Last year, I could only experience Wimbledon with a ground pass — and that alone was special. But this year, watching the Quarter-Finals on Centre Court? That was a whole different story. When I applied for this year’s ballot, I had a strong feeling I’d get it. I just knew — and I was right.
Since the tickets sell out insanely fast, I had to choose my day carefully. Based on Alcaraz’s world ranking, the Quarter-Finals seemed like the best bet to catch a high-level match. And it worked out perfectly — my ticket lined up with an Alcaraz match. On top of that, I got Sabalenka too.
In my opinion, Sabalenka is the best in the women’s game right now. And Alcaraz? Easily the best in the men’s. Watching both of them live on the same day was simply incredible.
Sabalenka is exactly how she appears on TV — relentless. There’s no such thing as stepping back. No matter the position or situation, she only knows one gear: attack. It’s a high-risk style, especially against an opponent who refuses to back down. And today, that’s exactly what happened. 37-year-old Laura Siegemund never gave in, keeping the match tight and constantly threatening to push Sabalenka into self-destruction. But in the end, she couldn’t keep up — Sabalenka powered through.
Alcaraz’s match was one-sided from start to finish. I thought the crowd might help Norrie hang in there a bit, but it didn’t matter. Alcaraz made it clear from the very first game: he’s operating on another level. It felt like a training session, and yet he still dominated with ease.
In terms of raw talent, I honestly think Federer is the only one who compares. Alcaraz plays at that level — especially on the forehand side. I’ve never seen that kind of power live. His forehand was the most devastating weapon I’ve ever witnessed in person.
A few words on Wimbledon itself: it’s something else entirely. A different level. A different kind of experience. To me, it’s one of the most satisfying things money can buy. If I ever get the chance, I’d love to try the VIP experience — I imagine that’s a whole other dimension.
If you’re into tennis and ever find yourself in the UK in July, even a ground pass is more than worth it. As far as live experiences go, Wimbledon is unmatched in my book. I genuinely hope every tennis lover gets to experience it at least once.
