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roytennisfan
03-07-2017, 11:21
Returns can keep appearing, i kept trying for today until last evening
traveller7
03-07-2017, 12:20
My dad is desperate to go to wimbledon this year and wants to queue to get in. Only day I can go is Magic Monday but what time would we need to get there to get a chance to get a groundpass??
WimbledonWestie
03-07-2017, 12:21
Just tried for returns to no avail. I don't want to click any more street signs!..
And sometimes we get to draw round them! Ugh!
Lol! My least favourite is the store front one.
My dad is desperate to go to wimbledon this year and wants to queue to get in. Only day I can go is Magic Monday but what time would we need to get there to get a chance to get a groundpass??
I went on that day 2 years ago, got there at about half 5 and got a grounds pass. :)
traveller7
03-07-2017, 15:01
Lol! My least favourite is the store front one.
I went on that day 2 years ago, got there at about half 5 and got a grounds pass. :)
Never going to be able to get there that early unfortunately no trains from here that early
Maybe go the evening before and camp?
On court 3 now watching aljaz :) back to centre after :)
traveller7
03-07-2017, 15:27
I would be up for that but my two ageing parents not so much :)!
My mum and I stayed in a hotel and then got the tube to get there that early. I think about 6am is the time you're looking at to be sure of a grounds pass going from tweets I've seen - I'm not sure how late you can get away with.
Hope you're having a great day Jerry! Glad you got to see Andy win.
exislander
03-07-2017, 16:04
On court 3 now watching aljaz :) back to centre after :)
Watching Aljaz match - spotted your t-shirts!
Shame about the set though :( anyone know what numbe rthe queue is for 2moro
https://twitter.com/viewfromtheq?lang=en
800 4 hours ago...
We Kept checking back but it didn't update in hours so we left at about 5.30 and headed back to the queue. Had the choice of 1 or 2 when they came with the wristbands but picked 2. Delpo is playing. Lots must have done the same as they had lots of 1 and not many 2s and we were 1097 + in the queue. Also a bunch waiting for Murray tomorrows and even fed on Thursday. Saw Gill this morning. Last day for us. Back to normal life tomorrow . Enjoy the tennis from home or here guys :)
Hey guys. I'm based nearish to Wimbledon tomorrow and Thursday. Thinking to join the queue and just getting a ground pass for a couple of hours. What would you expect it to be like at around 5pm?
I did it last year for the QFs, and the queue was empty, but with it being second round and therefore play on the outdoor courts, I imagine it will be busier.
Won't get to see much, but had a nice couple of hours last time last year and wouldn't mind bringing a mate along as they're interested.
Hi! Someone asked the queue Twitter that today (https://twitter.com/ViewFromTheQ/status/882162906296614912) and they said there would be a bit of a wait but not that long. Best to keep checking Twitter on the days you're thinking though as Wimbledon have said it's currently over capacity for today.
Thanks. Will play it by ear then. If when I finish the queue is fine then will try to get in, if not, then just go out and eat. Turns out I should finish earlier than that though could play in my favour.
Yeah at 6pm yesterday it was at capacity. Just keep checking :)
Well guys after trying, trying and trying again we were successful in getting tickets yesterday on ticketmaster, row zb, really happy, first time ever, with the exception of the extra Sunday last year, but that doesn't count......so happy....
themass15
05-07-2017, 09:26
Well guys after trying, trying and trying again we were successful in getting tickets yesterday on ticketmaster, row zb, really happy, first time ever, with the exception of the extra Sunday last year, but that doesn't count......so happy....
Well done Maud, saw you sitting on Centre on Monday in JerryD's seats.
Well guys after trying, trying and trying again we were successful in getting tickets yesterday on ticketmaster, row zb, really happy, first time ever, with the exception of the extra Sunday last year, but that doesn't count......so happy....
Wow well done! So two forumers so far have been successful, that's not a bad rate is it! I'm gonna keep trying! :thumbup:
Speedy Hawk
05-07-2017, 20:00
Well guys after trying, trying and trying again we were successful in getting tickets yesterday on ticketmaster, row zb, really happy, first time ever, with the exception of the extra Sunday last year, but that doesn't count......so happy....
Well done keep trying and finally get ticket!
WimbledonWestie
06-07-2017, 00:05
Had a wonderful time today with my centre court tickets- the Konta match worth it alone but so special to finally see Andy win at Wimbledon- on previous visits he's been on another court, not paying or lost to dimitrov or rained off v civic. Met Murray Tocks when leaving, sorry to miss Caro and Gill but hope to see Angie Saturday.
Yeah at 6pm yesterday it was at capacity. Just keep checking :)
Where did you check/found out. The view from the q twitter page only seems to mention people queueing in the morning.
Wimbledon tweet if it's at capacity.
Had a wonderful time today with my centre court tickets- the Konta match worth it alone but so special to finally see Andy win at Wimbledon- on previous visits he's been on another court, not paying or lost to dimitrov or rained off v civic. Met Murray Tocks when leaving, sorry to miss Caro and Gill but hope to see Angie Saturday.
Great! What a day to be on centre. :)
The tweet was from Wimbledon. Sometimes the Q responds to questions about capacity in the day but this year they have been really bad about responding to anything. Vast majority of updates are just a number posted by someone in the Q with a time.
A little note about resales for anyone who hasn't done that before (we hadn't either), you can only leave the line for 29 minutes for food/loos not 30 like in the Q.
There is no shelter at all so you may want to bring some. I treated myself to a wimble brolly to hide from the intense heat.
It's mainly sitting on the grass so you might want a picnic blanket. The couple on benches fill very quickly.
It's £10 for a centre resale, but Court 2 is £5. I'm not sure about Court 1
It's cash or card unlike the main ticket turnstiles (and they prefer card)
There is free wifi
Tickets don't start selling until 3pm
Shoot sorry I didn't realise it was so many or so long Don't know if non - mods can move posts. Apologies guys
There are lots too. The first is the top of page 47. Sorry
Oh, I'm not complaining, I just wouldn't want it to get lost in this thread for the future.
Oh, and I'm only on page 27!
Yeah number were given to everyone. Just told to you not written on a card or anything. Then every so often a guy would com a do a sort of register to make sure every number was still there and if they had gone to the loonor something check with those around where they were. Then come back a bit later to make sure they were back.
Oh right OK. When I was there, there was one guy in particular in the queue who sort of took it upon himself to keep an eye on the queue so that was quite handy haha. There was no register though, unless there was someone checking without us realising!
Edit: I just had a look at train prices and they are good aren't they!..
Just home from a wonderful 3 days at Wimby. Spent time with quite a few forummers. Yesterday queued from 3.50am in main queue! Did it mainly to get pole position for resales queue ... then got in wrong holding queue so ended up at 31 and 32 in resales queue! :doh: so we were behind people who got to main queue an hour after us! :grrr: The heat was brutal, we queued for over 12 hours in total but we got to see all of Andy and Rafa's matches so we were happy, happy, happy. Would do it all again in a heartbeat ... I want to go back now!!
The first couple of days we just did the outside courts and watched Andy on the hill on Monday. Was hoping for no 2 court on Tuesday to see DelPo but unlike last year 4.45am was not early enough for show courts. Ironically yesterday, when we didn't want them, we were offered both no 1 and no 2 court! We have learnt so much as queue amateurs, have absorbed it all and can't wait to put it into practice next year! May even camp ...
goldfish
06-07-2017, 21:27
Off to join the queue in the morning. Hope to get in (won't arrive till 6.30/7) but will spend most of the day on the hill, maybe a little on the outside courts to stretch the legs. Picnic ready, 2 alarms set.
You will be camping you mean :) we will meet you there :)
I'm determined to camp next year - hold me to my word!! A part of me still thinks I'm doing it this year lol.
I will Naomi. It would be great if a number of us could get there around the same time and camp together. Murray of course will be on as defending champ. I also now have a lead on showers :)
Yeah that would be great! :) Here's hoping. ;) And oh that sounds good! It definitely sounds handy camping with people who've camped before!
Infact neither of you have to wait til next year if your are off next Monday as on Saturday we are going back down and camping again for Monday. Then coming home Monday night. Yes we are all mental :) :) we just knew we could fit in as me and Liv are off so why not :)
Not that we didn't love you visiting is in the queue caro and Gill but next year you should stay :) or Saturday :)
suttontennis
07-07-2017, 07:31
after failing in the general ballot, reserve ballot, LTA members ballot and even our Tennis Club ballot (of which I'm administrator !), I wasn't holding out much hope of getting anything on TM. I've been 'testing' the website all week and not been successful with either the returns or reserved. I was really hoping to go on Saturday so yesterday was the key day for returns. I logged on and amazingly got a ticket. HOWEVER, about a month ago my computer was hacked and as a precaution I cancelled all my debit and credit cards. I got new ones straight away, but don't carry them with me unless I actually need to, and keep a note of my card details at work, where I was logged on when I got the ticket. BUT, I suddenly realised I hadn't updated the note I keep at work with my new card details, so I was floundering for 5 mins hoping the old cards were still usable, but of course they weren't, so after 4 attempts I got thrown out of TM site, and lost the ticket ! So I'm pinning my hopes on the reserved sale at 9am today. My head is still sore from after I banged it on the wall when I realised my mistake !!
suttontennis
07-07-2017, 08:15
after failing in the general ballot, reserve ballot, LTA members ballot and even our Tennis Club ballot (of which I'm administrator !), I wasn't holding out much hope of getting anything on TM. I've been 'testing' the website all week and not been successful with either the returns or reserved. I was really hoping to go on Saturday so yesterday was the key day for returns. I logged on and amazingly got a ticket. HOWEVER, about a month ago my computer was hacked and as a precaution I cancelled all my debit and credit cards. I got new ones straight away, but don't carry them with me unless I actually need to, and keep a note of my card details at work, where I was logged on when I got the ticket. BUT, I suddenly realised I hadn't updated the note I keep at work with my new card details, so I was floundering for 5 mins hoping the old cards were still usable, but of course they weren't, so after 4 attempts I got thrown out of TM site, and lost the ticket ! So I'm pinning my hopes on the reserved sale at 9am today. My head is still sore from after I banged it on the wall when I realised my mistake !!
Update : Failed this morning. looks like red button for me..
Speedy Hawk
07-07-2017, 09:21
Oh no! Very bad luck. That seem too cruel.
I worrier type so I usually prepare all stuff ready even I probably don't need it but cos I worrier think bad luck stuff happen. So I have my credit card, ticketmaster website password, credit card secure password, address written down, mobile number written down, date I want go written down, etc. Cos ticketmaster tough and if get through and there timer mean pressure and I don't do pressure very well so have all that there my desk so if ask I won't panic cos it there.
Only needed my credit card for 3 digit number at back. Other stuff wasn't asked.
Update : Failed this morning. looks like red button for me..
Oh no I'm sorry you missed out like that! :(
If anyone wants a queue update, BBC Sport have just posted on instagram that there are enough people in the queue to fill Court 1 today and tomorrow.
Jerry - ooh wow! I'm busy Sunday morning but I'm still gonna be bearing that in mind when I watch Andy's match today. :')
DrewZiph
07-07-2017, 10:22
I did manage to get two tickets on Centre Court for tomorrow. First time ever succesful via ticketmaster after 10 years of missing out :)
JAMES4578
07-07-2017, 10:49
after failing in the general ballot, reserve ballot, LTA members ballot and even our Tennis Club ballot (of which I'm administrator !), I wasn't holding out much hope of getting anything on TM. I've been 'testing' the website all week and not been successful with either the returns or reserved. I was really hoping to go on Saturday so yesterday was the key day for returns. I logged on and amazingly got a ticket. HOWEVER, about a month ago my computer was hacked and as a precaution I cancelled all my debit and credit cards. I got new ones straight away, but don't carry them with me unless I actually need to, and keep a note of my card details at work, where I was logged on when I got the ticket. BUT, I suddenly realised I hadn't updated the note I keep at work with my new card details, so I was floundering for 5 mins hoping the old cards were still usable, but of course they weren't, so after 4 attempts I got thrown out of TM site, and lost the ticket ! So I'm pinning my hopes on the reserved sale at 9am today. My head is still sore from after I banged it on the wall when I realised my mistake !!
Hope you're head is ok, sorry it didn't work out!
I did manage to get two tickets on Centre Court for tomorrow. First time ever succesful via ticketmaster after 10 years of missing out :)
Marvellous, been quite a while then, well done Drew!
Speedy Hawk
07-07-2017, 10:50
I did manage to get two tickets on Centre Court for tomorrow. First time ever succesful via ticketmaster after 10 years of missing out :)
Well done! Same me Monday 1st week this week was first time I go Wimbledon for about 10 years too.
Back at work today :crying: after 2 fantastic days on Centre Court this week - Monday (ticketmaster reserved) & Wednesday (tennis club ballot).
Was great to meet several forumers on both days around the grounds, outside shops and queueing for the underground!
themass15
07-07-2017, 11:49
Shame I haven't caught up with anyone yet but I have seen people on Centre. Perhaps I will catch up with some before the tournament finishes!
Shame I haven't caught up with anyone yet but I have seen people on Centre. Perhaps I will catch up with some before the tournament finishes!
We are hoping to back on Monday. Didn't see you mon/tue/wed were you in then?
themass15
07-07-2017, 15:03
We are hoping to back on Monday. Didn't see you mon/tue/wed were you in then?
Hi Jerry, Jackie and I were there on Monday. We were opposite the Royal Box about two-thirds of the way back. I am there on Monday on my own in Section 204.
themass15
07-07-2017, 15:04
We are hoping to back on Monday. Didn't see you mon/tue/wed were you in then?
Also went yesterday and going again tomorrow. Don't seem to have much luck in seeing Andy; they better put him on Centre on Monday, assuming he wins today!
I am just hoping he's not sharing a court with fed it makes getting tickets much harder.
themass15
07-07-2017, 16:14
I am just hoping he's not sharing a court with fed it makes getting tickets much harder.
That's what you would expect but Djoko may have something to say he's already been on Court No. 1. I was in 4th row on Centre yesterday and we didn't see anyone new come in. That's the Federer effect. Chris Evans sat very close to us; he even put a RF cap on for a short while.
Hoping for Murray and djoko on centre but is suspect fed will be on one tomorrow so they can put him on centre on Monday
themass15
07-07-2017, 19:05
Hoping for Murray and djoko on centre but is suspect fed will be on one tomorrow so they can put him on centre on Monday
Federer on Centre tomorrow. Possibly plays Dimitrov in 4th round; cannot imagine that will not be on Centre
Federer on Centre tomorrow. Possibly plays Dimitrov in 4th round; cannot imagine that will not be on Centre
Ooh that would be a good one!
Oops sorry I just posted thinking I was in the Murray v Fognini thread!
Federer on Centre tomorrow. Possibly plays Dimitrov in 4th round; cannot imagine that will not be on Centre
Aghh boo!! So unfair to nadal and djoko who had to do a court one. And to me who would rather see one of them than fed/Dimi
themass15
07-07-2017, 20:08
Me too Jerry. After Andy I like Rafa and Delpo. I am so scared they will put on Court No. 1. You are queuing so it won't matter. If he is on Court 1 I shall be looking for a swap!!!!
jackie55
07-07-2017, 20:15
Why is Federer always the last match on Centre Court ?
A potential djoko monfils match seems like it would draw the crowds. Maybe fed and djoko will have centre. If that's the case you will easily swap you centre for a court 1. I'm still dreaming that Murray and djoko will be on centre :) :) wait and see I guess
I'm not remembering when Manic Monday order of play is announced, is it the Sunday night?
483 in the queue So choice of whatever court we want when the order of play is announced :)
Brill! What time did you arrive?
My mum and I are planning on coming on Monday for a grounds pass. We're hoping Murray will be later on in the order of play!
roytennisfan
08-07-2017, 19:59
A potential djoko monfils match seems like it would draw the crowds. Maybe fed and djoko will have centre. If that's the case you will easily swap you centre for a court 1. I'm still dreaming that Murray and djoko will be on centre :) :) wait and see I guess
No Monfils so djoko will be on court1 .....or court2? Reckon Rafa v Muller could make centre with Fed if they are brave and put the defending champ on #1
BTW fantastic news JerryD, very impressive yet again
roytennisfan
08-07-2017, 20:04
Chris Goldsmith @TheTennisTalker 19m19 minutes ago
So I think Murray v Paire, Federer V Dimitrov and Konta v Garcia on Centre Court on Monday?
Chris Goldsmith @TheTennisTalker 19m19 minutes ago
Court 1 on Monday..... Maybe Kerber v Muguruza, Halep v Azarenka and Nadal v Muller?
Chris Goldsmith @TheTennisTalker 19m19 minutes ago
Court 2? Venus V Konjuh, Djokovic v Mannarino, Radwanska v Kuznetsova?
Reckon he could be pretty close but who knows?
OOP announced:
CENTRE COURT
1:00PM
LADIES' SINGLES - FOURTH ROUND
Ana Konjuh (CRO) [27] v Venus Williams (USA) [10] Stats by Slamtracker
GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES - FOURTH ROUND
Andy Murray (GBR) [1] v Benoit Paire (FRA) Stats by Slamtracker
GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES - FOURTH ROUND
Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [13] v Roger Federer (SUI) [3] Stats by Slamtracker
NO.1 COURT
1:00PM
LADIES' SINGLES - FOURTH ROUND
Johanna Konta (GBR) [6] v Caroline Garcia (FRA) [21] Stats by Slamtracker
GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES - FOURTH ROUND
Rafael Nadal (ESP) [4] v Gilles Muller (LUX) [16] Stats by Slamtracker
GENTLEMEN'S SINGLES - FOURTH ROUND
Adrian Mannarino (FRA) v Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2]
themass15
08-07-2017, 21:33
So pleased I have got Andy but would love to have seen Rafa as I have seen Fed twice already!
themass15
08-07-2017, 21:35
483 in the queue So choice of whatever court we want when the order of play is announced :)
Well done what time did you get there? Won't have to worry about swapping tickets as Andy on Centre but would dearly like to have seen Rafa too. Not worried about Venus.
Brill! What time did you arrive?
My mum and I are planning on coming on Monday for a grounds pass. We're hoping Murray will be later on in the order of play!
10.45 am but gutted that djoko and Murray aren't on the same court maybe someone will leave 1 after Murray so I can move lol
themass15
08-07-2017, 21:40
10.45 am but gutted that djoko and Murray aren't on the same court maybe someone will leave 1 after Murray so I can move lol
I am sure you won't have trouble swapping tickets with Federer last on Centre!!!
True. Just sad not to have seen djoko this year
10.45 am but gutted that djoko and Murray aren't on the same court maybe someone will leave 1 after Murray so I can move lol
Oh right was gonna say I saw a tweet that it had got beyond 500 this afternoon!
I wonder how many people will be more keen to be on Court 1 with Rafa and Djoko, I imagine quite a few, hope you get your ticket swap. :)
I don't think I'd do it lol. Besides Murray may end up overlapping djoko anyway. I think it reached 509 at 11. Still only around 700 now though
Murray rocks
09-07-2017, 07:31
Just been to the first week of Wimbledon. Had a great time but all the queing just to get on Centre court for Andys matches. 12 hours I spent on Wednesday and Friday but managed to get on for both. So incredible on Friday the atmosphere and the way he fought back. It totally saved my Wimbledon as I was starting to feel very disulishioned with it all esp after feeling very unwell in the resale queue on Wednesday. I did get lucky with ticket master for Wednesday on tues morning could see seat numbers and everything but it timed me out I was devastated!!! I did get on thro resales but any one of you who has been up to resales and stood there for 4 or 5 hours obv knows in the hot weather it's unbearable up there no shade. I had to take the day off Wimbledon Thursday I just felt so awful.
While I was recovering Thursday I just felt so angry with the way it is at Wimbledon how much effort it takes for a normal person to get in even. All I want to do is go into Wimbledon sit on Centre and watch tennis not take 12 hours in queing to achieve that. I know it will never change but it's so wrong. More tickets should be available to the public for sure!! I was do sing when I finally got on centre I was soooo tired I was dropping off! So before Andys match on Friday I ate a whole bag of sweets to keep me awake lol!!
Was worth every second of queing that match I love Andy and he restored my faith in Wimbledon totally!!
Know exactly what you mean MR, we were in the resale queue too on Friday and got tickets for CC and got on for Andy's match, so worth the wait and great to see him fight through a really tough opponent, will be back there on Monday....
Silverdee
09-07-2017, 08:35
Two very excitable Andy fans here having just managed to get 2 tickets via Ticketmaster this morning for centre court tomorrow.
This is a long shot I know but my neighbour has tickets for Court 1 tomorrow. Of course, she desperately wants to see Andy and has tried on Ticketmaster this morning for Centre Court tickets with no luck. Does anyone, by any chance, know of an ardent Rafa fan with tickets for Centre who would be prepared to swap?
This is a long shot I know but my neighbour has tickets for Court 1 tomorrow. Of course, she desperately wants to see Andy and has tried on Ticketmaster this morning for Centre Court tickets with no luck. Does anyone, by any chance, know of an ardent Rafa fan with tickets for Centre who would be prepared to swap?
Would it be worth posting on a Rafa fan site?
I would be pretty sure that you would find one on site.
Good idea - I'll give it a go.
Just been to the first week of Wimbledon. Had a great time but all the queing just to get on Centre court for Andys matches. 12 hours I spent on Wednesday and Friday but managed to get on for both. So incredible on Friday the atmosphere and the way he fought back. It totally saved my Wimbledon as I was starting to feel very disulishioned with it all esp after feeling very unwell in the resale queue on Wednesday. I did get lucky with ticket master for Wednesday on tues morning could see seat numbers and everything but it timed me out I was devastated!!! I did get on thro resales but any one of you who has been up to resales and stood there for 4 or 5 hours obv knows in the hot weather it's unbearable up there no shade. I had to take the day off Wimbledon Thursday I just felt so awful.
While I was recovering Thursday I just felt so angry with the way it is at Wimbledon how much effort it takes for a normal person to get in even. All I want to do is go into Wimbledon sit on Centre and watch tennis not take 12 hours in queing to achieve that. I know it will never change but it's so wrong. More tickets should be available to the public for sure!! I was do sing when I finally got on centre I was soooo tired I was dropping off! So before Andys match on Friday I ate a whole bag of sweets to keep me awake lol!!
Was worth every second of queing that match I love Andy and he restored my faith in Wimbledon totally!!
Sorry to hear about all your queuing tribulations and hope you are feeling better. I'm not surprised you felt unwell on Wed, it was a killer!
I'm not sure how the AELTC could make more tickets available to the public. On Centre there are roughly 2500 Debenture seats, probably 500 for members (the block immediately to the right of the Royal Box and 3 or 4 rows behind] and maybe another 500 or so for players' family and friends, visiting tennis federations etc. So that leaves at a conservative estimate at least 11000 for the public through ballots and queuing. Would you advocate more online sales? That's a nightmare for those with dodgy broadband and those not as computer savvy and would require ID checks like at Roland Garros. Unfortunately it's become a victim of its own success - I haven't queued for 15 years but it used to be much easier. I know I'm extremely fortunate to have Debentures and do get annoyed when people I have sold to don't turn up for all the matches, but I've come to realise that for many who are there for one day only it's not just watching the tennis, it's the whole experience of walking around the beautiful grounds, shopping, having afternoon tea etc - that's why there are empty seats.
It's good to hear that a few people who have tried ticketmaster have been successful, including people who have never had any luck before. I can't go again until the semis when tickets will be more sought after but I'll still give it a go. I had given up after so many years of trying without success but if you don't try you don't get ....
It would be great if a number of us could get there around the same time and camp together. Murray of course will be on as defending champ. I also now have a lead on showers :)
Gill and I are definitely thinking about doing it next year. We also now have a shower option with our B&B lady from this year. It's so much more fun in the queue when there's a group of us.
patmoren
09-07-2017, 11:09
It is a shame that so many people don't get tickets but the BBC coverage is so good, better than any other Slam, that with a large screen TV it is almost like being there. You haven't someone tall sitting in front of you either and get close looks at the line calls. Also with Wimbledon there are not long gaps between the matches and you can get food and drink without missing anything. Positive thoughts!! I have been lucky recently but went for 40years+ with nothing at all.
Murray rocks
09-07-2017, 11:21
Know exactly what you mean MR, we were in the resale queue too on Friday and got tickets for CC and got on for Andy's match, so worth the wait and great to see him fight through a really tough opponent, will be back there on Monday....
I know Maud its me Sarah I was queing with you xx
Gill and I are definitely thinking about doing it next year. We also now have a shower option with our B&B lady from this year. It's so much more fun in the queue when there's a group of us.
There are showers in the yacht club too. £5 for a shower open at 5am but if you want hot water get there before 6.30. People gradually use it up. They close at 8am. It's really not bad at all. Just £5 for your large bag/tent in left luggage too. I love the queue you meet great people and there's a nice feeling plus you get great tickets :)
Rosalind
10-07-2017, 06:45
I'm so interested to hear the stories of people's queuing and ticket experiences. I haven't been and try to rationalize with the sleeping in my own bed, no queues for toilet philosophy but would in truth really love to be there on Centre at the Andy matches . It seems so unfair that all the fans who attend so many of the other tournaments and watch every match on TV are deprived the best in their own backyard or have to queue in the hot sun for 12 hours etc whilst the Corporate mob swan up.Because my working hours have coincided with ticket internet sales, that hasn't been an option either this year.
I'm so interested to hear the stories of people's queuing and ticket experiences. I haven't been and try to rationalize with the sleeping in my own bed, no queues for toilet philosophy but would in truth really love to be there on Centre at the Andy matches . It seems so unfair that all the fans who attend so many of the other tournaments and watch every match on TV are deprived the best in their own backyard or have to queue in the hot sun for 12 hours etc whilst the Corporate mob swan up.Because my working hours have coincided with ticket internet sales, that hasn't been an option either this year.
As I said in an earlier post the number of Debenture seats is only 2500. Many of these are sold to actual tennis fans who have made the trip of a lifetime to be there - I know because in my 14 years of going every day I've met a lot of them. Yes there are Corporate people, but these are less and less. I estimate that approx 11000 seats go to the public, in various ballots and internet sales. Centre Court only seats 15000 and so there will never be enough seats for everyone who wants to go. And let's not forget it's the Debenture sales that help fund the roof :)
In the queue for security with centre wrist bands and our red AMFF tops :) representing the forum even though they look a bit fed red lol #notswiss
Went to court 14 first. Raffa was practicing on 14 where we were waiting for doubles. Doubles on now 3)
103 5 rows back behind the bench!! Come on Andy :)
themass15
10-07-2017, 20:38
103 5 rows back behind the bench!! Come on Andy :)
Could see you I think from where I was sitting on the opposite side. Kev wasn't with you?
No. He got a last minute call back to work :( he camped and everything but found out he couldn't come on Sunday :(
themass15
10-07-2017, 21:15
How annoying!!?
roytennisfan
10-07-2017, 21:37
Sorry Kev missed it but you and Livi had a great day
Oh my days, just got a ticket for Centre tomorrow...
themass15
11-07-2017, 08:11
Well done, they better put Andy on Centre!!!!!
Oh my days, just got a ticket for Centre tomorrow...
Fantastic!! Enjoy! Lovely surprise for you.
JAMES4578
11-07-2017, 09:08
Oh my days, just got a ticket for Centre tomorrow...
Awesome,well done Hawkeye!
exislander
11-07-2017, 09:40
Oh, lucky you! have a great time!
Murray rocks
11-07-2017, 10:01
I got a ticket for Centre tmw from ticketmaster!! I can't believe it!!
lovetennis
11-07-2017, 10:06
Well done Hawkeye and Murray Rocks. Hope Andy is on Centre for you
RosieBear
11-07-2017, 10:12
Fantastic news - congrats Hawkeye and Murray Rocks. Hope you both have a great time xx
roytennisfan
11-07-2017, 10:29
Well done you 2, pleased you got them, I didn't ........but at least i'm in with a free ground pass tomorrow (thanks to my daughter blagging them) so i'm on the hill at least, we can try to get in the resale queue, depending on how quickly they let us in at 10.30, knowing we need to be quick as there will be people from the queue rushing to resales.
I see they no longer allow ticketed entry through gate 18, that's how I managed to get to the front of the resales queue in 2013, much to the annoyance of the queue lady...
JAMES4578
11-07-2017, 11:39
Great MurrayRocks too, seems a few more successful with TM this year!
Wow, 2 more successful with Ticketmaster! I can't imagine ever getting past the 'Sorry...' page but it must be possible...Enjoy!
I queued for a grounds pass yesterday and got on Centre to watch Dimitrov. :)
Back at work today after another great Monday on Centre Court with Ticketmaster Reserved tickets.
Terrific to see more forum success for Wednesday!
Is there anything special you do on Ticketmaster? Tell me your secrets :lol:
It's all complete luck, honest... :pirate:
I got a ticket for Centre tmw from ticketmaster!! I can't believe it!!
Well done you too! Have a great day. Should be exciting.
Well done Hawkeye and MR! Fingers crossed you get to see Andy.
themass15
11-07-2017, 21:00
Well done you 2, pleased you got them, I didn't ........but at least i'm in with a free ground pass tomorrow (thanks to my daughter blagging them) so i'm on the hill at least, we can try to get in the resale queue, depending on how quickly they let us in at 10.30, knowing we need to be quick as there will be people from the queue rushing to resales.
Resales queue very small today. Joined it at about 1230 and there was around 50 people. Got into Centre approx. 3.30 p.m.
King Roger is playing tomorrow though.
So happy to see more of you getting tickets. Gives everyone hope. One year I will get on centre court!!!!
roytennisfan
12-07-2017, 04:52
On my train down to Euston, early start
themass15
12-07-2017, 06:04
On my train down to Euston, early start
That is early!
themass15
12-07-2017, 10:32
Went to look at resales - couldn't see Roy
For those who want to see Andy, I can't see the point of resales today as they don't start selling till 3pm ... it will be overrun with Fed fans too. Might be worth it for those who fancy no 1 court.
Can't believe you only started queuing yesterday at 12.30 themass and got in at 3.30! How is that possible for 50 people to get tickets in the first half hour?! With the weather no one would have wanted court 1 or 2. Amazing! Well done. I guess the weather put a lot of people off, but it must have been great to be in there to see Jo win, it was a great match.
themass15
12-07-2017, 11:20
For those who want to see Andy, I can't see the point of resales today as they don't start selling till 3pm ... it will be overrun with Fed fans too. Might be worth it for those who fancy no 1 court.
Can't believe you only started queuing yesterday at 12.30 themass and got in at 3.30! How is that possible for 50 people to get tickets in the first half hour?! With the weather no one would have wanted court 1 or 2. Amazing! Well done. I guess the weather put a lot of people off, but it must have been great to be in there to see Jo win, it was a great match.
It was amazing
themass15
12-07-2017, 11:21
Watching Skupskis before I go to Centre
dizzypops
13-07-2017, 11:54
Glad to hear some of you have had success with tm (seems more success than last year).
Managed to get a pair of returns for Saturday - so will see Johanna lift the trophy! No idea where we will be sitting but will find out when I pick up the tickets.
themass15
13-07-2017, 12:09
Well done!
Disappointingly received quite a few snidey comments from folk at Wimbledon after Andy's defeat yesterday, whilst wearing my Team Murray t-shirt.
themass15
13-07-2017, 12:26
How disgusting. People round me were all very upset
lovetennis
13-07-2017, 12:36
Disappointingly received quite a few snidey comments from folk at Wimbledon after Andy's defeat yesterday, whilst wearing my Team Murray t-shirt.
Sadly, trolls exist in the real world as well as on the internet. Were they snidey before or after the match ended?
We had a few making comments on Monday when we were in court 1, after Murray had won. They saw are AMFF tops and then it was how **** he was and how much they hated him. They kept at it for about 10 minutes before they got bored as we didn't respond.
themass15
13-07-2017, 13:08
We had a few making comments on Monday when we were in court 1, after Murray had won. They saw are AMFF tops and then it was how **** he was and how much they hated him. They kept at it for about 10 minutes before they got bored as we didn't respond.
Bet they were Djokovic supporters
Nope. most were shouting for Raffa and one for muller or g-man as he called him. From the laughing they did when there was no more play after Raffa I'm guessing not djoko fans at all. Just yobs who had too much to drink I think. They were trying on different accents but with the exception of one they were English.
Oh wow sorry, I wouldn't expect that to happen. :/ Not nice.
lovetennis
13-07-2017, 20:08
Just spotted you are in Merseyside Naomi - I am in Southport. A few north-west England forum members now
Will I get the mixed final on Ct1 on Sunday?
lovetennis
13-07-2017, 20:15
Will I get the mixed final on Ct1 on Sunday?
No the expected schedule is that it will follow the Men's final on Centre, which means I'll get it instead :battle:
Could be resale tickets for Centre - I bet loads will leave after the Men's Final
Murray rocks
13-07-2017, 23:34
Feel blessed to have been on centre two days in a row. Still buzzing after the Heather Watson/Henri Kotinem doubles win. Best match of the day!! X
Josephine
14-07-2017, 00:12
Bit like the British young men who sat in front of me last Friday. They weren't in any way obnoxious, but they were supporting Fabio - not in a way that they were really supporting him - just calling for Andy's opponent. Guess they can't wait for Andy to lose so they can feel superior again and have a few digs, but really it is only hard feelings because he is not who they want to be supporting - for obvious reasons.
I've nearly always heard things said against Andy when I have seen him play live - not at Davis Cup at Wimbledon - but I even picked up on it a bit at DC at Queens - sitting with the crowd not as part of organised group.
roytennisfan
14-07-2017, 03:41
Went to look at resales - couldn't see Roy
Sorry, too many got in quicker than us, used a slower way far side of court1.stayed for a while till she got down to us and declared we would probably have to wait until 5.30 or 6 to get in. Hawkeye did visit and say hi straight away before going to court 12. He also made my daughter happy by letting her see Federer Raonic whilst he and I watched mixed doubles and had a few bevvies to drown our sorrows
themass15
14-07-2017, 07:40
Going tomorrow to Ladies but not so excited now Jo is out. Will be cheering for Garbine although you have to admire Venus.
lovetennis
14-07-2017, 08:50
Packing my bags this morning for our weekend trip to the Men's Final. Hubby is coming to the tennis with me and our daughters coming for the trip and to do some sightseeing while we're at the tennis. Travelling down by train tomorrow morning, off to a Star Wars exhibition at the O2 on Saturday afternoon (for the 3 Star Wars geeks in the family - but I'll be reminiscing about seeing Andy win the WTF there last year). Daughters going to see Mamma Mia on Saturday night, while we dine in Covent Garden. Then it's the big day, still slightly gutted Andy won't be in it, but will still enjoy - a Wimbledon Final is special afterall. Treated ourselves to one the posh picnics you can book at the grounds, so hoping to sit on the hill to eat that then have a leisurely stroll around the grounds. Hubby has never done Wimby before so he is looking forward to seeing it all. I can't wait for that moment where you go up the steps and come out into the Centre Court stand - the first sight of that court in real life always gives me goosebumps and a lump in my throat
We have fab seats, row H in block 114, so will be on the baseline at the Royal Box end, not too far from the player's box. Look out for us - very good chance of screen-time where we are sitting. Just hope it is a good match and not just a Fed procession, though think he will win it. Really hoping we get some British interest in the Mixed Final - would be great if Jamie could get us a Murray victory but if not a win for Hev would be nice too. Hoping they both win their SF today to give us a guaranteed Brit winner
Off to pack my bags so I can watch the SFs this afternoon
angiebabez
14-07-2017, 09:06
Just been offered ladies final tixs from a friend down south. Unfortunately im back home now. Tbh dunno if i would pay 300 quid as it could turn out to be only over an hours play. Different if it was over 5 sets.
Murray rocks
14-07-2017, 17:00
I got lucky again on ticketmaster this morning. Will be on Centre court again tomorrow for ladies final. Woop woop.
themass15
14-07-2017, 17:28
I got lucky again on ticketmaster this morning. Will be on Centre court again tomorrow for ladies final. Woop woop.
Well done MR; have looked for you in the resales queue a couple of times, but you haven't needed to queue getting lucky on TM
Murray rocks
14-07-2017, 18:18
Well done MR; have looked for you in the resales queue a couple of times, but you haven't needed to queue getting lucky on TM
Maybe see you tmw xx
Just spotted you are in Merseyside Naomi - I am in Southport. A few north-west England forum members now
Oh cool! :) So there are a few of us who are in the same need-to-travel boat!
Have a wonderful time at the final tomorrow!
Have a fantastic time anyone travelling to the final tomorrow :)
Naomi we are having a meet in September. It's in the coaches corner thread. As AMFF meet. There is still a little time to add you in you want to join us. Have a look and if you do reply on that thread.
Looking forward to heading back to wimbie next year and hoping a number of us forumers so the camping queue :) even jimmyG ;p
Looking forward to heading back to wimbie next year and hoping a number of us forumers so the camping queue :) even jimmyG ;p
Is a formula 1 style motorhome an acceptable type of tent?
lovetennis
16-07-2017, 11:33
Having our Wimbledon picnic on the Hill. Very nice and worth the money. Walked past Fed's Dad so gave him a hello. Petchey wed past in his whites, heading out to play doubles. Had to resist telling him off for his OTT Michelangelo l comparison the other day. Off to Centre Court in a bit, decided to cheer Cilic, if only because I want a decent match. Looking forward to the mixed, will be supporting Jamie of course
Is a formula 1 style motorhome an acceptable type of tent?
The rule states a 2 man tent I'm afraid, although this year there were only a handful of them. Most seemed to be 4 man and there were even a lot of tall 6-8 men ones with bedrooms etc. Others had inflatable mattresses and battery pumps, full stoves. Most people were doing a more luxury version of camping than we were.
Have a fantastic time anyone travelling to the final tomorrow :)
Naomi we are having a meet in September. It's in the coaches corner thread. As AMFF meet. There is still a little time to add you in you want to join us. Have a look and if you do reply on that thread.
Looking forward to heading back to wimbie next year and hoping a number of us forumers so the camping queue :) even jimmyG ;p
Thank you for telling me. :) I've had a bit of a nosey at the thread! I don't think I'll make it but I'm definitely planning on being in the camping crew next year and will hopefully see some of you at events before then e.g. WTF maybe!? :)
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