Wimbledon tennis fever is hotting up in Swansea!

July 4, 2012 - PRLog -- Coverage of the matches starts from 1pm on the screen with activities at Castle Square from 12 noon – 2pm on both days.

‘Try out’ tennis sessions start from 12 noon with local tennis experts on hand with advice for everyone whether novice or experienced player. Have a go on the specially laid astro turf before settling down to make the most of the atmosphere with a free deckchair! And with a strawberry seller on hand, visitors will be transported to Centre Court.  

Frances Jenkins, Strategic Manager for Tourism, Marketing and Events said, “Watching the Wimbledon finals at the Swansea London 2012 Live Site is the perfect prelude to next week’s Olympic Games.  All the action from the Games will be broadcast at the Live Site, so come down and Be Part of It!”

Visit http:// www.swanseabepartofit.co.uk to find out how you can get involved locally with sport and physical activity including tennis at outdoor courts and Active Swansea Centres across the city.

For more information about Swansea’s London 2012 Live Site and the summer events programme visit www.swanseabigscreen.com

Swansea’s London 2012 Live Site programme is part of the ‘Swansea Bay Festival events programme.    

Other tennis events taking place during the summer include the Swansea Junior Tennis Championships 13-18 August 2012 at Langland Bay.  Andy Murray is a previous winner of this annual competition.