesday! So excited, can't wait to get there!
:yahoo: Managed to get some for Wednesday! So excited, can't wait to get there!
Wow! Well done! How on earth did you manage that? You must have been uber quick!
WimbledonAce
24-06-2013, 11:36
Wow! Well done! How on earth did you manage that? You must have been uber quick!
Thanks! Yes I think I refreshed right time and then straight in, correct security code etc. Was shaking and heart beating hard so lucky I think! Looking forward to it even if it's Fed again!
Thanks! Yes I think I refreshed right time and then straight in, correct security code etc. Was shaking and heart beating hard so lucky I think! Looking forward to it even if it's Fed again!
Hopefully some great seats :)
Doh! Maybe I should let you try all my ticketmaster attempts next week ;)
themass15
24-06-2013, 18:00
Now regretting my rash purchase of a debenture ticket now and they will probably go down in price with Rafa going out. However, as long as Andy is playing on Centre I will be happy. Off tomorrow with tickets in the 6th row to see the Djoker. Might give Serena a miss, depends on what my friend wants to do.
I tried for a return ticket for Wednesday today, but the internet connection at work is about as fast as dial-up :sad: It took at least two minutes to open the page where you put in whether you want 1 or two tickets. And then I got the capcha wrong (they make them so much harder to read than they used to) so no luck of course.
themass15
24-06-2013, 20:01
There's always tomorrow morning Linda
I think what I will do is get there early Friday morning for a ground pass :)
isolation123
25-06-2013, 10:03
Hi,
Anyone know what men's players will be playing on this Friday and Saturday? As I will be trying my luck on Ticketmaster, but I really want to see Murray and/or Federer!
Thanks :))
Lewis
I think what I will do is get there early Friday morning for a ground pass :)
That's what me and Gill are doing Linda so may see you in the queue! What time you planning to get there? We won't be able to get there before 6am as that's what time the car park opens.
Same for me - if I can get up early enough, I'll be aiming to get there between 6.00 and 6.30 am.
Hi,
Anyone know what men's players will be playing on this Friday and Saturday? As I will be trying my luck on Ticketmaster, but I really want to see Murray and/or Federer!
Thanks :))
LewisIt should be their half of the draw on Friday assuming they both make it!
Glad I didn't go for a tic tomorrow - Andy's on Court 1.
themass15
26-06-2013, 08:16
Had a good day at Wimbledon yesterday. Amazing seats on Centre Court then saw the end of Deliciano v Simon. Great atmosphere on Court No. 3. Have my debenture ticket now for the quarter finals. Row J in Section 207. Much better than ZA etc but so disappointed Rafa won't be there.
I hate ticketmaster :angry: Just tried for tickets for Friday - I never, ever have any luck *sulks* Oh well, the queue and ground passes it is. Forecast is for rain though so fingers crossed .....
themass15
26-06-2013, 11:52
Have had several tries without success. I think a lot more people must be on it this year.
I hate ticketmaster :angry: Just tried for tickets for Friday - I never, ever have any luck *sulks* Oh well, the queue and ground passes it is. Forecast is for rain though so fingers crossed .....
You don't fancy trying tomorrow for Friday then? The high up seats are ok.
themass15
26-06-2013, 12:28
Need to be uber fast if you are going for Centre Court seats.
Hoping that the friday forecast will change... Don't want those covers on all day. Actually, don't want them on at all!!
Good plan about queuing Linda, what time does one usually have to be in the queue by to get ground passes?
I'm thinking that with the crowds they've had this year, you'd need to be there by 8am to be certain of getting in when the grounds open. I'm intending to get there about 6.00-6.30 - you never know, with Fed & Rafa both out there will be less people in the queue and I might even get a show court (obs. wouldn't get Centre where I assume Andy will be).
VamosVixs
26-06-2013, 21:50
Could be a bonus for Andy now as more chance for his fans to get to see him and give him that all important vocal support.
supergran
26-06-2013, 21:52
Will anyone be there next Wednesday?:strawberry:
Do you mean will any players be there? :lol:
Perhaps I will take my racquet in case they are desperate :rolling:
supergran
26-06-2013, 21:59
Do you mean will any players be there? :lol:
Perhaps I will take my racquet in case they are desperate :rolling:Very funny::lol: I shall rephrase my question: Are there any members of the Forum going to Wimbledon next Wednesday?;)
supergran
26-06-2013, 22:46
Brilliant. Have you got tickets or are you queuing?
A note about queuing for grounds. It has been crazy busy this year! The difference of say 15-30 mins can make the difference of 1000 spaces! Me and my friends reached the queue at 6:55 and were about 5160 in the queue. We didn't get in till about 11:30! After gates open! Makes it tough when first trains are not actually that early!
Brilliant. Have you got tickets or are you queuing?I've got ground passes but intend to hit the resale queue if there's any chance of seeing Andy!
themass15
27-06-2013, 06:10
Hi Supergran, I have a ticket for next Wednesday.
Just looked at the weather forecast - it looks like it'll be raining for a lot of the day tomorrow :sad:
najmarajah
27-06-2013, 11:37
On queuing for ground passes I went yesterday. Got there at 6 am and was 4211 in the queue. I want to go again on Saturday with my son, but fear that anything after 7 am will be too late to get in. Any one had experience of queuing for ground passes on middle Saturday?
In 2009 I queued for a ground pass on the middle Saturday. I got there a little before 6am (they must have opened the car park early!) and was 1565 or thereabouts in the queue. It seems there are a lot more people queuing this year. If I go tomorrow (if it looks like bad weather I may go Saturday instead) I will aim to be there by 6.30am.
Just my luck that the weather forecast is rubbish tomorrow, the one day I am going to Wimby this year. We were originally going to queue overnight for tickets Saturday but when the draw came out and Andy and Rafa were both in the other half we decided to just go for ground passes on Friday. I'm NOT happy weather gods - sort it out!!!!
Hi Linda
I feel the queue may be a lot different an busier than in 2009! You will probably be fine arriving at 6:30 but may be about 4000 in the queue and may not get in for the time gates open. May be 11 or a bit later... Though may end up different tht day who knows. Just to give you a heads up
I know how you feel Caro, I've got court 1 tickets for tomorrow, dreadful forecast though :sad: Although liking the fact that Ferrer didn't play his amtch today so I get a chance to see him play. Although as Andy's match is last on centre I'm thinking to try to get centre court tickets at the ticket resale, no idea about how long one usually has to wait and whether this is worth it or not?? Any advice would be much appreciated, this will be my first Wimbledon.
I know how you feel Caro, I've got court 1 tickets for tomorrow, dreadful forecast though :sad: Although liking the fact that Ferrer didn't play his amtch today so I get a chance to see him play. Although as Andy's match is last on centre I'm thinking to try to get centre court tickets at the ticket resale, no idea about how long one usually has to wait and whether this is worth it or not?? Any advice would be much appreciated, this will be my first Wimbledon.
Partly is down to luck to be honest. More chance of resale with 3rd match on. If you went very soon after opening to resale you would probably get into centre for Andy. After that I have no idea. Apparently after about 5 more tickets get returned due to freebie people and schools going home... But am sure it changed every day
Good luck! Hope you are successful!
Murray rocks
27-06-2013, 23:07
Wow, what a fab four days ive had at Wimby so far. I managed to get Centre Court tics for Monday from Ticketmaster which was very lucky, I had Court 1 Tuesday and Thursday from the Queue and a groundie on Wednesday. What a mad day it was on Wednesday and Federer going out just topped the lot. Could this finally be Andy's year?????
Well, the forecast for the Wimbledon area is terrible - raining from 10am to 6pm. Whereas the forecast for my home town is dry all day except chance of rain between 10 & 11am! So they could be wrong. I'm ready to go so I think I will.
Sallydaisy
28-06-2013, 05:04
That's odd - the Beeb weather (and forecast last night on the news) was for rain mid-morning and later afternoon from about 5pm but between 12 and 4 there'd be a 'window' of mostly dry weather.
Good Luck Linda and all the others going today - hope you get some tennis!
:strawberry:
That's odd - the Beeb weather (and forecast last night on the news) was for rain mid-morning and later afternoon from about 5pm but between 12 and 4 there'd be a 'window' of mostly dry weather.
Good Luck Linda and all the others going today - hope you get some tennis!
:strawberry:
The BBC webste shows an awful forecast. I find the website is often behind the actual forecasts you see on TV. I missed the TV one.
WimbledonAce
28-06-2013, 10:54
Doesn't look good at the mo. Hope they at least get the 2nd round matches done or the days will all be messed up. Think it's meant to be nice tomorrow.
prizzo53144
28-06-2013, 10:56
I have 1 extra ticket to Friday's men's semi finals. Please contact me via private message if you're interested.
dewster99
28-06-2013, 11:14
I've decided that if Andy gets to the final I'm gonna go and watch on the hill. Any advice regarding this, perhaps from people who went last year? Do I need to go the night before to queue or can I go on the day?
themass15
28-06-2013, 11:55
Sent you a pm Prizzo.
Hello,
I have never queued at Wimbledon before as I was lucky enough to get tickets in the ballot over the last few years. I am really keen to get a grounds ticket tomorrow, and am wondering what time I need to be in the queue? I don't mind not getting a show court ticket, but really want a grounds ticket. Any advice would be really appreciated. Also, any advice on how the queue works would be fantastic.
Thanks.
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Sounds like anyone wanting ground passes for tomorrow will need to be there at crack of dawn!
Hello,
I have never queued at Wimbledon before as I was lucky enough to get tickets in the ballot over the last few years. I am really keen to get a grounds ticket tomorrow, and am wondering what time I need to be in the queue? I don't mind not getting a show court ticket, but really want a grounds ticket. Any advice would be really appreciated. Also, any advice on how the queue works would be fantastic.
Thanks.
:welcome: to the forum ecg1984. I am sure there will be someone on here who can help you. Also if you scroll back through this thread it may have been discussed before.
I got to the queue at 5.45am this morning and got a Court 2 ticket. This worked out quite well as during the rain delays they showed coverage of the centre court, so I had a nice comfy seat rather than sitting on the ground on the hill. I saw two women's matches (which are much more interesting when seen up close to the players as you are on court 2, rather like at Boodles) and although it was disappointing not to see Verdasco, I saw two thirds of Andy's match and a bit of Laura's on the screen.
I've decided that if Andy gets to the final I'm gonna go and watch on the hill. Any advice regarding this, perhaps from people who went last year? Do I need to go the night before to queue or can I go on the day?
I want to do the same too but can;t go the night before :( I hope people can shed some light on whether queuing from 6/7 would be ok to get in
themass15
29-06-2013, 08:55
I would have thought you would be all right for Ground Passes getting there at that time, especially on a Sunday.
isolation123
29-06-2013, 11:03
WOHOOO!! just got 2 return tickets for Monday!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Yikes! I got 2 returns for Monday too! I wonder if easier because federer and Nadal went out and their fans returned the tickets! I cannot complain!
Didn't expect returns at all! What time do we get there? Andy should be centre on Monday right? Hope my bro is feeling a lot better by then! Excited!
Am hoping the tickets are better than row Z... Could be any row I guess but to even be there. In shock! Are the tickets already kind of allocated? Or the earlier we arrive the better?
WimbledonAce
29-06-2013, 11:25
Well done! I tried again but no good, might try for back row ones. You could have seats anywhere, mine Wednesday were row O. The seats are allocated when you buy depending where you were in the queue but you find out when you get there. Basically they have them in an envelope with your details and you just pick up.
WimbledonAce
29-06-2013, 11:29
Do you think they will post the OOP before the back row seats are on sale?
Blimey! I tried on the spot of 12 o'clock and they were already gone. Well done!
Blimey! I tried on the spot of 12 o'clock and they were already gone. Well done!
Maybe there were only 2!! :lol:
traveller7
29-06-2013, 11:42
Well done xenon
Well done! I tried again but no good, might try for back row ones. You could have seats anywhere, mine Wednesday were row O. The seats are allocated when you buy depending where you were in the queue but you find out when you get there. Basically they have them in an envelope with your details and you just pick up.
Row O still better than row Z I guess. Somewhere on my order it said seats 11 and 12 or something. If that refers to how far in queue that may be pretty far down so may be further back seats. But still all good (even if I end up in row Z lol!)
Seriously returns are all down to luck! Hope you get lucky in the back seats and for rest of tournament
traveller7
29-06-2013, 12:17
Im in zd and got my tickets in ballot! Im happy just to be on centre though
WimbledonAce
29-06-2013, 12:43
Row O still better than row Z I guess. Somewhere on my order it said seats 11 and 12 or something. If that refers to how far in queue that may be pretty far down so may be further back seats. But still all good (even if I end up in row Z lol!)
Seriously returns are all down to luck! Hope you get lucky in the back seats and for rest of tournament
11 and 12 should be good! I think I was in the 40s. Think you should get pretty good seats! You must have been straight in, I think it is key as to when you refresh.
Well done Xe - I tried but didn't have any luck. :(
11 and 12 should be good! I think I was in the 40s. Think you should get pretty good seats! You must have been straight in, I think it is key as to when you refresh.
Ah ok cool. Thanks :) I didn't realise there would be up to 40 returns! Could have been fewer for 2nd monday though who knows! Lol! Guess will wait and see!
Am so sorry Genbrit :( It is really tough! I think I tried once at 5 seconds to and then straight after again! My computer seemed fast today :confused:
Hi I am new to the forum, been on it for a while but decided to register today :)
I am looking for some help if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am heading to Wimbledon on Monday morning and hoping to join the queue for the mens qf day hoping to get tickets for the Wednesday. What are my chances of getting a ticket and being in the first 500 considering I am going to be there from around 9am Monday? I am also looking to get into the grounds for Tuesday, Thursday 100% and if I can for the Monday late afternoon / night. looking forward to see some real life live tennis. Highly looking forward to it just a bit nervous as I am heading down myself!
Thanks in advance :D
Hi I am new to the forum, been on it for a while but decided to register today :)
I am looking for some help if anyone can point me in the right direction. I am heading to Wimbledon on Monday morning and hoping to join the queue for the mens qf day hoping to get tickets for the Wednesday. What are my chances of getting a ticket and being in the first 500 considering I am going to be there from around 9am Monday? I am also looking to get into the grounds for Tuesday, Thursday 100% and if I can for the Monday late afternoon / night. looking forward to see some real life live tennis. Highly looking forward to it just a bit nervous as I am heading down myself!
Thanks in advance :D
Hi. Welcome to the forum!
If you are queuing up overnight monday to try and get tickets for wednesday you have to stay in the queue and can't get grounds for tuesday
An option could be to get grounds for tuesday and leave early to queue overnight for wednesday however I have no idea if you would get centre court that way. 1 night may be enough queuing up overnight if you get to the queue say tuesday morning
:welcome: to the forum wd2003
If you are queueing from Monday morning for Wednesday, you can't go in on Monday and Tuesday - you have to be in the queue (you can leave the queue for short periods for necessary things like getting food, but you can't stake your place then go off for the day). I think you'd definitely have to be there Monday morning to be in the first 500 for Wednesday - people are queueing so early this year.
Did anyone go watch the final on murray mount last year? What time would you have to get there to get into grounds? Worried because I can only get the first tube to wimbledon which means that I may not be able to get there till maybe 8 (as it's sunday). Any idea what time the capacity was reached last year and if I would have any chance of getting in?
Thanks :)
Thanks for the replies :thanks:
So far I have found out to I say hi to the stewards to get a position then set up my tent. Do I have to stay with the tent and not go anywhere except for food and drink? I did hear the q was rather mental this year on the news and on Facebook. Ill be able to stick it because I have always wanted to go and I am going to Melbourne to live in August and I don't know if I will be able to make Wimbledon for the next few years or not. I done the Australian open ground tour last year and will definitely be there for the next tournament. Looking forward to that too but always wanted to do Wimbledon.
Will I be Ok going myself? I have heard good things about the queue.
:welcome:to the forum wd2003
themass15
30-06-2013, 08:25
Managed to get a ticket for Court 3 on Ticketmaster this a.m. Whilst I would rather see Andy on Centre, quite happy with that.
WimbledonAce
30-06-2013, 09:01
I got some back seats! In a bit of a daze at the mo!
themass15
30-06-2013, 09:22
Well done!
Well done Wimbledonace
WD, from what I have heard you can nip off for a bit, no more than an hour to get food and drink or get it delivered (will be people will flyers)
Should be fine alone too and am sure you can make friends in the queue too
Wimbledon have tweeted that already the centre and court 1 allocations in queue are full
Thanks for the replies :thanks:
So far I have found out to I say hi to the stewards to get a position then set up my tent. Do I have to stay with the tent and not go anywhere except for food and drink? I did hear the q was rather mental this year on the news and on Facebook. Ill be able to stick it because I have always wanted to go and I am going to Melbourne to live in August and I don't know if I will be able to make Wimbledon for the next few years or not. I done the Australian open ground tour last year and will definitely be there for the next tournament. Looking forward to that too but always wanted to do Wimbledon.
Will I be Ok going myself? I have heard good things about the queue.
Look out for the ANDY Boys when you go to Melbourne. One of them is a member of this forum.
WimbledonAce
30-06-2013, 12:18
I think I am literally at the back! Can't be as high up when I was on Arthur Ashe though, lol!
I think I am literally at the back! Can't be as high up when I was on Arthur Ashe though, lol!
To be honest the views from right at the back (been there) are still pretty good! :)
traveller7
30-06-2013, 16:06
To be honest the views from right at the back (been there) are still pretty good! :)
I was right near the back on no 1 court 5 yrs ago and was good view.
Im in row zd on centre this time which looks like a similar view good enough for me!
I think I am literally at the back! Can't be as high up when I was on Arthur Ashe though, lol!
One good thing - you won't get sunburnt up there! One year I was down in the bottom corner, to the left of the Royal Box as you look at it, which is the last corner to lose the sun in the evening - that was a very long day to be sitting in the sun!:wimberry:
RoastLamb
30-06-2013, 18:11
I think I was in the back row in 2009 when I shared Linda's ticket for centre court. It was still a good view and best of all it was in the shade coz it was a boiling day.
dewster99
30-06-2013, 18:23
has anyone driven to Wimbly? Just thinking about going for the final, if Andy makes it, as if I drive I can get there earlier. What's parking like in terms of cost and where is best to park?
The earliest car park to open is Car Park 6 which opens at 6am and costs £20 or £25 (I forget which). On Friday I was too early for the car park so went into one of the front garden car parks, which cost me £20. The lady who owned the house said that she opens at 5am each morning. There are a whole lot of houses near AELTC doing this, they try to flag you down as you arrive. I will definitely go to her again.
traveller7
30-06-2013, 20:13
I have forgotten how long it takes to walk from southfields tube to wimbledon about 30mins?
themass15
30-06-2013, 20:21
Nearer to 15 mins
traveller7
30-06-2013, 20:28
Oh thanks thats not too bad then!
I have forgotten how long it takes to walk from southfields tube to wimbledon about 30mins?
Or can take the bus
WimbledonAce
30-06-2013, 22:04
Nearly bed time I think, all ready for tomorrow!
traveller7
30-06-2013, 22:07
Yep off to bed in a moment cant wait!
Hope everyone has a good time tomorrow those going and those watching on tv etc cheer loudly!
WimbledonAce
30-06-2013, 22:14
Yep off to bed in a moment cant wait!
Hope everyone has a good time tomorrow those going and those watching on tv etc cheer loudly!
Lets hope we have great matches! Go Andy!
Lets hope we have great matches! Go Andy!
Don't forget Laura too!
I think I will head off to sleep soon. Taking plenty of water and snacks too I hope!
Murray rocks
01-07-2013, 08:09
Have fun everyone going today, Im going again tommorow got a court 1 seat so am hoping rain stays away!!
themass15
01-07-2013, 21:37
Had a good day today although I didn't get to see Andy. I saw the Court 3 singles match and then queued for Centre and saw Djokovic v Haas. So wanted Haas to win.
Haven't been on the forum since my (only) trip to Wimby this year on Friday. We got to the queue at 6.30 and I was queue number 2646. The time actually flew by in the queue. Saw Linda who was in the line next to us.
Our plan was always to get straight in the re-sales queue so we legged it straight there when the gates opened. There were probably about 40-50 people in front of us! The stewards warned us we would have at least a 6 hour wait in the rain ..... and rain it did but the time actually passed quite quickly and we could see the big screen so watched Laura win. We heard that they closed the re-sales queue after an hour or so - don't know if that is normally the case.
Anyway, we were over the moon to finally get our CC tickets at 4.40pm which was in the 3rd set of Almagro / Jerzy so we saw him win and all of Andy's match. We were buzzing - definitely worth it and all for £30 (£20 ground pass plus £10 re-sale ticket). Our seats were in the middle section, row H, right in the centre so great view of the court and close enough to see the players expressions.
So what was looking like a wash out turned into a great day for us.
themass15
02-07-2013, 06:41
So glad you enjoyed your day Caro. As you say time in the queue flies by. Having said that the longest I have spent at resales is 4 hours so you beat that by quite some way but it was clearly worth it! I haven't seen Andy play yet (although I did see him at Aorangi Park and in the Royal Box) and cannot wait to see him tomorrow.
supergran
02-07-2013, 09:01
Leaving this afternoon. Virgin train to Euston and then a pre-booked taxi to hotel. Looking forward to tomorrow but as Andy will probably be on Centre and the weather forecast is dodgy am a bit worried. Don't know whether to join resale queue but that would be a waste of our Court 1 seats if we have to spend all day in it. Just have to play it by ear and see how it goes. Hope others going today and tomorrow have a lovely time.:grass::strawberry:
Leaving this afternoon. Virgin train to Euston and then a pre-booked taxi to hotel. Looking forward to tomorrow but as Andy will probably be on Centre and the weather forecast is dodgy am a bit worried. Don't know whether to join resale queue but that would be a waste of our Court 1 seats if we have to spend all day in it. Just have to play it by ear and see how it goes. Hope others going today and tomorrow have a lovely time.:grass::strawberry:
You never know there may be someone willing to do a swap when you get there........worth a try because, sadly, not everyone is an Andy fan.
supergran
02-07-2013, 09:36
Thanks Pat...had thought of standing outside Centre and calling out my request.:lol:
Thanks Pat...had thought of standing outside Centre and calling out my request.:lol:
What.......shy and retiring you? Surely not............:lol:
Glad your patience paid off Caro and you ended up seeing Andy. Wish I had queued now on Friday but the rain did put me off, so kudos to you.
Have a great day Supergran
themass15
02-07-2013, 11:48
I would swap with you Supergran if Andy is on Court No. 1!
Had no luck with ticketmaster this morning for tomorrow. Will try returns for Friday CC tickets but I really doubt there will be many returns for men's semifinal tickets!!??
Had no luck with ticketmaster this morning for tomorrow. Will try returns for Friday CC tickets but I really doubt there will be many returns for men's semifinal tickets!!??
I will be trying for the final. Not fancying my chances though
That is brilliant Caro! So glad you got to watch Andy after waiting a while in resales! Well worth the wait! Had similar on Wednesday
On Wednesday I had planned to get ground passes and then try resales which was harder as Andy was only 2nd on court 1. Queuing up at 6:50 I wasn't let in unfortunately till 11:30 and feared my chances but was 40-50 in the queue. I found Andy practising. After practise he said he'd try and give me his towel after his match for the charity raffle and to ask one of his team or something.
The resale queue went relatively quickly. Saw bits on Aorangi, big screen and court 18. Once a few tickets started coming it was painfully agonising! Most wanted centre for fed but say about 3/4 wanted court 1. During the first match those in front got court 1 and was back to waiting for me! About 2 games in the steward went walking up agonisingly slow saying court 1, court 1 single... I was holding my breath and luckily he reached me! Tried very hard not to run to court 1! Was row R but still very good view! Great match by Andy though Lu hit the ball very well and didn't miss an overhead. Shortly before I thought the match would end I went to the queue at player's exit. Almost didn't get in as they said mainly children as many there! But luckily they let me through. Andy remembered about the towel and gave it to me :) Such a great guy! Embarrassingly was on tv with GB flag wrapped around me lol!
Then went and watched Colin and jonny win which was great! After the match, went to the hill and in a brilliant atmosphere saw the last game and TB for Fed to lose! Awesome day!
themass15
02-07-2013, 15:50
Wow sounds like you had a great day Xenon. I am envious!
traveller7
02-07-2013, 15:51
Someone on henman hill had a flag wrapped round them and was told to remove it as its the rules?!
Someone on henman hill had a flag wrapped round them and was told to remove it as its the rules?!
Quite possibly I got away with it! I was told after andy's match yesterday to put my flag in my bag as too big but job had already been done :)
Wow sounds like you had a great day Xenon. I am envious!
I guess I just got lucky
Saw you on TV getting the towel Xe. I told my family that it looked like you. So glad for you and nice of Andy.
themass15
02-07-2013, 19:44
So looking forward to seeing Andy tomorrow and really pleased Delpo v Ferrer is on Centre rather than Djokovic v Berydch.
traveller7
02-07-2013, 19:46
So looking forward to seeing Andy tomorrow and really pleased Delpo v Ferrer is on Centre rather than Djokovic v Berydch.
Have a great time!:GBflag:
So looking forward to seeing Andy tomorrow and really pleased Delpo v Ferrer is on Centre rather than Djokovic v Berydch.
Have a blast!
You've got the best possible lineup, themass!
themass15
02-07-2013, 21:06
Really happy and has paid the expensive ticket worthwhile!
Great stuff themass, I hope you have a wonderful day - though judging by the schedule I'm sure you will!!
millypops
03-07-2013, 08:52
Thanks Pat...had thought of standing outside Centre and calling out my request.:lol:
Someone has just said on the BBC site that they have got Centre Court tickets and would rather watch the matches on No 1 Court today, so if you ask around SG you might be lucky.hope you are.
My friend and I are #1 & #2 in the resale queue, so hopeful of getting on Centre at some point! Raining at the moment...
Just said hello to Supergran!
traveller7
03-07-2013, 10:11
My friend and I are #1 & #2 in the resale queue, so hopeful of getting on Centre at some point! Raining at the moment...
Just said hello to Supergran!
Cross fingers have fun!
My friend and I are #1 & #2 in the resale queue, so hopeful of getting on Centre at some point! Raining at the moment...
Just said hello to Supergran!
Good luck!
DrewZiph
03-07-2013, 11:04
grrrrrrrrr no tickets for friday. I was so fast too! :(
Oh my!!!!!
I just got a single ticket for Friday! Was really nervous and fidgety when typing in the silly security stuff too! I went on Friday on court 1 and although I still had a great day and saw a really great second round match with Ferrer and watched Andy's Robredo win on the hill, the rain wasn't all that great and I missed going to Aorangi to see the players practice before the covers were up and when it stopped raining and the covers went off we rushed to our Court 1 seat to see Ferrer. So very much looking forward to seeing Aorangi without the covers on this time!!!! (And of course the Men's semifinals!!!!)
Talk about being fidgety waiting for ticketmaster to come through, I'm fidgety even now! Very excited and very happy right now! Also, I have been meaning to type up my blog for last Friday but I'll do it over the weekend now and I'll have another Friday to type up!
Sorry to hear that Drew :sad: Hopefully you'll be lucky in the reserved seating allocation, or even for the final!
Hope those going today get onto Centre!
Elenive, I didn't realise you were there on Friday - if I'd known we could have said hello.
I didn't try today for a ticket for Friday - with my luck, if I'd got a ticket you know what would then happen today - didn't want to jinx things :cauldron:
JAMES4578
03-07-2013, 11:26
Marvellous Elenive,well done! I was at the Men's semis once before though that was the year Andy lost to Roddick . Pity it didn't work out Drew but hopefully you'll be successful another time. I had a fab time on manic Monday and whilst a pity Laura didn't win seen most of Andy's match on the hill when the weather was brilliant,as I'm going to Croatia can't really go down again though.
Murray rocks
03-07-2013, 11:32
grrrrrrrrr no tickets for friday. I was so fast too! :(
Try tommorow morning at 9am.
I've just been interviewed for Wimbledon Live, so avoid the website!
Wow - what a day! Hope you get those CC tix in time for Andy.
Hope those going today get onto Centre!
Elenive, I didn't realise you were there on Friday - if I'd known we could have said hello.
I didn't try today for a ticket for Friday - with my luck, if I'd got a ticket you know what would then happen today - didn't want to jinx things :cauldron:
Oh! I had forgotten you were planning to go on the Friday, that's a shame! Although I'll probably consider going to future DC home ties so might bump into you there!
Marvellous Elenive,well done! I was at the Men's semis once before though that was the year Andy lost to Roddick . Pity it didn't work out Drew but hopefully you'll be successful another time. I had a fab time on manic Monday and whilst a pity Laura didn't win seen most of Andy's match on the hill when the weather was brilliant,as I'm going to Croatia can't really go down again though.
Thanks James, yeah that was a massive shame when Andy lost to Roddick :sad: Great that you got to see Laura's match on magic Monday! Pity it didn't go her way but looking at the Court 1 schedule for Monday you got some really good matches, the Tomic/Berdy match must have been a great watch!
I've just been interviewed for Wimbledon Live, so avoid the website!
Now that's amazingly cool!
Hope you get good seats Hawks.
Will look out for you on Wimbledon Live. :)
Yeah!!! Well done elenive! You'll have a mega day! Maybe there were only single returns! Hope you have some fab seats!
Good luck ronnie and supergran! Good news is that delpo is continuing and hitting the ball fab which could make it a longer match! Hopefully you'll get in for most of Andy! What time did you get into the queue?
Just seen you on Wimbledon Live Hawkeye! Great position in the resales queue, very much hope you get a ticket to see all of Andy's match! Looks like Ferrer is fighting back in the second and is still on serve (he just saved a break point at 4-4 actually :o!) so hopefully that match will go into a 4th or a 5th set!
We're in! We even got a pair! :yahoo:
JAMES4578
03-07-2013, 14:32
Well done Hawkeye!
traveller7
03-07-2013, 14:39
Congrats enjoy!
dewster99
03-07-2013, 15:04
2 questions: Can I queue over night on Saturday to get a ground pass for Sunday? Secondly, once you get a ground pass can you go in and out of the grounds?
Sallydaisy
03-07-2013, 18:21
2 questions: Can I queue over night on Saturday to get a ground pass for Sunday? Secondly, once you get a ground pass can you go in and out of the grounds?
Yes, you can queue and people do!
Once in the queue you're not supposed to leave your tent unattended or leave Wimbledon Park.
Yes, you can go in and out of the grounds but you need to get your hand stamped and hang on tight to your ticket. I'm not sure how many time you can go in and out of the AELTC.
WimbledonAce
03-07-2013, 19:07
Had a great day on Monday with my back seat tickets! As others have said you can still see everything and it would definitely not put me off getting them again. My dad came with me this time and was also really pleased with them. Seems to be quite sheltered at the back, more so than when I had my row o tickets last week so nice and cosy. People up there were all nice too and really into the tennis. Still managed to get photos ok. Only 1 thing - we were by the lift and it kept pinging which was a bit annoying. Great day though and well worth doing if you aren't successful in ballot etc.
traveller7
03-07-2013, 19:16
I was at back too on monday got some nice pica.
Only annoying thing was the clicking of the paps behind us constantly! How many shots do they need to take of serving etc you would of thought they would be experts by now!
Congrats Elenive on getting your ticket, enjoy. Drew, I tried ticketmaster as well with no luck. Let's hope we do better tomorrow. Hawkeye glad you managed to get in today, what a match!!! Hope SG managed to swap tickets and everyone had a good day.
Wow Hawkeye - can't wait for the blog ;)!!! What a match to have witnessed.
I've never done the Ticketmaster before, I've read from my purchase email that I will need to go to the ticket office and show the relevant information and photo ID etc, but where is the ticket office? Which gate should I go too?
I think it says on your email, doesn't it? From what I remember, it's the nearest gate to Car Park 6. Someone will escort you in to the office where you pick up your ticket(s).
themass15
03-07-2013, 21:14
Had an amazing day today. Great seat on Centre and I sat next to someone who is nearly as keen on tennis as I am. So pleased that Delpo won too. Just hope he is not too injured after his nasty fall today. Must have seen you Hawkeye as I went up to the resale queue. I cannot believe people leave so early. Must be people on hospitality.
Glad you had a great day, themass!
Well it does mention Gate 4 but I'm a little confused by that because on the website map of the grounds Gate 4 is for Debenture Holders...
Anyway it does say just show the relevant info to the security guards and they will direct you, just thought I'd ask though so I can get to the ticket office ASAP and make my way to Aorangi before it builds up with people!
Well it does mention Gate 4 but I'm a little confused by that because on the website map of the grounds Gate 4 is for Debenture Holders...
Anyway it does say just show the relevant info to the security guards and they will direct you, just thought I'd ask though so I can get to the ticket office ASAP and make my way to Aorangi before it builds up with people!
The resale tickets are often debenture tickets. The email will give you all the instructions.
Wow Hawkeye, you got in really early! I think we had to wait so long in the re-sales queue because of the rain and little prospect of significant play on other courts plus no other big names except Ferrer who was first match on court 1. No-one wanted court 1or 2 re-sales. Despite the long wait, would definitely do it again.
Glad you had a great day themass. Did you have a good seat?
themass15
04-07-2013, 06:15
Had a pretty good seat Caro. I was in Row J opposite the Royal Box and it was pretty amazing. Not sure I could afford to do it again but the day couldn't have turned out better, especially after the start of the Ferrer v Delpo match when I didn't think it would continue and then I thought Andy was going to be walloped by Verdasco. Couldn't have been more wrong, thank goodness!
Went online this morning but decided the tix were too expensive :crying:
Tried again this morning but no luck!!! :crying:
Went online this morning but decided the tix were too expensive :crying:
:crying: The prices are so ridiculous in the latter stages!!
traveller7
04-07-2013, 10:53
The way I was shouting at the TV, doing the sign of the cross leaping up and down its a good job I wasnt on centre hahaha
The way I was shouting at the TV, doing the sign of the cross leaping up and down its a good job I wasnt on centre hahaha
Hehehe! Well if you were on centre you probably would have ended up on TV!!! :big grin:
Went online this morning but decided the tix were too expensive :crying:
Did you succeed in getting the tickets on ticketmaster though before deciding? #givesushope ;)
:crying: The prices are so ridiculous in the latter stages!!
It sure it! Trying to figure out whether to try for final tickets if Andy reaches and then justifying it as a once in a lifetime experience if I am successful lol
It sure it! Trying to figure out whether to try for final tickets if Andy reaches and then justifying it as a once in a lifetime experience if I am successful lol
Yeah tough call, although I would personally probably give in to the lifetime experience, especially if Andy does get to the final and then wins it... first British winner in 77 years! Although I won't try for final tickets as I'm going tomorrow and can't afford to go on two of the expensive days.
themass15
04-07-2013, 14:08
Good luck to you all if you do try. I wanted to go tomorrow but have to get up at 3.45 a.m on Saturday so decided against it. Unless the people in Italy have Sky I won't see the final and will be on tenterhooks wondering what has happened should Andy make it. Now have to wait until the end of October when I am going to the Paris Masters again and then the 02 the following week.
Did you succeed in getting the tickets on ticketmaster though before deciding? #givesushope ;)
Yes
Didn't realise you could get tix for the final.
No lucktoday with returns final tickets :(
Those there today have certainly got their money's worth!
themass15
05-07-2013, 20:26
You're not kidding - it must have been absolutely wonderful to be there.
Those there today have certainly got their money's worth!
Oh, yes! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Absolutely epic day out.
Thanks for the help I had a cracking few days out :)
millypops
08-07-2013, 11:09
Good to hear that everyone who went to the grounds had a good time, I enjoyed every minute of the match with 2 good friends, we had smoked salmon and prawns and strawberries washed down with a bottle of Rose.
I think in the future Wimbledon tickets are going to be even harder to come by, long gone are the days when I got 2 lots of finals day tickets in the ballot
traveller7
08-07-2013, 11:18
So glad that people from here got to go throughout the tournament, I feel so lucky to have gone and seen the two finalists in action. Cant wait for what the rest of the year holds for Andy and for us!
Murray rocks
08-07-2013, 12:55
So glad that people from here got to go throughout the tournament, I feel so lucky to have gone and seen the two finalists in action. Cant wait for what the rest of the year holds for Andy and for us!
Best Wimbledon ever. So glad i was there yesterday on Murray mount. Best sporting moment full stop. Incredible!! I don't see how that can be topped.
ProdigyEng
18-07-2013, 23:41
Great to see both finalists live, and of course the winner :D.
themass15
19-07-2013, 06:55
Trust me to miss the best sporting moment! I was in the middle of the Italian countryside (lovely as it may be) waiting to hear by text from my sister. Managed to get an Italian paper the following day (kept harping on about the 77 year wait) and then managed to get a Daily Mail on the Tuesday. Absolutely fantastic.:strawberry:
Murray rocks
19-07-2013, 08:56
Trust me to miss the best sporting moment! I was in the middle of the Italian countryside (lovely as it may be) waiting to hear by text from my sister. Managed to get an Italian paper the following day (kept harping on about the 77 year wait) and then managed to get a Daily Mail on the Tuesday. Absolutely fantastic.:strawberry:
I think i bought a copy of every paper on the Monday. So nice to keep.
Still wading my way through the newspaper articles! For once one of them mentions the Murray grandparents - it's usually just the Erskines who get a mention.
I nearly lost all my papers .... hubby had put them out for recycling!!! Aarrgh!! Managed to rescue them in time! :phew:
JAMES4578
22-07-2013, 12:51
I nearly lost all my papers .... hubby had put them out for recycling!!! Aarrgh!! Managed to rescue them in time! :phew:
Such a relief Caro!
Murray rocks
22-07-2013, 13:56
I nearly lost all my papers .... hubby had put them out for recycling!!! Aarrgh!! Managed to rescue them in time! :phew:
ha ha men eh?
Murray rocks
26-07-2013, 14:21
Don't think Wimbledon 2013 can be topped. Still can't believe what i witnessed on Sunday July 7th 2013. Glad i was there on Murray Mount it was special. Best moment of my sporting life ever. Love watching this from the BBC brings a tear to my eye.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5UtozEOu1U
traveller7
26-07-2013, 14:29
Ah man still seems so unreal!
themass15
26-07-2013, 15:20
Keep thinking the only Wimbledon final I have ever missed .....
Keep thinking the only Wimbledon final I have ever missed .....
I have never missed one and always refuse to go ANYWHERE on men's finals day. Husband wouldn't dare even suggest it! I booked tickets to go to a show ages in advance once then realised it was mens finals day and gave the tickets away!!
themass15
29-07-2013, 09:33
It is a long story as to why I missed it and it will not happen again. We were in Italy in the middle of countryside in Emilia Romagna so there was no possibility of watching it on TV. I have watched the final twice since I've been back and ordered the DVD. I do have 7 sessions of the ATP World Tour Finals to look forward to and am also going to the Paris Masters on 31st October. Doesn't make up for it I know but it helps.
Murray rocks
29-07-2013, 11:51
I have never missed one and always refuse to go ANYWHERE on men's finals day. Husband wouldn't dare even suggest it! I booked tickets to go to a show ages in advance once then realised it was mens finals day and gave the tickets away!!
I declare myself unavailable all thro Wimbledon. People just have to do without me for 2 weeks of the year. If they don't like it i really don't care.
supergran
29-07-2013, 12:59
I remember well 1990 as I was in hospital after a major operation. I had so many visitors each afternoon and evening. I was in a two-bedded room and when the other patient was discharged was entirely alone which I didn't mind as visitors made up for it. There was a large lounge close by for patients to socialise and there was a tv in the room. On the Saturday before the Wimbledon Final I instructed everyone that I didn't want anyone visiting for the Men's Final. I made my way to the TV room and it was empty. This was great and I settled down to watch the match. Then I heard a voice "Hello Miss, how are you?" One of my Sixth Form students walked in with flowers and chocolates. I looked at her and told her it was lovely to see her but I'd asked for no visitors. She laughed telling me she knew I was a tennis fanatic and she wouldn't stay long. We sat in silence watching the match and having a few chocolates. I felt awful really especially as before she left she took my flowers and put them in a vase in my room. We laughed about it afterwards. It was also World Cup Year and I was probably the only person who didn't see Gazza cry!!
supergran
31-07-2013, 15:23
Lovely story SG!I have many more about my Wimbledon obsession. Perhaps we could start a new Thread.:wimbly::wimbly:
themass15
31-07-2013, 15:57
Me too but some aren't for posting on here! I have been going every year since 1997. Started by queuing for the Peoples' Sunday but before that I went as a child and quite regularly until 1983 then for some reason I stopped going. I guess it was the Henman - Rusedski era that got me hooked again.
Murray rocks
31-07-2013, 17:31
I have many more about my Wimbledon obsession. Perhaps we could start a new Thread.:wimbly::wimbly:
Good idea!!! I LOVE Wimbledon best two weeks of the year.
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