Spectators shared that they used social media and AI tools to strategize arrival times. Daria Wenger from Beckenham arrived at 2 AM with her family, camping comfortably.
"The weather was kind to us, not raining, not too hot. It takes time, but it's fun.
It's additional entertainment," she said.
Lily and Kai Cheng traveled from New York, consulting ChatGPT for historical queue advice. "There were already 5000 people ahead of us," said Lily.
Kai noted that the queue offers a fairer opportunity for genuine tennis fans compared to major US events.
"Wimbledon is more fair for people who really want to watch tennis. The US Open is about who has the most money," he said.
Bolton, who plans to step down after the tournament, confirmed the club is adapting operations to handle growing popularity.
"We've got amazing matches, the sun is shining...
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but the queue is such an important part of what we do, so we'll do everything we can to protect it," she said.
