“But I see it as another string to the bow of tennis clubs that more people get in there, more people are playing sport, being active, utilising those facilities, having a drink at the bar and having fun at a club.
“I think it’s a good thing and I’m a fan, I’m a supporter.”
For Laura Robson, the former British No 1, the desire for SW19 to introduce padel courts is a personal one, even if she does not believe it is necessary.
“I don’t think Wimbledon is dying for padel courts. If we get the space over the road, there’s so much opportunity to do a million things over there,” she said.
“Selfishly, it’d be very beneficial because I always struggle to get a court, so it’d be very handy.”
Sky Sports will show live coverage from Indian Wells and the Miami Open in March