Working the tournament involved intense training to make sure they were prepared, with 15-year-old Oscar saying training was “harder than the championship itself”.

He added: “I think it’s wonderful. It’s a once in a lifetime experience – all the hard work paid off and I am lucky to have this.”

Wimbledon ball boys and girls are typically around 15 years old, although the crews can continue to do the job until they are 18, should they want to re-apply.

Caitlin, 14, said: “It’s great to be so close to some of the best players in the world.

“It’s normal to be nervous, but once you get into it it’s a really great experience.”

Britain’s Fery is due to play his semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday, with the women’s singles final scheduled for Saturday, and the men’s singles final on Sunday.

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