what is wimbledon public ballot

The Wimbledon Public Ballot is a system that was first launched in 1924 to provide a fair means of obtaining tickets for The Championships, Wimbledon. The ballot gives everyone an equal opportunity to secure tickets for the event, and all applications are entered into a draw. The application phase for the Wimbledon Public Ballot for 2023 was from Wednesday 19, and the ballot for 2024 is open until Tuesday, October 10 at 23.59pm. The website could get extremely busy, so fans are encouraged to apply early. The ballot is designed to be the fairest way of allocating tickets to the general public.