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Determined Wimbledon fan sleeps on dog bed overnight to secure tickets

Man sleeps overnight on a dog bed in queue for Wimbledon tickets
  • A dedicated Wimbledon fan spent the night sleeping on a dog bed in the queue to secure tickets for the tournament's opening day.
  • The fan described the sleep as "dreadful" after waiting seven hours on Monday, battling scorching heat.
  • He was hopeful of securing a ticket and expressed excitement at the prospect of seeing Novak Djokovic play.
  • The opening day of the tournament saw sweltering temperatures of 33C, which led to Carlos Alcaraz’s match being interrupted for a spectator requiring medical assistance.
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