With Henman Hill and Rusedski Ridge now a thing of the past, British tennis fans now have Murray Mount to inhabit - and with it, the best prospect of a home grass-court Grand Slam win since Fred Perry. Andy Murray has come on leaps and bounds over the last year, as his world No.3 position testifies. But while all eyes will be on the phlegmatic Scot, the bookies money will be on one of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer who, last year, treated us to a five-set blockbusting final which John McEnroe lauded as "the greatest match I have ever seen". In the women's competition, the Williams sisters will no doubt continue their domination which has seen either Venus or Serena win seven of the past nine tournaments.
Wimbledon is the most watched tennis event in the Grand Slam calendar, with a TV audience of untold millions and over half a million spectators attending the All England Club to catch the action live. Many tennis pros covet the Wimbledon crown above all others and the grass surface makes for fast, breathless duels. You're too late for the advance tickets ballot. It is, however, easy to get in to the grounds if you queue up in the morning. There are only 500 tickets for the centre courts available, so you have to turn up seriously early - or queue overnight - to be certain of getting to see the biggest matches, but in the first week the outer courts still have some of the world's greatest players and you can grab tickets for them if you arrive by about 9am.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, SW19 5AE
22nd June 2009 - 5th July 2009
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All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, SW19 5AE
23rd June 2008 - 6th July 2008
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All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, SW19 5AE
23rd June 2008 - 6th July 2008
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27 minutes walk from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
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West Side
Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon
London,
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23 minutes walk from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
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1.91 miles from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
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Wimbledon,
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2 minutes walk from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
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With Henman Hill and Rusedski Ridge now a thing of the past, British tennis fans now have Murray Mount to inhabit - and with it, the best prospect of a home grass-court Grand Slam win since Fred Perry. Andy Murray has come on leaps and bounds over the last year, as his world No.3 position testifies. But while all eyes will be on the phlegmatic Scot, the bookies money will be on one of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer who, last year, treated us to a five-set blockbusting final which John McEnroe lauded as "the greatest match I have ever seen". In the women's competition, the Williams sisters will no doubt continue their domination which has seen either Venus or Serena win seven of the past nine tournaments. 
