NEW YORK
Complementary outdoor activities at "HSBC Serves Up the Perfect Day at Wimbledon" include playing tennis on Manhattan's only grass court, watching live matches courtesy of ESPN on a giant LED screen, and enjoying the traditional tournament treat strawberries and cream.
The three-day tennis celebration began on Tuesday and takes place on Broadway between 23/24th Streets, next to the historic Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park.
During the kick-off event on Tuesday, select attendees will play tennis with former world No. 1 ranked players Monica Seles and Jim Courier on a specially-built grass court.
Visit www.us.hsbc.com/wimbledon for details and join the conversation online at #HSBCtennis.
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Live Wimbledon Screenings: Watch live matches daily from 7am - 5pm courtesy of ESPN on the big screen in the HSBC Bank outdoor seating area. Henman Hill, the famous grass-covered Wimbledon viewing area, will be recreated for spectators.
Play Singles Tennis: Sign up to play on Manhattan's only grass court. Court times available June 26-27 from 7-11am, 1-3pm and 5-7pm. Visit www.us.hsbc.com/wimbledon to reserve court times. The grass court installation is being overseen by Sports Turf of Connecticut, using Bentgrass from New England Turf in West Kingston, RI.
Enjoy Strawberries & Cream: Sample the Wimbledon treat courtesy of California Giant Berry Farms.
Pass the Pro: Match your skills against tennis pros with a simple match-style game. Gotham Tennis Academy, the leading operator of high-performance tennis programs in NYC, Westchester and the Hamptons, is providing tennis professionals to host the event. Walk-ins welcome June 26 and 27, 11am - 1pm and 3 - 5pm.
Photo Booth: Take a commemorative photo of your winning moment on Center Court at Wimbledon, complete with tennis- themed props.
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