Ball boy at Wimbledon 1946 to return to role, aged 88

“I was a ball boy 73 years ago and I cannot wait to be a ball gentleman again.”

An 88-year-old who was a ball boy at Wimbledon in 1946 is planning to reprise the role at the Champions Tennis event at the Royal Albert Hall in November.

The tournament, which will feature leading former professionals like Tim Henman, Martina Hingis and David Ferrer, is scrapping the age limit for ball boys and girls and inviting applications from all generations.