Last week I visited the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to go to Wimbledon for the first time.
Having never watched professional tennis live, let alone attended a major tournament, I had no idea what to expect. But Wimbledon still surpassed my wildest expectations.
Between the tradition, pageantry, revelry, and history, Wimbledon is unlike any other sporting event in the world.
Here's why.
Getting into Wimbledon is no small feat. If you do not have a ticket to one of the show courts (which can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars) you must get to the grounds early and wait in a long line, or queue as the Brits call it.
When I arrived at around 7 a.m., the queue was already 3,000 people long. Many people camp out overnight to be first in line the next day.
Fortunately for me, the first 8,000 people are guaranteed access to the grounds.
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