Wimbledon 2025 commenced with its time-honored traditions and unexpected developments, setting the stage for two weeks of intense tennis at the All England Club. The famous Wimbledon queue, a unique and much-anticipated sporting tradition, once again drew hundreds of fervent fans who camped out for days, enduring temperatures that topped 30C at times over the weekend. Their dedication was aimed at securing highly sought-after on-the-day tickets for the show courts and grounds passes.

Among the most committed was Vicki Broad, a 57-year-old retired nurse from Swansea, who arrived on Friday morning, making her the first in line for Monday's play. Describing the experience as