First, charge your phone. The scores change fast, and you will want to check the BBC iPlayer app for the red button feeds of the outer courts. Second, wear layers. London summer is a four-act play: sunshine, drizzle, warmth, and wind. You will shiver for one set and tan for the next.
Bring cash for strawberries and cream, even if the pub says it’s card-only. The ritual of buying a little punnet from a stand adds to the ceremony. And please, for the love of Roger Federer, do not talk loudly during a point. The etiquette of the neighbourhood pub is sacred; treat the screen like it’s Centre Court.
Lastly, book ahead for anything that isn’t a standard pub. London is a ghost town during the championships in terms of business meetings, but it’s packed for viewing events. A reservation is a safety net for your dignity.
