Sue Barker loves Wimbledon. From the history and tradition to currernt champions, she still gets goose-bumps when she's here in SW19.
What I love about Wimbledon: "I love the tradition, the history and the aura that surround The Championships. As a 15-year-old walking through the gates for the first time as a competitor, I got goose-bumps and I still have that feeling today. It stands out from any other tournament, with the all-white clothing, the minimal advertising. It's classy. It's the world's greatest tournament and it's my home Slam. Yes, I'm biased."
What advice do you have for a young girl or boy who dreams of playing at Wimbledon? "Experience and knowledge make you a better player so remember a loss is never a bad experience, it's another lesson learnt. Always practice long, listen well and compete hard. When it is time to quit, have no regrets, you gave your all. Dream big and never give up on that dream."
How many bowls of strawberries and cream would you expect to eat during The Championships? "Not one, sadly. Arriving at 8am and being on air for nine hours a day, sometimes on two channels, does not allow me much time for food. I'll have a quick snack here or there, but no strawberries."
Three words I would use to describe the crowds: "Knowledgeable, patriotic, patient."
The match I would queue overnight to watch on Centre Court: "I love the history of tennis and I enjoy reading and hearing about the great champions of the past. Tennis may have moved on in leaps and bounds but every era is to be admired. If I could only choose one I would pick two players I would have loved to have seen at their best, although they were decades apart. Those two would be Rod Laver and Fred Perry. Working for the BBC over the years, I have heard so much about Fred and have recorded dozens of links next to his statue. I would have loved to have seen him play. Rocket Rod is a legend, too, and a joy to watch."
Henman Hill or Murray Mount? "Henman Hill. To me, this is one of the best features of Wimbledon but it will always be Henman Hill. It was christened Henman Hill and came to epitomise the hopes of British players at Wimbledon and it still does today. However with Andy, it is more expectation than hope and long may that continue."
It's the world's greatest tournament and it's my home Slam. Yes, I'm biased
My tips for a fan attending Wimbledon for the first time: "I would get there early and head to the outside courts, particularly in the first week. That is where the lower-ranked players are battling for points and prize-money. The matches there tend to be tighter than those featuring the stars on the show courts. After that, maybe soak up the atmosphere on Henman Hill and then take your chance and queue for a Show Court ticket as some become available later in the day when people leave and they get resold. Some other important tips: wear the right shoes and bring a brolly."
My favourite outside court: "It used to be No.2 Court but now it is Court 18. I can see this court from my studio and there have been so many amazing matches there over the years, including Isner against Mahut."
My first memory of Wimbledon: "My family all played tennis and in the 1960s we were glued to the TV watching Wimbledon. I can't remember one specific match but the player I admired the most back then was Billie Jean King. My garage wall was Centre Court and day after day I beat Billie Jean on the world's most famous court. That was my motivation, my dream. Years later that dream became reality as I stepped on to Centre Court to face Billie Jean in the fourth round. Sadly for me, it didn't work out as planned and I got thumped, winning just four games. So more of a nightmare, really, but she is still my hero."
My Wimbledon highlight: "Andy Murray winning the title in 2013. Nothing else comes close."
