Wimbledon officials asked visitors to respect the area
Wimbledon has warned tennis fans that a quiet room intended for prayer and meditation should not be used by couples wanting to be intimate. According to The Telegraph report, last year, amorous couples allegedly used the secluded space at Court 12 for their own pleasure to the horror of some visitors.
Sally Bolton, CEO of the All England Lawn Tennis Club said “we will make sure people use it properly”.
She added: “If people need space to go and pray, that’s the quiet space for it. There’s an opportunity to breastfeed there. But we’re looking for a right way to use it.”
In 2022, onlookers reported seeing a sheepish-looking couple emerge from the facility adjacent to Court 12. A witness said he saw a man and a woman leave the room with “big grins” on their faces. He added: “She was wearing a long flowing summer dress and there was no doubt about what they had been up to,” he reported. The protector.
Another guest heard the “sounds of intimacy” coming from next door.
At the time, Wimbledon officials asked visitors to respect the area and use the space for prayer, meditation, breastfeeding or even as a way to escape the sun.
The facility is located in the South Village, the Quiet Room is a space where guests can retreat for a moment of private meditation, prayer or contemplation or simply to escape the hustle and bustle around the grounds, according to the official 2023 Access Guide.
The room has two armchairs, a folding table and charging points.
