Hertz has car hire locations in and around Wimbledon and will be there to assist you should you wish to visit the home of tennis by car. Lawn Tennis lovers come from all across Europe to watch the best players play and enjoy the elite ambience. The matches take place at Wimbledon, a suburb in South West London. If you are planning to be there for some excellent tennis action, then right now is the best time to book a car hire for yourself. Hertz car hire services can be booked to travel around the whole of London and around England; if you are flying in to London from further afield you can easily pick up your hire car at any of the London regional airports. Combine tennis with leisure as you see the action on courts and explore the sights of the English countryside with your car hire from Hertz.
Wimbledon Tennis Championships are also called The Championships are held at The All England Lawn Tennis Club each year. With a history that dates back to 1877 this grass court tourney is the most prestigious of all the Grand Slams in Tennis and is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
Wimbledon includes five main events, four junior events and four invitation events. The five main events and the number of players (or teams, in the case of doubles) include the following:
- Gentlemen's Singles (128 draw)
- Ladies' Singles (128 draw)
- Gentlemen's Doubles (64 draw)
- Ladies' Doubles (64 draw)
- Mixed Doubles (48 draw)
Traditions
Wimbledon is linked with many traditions, notable amongst them being eating strawberries and cream, a strict dress code for participants and a royal patronage. If you are planning to be there to witness the best tennis at Wimbledon then book a Hertz car hire in advance to get the best deals. Do make sure to carry your driving license, credit card and a proof of identity when you come to book.
- The official colours – Dark green and purple are the traditional Wimbledon colours.
- Uniforms- All the players participating are required to wear all white clothing.
- Ball Boys and Girls- They play an important role in the tournament and are taught to blend into the
background and get their jobs done quietly.
Tickets
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon is held from 25 June – 8 July in 2012. The majority of centre and show court tickets sold to the general public are made available by a public ballot that the All England Club holds at the start of the year. A ballot for tickets has been held since 1924.The ballot has always been substantially oversubscribed. Successful applicants are selected at random by a computer.
Car Parking Information
Online car parking reservations and pay on the day facilities are available for the Wimbledon championships. You should definitely book a car parking in advance as it is really hard to get parking spots closer to the events, Parking costs range between £15-£30 depending on the distance from the stadium. Parking overnight is not available in any of the car parks listed during the Wimbledon Championships.
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