Roger Federer fans rush to purchase tickets for final appearance, resale prices soar

Laver Cup tickets to see Roger Federer play tennis for the final time before he retires are being sold for thousands of pounds on resale sites.  The Swiss tennis player announced yesterday (Thursday) that he would be retiring after the event. The 20-time Grand Slam winner confirmed that the Laver Cup, which is due to …

Wimbledon’s first day attendance dips

Wimbledon attendances were slightly down on the first day, despite the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) predicting record crowds this summer.  While there were still queues at the gates overnight for the first day, only 36,000 attended according to reports, out of an expected 42,000 (which is maximum capacity).  The opening day also featured …