Tennis fans gearing up for Wimbledon this year may face travel disruption after the Unite union confirmed upcoming strikes in June.
The union said London tram engineers would hold several strikes from June 30 — just before the annual London tournament starts.
The strikes, which will last until July 15, will reportedly impact Croydon and South London services affecting transport to SW19.
Union members say Transport for London (TfL) should be blamed for any delays to summer transport.
“The blame for the disruption that will be caused lies squarely at the door of TfL,” said regional officer Bruce Swann. “Our members have bent over backwards to give TfL the opportunity to resolve this dispute before more industrial action was called.
“Unfortunately, TfL has engaged in time wasting and obfuscation,”
The Wimbledon website says trams connect East Croydon station to Wimbledon every five minutes. However, the website includes other ways for fans to get to the All England Club.
Despite the chance of travel disruption, this year’s Wimbledon is set to be another enthralling spectacle of grasscourt tennis.
Two-time champion and British hero Andy Murray could grace the All England Club for the final time after indicating he could retire in 2024.
New British No. 1 Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie, Emma Raducanu, Harriet Dart, and Dan Evans are among the other Brits set to appear at their home grand slam.
Other intriguing storylines will be whether Carlos Alcaraz can defend the men’s singles title he won spectacularly against six-time champion Novak Djokovic last July.
However, another Spanish star, Rafael Nadal, is set to miss the tournament in what could be his final year on the ATP Tour.
Following his defeat in the French Open first round in May, the Spanish two-time Wimbledon champion said his "main goal" was to return to Roland Garros to play in the Paris Olympics.
So when is Wimbledon 2024, what is the schedule, and can you still get tickets?
Here’s all you need to know.
When is Wimbledon 2024?
Wimbledon is being held from Monday, July 1 to Sunday, July 14.
The middle Sunday will feature a full day of play once again after being reintroduced in 2022.
Matches were first played on the middle Sunday in 1991.
Wimbledon 2024 schedule
Wimbledon qualifying takes place between Monday, June 24 and Thursday, June 27.
Successful qualifiers will then enter the main draw.
Here are the men’s and women’s singles schedules, which are subject to change due to the weather. You can read the full schedule (including doubles, wheelchair, and boys’ and girls’ events) here.
Men's singles
- First round: Monday, July 1 – Tuesday, July 2
- Second round: Wednesday, July 3 – Thursday, July 4
- Third round: Friday, July 5 – Saturday, July 6
- Fourth round: Sunday, July 7 – Monday, July 8
- Quarter-finals: Tuesday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 10
- Semi-finals: Friday, July 12
- Final: Sunday, July 14
Women's singles
- First round: Monday, July 1 – Tuesday, July 2
- Second round: Wednesday, July 3 – Thursday, July 4
- Third round: Friday, July 5 – Saturday, July 6
- Fourth round: Sunday, July 7 – Monday, July 8
- Quarter-finals: Tuesday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 10
- Semi-finals: Friday, July 12
- Final: Sunday, July 14
A full order of play will be available the night before the next day’s play.
How to get tickets for Wimbledon 2024
Unfortunately, the Wimbledon ballot for 2024 has already been held.
However, tennis fans can join the early morning queue for a show court or ground pass access to all the outer courts.
You can check out details about the famous Wimbledon queue here.
