Yvette Priestley Claims Visually Impaired Title at Wimbledon | Glasgow News

Yvette Priestley, a 51-year-old from Ludlow, stunned the crowd by winning the women’s visually impaired B1 title at Wimbledon—her fourth time competing in the “Play Your Way to Wimbledon” tournament, Britain’s largest grassroots tennis event. From local courts to the iconic Aorangi Courts, this accessible competition welcomes players of all abilities, including new categories for para-standing and deaf athletes. With full Wimbledon treatment, strict white attire, and unwavering support from her partner Andy, Yvette embraced the challenge with joy and grit. Backed by Vodafone and the LTA, the program is reshaping tennis by opening doors for everyone—from beginners to dreamers—to play their way to the All England Club. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db871d72d646e971