Wimbledon 2016 Transport

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Wimbledon History

Wimbledon, the most famous dates in the tennis calendar. The 14 day event will always start on a Monday, and plan to end on a Sunday 2 weeks later.

The grass-court tournament started on July 9th, 1877. A long time ago yes, but we have seen some of sporting’s finest moments on that wonderful court. Just to name a few; Andy Murray ending a 77 year wait for a British win, Nadal & Federer with a finale to remember in 2008, Venus Williams battling the world number one, Lindsay Davenport, and many many more. If you missed the amazing event las year, here are the winners:

  • Novak Djokovic – Men’s singles
  • Serena Williams – Women’s singles
  • Sania Mirza – Women’s doubles
  • Martina Hingis – Women’s doubles
  • Leander Paes – Mixed doubles
  • Martina Hingis – Mixed doubles

Who do you have your money on this year?

Dates for 2016

This year is set to be as good as ever with superstars, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and many more in their full swing. Here are the dates of the amazing event this year:

  • First Monday 

    Gentlemen’s Singles first round
    Ladies’ Singles first round

  • First Tuesday

    Gentlemen’s Singles first round
    Ladies’ Singles first round

  • First Wednesday

    Gentlemen’s Singles second round
    Ladies’ Singles second round
    Gentlemen’s Doubles first round
    Ladies’ Doubles first round

  • First Thursday

    Gentlemen’s Singles second round
    Ladies’ Singles second round
    Gentlemen’s Doubles first round
    Ladies’ Doubles first round

  • First Friday

    Gentlemen’s Singles third round
    Ladies’ Singles third round
    Gentlemen’s Doubles second round
    Ladies’ Doubles second round

  • Middle Saturday

    Gentlemen’s Singles third round
    Ladies’ Singles third round
    Gentlemen’s Doubles second round
    Ladies’ Doubles second round
    Mixed Doubles first round
    Boys’ and Girls’ singles first round

  • Middle Sunday
    No play
  • Second Monday

    Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round
    Ladies’ Singles fourth round
    Gentlemen’s Doubles third round
    Ladies’ Doubles third round
    Mixed Doubles first round
    Boys’ and Girls’ Singles first round

  • Second Tuesday

    Ladies’ Singles quarter-finals
    Gentlemen’s Doubles quarter-finals
    Ladies’ Doubles quarter-finals
    Mixed Doubles second round
    Boys’ and Girls’ Singles second round
    Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles first round

  • Second Wednesday

    Gentlemen’s Singles quarter-finals
    Ladies’ Doubles semi-finals
    Mixed Doubles second round
    Boys’ and Girls’ Singles third round
    Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles second round
    Invitation Doubles

  • Second Thursday

    Ladies’ Singles semi-finals
    Gentlemen’s Doubles semi-finals
    Mixed Doubles third round
    Wheelchair Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles quarter-finals
    Boys’ and Girls’ Singles quarter-finals
    Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles third round
    Invitation Doubles

  • Second Friday

    Gentlemen’s Singles semi-finals
    Gentlemen’s Doubles semi-finals
    Mixed Doubles quarter-finals
    Wheelchair Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles semi-finals
    Wheelchair Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles semi-finals
    Boys’ and Girls’ Singles semi-finals
    Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles quarter-finals
    Invitation Doubles

  • Second Saturday

    2pm – Ladies’ Singles final

    Gentlemen’s Doubles final
    Ladies’ Doubles final
    Girls’ Singles final
    Wheelchair Ladies’ Singles final
    Wheelchair Gentlemen’s Doubles final
    Mixed Doubles semi-finals
    Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles semi-finals
    Invitation Doubles

  • Second Sunday

    2pm – Gentlemen’s Singles final

    Mixed Doubles final
    Wheelchair Gentlemen’s Singles final
    Wheelchair Ladies’ Doubles final
    Boys’ Singles final
    Boys’ Doubles final
    Girls’ Doubles final
    Invitation Doubles finals

For tickets, and further information please click here.

Getting There & Getting Home

If you are wondering how you will be getting to Wimbledon, and how much it will cost from wherever you live, think three words, Licensed London Taxi. Here at Licensed London Taxi, our Mercedes Vito Taxis are fully accessible for wheelchairs, and still have room for people to join. You always know what you’re going to pay with our flat fare, which can be obtained through the enquiry page on the site. If you have any other questions on the events, or the journey, don’t hesitate to give us a call, and we will help in every way possible!

Visit this notorious event in style.