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…In Pursuit of Greatness

After receiving our copy of “A Guide to the Championships for Ticket Holders” we checked it for pertinent information. What time would the grounds open? What would we be allowed to bring in? What would be the best way to reach the All England Lawn Tennis Club from Richmond? We found the answers to theseContinue reading “…In Pursuit of Greatness”

Another British Event…

If I wanted to assimilate to the British culture, I’d have to start with pronouncing events correctly. Within weeks of settling in, I learned Ascot was “As-kit” not “As-cot” and the oldest well-known and prestigious tennis tournament in the world was not Wimbleton, but Wimbledon, with a “d” sound, just as it is spelled. I’mContinue reading “Another British Event…”