Andy Murray’s epic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3
Jul 2nd, 2009 by savvyclub
Dear Friends,
We’re into the second week at Wimbledon and there’s still a British player in the competition! Andy Murray may make it to the Finals at the Lawn Tennis Association this weekend, but even casting national pride aside, if you’re a tennis lover it’s going to be an exciting weekend of tennis.
Maybe you’ve got tickets for Centre Court or you’re planning to picnic on Henman Hill or Murray Mound – whichever you call it. Or perhaps you’re thinking of hosting your own Wimbledon parties, so I thought I’d offer some interesting facts about the Wimbledon tournament, to stimulate conversation at this weekend’s parties and other Wimbledon-inspired social events and activities.
WIMBLEDON FACT 1: First off, and probably something you’ll be tucking into yourself this weekend, an average of 27,000 kilograms of strawberries are consumed each year on the Wimbledon premises. Serve them in a glass dish with cream and cracked black pepper grated over them for the fullest taste.
WIMBLEDON FACT 2: This year visitors to the tournament will sip their way through around 12,000 bottles of champagne. That should give you carte blanche to open ‘one more’ bottle this weekend!
WIMBLEDON FACT 3: Onto the game, did you know that the outspoken and enigmatic John McEnroe was the last player to win the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Title with a wooden racket? The modern racket (sometimes spelt racquet) is made of a graphite and carbon combination.
WIMBLEDON FACT 4: Over 150,000 glasses of Pimm’s will be enjoyed over the Wimbledon fortnight. The tradition of drinking Pimm’s at the tournament only dates back to 1971, but it’s become a firm favourite at Wimbledon. Here’s a suggestion for how it should be served. Get a highball glass and toss in some ice. Add 1 part Pimm’s and 3 parts lemonade. Garnish with mint, cucumber and strawberries. Perfect.
WIMBLEDON FACT 5: Andy Murray’s epic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 match against Stanislas Wawrinka holds the current record for being the latest match to ever be completed at Wimbledon, with the final point being won at 10:38pm. Of course, this was entirely due to the new roof that allows play to continue after dark and in bad weather.
So, crack open the bubbly, and get the barbecue ready for the weekend, because this sunny June/July heat wave is set to continue!
At The SaVVy Club®, we’re specialists in designing and delivering unique social events for our members and their guests. Want to join us on Centre Court at Wimbledon next year? It’s going on our social event calendar 2010.
Take care in the sun!
Kim Rix
The SaVVy Club – where every member is a VIP
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