But empty seats have still been noticeable across pockets of Centre Court and Court One.
There are thought to be a few reasons behind the issue.
“We’re putting out messages all the time telling people to go to get water. So maybe there were a few more people that were off court just trying to find some shade and take a bit of a break.”
It is also worth noting that fans who have tickets to Centre Court or Court One do not have to spend the entire day there. They can also roam around the grounds and watch matches on the outside courts.
Plus, fans are not allowed to move around or enter during matches except for a change of ends. That can leave empty seats for a chunk of time as fans are getting food and drink or stretching their legs.
Further, many of the gaps have been around the Royal Box, and these seats are usually reserved for corporate or for members of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).
The issue with corporate tickets was crystallised by Eden Mill founder, Paul Miller. Eden Mill was the official gin partner to the LTA.
“The ability to be able to drop in and drop out of the tennis, see as much or as little as you want, and also in our case where we’re hosting a lot of guests – to be able to allow them to do as they wish.”
