Wimbledon

This was our fifth visit to the tennis at Wimbledon. We first went in 2001 where, on Centre Court, we saw Tim Henman lead Goran Ivanisevic 5-7, 7-6, 6-0 and 2-1 before the rain came. Who knows what might have happened if there had been a roof in those days.

This year we had fantastic seats on No 1 Court, with the promise of a sunny day. So it was on with the sun cream and hats. But as we were a little early, we just had time for coffee and cake in the wonderful cafe at the back of No 1 Court.

The first match saw last years surprise winner Petra Kvitova easily defeat Varvara Lepchenko.

Up next was Juan Martin Del Potro against Kei Nishikori. Another straight sets win for Del Potro, but some very good rallies and and exciting tie break.

We missed the last set as it was after 4pm and I was looking forward to a glass of Pims. We then had a stroll around the grounds before taking our seats to see Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Lucas Lackso, again in three sets.

There was even time for an unsheduled mixed doubles that included Laura Robson, so we decided to stay and watch a few games.

But as soon as the shade came over our seats just after 7pm, it became quite chilly, so we called it a day. On our way home we broke the journey at Gloucester Road for a quick dinner at Garfunkels. Another great day at Wimbledon. And the sun shone.