Can I play at Wimbledon?

Q: As a tourist or ordinary member of the public, is it possible to play on the centre court (or any other of the grass courts) at Wimbledon when the tournament is not on? - James Bekker

A: No, the courts are not open to the public. The facilities at Wimbledon are used by the members of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) when the tournament is not taking place, with the exception of the Centre Court and Court No 1. These courts are only used for the tournament. The other grass courts are available to AELTC members and Lawn Tennis Association-sponsored players from May to September. Becoming a member of the AELTC is no simple task. You need to know four existing full members of the club, who would be willing to support you in writing. Two of them have to certify they have known you for at least three years. Only then do you get added to the candidate's list, with no deadline or guarantee that you will be accepted.