Get the lowdown on Wimbledon 2024 with Greene King
The players in white. Strawberries. Cream. Pimm’s. And some of the best tennis action you’ll see in your life. That’s Wimbledon. Every year the drama from SW19 heralds the start of British summer, but when is this year’s tournament and where can you watch Wimbledon tennis live?
Let’s take a look at some of the event’s history, what you need to know about Wimbledon 2024, and the benefits of spending summer days in one of our many sports pubs.
All you need to know about Wimbledon
Get the lowdown on Wimbledon 2024 – but not before a little bit of the history of one the world’s most famous sporting events.
A slice of Wimbledon history
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and lots of people would say it’s the most prestigious too. The Championships were first held all the way back in 1877, nine years after the All England Lawn Tennis Club was founded.
The event’s first home was on Worple Road. The original pavilion and grounds are still there and used by Wimbledon High School. The All England Club bought the current Church Road site in 1920, with construction on the iconic Centre Court starting the next year.
It’s been more than a century since, and Wimbledon has become a staple of the British summer. The only Grand Slam played on grass, it’s given us an array of unforgettable moments, including:
š¾ John McEnroe yelling “YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS” at an umpire in 1981
š¾ Pat Cash climbing up the stands to the player’s box after winning the 1987 men’s title
š¾ Martina Navratilova winning an all-time record ninth Wimbledon title in 1990
š¾ Jana Novotna being consoled by the Duchess of Kent after losing the 1993 women’s final to Steffi Graf
š¾ Rafael Nadal beating Roger Federer in the 2008 final, in what’s known as the greatest tennis match in history
š¾ John Isner beating Nicolas Mahut 70–68 in a 2010 fifth set ultra marathon
š¾ Andy Murray ending the 77-year wait for a British male champion in 2013
Who has the most Wimbledon wins?
Martina Navratilova’s record of nine Wimbledon single’s victories between 1978 and 1990 remains unsurpassed by any other male or female player. Six of those came in consecutive years from 1982 to 1987.
Roger Federer is arguably the most successful male player at Wimbledon. The legendary Swiss won the tournament five times in a row between 2003 and 2007, before adding three more triumphs in 2009, 2012 and 2017 to finish his career on eight championships at the All England Club.
When does Wimbledon 2024 take place?
Wimbledon 2024 starts on Monday 1st July and finishes on Sunday 14th July. The first two days see exclusively the first two rounds from the men’s and women’s tournaments. The men’s and women’s doubles starts on the Wednesday and the mixed doubles on the Friday. All weather permitting, of course.
The first week sees the first three rounds of the men’s and women’s singles tournament and half of the fourth round. The second week completes the fourth round on the Monday, followed by the quarter-finals and semi-finals, before the women’s singles final on Saturday 13th July and the men’s the following day on Sunday 14th July.
Who’s going to win Wimbledon this year?
World No 1, Novak Djokovic, is gunning for his seventh Wimbledon title on the men’s side of the draw. Given he’s won four of the last five editions of the tournament, it’s hard to rule out the Serb. However, Spanish youngster Carlos Alcaraz beat Djokovic in last year’s final, and there could be more fireworks between the pair at Wimbledon 2024.
The likes of Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are all players to watch, while British hopes will rest on Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper and Dan Evans. Sadly, Andy Murray’s advancing years rule him out of contention, but the Centre Court crowd will hope to give their beloved Scot at least one more rousing reception on the hallowed Wimbledon turf.
On the women’s side, Emma Raducanu has hit some form just in time for the summer. The 2021 US Open champion has been plagued by injury problems since her unlikely triumph at Flushing Meadows, but will be the focus of British hopes along with Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage.
A home triumph would come as a major shock though. Especially given the recent form of world No 1 Iga Swiatek. The four-time Grand Slam champion is yet to add a Wimbledon title to her trophy cabinet and will be looking to put that right this year. Reigning champion Marketa Vondrousova may have something to say about this, as well as the likes of Ons Jabeur, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and 2022 champion Elena Rybakina.
Where to watch Wimbledon
The best place to watch Wimbledon is, of course, on Centre Court. Or failing that, Murray Mount or Henman Hill inside the grounds. But for the action on TV, it’s all about the coverage from the BBC. Which you can watch live in our many Greene King sports pubs right across the country.
Wimbledon and the Greene King Sports app
Got the Greene King Sports app yet? You’ll want to make sure you’ve got it downloaded before the first ball is served at Wimbledon this year.
The Greene King Sports app is your perfect accompaniment to the live tennis in our Greene King pubs. We think it goes with live sport just like strawberries and cream at Wimbledon. You get a free welcome drink when you sign up and 10% off selected drinks during major sports events, like Wimbledon 2024.
Enjoy the atmosphere at Greene King pubs
Our pubs are perfectly geared up to watch the tennis and you’ll find big screens showing the big serves from Centre Court. We’ve got TVs placed all around our pubs so you’ll never miss an ace, volley, rally or match point.
When you’re watching Wimbledon 2024 with us, you can tuck into delicious pub classics, whether you’re up for a burger, steak or summer salad. And our bars are stacked with the best drinks for Wimbledon and summer evenings watching the tennis. You’ll find delicious beers, craft ales, wines and spirits, as well as plenty of soft drinks. Plus, our bar staff will be more than happy to serve you up some Pimm’s to go with your tennis.
Wimbledon and Greene King pubs. It’s what the British summer is made for.
Find your nearest pub showing Wimbledon 2024
Come the first two weeks of July, our Greene King pubs are ready and waiting for you to enjoy the live tennis action. Simply use our handy sports pub finder to discover your local Greene King pubs showing live sport. And don’t forget to download the Greene King Sports app for great deals on drinks and the chance to walk away with some cash prizes.