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What does it take to win Wimbledon? Applying biblical wisdom to tennis
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Alex Noel2023-07-14T08:30:00
Alex Noel refers to the words of the Bible to explain what it takes to win Wimbledon and encourages us to incorporate these practices into our own lives.
Wimbledon is more than just a tennis tournament. It’s come to epitomise this time of year - especially in the UK. It’s an iconic part of the British Summer. Strawberries and cream - sunshine (and rain). That particular quiet of rapt attention followed by an explosion of applause. The sound of tennis balls being thwacked down the court, and of line judges yelling.
There’s a noticeable buzz in the air. Walking past the courts where I first learnt to play, I notice that they’re busier than usual. Full of those inspired by Wimbledon to dust off their tennis rackets and have a knock-about. As well as regular players keen to improve their game.
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