TRIP TO WIMBLEDON - 8th July

Students inspired by trip to Wimbledon

 

Eight lucky year 9 students were inspired recently after having the amazing experience of visiting Wimbledon on semi-finals day. The school had applied for tickets through the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) ballot for school tennis members and won ten tickets for the prestigious tennis tournament.

Soaking up the atmosphere at one of sport’s most iconic venues is enough to inspire anyone and the chance to watch the world’s best players was a dream come true for members of the school's  tennis club.

The students were allowed the unique opportunity of watching world number two Andy Murray practising before his semi-final match against Tomas Berdych. They then came within touching distance of the 2013 champion as he made his way from the training court to the locker room, signing items on his way.

The students then took their seats on Court One to watch both ladies doubles semi-finals, including superstar sisters, Venus and Serena Williams. Away from the tennis stars, the students kept their eyes peeled for other celebrities and sporting stars as they wandered around SW19 and posed for a photograph with Welsh rugby player Dan Biggar.

Written by Adam Bailey