Champagne & Strawberries – Game, Set & Match at Wimbledon

131703661__428544c — Britain's Best Hope reaches his 5th Wimbledon Semi-Final

2013 is not only the 126th anniversary of Wimbledon but the fifth year in a row that British number 1 and World no 2 Andy Murray has reached the semi-finals of the most coveted tennis championship in the world.

2013 is also the 25th anniversary of official Champagne supplier Lanson’s partnership with the tournament which began the year Virginia Wade won the women’s title.

Champagne Lanson's 25th Anniversary Wimbledon Campaign

Due to perennial poor weather, Wimbledon watchers favourite sport has often been propping up the 9 bars and various corporate marquees of the All England Club. In fact more than 25,000 bottles of champagne and 28,000 kilos of strawberries are consumed during an average Wimbledon fortnight.

Of course if you’re watching the championships from the comfort of your favourite TV chair you can just hop online to order your official champagne Lanson from Tescos (at only GBP20 per bottle when you buy a case) or if you’re reading this story in Australia, you can order from Dan Murphys (at AU$42.75 per bottle when you buy a case).