Alistair Durden

Wimbledon doubles champions Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara celebrated their latest title as Patten joked about a statue in his hometown of Manningtree and invited his partner to explore the area. The pair, now world number ones, secured their second Wimbledon title together by defeating Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in straight tiebreak sets. Patten expressed pride in his Essex roots, while Heliovaara humorously rejected the idea of visiting any potential statue honoring his partner.

Four pupils from The Beacon School in Banstead describe their roles as ball boys and girls at Wimbledon as a rare and rewarding experience after working matches including Arthur Fery’s first-round appearance. Aged 14 and 15, they highlight the intensity of training and the excitement of being close to top players, expressing hopes to serve on the main show courts. Wimbledon’s upcoming semi-finals and finals are noted as the tournament progresses.