WIMBLEDON: I Queued For Centre Court ALONE!

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A Canadian Abroad

A Canadian Abroad

Күн бұрын

As a fairly new resident to London, queuing for tickets to The Wimbledon Championships is something I feel I MUST do (at least once). Join me as we find our way into the queue and make the most of a 4.5 hour wait. It’s day 10 of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, we have high hopes and are about to find out whether or not our efforts have secured us the opportunity to watch Nadal play live.
#wimbledon2022 #queue #centrecourt
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IN OUR FOOTSTEPS:
Wimbledon Public Ballot - www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/ticke...
Wimbledon Homepage - www.wimbledon.com/index.html
Wimbledon History - www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK...
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DISCLAIMER: Topics discussed and information shared are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not intended to be viewed as advice, and may not reflect the experiences or views of others. Although I am not a historian, I do my best to fact check and share information as I have learned it on my adventures!
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Michelle Christine
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@rafayelsdanewitsch650
@rafayelsdanewitsch650 Жыл бұрын
You, watching him in Wimbledon, on Centre Court, and vs Taylor Fritz (which was probably the best game of the tournament)… So yes, you've absolutely crushed your first Wimbledon queueing experience. I'm well jealous.
@alexgarzaphoto
@alexgarzaphoto Ай бұрын
Wow..amazing vid, and experience. I just came back from London and did the tour they offer. Next time, game time. :)
@lisasomerville4755
@lisasomerville4755 21 сағат бұрын
Fantastic! You are my kinda gal. Thanks. This was awesome.
@AsadKhan-lm6yr
@AsadKhan-lm6yr 11 ай бұрын
Great video and narration. Well done! ❤
@dkellerman
@dkellerman Жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thank you for doing this.
@umutarslan7523
@umutarslan7523 Жыл бұрын
Very well made! Appreciate your sense of humor :)
@stevens8744
@stevens8744 7 ай бұрын
Great video and insight! They are limited to 500 tickets to centre court and you were 468 so well done for getting a ticket! Planning on doing this in 2024.
@iankelly5387
@iankelly5387 Жыл бұрын
You're a legend, keep it going !
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Fully committed to the queuing process 😂
@chrisfinlay3274
@chrisfinlay3274 Жыл бұрын
That was a fabulous flog, really excellent. well done!
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris! So glad you enjoyed coming along for the adventure!
@neilryan8401
@neilryan8401 Жыл бұрын
Well done glad you had a good time.
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Happy to bring you along with me! Was a great day!
@LoucosxTenis
@LoucosxTenis Жыл бұрын
Great video about Wimbledon :)
@louiem2
@louiem2 Жыл бұрын
Quality vid of the whole Centre Court queueing experience, it's really appreciated. I've shamefully never been to Wimbledon, but will definitely give it a go this year!!
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
There’s always 2023! I entered the ballot - fingers crossed! Glad you enjoyed the episode.
@sathyanaarayan3694
@sathyanaarayan3694 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I’m going to try my chances this time on the first day! Gets me excited
@sathyanaarayan3694
@sathyanaarayan3694 Жыл бұрын
What’s the best time to be there according to you?
@dragontennis
@dragontennis Жыл бұрын
Nice Vlog! I remember quing for hours to watch Roger’s afternoon match!
@clarion7018
@clarion7018 Жыл бұрын
You got to see one of Nadal's most heroic matches, with broken abs, & without a serve.
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Nadal's intensity is next level! I was so impressed with his grit despite the pain he must have been experiencing.
@tonysmith3775
@tonysmith3775 Жыл бұрын
Your fabulous keep going 👍👍😘💐
@alanspeaight3981
@alanspeaight3981 Жыл бұрын
A good insight into a day at Wimbledon Michelle, it was certainly good to see some action from a low level seat instead of the view from a bbc TV camera. Being a night owl I don't want to be going anywhere to queue at 6 in the morning but following a vlogger like yrself gave me a bird's-eye view of Wimbledon and the several hours of queueing that it takes. I do find You guys with Yr channels interesting on Yr travels For the insight of what to do and where to go and how to do it. I follow a number of vloggers and find their journeys and journals informative for future reference if I choose to follow the same path. Having watched vids on Scotland and in particular St Andrews which I visited for the first time in October I absolutely adored the place and managed to play the old course which I would thoroughly recommend to anyone. The Place has a real Vibe and I'm determined to go back and do it all again. Even for non golfers it's a great location for a few days away. Cheers Michelle, I am a London black cab driver who enjoys Yr vids on our city And other destinations. Where you off to next?
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Happy to have you join our community! I entered the Wimbledon ballot for 2023 tickets - fingers crossed! KZfaq is a great place to explore different experiences and points of view. I'll be sticking around London over the holidays (headed to Windsor for Christmas), but will be off exploring again in the New Year!
@alanspeaight3981
@alanspeaight3981 Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Keep it going lady, you two living in canary wharf a while back I bet you were Only too happy to get out and over to Ealing. Having driven through the wharf countless times over the years i could never imagine living there. I look forward to your next vid.
@Split10uk
@Split10uk Жыл бұрын
Most enjoyable. I had no idea how it worked.
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Neither did I - I felt a bit nervous going into it, but turned out to be a WONDERFUL experience!
@abmedia1284
@abmedia1284 Жыл бұрын
Great vid
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad to have you join in on the fun!
@pruthvimeka3259
@pruthvimeka3259 7 ай бұрын
the only time I remember queuing like this is for the 7th book of Harry Potter outside of barnes and noble from 4:30 AM onwards, to pick one copy on the day of its release. me and my dad took blankies and those foldable chairs with coffee and hot chocolate. it was super dark with crickets croaking, and insanely cold.
@johnboy2562
@johnboy2562 Жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle, if you're open to suggestions for out-of-the-way places to visit in London, may I suggest the following? 1. Postman's Park near St Paul's Cathedral. A quiet little public park that contains the Wall of Heroes, a collection of tiles with the names of people who saved a life. Quite moving. 2. Ye Olde Mitre, a pub down a narrow alley in Ely Court, Holborn. Dates from the 1600's. 3. Crown Passage in St. James's, a little village between two blocks of buildings, with shops and a pub, The Red Lion, reputedly used by King Charles 2nd to meet Nell Gwynne. Love your videos.
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Always open to suggestions - thank you! I've added these to my list - I've been wanting to film in some less well-known places around London and these are very intriguing (and I actually know where they are - finally! LOL).
@johnboy2562
@johnboy2562 Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle glad to hear it, hope you enjoy them😀
@sgm6196
@sgm6196 Жыл бұрын
My wish I ll be with you at Wimbledon one day that too watched Nadal playing Live is great experience of life time. Hope you ll visit again
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
I hope you have the chance as well! I plan on going again next year - may even camp out the night before!
@sgm6196
@sgm6196 Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle 👍Amen I ll be with you I m a tennis coach like to see Djokovic vs Nadal vs Federer with you next year🤞👍
@thetravelbestie
@thetravelbestie Жыл бұрын
I’m coming from the US this year and queueing! Thanks for this video. Helps a lot. Will be there for round one day one.
@CooperCoal
@CooperCoal Жыл бұрын
same! are you going as early as she went?
@thetravelbestie
@thetravelbestie Жыл бұрын
@@CooperCoal Yes. that's the plan.
@manishasubramaniam1127
@manishasubramaniam1127 Жыл бұрын
Ah! I'm going on day 3 so second round matches, also queuing but gonna start queuing on day 2! how about you guys?
@thetravelbestie
@thetravelbestie Жыл бұрын
@@manishasubramaniam1127 i'm first round matches on the 7th. still debating what time I want to get there
@johne3035
@johne3035 Жыл бұрын
Hi here, just a bit lost. Hoping someone can guide along. I wanted to know can we queue up and buy tickets ( centre court/court 1)for next day or another day in the week? And How do we get to the queue/ closest station from Paddington.
@ninaraby5076
@ninaraby5076 Ай бұрын
Hey hey! Super helpful (and enjoyable) vlog!! QQ where did you stay hotel/area plz? 🙌🏼
@weedle30
@weedle30 Жыл бұрын
You’ve “done” London; You’ve “done” the Jubilee and now you’ve “done” Wimbledon! Wossnextven? FA Cup at Wembley? Test Match at Lords - England v South Africa soon! Oooh one thing you should really go to - the London Marathon! The start at Greenwich and IF you can (in the olden days, you could! The Marathon Roads were only closed temporarily now it seems it’s all day, so driving up there, as we did, as a deffo no go 😥😩) the end bit at the Mall…the atmosphere on the day is just sooo fantastic! Everybody cheering the athletes and those who are running to support their charities, the lunatics in costumes (the runners in rhino suits! Running for the protection of those beautiful creatures) - it is just a “lovely day out” (and once again, you will see the die hard supporters who have camped out the days before, just like the “Royal Watchers” 😉 - I think this year’s race is in October but it’s usually held in March/April So - one important question - are you enjoying being “almost British”? - you’ve got the early morning, getting an early tube train, queuing and getting excited about “things” down to a fine art! Oh, and you’ve holidayed in Spain too! ‘Winks 😉’ British! Jellied eels and pie n mash next…??
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
I've been seeing a lot of hype around the London Marathon - definitely sounds worth checking out! I couldn't imagine running in a rhino suit for THAT LONG LOL What a question Helen! I wouldn't dare consider myself ''almost British'', however I feel less and less like a newbie with each adventure I take myself on! I'm even learning my way around parts of London that used to make my head spin. Jellied eels... well... I'll try anything at least once haha!
@valeriedison8838
@valeriedison8838 Жыл бұрын
I want to come to Wimbledon next year. I was fortunate enough to see Roger play in Cincinnati in 2015, will never forget it! Where did you stay when you were there?
@marissavalentino6494
@marissavalentino6494 Жыл бұрын
Michelle! This is SUPER cool… but a David Beckham sighting?!?! Are you kidding me?!?! That’s insane 😍😍😍
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Mr. Beckham was chatting everyone up around him, smiling for the cameras and I saw him interact with people in the crowd more than once. We were, however, disappointed not to see his wife LOL
@eike2936
@eike2936 Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the great video and explanation. I m going to queue next week Monday (1st round). I will queue alone and try to get a ground ticket. Any idea when I should join the queue? Currently I plan to be there at 5:30 am - thanks in advance for a hint! 🎾
@samuellewis9617
@samuellewis9617 Жыл бұрын
I'll be queuing extra early this year can't wait
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Eeek! Excited for you! You’ll have to let us know how it goes.
@samuellewis9617
@samuellewis9617 Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle I definitely will thanks for the comment means a lot
@samuellewis9617
@samuellewis9617 Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle your video was also really helpful thanks
@giteshdeshmukh2927
@giteshdeshmukh2927 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful vlog! Super helpful, may I pls know how much u had to pay for the centre court?
@asyrafnukman1991
@asyrafnukman1991 Жыл бұрын
Terima kasih videonya terbaik
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
(My rough translation) - ''Thanks for a great video'' Thank you Asyraf - glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching :) (My translation attempt again) - Terima kasih telah menonton
@asyrafnukman1991
@asyrafnukman1991 Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle 👍😊😊
@1runkevinrun
@1runkevinrun Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Thanks for the content, love it! Traveling solo too and I will be in London for 2.5 days in early July. Do you recommend getting the ground pass the day before for the day that I want to attend (perhaps the next day)? Will that speed up/give me a higher chance of better chances at better courts? Thanks in advance. From a fellow Canuck.
@manishasubramaniam1127
@manishasubramaniam1127 Жыл бұрын
Ah so happy to read your comment! I'm queuing this year too and flying from Vancouver! I'm queuing a day before to get the best CC tickets!
@TioDominic
@TioDominic 21 күн бұрын
I'm going 7/2 to 7/4 so the first couple of rounds. Do you think the same amount of wait is required? I'll wait as long as I need to. And yes you crushed it? Thanks
@techie8575
@techie8575 11 ай бұрын
How much is the ticket cost please?
@cuchhi
@cuchhi Жыл бұрын
Hi, how much did you paid? :) thanks
@RayanKuwawala
@RayanKuwawala Жыл бұрын
Are you going this year as well ? I am the one like you, all on our own. So do let me know if we can plan something together
@dazza9326
@dazza9326 Жыл бұрын
Bloody hell, you was lucky...
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
No kidding!
@dazza9326
@dazza9326 Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle I know people who have tried for the Centre Court tickets for years...... I didn't know this year they did away with the ballot box, it's estimated they get near on a million trying for Centre Court.. You lucky Bar steward....... But, well done......
@yakovhammer5739
@yakovhammer5739 3 ай бұрын
Can I purchase two tickets at the queue? Say my wife doesn’t want to wait the queue…
@stuartc9149
@stuartc9149 Жыл бұрын
So, boys in shorts, then
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
Plenty of shorts on all kinds of folk
@stuartc9149
@stuartc9149 Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Shocking. I bet they weren't wearing a tie, either. Standards are slipping. Country's going to the dogs
@leegoodison
@leegoodison Жыл бұрын
Game set and match to the Canadian abroad. ps.... Nice blog 😉 🎾
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle
@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! I was really excited to publish this one - love bringing you all along on these types of adventures with me.
@leegoodison
@leegoodison Жыл бұрын
@@ACanadianAbroadMichelle Last night at the proms would be a hoot ! for an event to attend. or better still a blog about.... your husband treating you to a meal in a posh restaurant of your choice. hopefully you have a posh dress to wear.😉
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