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Ah Wimbledon, the epitome of English culture. There’s Pimm's a flowin’, strawberries and cream, and regular folk get to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. But apparently this has made the perfect cocktail for a bit of afternoon delight, as people at Wimbledon have reportedly been bonking in the prayer room next to court 12.
The quiet room is a new addition to Wimbledon. It’s supposed to be a tranquil area for guests to pray and meditate, or simply escape the crowds for a moment, but according to the Guardian, some unruly attendees have been spotted misusing the space.
One bystander said he saw a man and a woman emerging from the space looking particularly pleased with themselves, with ‘big grins’ on their faces. He said: ‘She was in a long flowing summer dress and there was no doubt as to what they’d been up to.’
Another user of the space said she heard ‘sounds of intimacy’ coming from the room next door.
A Wimbledon staff member said: ‘It’s supposed to be for people wanting a five-minute break. I think it’s a good thing, I’ve seen elderly people going in there to take a break from the sun, people going in to pray, and mothers who want to breastfeed in private.
‘But who knows if people are using it for the – not the mile high club – but the Wimbledon high club. I’m not sure how you would police it and make sure it’s used for the reasons it’s intended.’
Despite the sweaty athletes chasing balls in little white shorts, an All England Club spokesperson emphasised that Wimbledon's quiet room is not in fact a place for quickies. They said: ‘Our Quiet Room is an important part of our efforts to ensure that Wimbledon is for everyone. This inclusive space is used for a variety of reasons including to support those with additional needs and to support any religious requirements or quiet reflection.’
So if you’re getting squiffy on the courts and fancy a rally with bae, maybe don’t do it in the prayer room. Keep it in your pants, people!