Sir Cliff Richard Reflects on Wimbledon and his Upcoming NZ Tour
Celebrity Sightings at Wimbledon
Spotting celebrities at Wimbledon has become nearly as captivating as the tennis action itself, especially at the renowned All England Club.
Star-Studded Attendance
Among the many famous faces at this year’s tournament was British music icon Sir Cliff Richard. He wasn’t alone, as other notable attendees included Cate Blanchett, David Beckham, Dave Grohl, and John Cena.
Sir Cliff Richard’s Membership
Sir Cliff Richard shared his connection to Wimbledon, revealing, "I’m a member here. After being a member for a couple of years, someone told me the easiest way to get in is to win the tournament. Luckily, I had other reasons to attend; I started a charity aimed at introducing tennis to the youth in British schools."
However, the celebrated singer will return to his music career soon, marking his first tour of New Zealand in over a decade this November.
Reflecting on the Past
The 84-year-old artist chuckled as he reminisced about his younger days on tour, stating, "Been there, done that." He continued, sharing memories of his early success, saying how he and his band would often ponder, "What are we going to do? We might be able to get another record in a month or so."
Emotions on Stage
Sir Cliff reflected on the joy of performing, "I love the feeling when I’m introduced, and the audience roars… it’s almost tear-jerking. We never expected to be around this long, but here we are."
His upcoming tour will commence with two performances at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre in Auckland on November 14 and 15. This will be followed by shows in Wellington and Christchurch on November 17 and 19, respectively.
What are your thoughts on celebrity culture at major sporting events like Wimbledon? Would you attend if you could spot your favorite stars?
