Tennis Country: To Bow or Curtsy to the Queen at Wimbledon? ABSOLUTELY!

June 23, 2010

To Bow or Curtsy to the Queen at Wimbledon? ABSOLUTELY!

There has been as much excitement about the Queen's presence at Wimbledon for the first time in thirty years as there has been about the question of whether players competing on Centre Court in front of the Queen should/will bow/curtsy to her. Many years ago,

Wimbledon eliminated the required bows/curtsies to the Royal Box by players competing on Centre Court.

Now with the arrival of the Queen, the question is being asked anew. However, the answer seems obvious... YES THEY SHOULD DO! Wimbledon is about tradition and respect for tradition... more so than any other tennis tournament, let alone practically any other sporting event. The monarchy in England has a history and tradition which deserves respect regardless of whether one might feel it's slightly outdated in 2010. The Queen is over 80 years old and in her presence tennis players should both honor her and show her some respect. Now let's put on a great show with some spectacular tennis matches!

Posted by TC at 11:44 PM |

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